This Is The Day! by Dora Ann Purdy
The K-2nd Grade Choir sang a setting of Psalm 118, "This Is The Day," in worship this week. They've been learning about God's great love, and that we should be thankful for all our creator provides!
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing arr. Cathy Moklebust
The Woodland Ringers shared an impressive setting of "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" in worship on Sunday, October 20.
Oh, What a Beautiful City by Eurydice V. Osterman
"Oh, What a Beautiful City" is based on the Apostle John's vision of the New Jerusalem. The composer, Eurydice Osterman, earned both the BM and MM from Andrews University in Michigan in Music Education, and the DMA in Composition from The University of Alabama.
Eric Nelson – Come, Thou Fount
Come, thou Fount of every blessing, tune my heart to sing thy grace...
The Chancel Choir continues to share their gifts through the summer months. This group ministry will resume rehearsals in late August, and no audition is required to join. Just reach out to Lamar Drummonds to learn more!
Charles Lloyd, Jr. – Ol' Time Religion
Today we share a tribute for the life of composer and pianist, Charles Lloyd, Jr., who passed away over the weekend. Charles contributed richly to the music and worship life at First United Methodist Church of Baton Rouge, and was on faculty at Southern University Baton Rouge. We are grateful for his friendship, talent, and for his music that will live on for years to come.
Click here for the complete recording: https://youtu.be/IEnJU5V0f0w
Charles Lloyd Jr., composer and piano
Richard Hobson, bass
October 2020
God is Love! – Abbot's Leigh
Churches of Baton Rouge join together to proclaim that "God who breathes through all creation: God is love, eternal love."
For the full hymn festival led by James E. Bobb, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKbO9bL0O4Q
First United Methodist Church of Baton Rouge, Broadmoor United Methodist Church, St James Episcopal Church, St. Luke's Episcopal Church BR, University Presbyterian Church, and University United Methodist Church
Now the Green Blade Riseth - French Carol
The repeating refrain, "Love is come again like wheat that springeth green," reminds us of our renewed life with the risen Christ as the Easter season concludes.
Jubilate Deo by Michael Fink
Among the psalms of triumph and thanksgiving, Psalm 100 stands as pre-eminent, rising to the highest point of joy and grandeur.
The Chancel Choir and Festival Brass combined on "Jubilate Deo" by Michael Fink on the Fifth Sunday of Easter.
Now the Green Blade Riseth by Kevin McChesney
The Woodland Ringers perform "Now the Green Blade Riseth" to remind us that "Love is come again like wheat that springeth green" this Easter season.
This Joyful Eastertide by Matthew Owens
Celebrate the joy of the Easter season with the Chancel Choir's anthem from Easter Sunday: "This Joyful Eastertide" by Matthew Owens.
Christ is risen indeed, Alleluia!
Thou Knowest, Lord – Bob Chilcott
A musical meditation from the third Sunday in Lent: "Thou Knowest, Lord" by Bob Chilcott as sung on March 3 during communion.
The text is from the Book of Common Prayer 1662:
Thou knowest, Lord, the secrets of our hearts;
shut not thy merciful ears to our prayer;
but spare us, Lord most holy, O God most mighty.
O holy and most merciful Saviour,
thou most worthy Judge eternal,
suffer us not, at our last hour,
for any pains of death, to fall from thee.
Are You Weary of Your Burden? David Ashley White
A musical meditation from the second Sunday in Lent: "Are You Weary of Your Burden?" by David Ashley White as sung by the Chancel Choir on February 25.
