Rest in the Word

                                          -Jeremiah 31:31-34, Luke 1:46-56 (Mary’s Magnificat)-   12.8.24. Mars Hill UMC                                              < 歌舞音曲 ( 가무음곡 )> 歌舞音曲 ( 가무음곡 ) means song, dance, and music are connected as one. Have you ever been so moved by a song that you started dancing without thinking? I heard square dancing was once popular, with people gathering once a week at the rec center in this area. At Mars Hill UMC, there were professional dancers, and people parked downtown to spend time together on weekends. When was the last time you danced or sang happily? In high school, I was an emcee for a festival. My partner and I performed a tango before going on stage. I practiced all summer, bending my back repeated...

  A Time for Renewal -Mary’s Magnificat (Luke 1:46-56)-   12.1.24. Hodgdon UMC < 歌舞音曲 ( 가무음곡 )> 歌舞音曲 ( 가무음곡 ) means song, dance, and music are connected as one. Have you ever been so moved by a song that you started dancing without thinking? I heard square dancing was once popular here, with people gathering every Thursday at the rec center. At Mars Hill UMC, there were professional dancers, and people parked downtown to spend time together on weekends. When was the last time you danced or sang happily? In high school, I was an emcee for a festival. My partner and I performed a tango before going on stage. I practiced all summer, bending my back repeatedly. We danced behind a curtain, with our shadows reflected on it, and tore it down as we began hosting. That was my first and last tango. Now, let me ask: When was the last time you danced or sang to praise God? Last week, I heard the Knowles family, especially Mark, danced joyfully to Give Thanks and g...