For many people, singing hymns was/is a regular routine in everyday life- weekly or during special occasions. Facilitate a Hymn program to bring back memories and allow participants to connect spiritually.

Required Supplies

• Large print handout of lyrics

• Recording of Hymn and/or musician 

Group Size

Min: 1
Max: 8

Hazards

No potential risks.

Preparation Steps

Set up chairs in a semi-circle facing the musician or music player.

Activity Instructions

1. Hand out lyrics for hymns to participants. 

2. Begin singing selected hymns.

 

Here are some popular hymns that could be sung:

• Amazing Grace

• Rock of Ages

• Lord of the Dance

• How Great Thou Art

• Morning has Broken

• It is well with my Soul

• The Old Rugged Cross

• Jesus Loves me This I know

• Jesus Paid it all

• What a Friend we have in Jesus

• Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing

• Be Thou my Vision

• Great is Thy Faithfulness

• Glory, Glory Hallelujah 

Activity Instruction Adaptations

• It is helpful to number the Hymns in the booklet so that they are easy to find. 

• Alternatively, lyrics can be projected on a screen AND handed out for those who would like a copy.