Almost nothing can grab our attention like music. Quietly contemplative choir songs, sung with
feeling, remind us that God is a God of peace.
Rousing band music echoes the Psalmists call to shout for joy to the
Lord. When youthful innervation gives way to a communication of the soul’s best
longings after God, all those in the audience are moved. Even if they can’t explain why. We don’t have to explain it, just identify
with it; allow it to draw us into worship of the God who created music, rhythm
and verse.
I was surprised at the level to which two high school groups
were able to do this. The Jazz band of
Elkhart Christian Academy, from Elkhart, Indiana came and blessed clients,
residents and staff with their talents.
The gospel of the saving work of Jesus Christ was clearly explained by
the band director. We enjoyed forty
minutes of upbeat music. Everyone sang
along to “Amazing Grace” and a new version of “Jesus Loves Me.”
The high school choir from Calvary Baptist School of
Menomonee Falls delivered a lovely concert.
If I had heard them without knowing they were a high school choir, I
wouldn’t have believed it. The attitudes
of the students were as appealing as their musical abilities. They reached out
in friendship to many of us.
We are very blessed to have such talented, Christ-centered
groups come and share their gifts of music and love of Jesus with us. We all look forward to having them back.
