05/25/2026
It was a moving and patriotic Memorial Day hymn sing we enjoyed last evening! The congregational singing, led by R.J. Poel, was loud and passionate as we sang hymns celebrating our Lord and our country. The organ, twin pianos, and brass instruments contributed so much! Wyoming Mayor Kent Vanderwood brought greetings, Rev. Howard Davis told of how the Lord provided for him during his war experience, and Lt. Col. Denny Gillem spoke of the necessity of remembering and celebrating our military. For the first time, the Kent County Veterans Honor Guard joined us and performed 3 rifle volleys, played taps, and ceremonially folded the U.S. flag - all a touching tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Thank you to all who participated and to all who came and made this a special night. If you would like to listen to the service you can find it here: https://8thchurch.org/podcasts/worship-services/2026-05-24-memorial-day-evening-hymn-sing-program Happy Memorial Day!
