(Click on any video or colored text to open its contents.) The Creed song, “Credo-I Believe” is set in a Roman Catholic service, but it is also very Lutheran! This lively video reminds me that, on my visit to our companion church in Tanzania a few years ago, every worship song included choreography! Movement! I think my attempt to join in was as amusing to our Tanzanian hosts as I was delighted by theirs. Revival! I think you might find something of yourself in the lyrics of the song. As Martin Luther reminds us, our baptism means that we are born anew every day. We all pray daily for the revival of hope, of our hearts, our church, our world, and our faith. The word “revival” is not as often-used in our Lutheran tradition as it is in some others, but it’s a strong and powerful word. The prelude, “Revival,” starts out in a slow, contemplative mood (imagine sitting in the darkened sanctuary), and then sort of erupts into a song of hope. The prelude and the postlude are slightly longer than normal, but I think you will find them a blessing. Our worship music today offers a glorious variety.
“O Be Joyful in the Lord” by Gilbert M.A worship service and sermon for July 19, 2020, SEVENTH Sunday After Pentecost Is now and ever shall be, world without end. Glory be to the Father Glory be to the Son Glory be to the Holy Ghost His mercy is everlasting and His truth endureth from generation to generation. O go your way into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise īe thankful to Him and speak good of His name. We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Serve the Lord with gladness and come before His presence with a song, It is He that hath made us and not we ourselves O be joyful in the Lord all ye lands: serve the Lord with gladness,Īnd come before His presence with a song. Paul's Episcopal Church in Walla Walla, he now focuses his energy on I Cantori and the 100-voice University Singers. Having conducted church choirs for most of his adult life, including 18 years at St. He has presented master classes at many institutions, including the Eastman School, Westminster Choir College, and for several chapters of the American Guild of Organists. He also completed a post-graduate choral conducting study with David Rayl and Jonathan Reed at Michigan State University.Īs an organist and harpsichordist, Scott has made recital appearances in 11 states and 10 countries in venues such as Dunblane Cathedral (Scotland) and the Sejong Cultural Center (South Korea), to name a few. His advanced degrees include a MMus from the University of Oregon, an MA in musicology and DMA in organ performance from the Eastman School of Music (where he also received the coveted Performer’s Certificate). While still in high school, Scott completed the Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Toronto and then majored in music at Walla Walla University. His responsibilities include teaching organ and harpsichord, serving as church organist, overseeing all music at the University Church and, since 2009, conducting the University choirs. A native of British Columbia, Kraig Scott has served on the faculty of Walla Walla University since 1986 and as Minister of Music at the Walla Walla University Church since 1989.