The first time I saw this video and heard the magnificent sound of the King of Instruments at the beginning followed by the wonderful chorus of choir, handbells, and congregation, I was absolutely speechless!! BEAUTIFUL!!! I can honestly say that I've seen this video over and over and over and over again!! I can't get enough!!
What a wonderful organ Performance by the great organ and organist. Give the ORGANIST a medal it was a wonderful OPENING selection on Easter Sunday morning. Hampton V.a
@calebcme I feel you on that one...I am Lutheran but have my share of United Methodist friends and even a few relatives that are Methodist...I am able to put that aside and enjoy the combination of organ & handbells presented here and know they believe in the same God I do
This, to me, is what worship really is. I'm not picking on you if you prefer 'contemporary worship', but I can't see an inch beyond the hype and entertainment value. These people are praising, making their joyful noise and offering it to the Almighty. Notice there's no applause, just a loud "Amen!". They know who they are praising, and it's not each other.
@PfaelzerOrganist: The clergy wearing black robes with seasonal stoles and the acolytes wearing a surplice is actually pretty common in UM churches. Recently at my church the clergy have been wearing white robes with stoles, saving the black robes for Lent and funerals, but it all depends on the congregation. In small or rural UMCs, or contemporary services, the clergy often don't wear robes.
I don't think it could be Easter Sunday in any medium or large United Methodist church unless this were the opening hymn. (Even my church's contemporary service uses this hymn, I've heard.) I was just pleasantly surprised that the handbells could be heard!
here I am, hoping to worship with some Methodist friends of mine tomorrow night enjoying this Wesleyan hymn
The first time I saw this video and heard the magnificent sound of the King of Instruments at the beginning followed by the wonderful chorus of choir, handbells, and congregation, I was absolutely speechless!! BEAUTIFUL!!! I can honestly say that I've seen this video over and over and over and over again!! I can't get enough!!
What a wonderful organ Performance by the great organ and organist. Give the ORGANIST a medal it was a wonderful OPENING selection on Easter Sunday morning. Hampton V.a
The Organist is outstanding!!!!
I can't imagine worship on Easter Sunday at a United Methodist Church of any size without hearing this hymn.
Full organ is essential on Resurrection Sunday!!!! Yes!
@moproducer I agree completely, this is christian worship and doctrine and culture at its best, wow, beautiful!
@calebcme I feel you on that one...I am Lutheran but have my share of United Methodist friends and even a few relatives that are Methodist...I am able to put that aside and enjoy the combination of organ & handbells presented here and know they believe in the same God I do
I miss choir processionals on Sunday morning
This, to me, is what worship really is. I'm not picking on you if you prefer 'contemporary worship', but I can't see an inch beyond the hype and entertainment value. These people are praising, making their joyful noise and offering it to the Almighty.
Notice there's no applause, just a loud "Amen!". They know who they are praising, and it's not each other.
Like I said above, I've got the score/organ part in front of me and there ARE printed registrations. If you want to know what they are message me.
@PfaelzerOrganist: The clergy wearing black robes with seasonal stoles and the acolytes wearing a surplice is actually pretty common in UM churches. Recently at my church the clergy have been wearing white robes with stoles, saving the black robes for Lent and funerals, but it all depends on the congregation. In small or rural UMCs, or contemporary services, the clergy often don't wear robes.
I don't think it could be Easter Sunday in any medium or large United Methodist church unless this were the opening hymn. (Even my church's contemporary service uses this hymn, I've heard.) I was just pleasantly surprised that the handbells could be heard!
@jesusjones5151 God bless you, too.
What printed registrations?? Also, it's EASTER morning...full organ is a given!
I have a copy of the organ part/score right in front of me and there definitely ARE registrations. Message me and I'll send them to you.
This would be a lot better if the organist followed the printed registrations instead of blasting us with full organ on all four verses.
The pastors and deacon are wearing only black gawns with a white stole and the acolythe wears a surplice?! Very special .....
There are no printed registrations. Lol.