Acappella Ministries is searching for an extremely gifted and spiritual lead vocalist with a tenor range. Deadline is quickly approaching (next week).
A scholarship is available for the right college-age, male applicant, whose soulful voice and ministry heart will help propel Acappella's international ministry into the future. Since this is urgent and the deadline is next week, would you please pass this information on to all campus ministers, choral directors, ministers and group leaders? We're seeking more candidates to submit their auditions. Thank you so much for passing the word along. Intereted parties should contact Brent Vaughan at this addresss: Brent@Acappella.com
How can anyone not be moved by the sacrifice of God Himself -- specifically, Jesus - the Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world? One of the most moving passages in Holy Writ offers these words: "By His wounds, we are healed."
On Sunday, Melissa, Kimberly and I presented this song to the congregation in Itu' Brazil. Kimberly does a fabulous job with the solo sections. Here are the lyrics to this Stuart Townsend song:
How deep the Father's love for us,
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure
How great the pain of searing loss,
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the chosen One,
Bring many sons to glory
Behold the Man upon a cross,
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice,
Call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished
I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection
Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom
Antenor, the preacher for the Itu' church, translated and spoke several lines of the song, followed by our trio singing that portion of the song. The process repeated as Antenor translated the next section and spoke the words in Portuguese, and we sang each section in English.
I was pleased by how the harmonies were locking up, until we came to the final words, "His wounds have paid my ransom." For a person who is known for smiling when I sing (joyful songs), I could not hold back the tears when thinking of how my sins caused Jesus' agony.
"And this I know with all my heart - His wounds have paid my ransom."
The history of the Jewish community in Recife' is one of heartache. As happened on other continents, the Jews enjoyed times of peace followed by periods of intense persecution. It was fascinating to learn that the Jews who left Recife' became the first Jewish population of the brand new, New York City.
How interesting to see the original floors and walls, and read about their history.
We appreciate Dennis Downing and our new friend, Bio (who holds a Masters degree in the Old Testament) for giving us a tour of this synagogue.
Here, a school teacher shares information with her class as they tour this museum.
