“But Until Then” (632). “Its message keeps me anchored in hope.” Elizabeth Joy Buikema, Sauk Valley and Savanna Churches
“I Surrender All” (309). “The lyrics connected with me at the time of my conversion to Christ when I began to have the mindset of being all in for Him.” Howard Chambi, Lansing Spanish Church
“Isn’t He?” by John Wimber (Maranatha Music Praise Chorus Book, expanded 2nd edition). “When the song ends with a G2 chord, I just get goose bumps because I feel so blessed!” Marie Dow, Waukesha Church
“Because He Lives” (526). “This song brings hope to me every time.” Rebekah Gordan, Berrien Springs Village Church
“Tell Me the Story of Jesus” (152). “Fannie Crosby, my favorite hymn writer, wrote it. She’s such an inspiration to me. This song is the whole life story of Jesus summed up in three verses.” Nancy Johnson, Hylandale Church
“Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” (334). The tune seems to be joy itself. It has a sort of poetry in the melody, if music can be said to rhyme. It is also wonderfully adaptable to variations and medleys.” Stephanie Kasner, Wisconsin Rapids Church
“Any hymn arrangement by Mark Hayes brings a smile to my face, and usually a smile to the people who listen. He brings an orchestral style to his arrangements and usually uses as many of the 88 keys as possible, which really tests my skills and brings an awesome range of dynamics and sounds to any piece of his that I play!” Jacob Martin, Shepherd’s House Church
“Let All Things Now Living” (560). “I really love it because it is such a happy tune and about thankfulness. I also love to play ‘Watch, Ye Saints’ (598) because it is really fun to play.” Lily Rietman, West Branch, Tawas City and Glennie Churches
“I really enjoy creating my own arrangements. I enjoy the creativity of being able to change hymns and make them different each time I play them.” Hannah Petersen, Milwaukee Church
“When We All Get to Heaven” (633). “I don’t think this old world is going to last much longer, and it will be such a joy when we get to heaven.” Myrna Hunt, Niles Philadelphia Church
