" in P r a y s e "    


          Hymns, old and new
          Praise songs    
          Spirituals    
          Prayers & the Word
          Testimonies


          O u r   G O A L:

            to create an atmosphere that will bring us and the audience
                  before the Throne of God through praise [ = in song & Word ]
                  and prayer

            to help us and others find Christ through godly fellowship

            to support and nurture each other in spiritual growth

                  "The aim and final reason of all music should be nothing else
                  but the Glory of God and the refreshing of the spirit."
                  - Johann Sebastian Bach



          P e r f o r m a n c e   L o c a t i o n :

            in any church interested in singing hymns to the honor
                  and to the glory of God

          H y m n   S e l e c t i o n s   based on topics, like:

            The Wonderful Spirit Filled Life
                  How to Enjoy the Christian Life - Galatians 5:22
        Love
        Joy = "The Joy of the Lord is your strength" - Nehemia 8:10
        Peace
        Longsuffering
        Kindness
        Goodness
        Faithfulness
        Gentleness
        Selfcontroll
        And this is eternal life, that the may know You

            Trust in the Shepherd = "The Lord is My Shepherd" - Psalm 23


          O p p o r t u n i t i e s   for   S h a r i n g   [ = Testimonies ]

              Organizing a Hymnfest


          H y m n   S o u r c e s :

                Online Hymnals
                Hymnals in Print
                Hymn Arrangements
                Sheet   Music


          Suggested   A n t h e m s :

              "Canzone" by Samual Barber
                      [ at PMC on December 28, 2002 - Flute: Chapin Johnston
                      Organ: Kenneth Logan ]
              "Holy, Holy, Holy" by Charles Gounod
                      [ at PMC on March 29, 2003 - Andrews Academy
                      Silhouettes ]
              "Holy Lord of All" by Frances Williams
                      [ at PMC on March 15, 2003 - Community Men's Chorus
                      with Organ ]

              "Joyful, Joyful" - Two Pieces for Festive Occacions  by
                      Paul Manz
                      [ at the Village Church on July 13, 2002 - Organ: Paul Flyger ]



          Suggested   S p i r i t u a l s :


          Suggested   O f f e t o r i e s   /   P o s t l u d e s   /   P r e l u d e s :

              "Prelude in Classic Style" by Gordon Young
                      [ Village Church in July 13, 2002 - Organ: Paul Flyger ]

    Wolfhard Touchard, Conductor
    wtouchard@gmail.com
    March 2012