Robert Morehead

June 21, 2015

1.  Our Hymn of Response~Reflections from the lyricist

"Jesus Sat and Watched The Crowd" is based on the story of the widow's offering.
Carolyn Winfrey Gillette states: "One of the wonderful Bible stories that many children learn…Read more

June 7, 2015

1.  Today's Musical Offering: E'en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come

Today's offering music is an arrangement for trumpet of Paul Manz's 1953 motet "E'en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come." The text of the work was primarily adapted…Read more

May 31, 2015

1.  Connecting today's organ works to the story of Paul

As we study Paul's Final Days as part of our Story series, we are reminded that Paul never wasted a moment. As Adam T. Barr mentions, "whether…Read more

May 24, 2015

1.  A Musical Offering: Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire

This ninth century hymn has been sung since the 11th century at ordinations, coronations, and confirmation services. The Holy Spirit with creative energy inspires the soul, lightens…

May 17, 2015

1. In Christ Alone

"In Christ Alone" was written by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty in 2002 and is considered a modern hymn that encompasses the themes of life, death and the resurrection of Christ.  Townend and…Read more

May 10, 2015

1. The transcendence of Handel's Messiah

Today, we will hear 2 movements from Handel's masterpiece that was composed in only 24 days and initially exhibited a low number of compositional errors before its first performance on April…Read more

May 3, 2015

1. Ave Verum Corpus-A moment for Mozart to experience Christ?

Mozart, to our knowledge, did not hold strong beliefs of the Christian faith throughout his life. However, during the sickness of his wife Constanze (who was pregnant…Read more

April 26, 2015

1. Jeanne Demessieux's short  work "Tu Es Petrus"

Today's  short Act of Praise contains a chant that depicts Matthew 16:18: "And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and…Read more

April 19, 2015

1. A spiritual take on a motet of Handel

 Today, for our Introit, the Sanctuary Choir will sing a short vocal motet of the Baroque composer.  This motet is a response to Psalm 141.  Chris Juby via…Read more

March 22 2015

1. Hymn History: God of Grace And God Of Glory

This hymn text was composed in 1930 by Harry E. Fosdick as an opening hymn for a worship service.  The theme centers around the Church's role in…Read more