Our List of Hymns for 2016, minus 2

Our Hymn List This Year

When I began to make this list I tended toward the more upbeat hymns, ones the kids would find fun and, well, LOUD. I didn't want to use recordings that used little kids as the singers but rather shoot for better quality. I wanted it to sound like it did when we went to church 30 years ago with pipe organ and a choir.

As time progresses I've had the thought that in addition to learning the hymns, homeschooling kids would learn about different styles of music. At first I dismissed Amazing Grace played on the bagpipes. But so many artists have recorded this hymn in different styles that I decided to play the bagpipes, gospel, country, and any other version I can find.

The world became my oyster and I'm looking forward to how these styles will go over with the kids.

I'm still in the process of deciding two more hymns. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to comment. Happy singing.

January – Angels We Have Heard on High
February – Holy, Holy, Holy
March – Christ the Lord is Risen Today
April – To God be the Glory
May – Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
June – Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
July -
August – All Creatures of our God and King
September – Amazing Grace
October - When We All Get to Heaven
November – We Gather Together
December – Adeste Fideles

Hymn Study

Why Study Hymns

Most hymns are rich in theology and Biblical truth. Try reading through all the verses to Holy, Holy, Holy. You will hear about the Holy Trinity and get a taste of the Heavenly throne room in Revelation 4 ,

These guys like to sing and run at the same time!

Even if you prefer to sing praise songs, your faith will be strengthened by reading and studying the words of the hymns. Many of them are rich in theology and Biblical truth. And they are a part of our Christian heritage!

Genesis 37 - Joseph's Dreams and Betrayal

Joseph's Dreams and Betrayal

1. Write July memory verse in notebook - Sing memory verse song For God So Loved the World

2. Prayer

3. Sing the books of the Old and New Testament
4. Sing Jacob's Sons Song 

4. Hymn - Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee

5. Read Genesis 37 - Joseph's Dreams and Betrayal

7. Make Jacob's sons paper dolls

8. Story time

July Memory Verse - For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

Genesis 33

Jacob Meets Esau

1. Write June memory verse in notebook - Sing memory verse song I Can Do All Things

2. Prayer

3. Sing the books of the Old and New Testament
4. Sing Jacob's Sons Song 

4. Hymn - Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee

5. Read Genesis 33 - Jacob Meets Esau

7. Make Jacob's sons paper dolls

8. Story time

June Memory Verse - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

Genesis 32and 33 - Jacob Wrestles with God & Jacob Meets Esau

Jacob Wrestles With God

1. Write June memory verse in notebook - Sing memory verse song I Can Do All Things.

2. Prayer

3. Sing the books of the Old and New Testament
4. Sing Jacob's Sons Song 

4. Hymn - Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee

5. Read Genesis 32 and 33 - Jacob Wrestles With God & Jacob Meets Esau

Jacob Wrestling with the Angel, REMBRANDT Harmenszoon van Rijn

7. Make Jacob's sons paper dolls

8. Story time

June Memory Verse - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

It's a Small World

We have quite a diverse class this year. Here are some of the countries represented by either member or visitor.

India

Kenya

Brazil

Mexico

Spain

Taiwan

Bulgaria

United States

Flag of Peru

Puerto Rico

Genesis 30

Jacob's Sons

1. Write June memory verse in notebook - Sing memory verse song I Can Do All Things

2. Prayer

3. Sing the books of the Old and New Testament

4. Hymn - Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee

5. Read Genesis 30 - Jacob's Sons Song Sing song while 12 people act out being a son (and daughter Dinah too!)

7. Make Jacob's sons paper dolls

8. Story time

June Memory Verse - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13