One of the most spiritually satisfying and beautiful events I have participated in during this mission - and maybe ever was a musical number in our ward Sacrament Meeting today. The three missionary sisters on my left - Sisters Brown, Frodsham and Goldthwaite sang a personalized arrangement of "I Am a Child of God."Last evening after our missionary correlation meeting they asked me if I would accompany them and we did a run-through at our apartment. I asked them if they wanted a "straight" version or an "improvisation." They wanted me to improvise and follow them in tempo and fullness. It was thrilling. The Spirit was working in all of us to bring about an amazing experience to be presented in Sacrament Meeting. Just before the number was announced from the pulpit today, one of the sister missionaries leaned over to Danila (on my right) and asked her if she could sign this song and would she do it right now.
They came up to the microphone, and when everyone was ready I began the introduction. The music, the Spirit and the ASL signing grew and soared through the congregation and into the hearts of everyone in the room. It was a peaceful power that can only be experienced. How blessed we were to be in that room to partake of the Lord's great love pouring down upon us. Music can truly be a beautiful prayer.
4 comments:
Wish I could have been there to hear it. I'm sure it was amazing. I serve in the primary and the children are learning to sing and sign the hymn "How Firm a Foundation." It's beautiful!
That is so neat! I wish I could have been there to hear/see/feel it.
Talk about a cute background!
xoxo
Wonderful. When you combine the Spirit with your musical talent, you really get a SPECIAL musical number.
Scott
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