He Will Hold Me Fast: The Story Behind The Song
New Words Written by Matthew Merker/Arr. Phillip Keveren This Sunday we will sing “He Will Hold Me Fast” in worship. This is still a relatively new song in our worship vocabulary but rich in meaning! Often in our faith journey we are quick to give “Sunday School” answers to questions that need deeper reflection. My […]
Submit and Win the Battle
I was inspired and challenged by the movie WAR ROOM that the church family recently went to see. The movie was a reminder that we need to be firmly rooted in God’s Word to stand against Satan’s attacks, and victory is ours only when we SUBMIT to God’s authority. Bro. Rick has started a series […]
Serving God: What is Your Motivation?
While thinking through some aspects of worship recently I went back to a book I’ve been reading off and on for a few months: All In, by: Mark Batterson. Chapter 12 has some interesting points when speaking about how all we do should give glory to God. He relates about J.S. BACH; (famous church musician/composer […]
Children’s Choir: Why It’s Worth Your Investment
Summer is coming to a close and that means it’s time to get back to our regular schedules – at school and here at Eastern Hills. So make plans to join us for our Children’s Choirs and Missions Kick-off, Wednesday, August 12. Registration for the 2015-2016 year will begin at 5:45 p.m. followed by special […]
Satan – The Great Peace Robber
Last week our youth choir was on tour in Kentucky. What a wonderful week! From the first night’s concert at Teen Challenge in Chattanooga to the last day’s life lessons we were learning on our return I sensed we had prayer warriors at home lifting us up each day. Thank you to so many who […]
Draw Me Nearer
The song “Draw Me Nearer” has been on my mind a lot as the youth choir has been preparing for choir tour. I think the truths in this song are VITAL for the choir and team as they leave on tour and also for our congregation as we come to worship each week. The second […]
God is our Refuge
Last week was the wedding of our daughter, Bethany. The days leading up to the wedding were stressful and filled with preparations. It was an exciting time but a very tiring/anxious time as well. Often the tiredness and tension of preparations were all consuming. Knowing that God was our provider through this time gave peace […]
Stand Firm in Him!
Wow! I’m awed by what God does in corporate worship! Of course God uses individuals to draw our attention towards Him in worship, but true Worship only occurs when we encounter the tug of His Spirit on our hearts. Still again it’s more than that. It’s more than a feeling or an emotion, although our […]
Take Me to the King
The choir will be singing the anthem “Take Me to the King” written by Kirk Franklin and arranged by Travis Cottrell this Sunday. This song, more than any other in recent times, has had a dramatic impact on me. I find myself singing it in the mornings and throughout the day. It’s really a prayer, […]
The Importance of Music for Children
Recently someone recommended a great article to me about the importance of music in the overall development of children. Most of what is in the article I have read before but it was a great reminder of how important music and the arts are to a child’s physical, emotional, and spiritual development. Research has shown […]