Coming from a musical family, Corinne developed an interest in church music at an early age in New Zealand. In 1976 she came to Australia where she developed her interest in playing the trumpet and cornet. She played in the Avondale Brass Band for many years. She also played in the Waratah Brass, The Australian National Brass Band Champions. During this time she has also taught trumpet and cornet. She has also combined her music skills with computing to produce brass band and orchestral scores. Currently, Corinne has retired after working over sixteen years in the Avondale University Student Administration Service Admissions Office. Her love of music and her interest in Bible study gives her a unique insight into music that expands our appreciation of the lesson.
Genesis 2:18 “It is not good that man should be alone”, and yet we question in Hymn 328, “Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone”. The best friend to give us companionship is Jesus Hymn 542, “Jesus, Friend So Kind”, Hymn 185, “I’ve Found a Friend” and Hymn 499, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”. We … Continue reading –>
We need a Guide throughout our changes and find this in Hymn 5, “All My Hope on God Is Founded”. Verse four of Hymn 61, “God Is Here!” shares this. But, we are reminded that God is unchanged in Hymn 274, “O Word of God Incarnate”. Trusting in God will help us with all the changes: … Continue reading –>
“…..As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord” said Joshua (Joshua 24:15). We ask in Hymn 193 “Savior, Teach Me” and prompt me to serve and follow Thee. We then know that “I Serve a Risen Savior”, (He Lives), Hymn 251. From the many choices we have to make each day, let us say, … Continue reading –>
We have just completed studying the last book of the Bible and now start at the very beginning in Genesis 1 which shows that God created: “All Things Bright and Beautiful” – Hymn 93 including families, Hymn 650, “Our Father, by Whose Name”. Hymn 75, “The Wonder of It All” renders us The Rhythms of Life for Monday. … Continue reading –>
I do pray that you have enjoyed the study of Revelation this first quarter of 2019. Our last week has now arrived. In our introduction this week, we hear in Rev 6:10 “How long, O Lord?” This is sung in Hymn 446, “Lo, What a Glorious Sight Appears” then Christ ushers in His everlasting kingdom “Over … Continue reading –>
Judgment! – Hymn 416, “The Judgment Has Set” brings our lesson into music. Once again we can see that “We Are Living, We Are Dwelling”, Hymn 617. Sadly, in Christchurch (New Zealand), we saw the unfolding of a horrible event this past Friday (15th March 2019). Can you sing Hymn 5, “All My Hope on God is … Continue reading –>
Hymn 73, “Holy, Holy, Holy” and Hymn 30, “Holy God, We Praise Your Name” are in our memory text, Rev 15:4. To help with Rev 11:18 when “the nations are angry”, are we ready to “Sound the Battle Cry”, Hymn 614? Still in our Sabbath afternoon study, Rev 15:1-4 shows God’s faithful people are victorious over the … Continue reading –>
We commence our Sabbath School lesson by choosing who to worship: Hymn 6, “O Worship the Lord” and Hymn 83, “O Worship the King”. Knowing who we worship, we will “Go, Preach My Gospel”, Hymn 378. Are we ready to listen? Hymn 359, “Hark! The Voice of Jesus Calling” because “Jesus Calls Us”, Hymn 285. The sign … Continue reading –>
Sabbath afternoon we are given a caution about prophecies in the future. Keep courage, dear people of God, because “A Mighty Fortress is Our God”, Hymn 506. There are many beasts in the study of Revelation, but only One King we worship: Hymn 6, “O Worship the Lord” and Hymn 83, “O Worship the King”. … Continue reading –>
Rev 12:11, our memory text, gives us our first hymns: Hymn 294, “Power in the Blood” and Hymn 337/338, “Redeemed!” These two hymns will return during the weeks’ study on a number of occasions. Revelation chapter 12 , says Sabbath Afternoon reading, is the assurance given to us by God – Satan will not succeed: Hymn … Continue reading –>
