By Joe LaGuardia Did you know that the pulpit in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Vero Beach is not the original pulpit? That pulpit is in storage. When I first came to First Baptist, the “powers that be” gave me a choice between three pulpits: the one in the sanctuary, the original one,Continue reading “Hymnody and Liturgy, the undercurrents of Christ’s Church”
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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”
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