At Leighmoor Uniting church, Moorabbin,
We asked congregation members to nominate their favourite hymns. Leading up to the service last Sunday about 36 suggestions were reduced to 16 and sung usually two or three verses each. The favorites were mainly from “Together In Song” as well as one called “He Lives”.
The ground swell of pleasure after the service culminated in handshakes and hugs all around with the fervent desire expressed that a repeat should not be too far away.
Reflection:- A search of the Bible reveals many references to the value of singing for example, Psalm 33 v6 “I will sing to the Lord, for he has been good to me”; Psalm 33 V1 “Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous, it is fitting for the upright to praise him”; Isaiah 12 V5 “Sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things”. It is also well known among Parkinson sufferers, the benefits of singing.
Geoff Serpell