Check out our Tuesday Tunes videos featuring the Ranney family singing songs from Bible camp and other popular selections. Thanks to Maria for recording and to Jim, our Youth & Family Minister, and his sons for singing their hearts out and brightening our days with their music! #tuesdaytunes #letitshine
“Rock-a My Soul”
September 1
The Ranneys lift up their voices with “Rock-a My Soul,” a tune Jim remembers singing back in the day! He recalls fond memories of attending Vacation Bible School and church at Barneveld and West Blue Mounds, Wisconsin. Sing along! #letitshine
“Rock-a My Soul”
“Rock-a my soul in the bosom of Abraham,
Rock-a my soul in the bosom of Abraham,
Rock-a my soul in the bosom of Abraham,
Oh, rock-a my soul!
Rock-a my soul in the bosom of Abraham,
Rock-a my soul in the bosom of Abraham,
Rock-a my soul in the bosom of Abraham,
Oh, rock-a my soul!”
“This is My Father’s World”
August 25
The Ranneys bring out the favorite old hymn “This is My Father’s World” for today’s Tuesday Tunes. The song is about God’s creation and His love for us. #letitshine
“This is My Father’s World”
“This is my Father’s world
And to my listening ears
All nature sings and round me rings
The music of the spheres
This is my Father’s world
I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees
Of skies and seas
His hands the wonders rod
This is my Father’s world
The birds their carols raise
The morning light the, lily white
Declare their Maker’s praise
This is my Father’s world
He shines in all that’s fare
In rustling grass I hear him pass
He speaks to me everywhere
This is my Father’s world
And to my listening
All nature sings and round me rings
The music of the sphere”
Tuesday Tunes
“Edelweiss”
June 16
The Ranney Family performs the beloved song “Edelweiss” from the popular musical “The Sound of Music,” by Oscar Hammerstein and Richard Rodgers.
“Edelweiss”
“Edelweiss, Edelweiss
Every morning you greet me
Small and white clean and bright
You look happy to meet me
Blossom of snow, may you bloom and grow
Bloom and grow forever
Edelweiss, Edelweiss
Bless my homeland forever
Edelweiss, Edelweiss
Every morning you greet me
Small and white clean and bright
You look happy to meet me”
Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II
Tuesday Tunes
“We Shall Overcome”
June 9
Youth and Family Minister Jim Ranney performs “We Shall Overcome,” written by Pete Seeger, Frank Hamilton, Guy Carawan and Zilphia Horton. The song was especially popular during the civil rights movement. We think of the difficult times our country is facing, with George Floyd’s death, protests, and COVID-19. In the midst of these serious issues, we should remember that God loves all people. May God bless us and keep us, and bring peace into the world.
“We Shall Overcome”
“We shall overcome
We shall overcome
We shall overcome, some day
Oh, deep in my heart
I do believe
We shall overcome, some day
We shall live in peace
We shall live in peace
We shall live in peace, some day
Oh, deep in my heart
I do believe
We shall overcome, some day
The Lord shall see us through
The Lord shall see us through
The Lord shall see us through, some day
Oh, deep in my heart
I do believe
The Lord shall see us through, some day”
Pete Seeger, Frank Hamilton, Guy Carawan and Zilphia Horton
Tuesday Tunes
“Kum Ba Yah”
June 2
The Ranney family provides a performance of the meaningful African American spiritual “Kum Ba Yah,” which means “Come By Here.”
“Kum Ba Yah”
Kum ba yah, my Lord, kum ba yah
Kum ba yah, my Lord, kum ba yah
Kum ba yah, my Lord, kum ba yah
Oh Lord, kum ba yah
Someone’s singing, my Lord, kum ba yah
Someone’s singing, my Lord, kum ba yah
Someone’s singing, my Lord, kum ba yah
O Lord, kum ba yah
Someone’s crying, my Lord, kum ba yah
Someone’s crying, my Lord, kum ba yah
Someone’s crying, my Lord, kum ba yah
O Lord, kum ba yah
Someone’s praying, my Lord, kum ba yah
Someone’s praying, my Lord, kum ba yah
Someone’s praying, my Lord, kum ba yah
O Lord, kum ba yah
Tuesday Tunes
“Just a Closer Walk With Thee”
May 26
The traditional gospel song “Just a Closer Walk With Thee” has a long history of adding comfort. Youth & Family Minister Jim Ranney and his sons perform this beloved song. The lyrics remind us that Jesus is our constant source of hope and strength. #letitshine
Just a Closer Walk With Thee
Just a closer walk with Thee
Grant it, Jesus, if you please
Daily walking close to Thee
Let it be, dear Lord, let it be
Just a closer walk with Thee
Grant it, Jesus, if you please
Daily walking close to Thee
Let it be, dear Lord, let it be
Tuesday Tunes
“Lord Prepare Me to Be a Sanctuary”
May 19
Youth & Family Minister Jim Ranney and his sons read from Psalm 150 and sing “Lord Prepare Me to Be a Sanctuary” at lovely West Blue Mounds Lutheran Church. #letitshine
“Lord Prepare Me to Be a Sanctuary”
“Lord prepare me
To be a sanctuary
Pure and holy
Tried and true
And with thanksgiving
I’ll be a living
Sanctuary, for You
Lord prepare me
To be a sanctuary
Pure and holy
Tried and true
And with thanksgiving
I’ll be a living
Sanctuary, for You”
Tuesday Tunes
“Behold What Manner of Love”
May 12
The Ranney family brings us a performance of the familiar camp song “Behold What Manner of Love” from Springdale Lutheran Church. #letitshine
“Behold What Manner of Love”
Behold what manner of love
The Father has given unto us,
Behold what manner of love
The Father has given unto us,
That we may be called the children of God,
That we may be called the children of God.
Behold what manner of love
The Father has given unto us,
Behold what manner of love
The Father has given unto us,
That we may be called the children of God,
That we may be called the children of God.
Tuesday Tunes
“We Are One in the Spirit”
April 28
#letitshine
We Are One in the Spirit
We are one In the Spirit
We are one In the Lord
We are one In the Spirit
We are one In the Lord
And we pray that all unity
May one day be restored
And they’ll know we are
Christians by our love, by our love,
Yes, they’ll know we are Christians
By our love!
We are one In the Spirit
We are one In the Lord
We are one In the Spirit
We are one In the Lord
And we pray that all unity
May one day be restored
And they’ll know we are
Christians by our love, by our love,
Yes, they’ll know we are Christians
By our love!
Tuesday Tunes
“He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands”
April 21
Youth and Family Minister Jim Ranney will brighten your day with this performance. It’s a reminder that God truly does watch over every one of us. #letitshine
“He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands”
He’s got the whole world in His hands
He’s got the whole world in His hands
He’s got the whole world in His hands
He’s got the whole world in His hands
He’s got the wind and rain in His hands
He’s got the wind and rain in His hands
He’s got the wind and rain in His hands
He’s got the whole world in His hands
He’s got the sun and moon in His hands
He’s got the sun and moon in His hands
He’s got the sun and moon in His hands
He’s got the whole world in His hands
He’s got the little baby in His hands
He’s got the little baby in His hands
He’s got the little baby in His hands
He’s got the whole world in His hands
He’s got you and me brother in His hands
He’s got you and me sister in His hands
He’s got you and me brother in His hands
He’s got the whole world in His hands
He’s got the whole world in His hands
He’s got the whole world in His hands
He’s got the whole world in His hands
He’s got the whole world in His hands
Tuesday Tunes
“Blind Man”
April 14
#letitshine
“Blind Man”
Blind man stood by the road and he cried
Blind man stood by the road and he cried
Blind man stood by the road and he cried
He cried oh, oh, oh
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
The way to go home
Woman stood by the well and she cried
Woman stood by the well and she cried
Woman stood by the well and she cried
She cried oh, oh, oh
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
The way to go home
Jesus stood by the road and He cried
Jesus stood by the road and He cried
Jesus stood by the road and He cried
He cried oh, oh, oh
I am the way
I am the truth
I am the light
The way to go home
Jesus… Jesus… Jesus…
Oh, oh, oh
He is the way
He is the truth
He is the light
The way to go home
Jesus!
Tuesday Tunes
“Lord I Lift Your Name on High”
April 7
Our Youth and Family Minister and his family bring us a performance of the popular song written by Rick Founds. The lyrics are of particular significance during Holy Week and as Easter approaches. #letitshine
“Lord I Lift Your Name on High”
Lord I lift your name on high
Lord I love to sing your praises
I’m so glad you’re in my life
I’m so glad you came to save us
You came from heaven to earth, to show the way
From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay
From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky
Lord I lift your name on high
Lord I lift your name on high
Lord I love to sing your praises
I’m so glad you’re in my life
I’m so glad you came to save us
You came from heaven to earth, to show the way
From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay
From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky
Lord I lift your name on high
Rick Founds
“When the Saints Go Marching In”
March 31
We hope this fun family performance brings some extra “shine” to your day! Join in and sing with them! #letitshine
“When the Saints Go Marching In”
“Oh, when the saints go marching in
Oh, when the saints go marching in
Dear Lord, I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Oh, when the light begins to shine
Oh, when the lights begins to shine
Dear Lord I want to be in that number
When the light begins to shine
Oh, when the saints go marching in
Oh, when the saints go marching in
Dear Lord, I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in”
“Seek Ye First”
March 24
Enjoy more uplifting music from our Youth and Family Minister, Jim, and his family! #letitshine
“Seek Ye First”
“Seek ye first the kingdom of God
And His righteousness
And all these things shall be added unto you
Allelu, alleluia
Ask and it shall be given unto you
Seek and ye shall find
Knock and the door shall be opened unto you
Allelu, alleluia
Man does not live by bread alone
But by every word
That proceeds from the mouth of God
Allelu, alleluia”
“This Little Light of Mine”
March 17
We hope you enjoy this uplifting song. Sing along! #letitshine
“This Little Light of Mine”
“This little light of mine,
I’m gonna let it shine.
This little light of mine,
I’m gonna let it shine.
This little light of mine,
I’m gonna let it shine,
let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
Ev’rywhere I go,
I’m gonna let it shine.
Ev’rywhere I go,
I’m gonna let it shine.
Ev’rywhere I go,
I’m gonna let it shine,
let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
Jesus gave it to me,
I’m gonna let it shine.
Jesus gave it to me,
I’m gonna let it shine.
Jesus gave it to me,
I’m gonna let it shine,
let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.”
Harry Dixon Loes
