ARCHIVE July, 2013

I Need Thee Every Hour

In 1873, Annie Hawks penned the words of the hymn “I Need Thee Every Hour.”  About the inspiration for this hymn she wrote: One day as a young wife and mo­ther of 37 years of age, I was bu­sy with my reg­u­lar house­hold tasks. Sud­den­ly, I be­came so filled with the sense of near­ness to […]

July 31, 2013 in Articles and Devotionals, Devotionals by

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Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Here’s another hymn rich with theology:  Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing. You can listen here…or click this link if you’ve ever wondered what it means to “raise my Ebenezer.”                               Come, Thou Fount of every blessing, Tune my heart to […]

July 30, 2013 in Articles and Devotionals, Devotionals by

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May the Mind of Christ, My Savior

Today is always a good day to be of the same mind as Jesus. Philippians 2:1 If therefore there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, 2 make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining […]

July 29, 2013 in Articles and Devotionals, Devotionals by

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Chapel Worship Guide 7.28.2013

Chapel Worship Guide for Sunday 9 AM—July 28, 2013 The Nemmers Family Chapel at Advocate Condell   Introit– Ancient Words Welcome—Carl Festin, Village Church of Gurnee Worship in Song: Scripture Reading (Old Testament): Isaiah 55:1-7, “Ho! Every one who thirsts, come to the waters; And you who have no money come, buy and eat.  Come, buy […]

July 28, 2013 in Chapel Worship/News by

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Holy, Holy, Holy

If I had to pick one hymn–and only one–to last me the rest of my life, it would be this one.  Holy, Holy, Holy.  In case you’d like to listen as you read the words, please click here to hear it on the cyber-hymnal.  While I know the music isn’t the higher quality that you might […]

July 26, 2013 in Articles and Devotionals, Devotionals by

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This is My Father’s World

Praise is good for the soul.  He is our Creator and This is My Father’s World!  Click here to listen on the cyber-hymnal.                                       This is my Father’s world, and to my listening ears All nature sings, […]

July 25, 2013 in Articles and Devotionals, Devotionals by

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All Creatures of Our God and King

Another hymn to start your day.  Few things can brighten a heavy heart as well as can hymns of praise to Our God and King.  Click  the link to listen to All Creatures of Our God and King in the cyber-hymnal as you enjoy the lyrics below.                     […]

July 24, 2013 in Articles and Devotionals, Devotionals by

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Blest Be the Tie That Binds Our Hearts in Christian Love

More hymns today.  I am trying desperately to counteract the serious mood I’m in.  Enjoy Blest Be the Tie That Binds (words below) and click here if you’d like to hear it on the cyber-hymnal.                                       Blest be […]

July 23, 2013 in Articles and Devotionals, Devotionals by

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For the Beauty of the Earth

Today, I need the refreshment that hymns can bring.  Read the lyrics below and click this link if you’d like to listen to the hymn For the Beauty of the Earth from the cyber-hymnal.                               For the beauty of the earth […]

July 22, 2013 in Articles and Devotionals, Devotionals by

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Chapel Worship Guide 7.21.2013

Chapel Worship Guide for Sunday 9 AM—July 21, 2013 The Nemmers Family Chapel at Advocate Condell Worship today is provided by LeAnn, Sue Ellen, and Mike from the  First Presbyterian Church of Libertyville   Instrumental Prelude  LeAnn Malecha Welcome—Barbara Shafer, Christ Church Highland Park Worship in Song Scripture Reading (Old Testament):  Psalm 22:1 My God, my God, why have […]

July 21, 2013 in Chapel Worship/News by

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