Angel Choir Sings on Sunday

The Angel Choir sings for worship this Sunday, January 26.

The Angel Choir will sing “Let Us Build a House” this Sunday. It is a lovely arrangement by popular composer Lloyd Larson, in which he combines two pieces, “All Are Welcome” and “Come Build a Church” by Marty Haugen and Ken Medema, respectively.

The first lines encourage us to “build a house where all can dwell and all can safely live, a place where saints and children tell how hearts learn to forgive.” Later in the anthem, the second incorporated anthem entreats us, Come build a church with soul and spirit; come build a church of flesh and bone... with human frailty... it shall be built by the hand of God.”

The lyrics and music are beautiful, and the piece was chosen, in part, as a musical farewell to Wendy, who has sustained us in this house where all are welcome to “... heal and strengthen, serve and teach, and live the Word they’ve known.” She is a fan of Marty Haugen’s work, and we find it fitting to offer this anthem on her last Sunday in our pulpit. Godspeed, Wendy.

With gratitude,
Joy and The Angel Choir