Kai-sum Yip M.Div. Student: Sacred music has played a crucial role in my spiritual growth and ministry. For me, it's not just a tool for worship; it's a vital avenue for drawing closer to God, renewing my heart, and strengthening my faith. Sacred music imbues me with God's truth and word, and the power of the Holy Spirit, allowing me to deeply experience God's presence and teachings as I listen and sing. ...

Looking back on his spiritual growth, Timmy Or, a Master of Divinity student, finds that sacred music has always played a crucial role. Here, I would like to draw on British Baptist scholar Paul Fiddes' observations on Baptist theology to examine how God has nurtured my spiritual life through sacred music. Fiddes points out that within the context of a specific faith community, Baptists have three approaches to theology: experiential, confessional, and storytelling. *...

Grace Lee, HKBTS Alumni Choir member. Grace Lee and her mother. When we or those around us are in the valley of the shadow of death, when human words can no longer bring comfort, hymns can be a way to turn our hearts and minds to God, helping us express our deepest desires and pray to Him. ...

Kit-ying Law Assistant Professor (Worship and Church Music) 75th Anniversary Celebration Organizing Committee Executive Member75th Anniversary...

Michelle Chan Lecturer (Biblical Studies), Director of Pastoral Continuing Education Program, and Director of Student Affairs, 75th Anniversary Celebration Organizing Committee. Convenor: Michelle Chan Lecturer (Biblical Studies), Director of Pastoral Continuing Education Program...

Next year, Hong Kong Baptist Theological Seminary will enter its 75th anniversary. The Seminary is actively planning to start this new chapter with sacred music and worship. This issue of "School Bulletin" specially invites Miss Chan Hop Ying, the convener of the "75th Anniversary School Celebration Preparatory Committee", to share her feelings and introduce the theme and emblem of the school celebration. We also invite Dr. Luo Jieying, the executive member of the Preparatory Committee and the conductor of the "75th Anniversary School Celebration Thanksgiving Worship and Music Praise Meeting", to talk about the design of this worship. In addition, three members who participated in the school celebration worship service will also share how sacred music has affected their lives. We sincerely invite you to join us in this sacred music worship event to be held in April next year. ...