The Woman Who Loved to Sing

The Woman

Who Loved to Sing

By Peter Siviglia, Class of 2014

Harrisburg, North Carolina

The Lord is my strength and song; and He has become my salvation;

He is my God, and I will praise Him; My father's God, and

I will exalt Him. Exodus 15:2

            Last year, I got the chance to tour with the Mount Pisgah Academy drama team. Our destination: Charlotte, North Carolina, a twenty minute drive from my home! I was so excited to tour so close to home! We performed at ACA (Adventist Christian Academy) and had a wonderful time with their students.  That Sabbath we attend the Sharon SDA Church and hosted Sabbath School there. 

            After lunch we were invited to go to a nursing home and sing with the residents and interact with them for an hour or so. Once our group got there, we were partnered up with a resident.

            My partner was a lady named Rose, and from what I could understand (the poor lady didn’t have teeth) her parents were from Zimbabwe and her father was a pastor. I thought to myself "Wow, how cool is that?" But then she started chanting something, and began to stand up. The next thing I know, she's clapping and singing, and everyone is joining in on it! This woman loved to sing, not just any song, but songs about God.

            This experience has shown me that I should not be afraid of what others think of me when I sing praises about God. And Rose, she was a prime example of that, regardless of her age. Every day I wonder, "Why can't I be like that?" Music is a powerful way to a person's heart, and I think we should never miss an opportunity to spread God's amazing love through music!