The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio

It's Bach Week on The Coffee Hour! Today, Matthew Gerhardt, Kantor-elect at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Des Peres, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to unpack J.S. Bach's Orgelbuechlein, or "Little Organ Book." Learn about what this book of chorale hymn preludes contains, why Bach wrote it, and the familiar tunes you've probably heard before! Find links to all of the preludes mentioned in the following show notes:Chorale Preludes:Nun komm der Heiden Heiland – Savior of the Nations, Come (BWV 599) youtu.be/salGeFPnWqgVom Himmel kam der Engel Schar – From heaven came the angel host (BWV 607) youtu.be/j6Veb0x64ZsIn Dir ist Freude – In Thee is gladness (BWV 615) youtu.be/DYVuDhYv2mgO Mensch, bewein dein Suende gross – O man, lament your great sin (BWV 622) youtu.be/M6dzcwHmviwChrist lag in Todesbanden – Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands (BWV 625) youtu.be/boJGXpiacPQKomm, Gott Schoepfer, Heiliger Geist – Come, Holy Ghost, Creator Blest (BWV 631) youtu.be/akyi6ic1OXYIch ruf zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ – I call to You, Lord Jesus Christ (BWV 639) youtu.be/0BEFYRDzdisWer nur den lieben Gott laesst walten – If thou but trust in God to guide thee (BWV 642) youtu.be/8gpb4zsXjZA?t=7Listen to the Orgelbuechlein in its entirety here: youtu.be/hj9bBm6JZ3w

It's Bach Week on The Coffee Hour! Today, Dr. Martin Dicke, who serves the Lord as a missionary in Papua New Guinea, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his experiences with Bach growing up on the mission field in Papua New Guinea, the role of Bach in his studies and formation as a church musician, the influence of Bach in the cultures where he has served, and how the Lord has used the work of J.S. Bach for His purposes in the Church around the world. Learn more about Dr. Dicke's work at lcms.org/dicke and find the presentations mentioned in this conversation at lutheranchinese.org/lutheran-hymnody.

It's Bach Week on The Coffee Hour! Today, Benjamin Kolodziej — member of Faith Lutheran Church in Plano, TX, highly active church organist and composer, and contributor to the Lutheran Service Book Hymnal Companion, joins Sarah to talk about how congregational singing was a priority of J.S. Bach, how he was different from other composers of his time, how he viewed the relationship of work as a musician to the ministry of the Word, where we find Bach's hymnody today, and the similarities between our Lutheran services and the Lutheran services of Bach's time.

It's Bach Week on The Coffee Hour! Today, Chaplain Brian Hamer, Chaplain in the US Marine Corps, joins Sarah to talk about J.S. Bach's original contract in Leipzig in 1723, the differences between popular music and high art music, how these music forms differ from sacred music, how Bach's music fits into these music forms, what sets Bach's music apart from all other music, and how Bach ultimately fulfilled his contract "not to make an operatic impression." Read Chaplain Hamer's article on this topic titled “Not to Make an Operatic Impression, Pathways to and from Sacred Music 1723-2006” in the Eastertide 2021 issue of Logia, which you can find at logia.org.

Karen Ludwig, Director of MyLife Medical and Resource Center in High Ridge, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the needs of the people MyLife serves, how great the need is for compassionate care for women with unexpected pregnancies, the difference ultrasounds make for expecting parents, and how MyLife is able to generously serve neighbors with these free resources. Learn more about MyLife Medical and Resource Center at mylifemrc.com or call (636) 495-6566.Learn more about the upcoming banquet at jcpcc.com and request information by calling (636) 495-6566.

Rev. Michael Meyer, Director of Disaster Training with LCMS Disaster Response, joins Andy to talk about the latest updates from LCMS Disaster Response, how Christ is shared with those dealing with disasters, the new LERT website and what visitors will find, and the upcoming disaster trainings. Learn more and disaster response and trainings at lcms-lert.org.

Rev. Dr. Walter and Robyn Steele, who serve the Lord in Kenya with the LCMS Office of International Mission, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the students and community at Matongo Lutheran Theological College, what they are called to do in Kenya, what they've learned about the culture in their community, and how the Lord has provided for them over the last year and a half. Read their story and how to support their work at lcms.org/steele. For more information, email them at Walter.steele@lcms.org.

Rev. Peter Ill, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, Illinois, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why we should do both devotions and attend corporate worship, what to look for in devotional material, and how to pick out if the devotional material is worthy of your time. Find the Treasury of Daily Prayer at cph.org/treasury or find the PrayNow App in your Apple or Google Play app store. This is a rebroadcast from August 29, 2019.

Deaconess Sarah Longmire, Early Childhood Center and Children’s Ministry Director at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Chesterfield, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the ministry of Lord of Life Lutheran Church, how Lord of Life serves the community of Chesterfield, the unique opportunities they are able to provide because of their location in the community, and what you'll hear on Sunday mornings on KFUO Radio from Lord of Life. Hear Lord of Life broadcast Sunday morning services from June - August at 10:30 a.m. CT. Learn more about Lord of Life at lordoflifelcms.org, and find the full Sunday morning worship schedule at kfuo.org/weekend-worship-information.

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about industry and purpose, industry versus inferiority, identity and vocation, and finding our identity and purpose in Christ.Hear Mental Health Mondays each Monday at 9am CT! Find all episode with the tag "Mental Health Monday." View Deaconess Heidi's Mental Health Playlist on Youtube and find all of her writings at heidigoehmann.com. This is a rebroadcast from November 9, 2020.