Service at the "Bat Church" in Neidhartshausen scheduled for tonight, 3rd of August, 25th year.
Prepare for an enchanting evening of worship and fellowship at the Evangelical Church in Neidhartshausen on August 3rd, at 6 PM. The service promises to be a heartfelt and spiritually rich experience, centred around the hymn "I sing to you with heart and mouth" by Paul Gerhardt.
Background: Paul Gerhardt (1607–1676), a celebrated German Lutheran hymn writer, penned this hymn, which remains a staple in German Protestant worship. Known for his deeply emotional and theologically rich hymns, Gerhardt's work continues to resonate with worshippers today.
The choice of this hymn for the evening service underscores its suitability as a contemplative and prayerful song, ideal for a time dedicated to reflection, thanksgiving, and commitment to God before rest.
Thematic Focus: "I sing to you with heart and mouth" is a hymn of praise and personal devotion. The service's themes will revolve around:
- Joyful praise and thanksgiving to God for His mercies and grace.
- Expressing heartfelt communion with God through song, combining both genuine emotion ("heart") and vocal expression ("mouth").
- A trustful, intimate relationship with God, acknowledging Him as the source of strength and comfort.
- A readiness to commit oneself fully into God’s hands, reflecting both gratitude and surrender.
Service Details: The service will be a harmonious blend of spoken word and song, with Matthias Theuerkauf accompanying on the organ. The sermon and liturgy have been thoughtfully designed by Jana and Thomas Volkmann, interweaving verses from the Psalms with the stanzas of Paul Gerhardt's hymn.
The church community looks forward to welcoming many visitors, and the service will be followed by a light refreshment (unless bad weather, in which case it will take place inside the church). The evening's events aim to conclude with fellowship among visitors, fostering a sense of unity and shared spiritual journey.
For those interested, I can provide more details about the liturgical calendar around that date or the typical structure of evening services in this church tradition.
In keeping with the themes of joyful praise and personal devotion expressed in the hymn "I sing to you with heart and mouth" by Paul Gerhardt, the evening service promises to be a unique blend of music and spoken word. The heartfelt hymn, accompanied by Matthias Theuerkauf's organ, will provide an enthralling entertainment element that reflects the service's focus on sincere emotion and vocal expression.
