Sunday, March 7th we are celebrating the gifts of women. So let me introduce you to a two women who will make their presence known in worship.
First is Fanny Crosby, who wrote over 8,000 hymns. I can barely crank out a sermon a week, and she once wrote 8 hymns in one day! Blinded as an infant she had several strong women in her life help her become one of the most prolific hymn writers of all time. Fanny's hymns include:
- Blessed Assurance
- Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior
- I Am Thine, O Lord
You can read a brief and inspiring biography at http://www.eaec.org/faithhallfame/fanny_crosby.htm
The second woman who has written great hymns is Twila Paris. She wrote the song "We Bow Down", which we will be singing this Sunday, and many other songs. Unlike Fanny, who wrote about 100 years ago, Twila is still singing today and helps young and old alike connect with our Savior through song. You can read her biography at http://www.musicianguide.com/biographies/1608003440/Twila-Paris.html
There are countless women in leadership positions in churches, companies, and government using their faith in the Lord to make this world a better place. The next time you pray give thanks for the women in your life that have impacted you!
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