August 10, 2008

This week we are still discussing service, specifically “Pure Religion,” loosely defined as acts of kindness to others. Pure religion, after all, involves helping others who need help, who are less fortunate than we are, in some way. More people need to remember that. I suppose I am one of those people.

Hymns
Opening: 223 Have I Done Any Good?
Sacrament: 182 We’ll Sing All Hail to Jesus’ Name
Congregational: 29 A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief (Verses 1,2,3,7)
Closing: 219 Because I Have Been Given Much

August 3, 2008

Today was fast sunday. It was a good one—few really rambling testimonies. I stood and said a few words. I mentioned that it could be difficult to be a ward music leader, because the main topics don’t always match up with possible hymns. For example, next month we’ll have a Sunday where the topic deals with journals. These are the Sundays where a ward music leader needs some spiritual help, and a hefty does of creativity. I also said that one of the best parts of being a music leader is reading the lyrics when they deal with Christ.

This month the overall theme is “Every Soul has great worth: Showing God’s love through Service to others.”

Hymns
Opening: 138 Bless Our Fast, We Pray
Sacrament: 175 O God, The Eternal Father
Closing: 95 Now Thank We All Our God