December 9, 2010
Musical Interlude: National Anthem from an Unexpected Source
Last week it was our privilege to participate in the annual missionary conference at the Iglesia Bautista Maranatha here in Lakeland, FL. Every December this ministry to the Hispanic community puts on "the mother of all missionary conferences". All services are in Spanish (except the one I preached at, but even that was translated into Spanish). One of the highlights is hearing their young people sing. These talented kids sing with harmony and passion that is a true delight for the listener.
Before one session their girls ensemble got up to sing, and asked everybody to stand. The video below is what we heard. The image quality is bad (ok...it's wretched). But the sound is divine. And to hear these young ladies,all of Mexican descent, singing our National Anthem...well, it brought tears to my eyes and put a lump in my throat.
The only time The Star Spangled Banner has caused a greater reaction in me was one day in the aftermath of 9-11. I was driving in the greater Tampa area and listening to a popular radio station. The announcer came on and said that they were going play the National Anthem, and asked people who were listening to turn on their headlights in an expression of patriotism. As the opening strains wafted over the airwaves the traffic around me lit up like a Christmas tree. I was so overcome that I had to pull over and wait until the music ended.
Talk back to the missionary: Any "National Anthem" related stories to tell? Wax patriotic in the comments section!
Posted by Andrew on December 9, 2010 12:08 PM.
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Posted by: sarai torres at December 13, 2010 7:47 PM
Thank you, but it is you who have been a blessing in our lives!
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thank you brother comings you have been a blessing to our lifes