Praising God through music!

Well this week sure has been busy! -as always...
On Tuesday we had SMAT Jam. The local United Methodist church has a weekly music series and had asked us to play for them (they asked us back in the fall as well). This time I joined in the festivities and played Jesu, Joy of man's desire on the organ with Liesl who played the violin. We were staged at the local music store where they had a small electric organ. We also had a bunch of songs played by other SMATans and it was very country/ hoe down themed/ sounding (banjo, guitars, drums, piano etc.). They sang several Christian songs/ hymns such as Victory in Jesus, Power in the Blood, etc. It was super fun.
... and then we did it again on Saturday!...
Yesterday was the Ionia Business Expo where everyone in Ionia could advertise their business. SMAT had a booth to show who we are and what we do. Our music group also performed on the stage there (I didn't since my instrument isn't that portable). In the future, we are thinking of taking this show on the road and going to churches to share our mission and in turn maybe get some supporters too. But the main reason is to glorify God. We had several people at the expo come up and ask us to play at nursing homes and at the Ionia Free Fair (huge fair in the summer). It's a great way to get involved in the community and share our love for Christ. We had one lady come up to us and say she was touched by our songs because she listened to every word we sang. How great that she can hear the gospel through our music!

The SMAT music group at the Expo

God the Son
LORD’S DAY 11
29 Q. Why is the Son of God called “Jesus,” meaning “savior”?

A. Because he saves us from our sins,1 and because salvation should not be sought and cannot be found in anyone else.2

1 Matt. 1:21; Heb. 7:25
2 Isa. 43:11; John 15:5; Acts 4:11-12; 1 Tim. 2:5

30 Q. Do those who look for their salvation in saints, in themselves, or elsewhere really believe in the only savior Jesus?
A. No. Although they boast of being his, by their actions they deny the only savior, Jesus.1 Either Jesus is not a perfect savior, or those who in true faith accept this savior have in him all they need for their salvation.2

1 1 Cor. 1:12-13; Gal. 5:4
2 Col. 1:19-20; 2:10; 1 John 1:7

It's so wonderful when we get to praise God for sending His Son to be our Savior! Continue to praise Him everyday!

Fly with Christ,
Helen