Off Topic: Tigers Broadcaster Ernie Harwell Tribute

If you lived in or around Michigan or could pick up the Tigers broadcast over WJR Radio in Detroit, you would most likely hear the voice of Ernie Harwell behind the mic. He began broadcasting for the Tigers in 1960.

The Lord called Ernie home a few days ago. Ernie's speaks of God's work in his life at this tribute to him before a game in September, 2009.

Prime Time America: Fare Thee Well

Readers who have been with All for Hymn for awhile know that I am a fan of Sound of Majesty.

Greg Wheatley, host of that program, also hosts Prime Time America. This is sort of the Christian version of NPR's All Things Considered, and has had a stellar run of 28 years.

Friday marks the end of an era in Christian broadcasting, as this show gives way to alternate programming on Monday.

You can catch the final episode live at moodyradiochicago.fm at 4 pm CT (the local broadcast is on WMBI, 90.1 FM), or you can catch the archive at primetimeamerica.org if you happen to be busy at that time.

Our man Greg will be doing other things for Moody Radio, including producing new episodes of Sound of Majesty.

Ignore the German on this video for now, as poetic liberties reigned in an English translation that rendered this text, "Fare thee well, I bid thee." May the Lord bless the entire crew over at Prime Time America as they transition to new roles.

Please note that audio archives of the show will remain in tact for the forseeable future.

2010 Convention of the LCMS

In general, I keep my denomination's state of being off of my blog. The blog is to expound on the positive aspects of Lutheranism and not to dwell on conflict, politics, etc.

That being said, if you are interested in my opinions on the 2010 Convention Workbook for the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, you can check out my facebook page.

Another benefit to this is that Iggy's facebook friends automatically receive updates to their wall.

When requesting facebook friendship, please add a note to the effect of "I read your blog," so I have some idea as to why you are sending the request.

Easter III (or IV): More Settings of Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.



He makes me lie down in green pastures.



He leads me beside still waters.



He restores my soul.



He leads me in the paths of righteousness
for His name sake.



Even though I walk through the valley
of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,



for You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff,
they comfort me.



You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;



You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.



Surely goodness and mercy
shall follow me
all the days of my life,



and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Bonse Aba with Psalm 23

Easter III (or IV): Good Shepherd Sunday

The Sunday of the Resurrection marks only the beginning of the Easter Season. The Church has to calendars to go by, one that repeats every year and one that repeats every three years.

On the one-year calendar, Good Shepherd Sunday is the 3rd Sunday of Easter. On the three-year calendar, Good Shepherd Sunday is the 4th Sunday of Easter. Note to the next lectionary comittee, one reason we have a lectionary is so that the church celebrates the same themes on the same day. That's hard when some of us get the Good Shepherd on Easter 3 and the rest on Easter 4.

The readings and psalmody should always include Psalm 23 and John 10.

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The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want;
He makes me down to lie
In pastures green He leadeth me
The quiet waters by.



My soul He doth restore again
And me to walk doth make
Within the paths of righteousness
E'en for His own name sake.



Yea, though I walk in death's dark vale,
Yet will I fear no ill;
For Thou art with me, and Thy rod
And staff me comfort still.



My table Thou hast furnished
In presence of my foes;
My head Thou dost with oil anoint
and my cup overflows.



Goodness and mercy all my days
Will surely follow me;
And in God's house forever more
My dwelling place shall be.

Update from All for Hymn

It's a busy Easter Season for me.  New posts will resume around April 25 or so.  For now, here's a little something to enjoy...

Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied
Sing to the Lord a new Song
Hugo Distler

Off Topic: Chicago by Newsreel, 1948

This is Chicago,
Queen of the Great Lakes
and
Wonder City of the Midwest...

Editor's note: If I wasn't doing a music blog, I might be doing a blog about Chicago.