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H. Kenn Carmichael

1908 - 1996 Hymnal Number: 757 Author of "Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples" in Glory to God H. Kenn Carmichael was born in Martins Ferry, 1908 and graduated from Muskingum College (B.A. 1938), the University of Wisconsin (M.A. in Speech, 1930), and the University of Minnesota (Ph.D. in Theater, 1941). He was head of the theatre department at Purdue University (1931-1943). From 1943 to 1946, Carmichael served in the U.S. Navy, where he made training films. After his enlistment ended, Carmichael taught at City College, Los Angeles (1947-1954), and then joined Film Production International producing films for denominational stewardship campaigns. In 1962, Carmichael and his wife were commissioned by the Commission on Ecumenical Mission and Relations (COEMAR) of the United Presbyterian Church U.S.A. as consultants in communications to the Middle East and Africa. After ten years they returned to the United States, where Kenn became associate pastor at Central Church (1972-1979). Since 1979 the Carmichaels have lived at Westminster Gardens, Los Angeles. Carmichael was Moderator of the Synod of Southern California and Hawaii in 1987. He was also honored as a distinguished alumnus by Muskingum College. --The Presbyterian Hymnal Companion, 1993

Moises Andrade

1948 - 2009 Person Name: Moises B. Andrade Hymnal Number: 195 Author of "When Twilight Comes" in Glory to God Moises Andrade- Date of birth: September 23, 1948. Date ordained: December 10, 1972. Date of death: February 23, 2009. Rector and Parish Priest (2001-2009) - National Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of Fatima, Valenzuela City; Chancellor - the Diocese of Malolos (Bulacan province).

Violet Buchanan

1896 - 1975 Person Name: Violet Nita Buchanan Hymnal Number: 290 Author of "O Day of Joy and Wonder!" in Glory to God Buchanan, Violet Nita (Critchett) - hymn writer Born: 16 Mar 1896 St. Marylebone, London, England Died: 26 Jul 1975 Westminster, London, England --musicsack.com/ ============================== Violet Buchanan (Mrs. Andrew Sinclair Buchanan) who resides in London, England, is a new name in American hymnody, but not in British hymn circles. Two of her hymns appear in the new Anglican Hymn Book recently published: "O day of joy and wonder," a hymn for Pentecost, and "Help me dear Lord, to love thee more." Others of her hymns have been published, notably those for Christmas, Easter, and Whitsuntide. She has had requests for hymns on various subjects including recently "Animal Welfare" and "Safety on the roads." Both Mrs. Buchanan and her husband come of distinguished families. Her father, Sir Anderson Critchett was a noted physician, and members of her husband's family help important diplomatic posts. Mrs. Buchanan is active in her parish church and notes that she is a supporter of fellowship between all Christian denominations. --Fifteen New Bible Hymns, 1966. Used by permission.

Kim Hwal-lan

1899 - 1970 Person Name: Helen Kim Hymnal Number: 185 Author of "Lonely the Boat (캄캄한 밤)" in Glory to God

Jean Strathdee

Hymnal Number: 62 Author of "Love the Lord Your God" in Glory to God Jean and Jim Strathdee have a special gift for encouraging folks to sing with them. Much of the music they write and perform is designed for congregational singing. They also love to work with local singers to create a choir for their events. Their music spans a diversity of sound and style and includes use of guitar, piano, mandolin, harmonica, African drums and Native American flute. They see their music as an agent of personal and social transformation and are involved with fund- and consciousness-raising events where ecumenical and inter-faith communities come together to make a stand for positive change. Jim and Jean have served on the staff of United Methodist churches in southern and northern California and Hawaii and are currently co-directors of music at Rancho Cordova UMC near Sacramento. Their music is published in dozens of songbooks, curriculum projects, denominational hymnbooks and supplements and is sung on six continents. They have written hundreds of hymns, songs and anthems and recorded nearly 20 albums (go to our Strathdee Music page for current projects). --www.strathdeemusic.com

Daniel Bechtel

b. 1932 Hymnal Number: 44 Author of "Like a Mother Who Has Borne Us" in Glory to God Daniel Rodney Bechtel (b. 1932) was ordained to the ministry of the United Church of Christ in 1958. Beginning in 1964, he taught religion at Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. NN, Hymnary editor. Source: www.firstcongmadison.org/hymn-notes