Argenta UMC

“What Child Is This,” sung a cappella (masked and 12’ apart!) in Argenta UMC sanctuary by John Willis and Jessica Mylonas.

For this third Sunday in Advent, Adriane and Andrew Ghrayeb join us with the traditional, "O Come, O Come Emmanuel."

“In the Bleak Midwinter,” vocals by Jessica Mylonas. Words by Christina Rossetti, music by Gustav Holst.

"Prepare the Way, O Zion," traditional Advent hymn. Words: Frans Mikael Franzen (1772-1847); tr. composite; adapt. Charles P. Price (1920-1999). © 1982 Charles P. Price. Music: Bereden väg för Herran, melody from Then Swenska Psalmboken, 1697; harm. Koralbok för Svenska Kyrkan, 1939. © 1939 Augsburg Publishing House.

I wanted us to having something a little cheery, whimsical even, to accompany us on on our walk through this Thanksgiving week. At a time when there is plenty to be vexed or perplexed about, let us endeavor to walk — at least part of the way — in gratitude. This week's music is my favorite hymn of Thanksgiving, "Now Thank We All Our God," by Martin Rinkart, English words by Catherine Winkworth. - John Willis