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Hymn Stories – December 2024
The origins of this carol date to medieval times. The Latin verses were discovered in the mid 1800s by an English minister named John Mason Neale, who translated and wove them together to produce “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” Neale is also the author of the carol, “Good King Wenceslas,” and the Palm Sunday hymn, “All Glory, Laud, and Honor.” Find out more about this poet, scholar, and director of a home for the elderly.
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Hymn Stories – November 2024
Overwhelmed with God’s creative brilliance, Folliot S. Pierpoint wrote this poem, “For the Beauty of the Earth.” He intended it primarily for Communion services in the Anglican Church, but when it jumped the Atlantic, it quickly became associated with the American Thanksgiving holiday. Find out more about this hymn!
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Hymn Stories – October 2024
“My soul cried for deliverance, and God’s unlimited promises stood out like stars above me. But I wasn’t willing to pay the price.” The author of “Standing on the Promises,” Russell Kelso Carter, author was an athlete, educator, rancher, preacher, and physician. Find out more about his captivating testimony of surrender.
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Hymn Stories – September 2024
Cecil Frances Alexander wrote the hymn, “All Things Bright and Beautiful” as a song for children to explain the phrases and truths of the Christian faith expressed in the Apostles’ Creed. This series of hymns was published in 1848 in “Hymns for Little Children.” It became one of the most successful hymn-publishing projects in history, going through over one hundred editions.
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Hymn Stories – August 2024
Helen H. Lemmel, the author and composer of the beloved hymn, “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus,” lived to the age of 97. Her long life was spent looking up, seeing Jesus, and reflecting His radiance to others. Find out more about the incredible woman who wrote over 500 hymns and children’s songs.
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COR Audit starts Monday!
Are you ready if the auditor speaks to you? Review the Health & Safety Audit questions and answers! The audit takes place July 29 – Aug 8, 2024.
CORky’s Back! – The COR Questions & Answers
On July 29 – Aug 8, Menno Place will be having our annual COR Health & Safety Audit. You may be asked to meet with the auditor. Let’s all be ready! Watch your email over the coming weeks for review questions and answers to strengthen your COR knowledge.
Hymn Stories – July 2024
After recovering from an injury, the author of the hymn “Sunshine in My Soul,” was overcome with joy. Returning home, she picked up her pen and immediately wrote this hymn. Find out more about this hymn and its author, Eliza E. Hewitt.
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Hymn Stories – June 2024
Some of our greatest hymns were written by young adults. And this hymn of deep devotion, “My Jesus, I Love Thee,” was written by William Ralph Featherston at age sixteen. Find out more about this Canadian author.
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