"The Singing Goes On"

Enduring Praise Teen Ensemble singing "The Meeting in the Air" during Homecoming Revival - Bro. and Mrs. John Robinson, group leaders

Isn't it amazing that in the Christian life the singing goes on no matter what the situation?  God gives His song when we are worried, when we are completely happy, or when we are so sad that we cannot think of taking our next step.

This past month has been one of concern and prayer for many that we know who are sick or going through the unknown in the lives.  People we love and are very ill are nearer to Heaven's gates with each passing day, but we still have a song.  I have worked with many musicians this month with heavy hearts, but they are still at rehearsals, still playing their instruments, still singing through the storms.  

Church musicians, the little role you play in the services and in rehearsals means more than you know.  You are helping individuals spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically with good music and great messages.  Sometimes we need to choose songs because we need the songs and our musicians need them, not because they are popular, pretty, or fun to do.

This past month was our Homecoming Revival.  So far this month we've had over forty-eight specials. That doesn't include college chapel or the next three services.  

The Lord has given us some great songs this past month and many that have helped do more than fill the space in the service.  I practiced with some of these groups and I was helped as they sang each song.

John and Amy Robinson - "Oh, How We Need the Touch of Jesus", written by Amy Robinson

Faithful Generation Ensemble - "What Faith Does"

LBT Choir and Orchestra - "His Way is Perfect", published by the Wilds in octavo format

TBC Chorale - "He's Still on the Throne", published by NVBC in More Songs and Hymns of Revival

PraiseHymn Ensemble - "Living by Faith/Faith of our Fathers/We've Come This Far By Faith", arr. by Amy Robinson

Strength and Beauty Ensemble - "Moment of Truth"

TBC Concert Choir - "Desire the Fire" by John Marshall Family

The music department has been very busy, but we've also been very blessed because our mind has had to be focused on the God's music.  Amazing, that even when we're exhausted, the singing still goes on!

Job 35:8 - But none saith, Where is God my maker, who giveth songs in the night;

Psalm 42:8 - Yet the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night 
his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life.