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A roomful of voices, a handful of scriptures, and a stack of hymns become something larger than a program: a living prayer. We open with Psalm 100 and Colossians 3, then move through beloved songs—some requested in hard seasons, others tied to service and family—each one carrying a name, a story, and a reason to keep singing. The energy is simple and human: sing a verse or two, honor a life, remember why the words matter, then keep going.

As we trace the thread from “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” to “Eternal Father Strong to Save,” the memories fill in. A marching cadence from military training turns into courage for the present. A father who let his kids help pick the evening hymns teaches us that worship is participatory and joyful. We revisit John 3:16 and the Great Commandment, not as abstractions but as a lens for why music sticks—melody turns belief into muscle memory. The hymns become a portable prayer book you can carry anywhere: Blessed Assurance, He Lives, In The Cross of Christ I Glory, and the ever-steady Amazing Grace.

We also celebrate the writers who gave us language for faith—Fanny Crosby’s clear-eyed hope, Isaac Watts’ sturdy lines—and we make room for a new voice from our own community, a resident hymn writer offering fresh words grounded in Scripture. By the time we link hands for God Be With You Till We Meet Again, the setlist has become a circle. The takeaway is quiet but strong: singing binds us, teaches us, and holds space for sorrow and joy at once. If these songs have shaped your story, press play, sing along, and share the hymn you’d dedicate to someone you love. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell a friend who needs a song tonight.

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