A Pastor Appreciates the Hymns: Benedictions and Farewells

By Joe LaGuardia A Pastor Appreciates the Hymns is a series on hymnody and worship in the church.  By incorporating personal testimony and theological reflection, the series draws meaning and strength from sacred songs past and present.  This article concludes the series. Benedictions are important in every Order of Worship.  Whether tied to a traditional orContinue reading “A Pastor Appreciates the Hymns: Benedictions and Farewells”

A Pastor Appreciates the Hymns: Songs of Christmas, Part 2

By Joe LaGuardia A Pastor Appreciates the Hymns is a series on hymnody and worship in the church.  By incorporating personal testimony and theological reflection, the series draws meaning and strength from sacred songs past and present. So the shepherds went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger.  WhenContinue reading “A Pastor Appreciates the Hymns: Songs of Christmas, Part 2”