Ron, that was a beautiful, honest post and I would thoroughly enjoy having a discussion with you and whoever else would like to join in. Like you and Betsy, one of the integral church experiences of my youth was singing all kinds of wonderful church songs. I have my own methodist hymnal and it is such a joy for me to flip thru it and sing from memory many of the songs. I missed that singing the most all those years I was practicing catholicism. The church of my youth also had a fantastic choir that used to sing glorious selections such as Handel's Messiah. (I'm a soprano and hitting the high notes in "Messiah" was a spiritual experience *G*). As with most of us here, I continue to assemble my own beliefs about God and Jesus. The next church we attend will be chosen for it's musical selections. I can take care of my own spirituality. There is nothing like the experience of being in the midst of a congregation belting out a song such as "When morning gilds the skies." *G* -- Spirit World

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Date Posted: 10:59:37 06/26/03 Thu
Author: Lissa
Subject: Ron, that was a beautiful, honest post and I would thoroughly enjoy having a discussion with you and whoever else would like to join in. Like you and Betsy, one of the integral church experiences of my youth was singing all kinds of wonderful church songs. I have my own methodist hymnal and it is such a joy for me to flip thru it and sing from memory many of the songs. I missed that singing the most all those years I was practicing catholicism. The church of my youth also had a fantastic choir that used to sing glorious selections such as Handel's Messiah. (I'm a soprano and hitting the high notes in "Messiah" was a spiritual experience *G*). As with most of us here, I continue to assemble my own beliefs about God and Jesus. The next church we attend will be chosen for it's musical selections. I can take care of my own spirituality. There is nothing like the experience of being in the midst of a congregation belting out a song such as "When morning gilds the skies." *G*
In reply to: Ron 's message, "I've thought of myself as a bit of a hypocrite because every week I play hymns for church services at a nearby Nursing Home, but I don't attend church or believe in many of its teachings. However, I still support my local church with a monthly pledge. This comes in handy at income tax time >>>>>" on 09:42:29 06/26/03 Thu

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