On February 8, we will offer a Hymnathon, a sing-through of one stanza of every hymn in the United Methodist Hymnal. Participating choristers will solicit sponsorships, and flat rate gifts will be accepted. For example, Susanna Wesley level of support will be $100, Charles Wesley level of support will be $250, and John Wesley level of support will be $500. John was a righteous dude! You may sponsor your favorite choir member at $5 per hymn sung. If that choir member sings 500 hymns your support level would be $2500! Or perhaps a nickel per hymn sung is more doable for you. No worries, every choir member can gather more than one sponsor.
You, dear GUMC church member, will also be able to participate by dropping in throughout the day to sing along. You may stop the Hymnathon proceedings to request your favorite hymn to be sung, for a small fee of course. However, anyone present has the option to re-stop proceedings, for a small fee, and cancel your request. “I Stand Amazed in the Presence” might get a little pricey! While I’m braced to be alone for a few hymns, my prayer is that you’ll see this as a chance for fellowship that you won’t want to miss. My goal for this fundraiser is $10,000. Every penny will be used to defray expenses related to attending Music and Worship Arts Week at Lake Junaluska. Any funds over and above the $10,000 will go to the Dell Harriman Music Endowment Fund.
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