Here are some general considerations:

• Try to keep the length short, preferable in the 5-10 minute range.
• Keep the message simple and focus just on one or two points.
• Try to inject some of yourself and your experience.
• Ask for a response from the residents- get them involved in your presentation.
• Speak clearly and slowly with enough volume to be heard at the rear of the room.
• Utilize a short prayer at the beginning, end or both.

• Select a Christian Hymn, these web sites may have the information you need:
  1. Online Hymnal from sermonaudio.com
  2. Christian Biography Resources
  3. Somgs & Hymns from Center for Christian Music
  4. Hymn Background Site
• Locate the lyrics and music for the hymn you select from the following websites:
  1. The Cyber Hymnal
  2. HymnSite.com
  3. The Electronic Hymnal
  4. The Ames Hymn Collection
• Copy the lyrics in a printable format, using size 18 font. You may want to include a relevant scripture verse and some information on the writer.
• Build your sermonette from the history and background information and/or use the devotional from Back to the Bible.
• Print enough copies for each resident and hand out before you speak.
• Close by reading the Hymn out loud or by singing it with the group.

Here are some Microsoft Word files of hymns we have used in the past.

• When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
  1. History from Hymn Backgrounds
  2. Another Hymn History
• His Eye is on the Sparrow
  1. Another Hymn History
  2. History from Cyber Hymnal
• Battle Hymn of the Republic
• My Jesus I Love Thee
• Jesus is all the World to Me

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