Do Popular Hymns Boost Church Attendance?
Readers argue hymn choice affects church growth. The column notes mainline liberal churches lose members while evangelical and fundamental ones gain, often linked to emotionally comforting hymns like Amazing Grace How Great Thou Art and In the Garden. A pastor’s hymn-selection focus on words versus tunes is critiqued, with a proposed balance plan to mix familiar and higher quality sacred music.
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103rd World Day of Prayer Observed at First Christian Church
The 103rd World Day of Prayer will be observed at 1 30 p m Friday March 2 at First Christian Church 905 S Hennepin Ave The Rev Ramir Esguerra of Ashton United Methodist Church will speak The event unites Protestants Roman Catholics Orthodox and Christians in 170 countries KSB cardiologist Obma to speak at First United Methodist Church forum at 9 30 a m Sunday in the dining room
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