The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio Hymnody, Liturgy, Catechesis in Francophone Africa
Phillip Magness, Sacred Music Educator serving the Lord in French-speaking West and Central Africa with the LCMS Office of International Mission, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his work in Francophone Africa, how the pandemic has affected his ministry there, and the music that he teaches to the congregations there. Hear some selections of music and how these pieces have influenced both his work and the church in Francophone Africa. Join Phillip's missionary group on Facebook for all updates and newsletters at facebook.com/groups/MagnessAfrica. Read his story and how to support his work at https://www.lcms.org/magness.
Music selection notes:
« O Christ, Étoile du matin »
"O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright"
Permission for use granted by the Comité liturgique francophone of the Lutheran Church-Canada.
« Notre Père »
A live recording of the Lord's Prayer from the Divine Service at Paroisse Wittenberg in Pointe-Noire, Congo.
Copyright, Église Évangelique Luthérienne au Congo, used with permission from Pastor Joseph Mboungou.
« Comment, céleste maître »
"O Lord, How Shall I Meet You?"
Permission for use granted by the Comité liturgique francophone of the Lutheran Church-Canada.
« Le Premier Commandement »
The First Commandment
Copyright 2020, Phillip Magness, Used by permission.