Hymn Events
Praising God with song and truth, Across Generations is blessed to provide seniors of Liberty Ridge, Leesville, and Bentley Commons with regular worship services.
"Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre,
praise him with timbrel and dancing, praise him with the strings and pipe,
praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals."
Psalm 150:3-5
Hymns change hearts
By performing regularly at Liberty Ridge, Bentley Commons, and Leesville Road, our hymn events have provided a unique opportunity for intergenerational worship at local facilities. Music provides comfort to seniors who suffer from memory loss as well. We hope that by playing recognizable tunes in praise of God that the seniors we meet are blessed.
Pierce Knepley
Long-Time Hymn Volunteer, Founder of the Across Generations Hymn Program
Pierce Knepley is a graduate from the Bachelor's in Respiratory Therapy program at Liberty University. He plans to serve his community for the Lord through the opportunities available in Respiratory Therapy and EMS.
We met Pierce when he was volunteering on a Saturday afternoon at Liberty Ridge. We were excited to find our goals to serve seniors intersected with his, and we joined him to provide hymns for the Liberty Ridge residents. Since then, we have expanded to two other nursing facilities: Leesville Road and Bentley Commons.
Pierce leads his events and joins our music concerts with an excitement for the Lord. Each week, Pierce practices and arranges a unique set list of music. Pierce plays the piano, cello, and accordion for seniors who appreciate his incredible singing voice and outgoing nature. His passion to do all things right by God inspires everyone around him to pursue the Lord just as fervently. Pierce is an amazing leader, team player, and friend to all people---it is truly a blessing to serve with him.
Hymn Events
We typically have one leader at each hymn event. Pierce Knepley, Marysol Grady, Connor Grady, and Taylor Wright have all led seniors in worship these past two semester.
We welcome anyone with musical talents to start their own hymn program at a time of their choice!
Liberty Ridge 10 - 11 AM on Saturdays
Bentley Commons 9 - 10 AM on Saturdays
Leesville Road 3 - 4 PM on Thursdays
Samples
Each week, Pierce would create hymnals such as those you see below. Formatting and selecting images and songs he knows the seniors will love. All the work that goes into these programs pays off when we bring joy to the seniors and worship God together.
Across Generations Hymnal Project
Calling all Graphic Design majors / interested students!
We are looking for a leader and for team members to plan, design, and publish an Across Generations Hymnal for local seniors. The goal of this hymnal is to easily access songs that seniors love and reduce printing costs for the club.
Learn more about our project by contacting us below.
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