They didn't have a true hymnal with the music notes included...just a book with the words of hundreds of songs. But, they amazingly know the tune and sing in multiple-part harmony. The music leader has a few songs picked out, but he allows the congregation to make suggestions during the service. As I mentioned in the earlier post about church, they asked us "americans" to come up to the front and introduce ourselves and sing a few songs for them. I don't think we were as good of musicians as they were!
Even though our services here in America are very different from theirs, the true reason we all desire to be there is the same - to worship our Lord and bring Him all glory and honor. It really was a blessing to worship with them and I hope I never take for granted the fellowship that we have here in America.
Jamie and Brother Al were in another city on that Sunday and they had a great worship experience as well.
I loved to hear about the offerings the local people brought to church they were at... again much different from the gifts we would give, but they are truly giving from their hearts and returning to the Lord a portion the things he has provided for them:
recognize this tune?
"I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples. For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies." Psalm 57:9-10
