Back in 1969 or so, the Gaithers' music was very popular, and I recall singing it at church often. Quite often. Very often, in fact. "Because He Lives" was probably the most often sung selection in that era. Upon arriving in Japan, I struggled to understand the meaning of the songs we sang in church, and one that I developed a new appreciation for was "Shu Wa Ima Ikkite Orareru" which is of course "Because He Lives"
Don Love did a good presentation at our Easter Celebration about Bill Gaither's thoughts leading him to write that song, and it presents the hope given us by the resurrection. Miwako talked about a popular song that challenged her heart as she was first coming to think seriously about God several years ago.
\We showed the resurrection scene from the DVD "Jesus for Children" and then continued the story in living colour in...flannelgraph! What'll they think of next? I guess our presentation for children was both hi-tech and hi-touch.
Our celebration included an Easter feast, and I'm including the annual Carol Love easter cake. If you go back to the blog post entitled "You Saw It Here First" you can admire her empty tomb cake from last year. This year's cake is a little more conventional in design.
