News and Notes from the WELS Hymnal Project
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Permit me to share a few items related to the hymnal project worthy of your attention.
- Thank you to everyone who participated in the favorite hymn survey. Between the survey that went out to everyone and the one designed specifically for students, we had over 3,000 responses come in. During the coming weeks we plan to share some of the results and create additional opportunities to celebrate together the rich collection of hymnody with which God has graciously blessed us.
- Issue 2.1 of Viva Vox has been published in the "Resources" section of our website. Viva Vox (The Living Voice [of the Gospel]) was a worship newsletter circulated by Rev. Kurt Eggert and Prof. Ralph Gehrke in the 1950s. We trust that you'll find these issues not only interesting but also edifying. This issue also includes a series of graphics that portray the path of worship described in one of the issues articles.
- At the end of this week, the hymnal project's executive committee will be meeting at our synod's Center for Mission and Ministry. As we continue to carry out our work, your prayers are appreciated.
In Christ,
Pastor Jonathan Bauer
Communications Committee
About Jonathan Bauer
Rev. Jonathan Bauer is a member of the Executive Committee and has served on the Communications Committee for the WELS Hymnal Project. He serves as pastor of Good News Lutheran Church in Mount Horeb, WI. He is a member of the Institute for Worship and Outreach and has been a presenter for Schools of Worship Enrichment and at the WELS National Worship Conference.
Other Recent Articles
Catch up on the latest writing from the WELS Hymnal Project.
Jan 5, 2020
The Beginning of the End
Jan 2, 2020
A View from Two
Dec 23, 2019
A Gift Beyond Comparison
Jul 29, 2019
An Update from the Project Director - Summer 2019