Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Nov. 8 Music and Flowers


Although Sunday morning was pretty dreary outside, it was very different inside at St. Dunstan's.

To start off, we had a guest preacher, Laura Bryant, who shared a very insightful sermon with us.

Our anthem, Locus iste: This place was made by God, was very moving. The choir is very dedicated, and continually matures under the direction of Parish Musician, Dr. Thomas Gibbs.  Tom introduces the choir, and thus, the congregation, to various composers and styles.  What may be overlooked is that some of the compositions are actually Tom's own.  Such was the case this past Sunday with Locus iste.

Refrain:  Locus iste [This place] was made by God priceless, a holy place.
This is the house of God, the gate of heav'n, the court of God. Refrain.
Behold the tabernacle of God is with God's people; God will dwell them. Refrain.
At you altars even the sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a place she may lay her young. Refrain.

You can listen to it here:
https://app.box.com/s/xriiu9rrlrhl07mtnpzx7jr6onp08sy1


The floral arrangement was, usual, beautiful. Floral arrangements are sometimes taken for granted, but St. Dunstan's is very blessed to have talented and committed members on its Flower Guild.




Arrangements from previous Sundays (as well as other pictures of Parish Life) can be viewed at St. Dunstan's Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/StDunstansATL/photos_stream