#311. Adventures in Lutheranism: Children's Choir

“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!” — Psalm 150:6  In this episode, Rachel embarks on a new Adventure in Lutheranism as she helps start and lead a new children’s choir at her church.   After cruising through a cursory history of children’s music in church, she invites Sarah, Erin, and her own daughter, Emalie, to share their personal stories of singing in Lutheran children’s choirs. She then relates her own recent experience as a children’s choir director, outlines the benefits of children’s choirs for both children and the congregations who love them, and shares advice and encouragement for leading a successful children’s choir in your own congregation.   Sources, links, and resources for further study mentioned in this episode include:  Portraits in American Lutheran Sacred Music, 1847–1947 - CPH  {The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge} Adventures in Lutheranism: Church Choir  Why Music Is Important in Church According to Luther - CPH blog  American Lutheran History Question- Why did Lutherans not bring the Boy Choir tradition to America? : r/Lutheranism - Reddit  Going My Way (1944) - Official Trailer  Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at [e-mail].