Sing and make music

HOW old are you? One of the fascinating things about humans is the way we like to think of ourselves as older than we are when we’re young, and younger than we are when we’re old. Whether it’s a mother feeling grateful for God’s blessings on her family or an officer bracing for a change in appointment, the stage you’re at in life is an intrinsic part of your faith journey.

Whatever your age, though, there’s something almost magical about how music can transport you forward or backward in time. It can trigger a memory, capture a mood or inspire faith. Perhaps that’s one of the reasons why music has been such an effective cornerstone of worship and ministry since the Army’s early days.

This issue revels in a multitude of musical expressions, from young delegates reporting on Territorial Youth Band and Territorial Youth Choir to a collection of catchy tunes written for primary schools. We also hear from some of the many Singing by Heart groups engaging and connecting with people through music. ‘It’s mission!’ Territorial Envoy Lee Highton-Nicholls reminds us.

Whether you’re young or old at heart, I hope something in the mix will have you singing and making music to the Lord.

IVAN RADFORD MANAGING EDITOR