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Rob Johns

1941 - 1987 Person Name: Rob W. Johns, 1941-87 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:8-11 Author of "In suffering love the thread of life" in Together in Song

Person Name: James Gertmenian, 1947- Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9 Author of "Throughout these Lenten days and nights" in The Book of Praise Following his graduation from Union Theological Seminary in 1972, James Gertmenian (b. South Pasedena, California, 1947) served congregations in New York, Connecticut, and Minnesota before accepting a call to Plymouth Congregational Church in Minneapolis, where he is pastor and senior staff member. Sing! A New Creation

John E. Carter

b. 1930 Person Name: John Carter, 1930- Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:10 Composer of "GATES" in Worship and Rejoice

Norah Duncan

Person Name: Norah Duncan IV, b. 1952 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9 Arranger of "[Your grace and mercy brought me through]" in One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism

Ruth C. Duck

b. 1947 Person Name: Ruth Duck Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Author of "When We Must Bear Persistent Pain" in Glory to God

James Wood

1921 - 2003 Person Name: James H. Wood Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:8-9 Harmonizer of "BEACH SPRING" in Songs of Grace James Wood was born April 14, 1921, in Rochester, Minn. He was a teacher of music and a concert singer, a choral conductor and composer In later life, he published a book of poems titled, "Songs Without Melodies." Dianne Shapiro

David N. Johnson

1922 - 1987 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Harmonizer of "PROSPECT" in Glory to God David Johnson (b. San Antonio, TX, 1922; d. Phoenix, AZ, 1987), former music department chairman at St. Olaf College, composed EARTH AND ALL STARS and published it in his Twelve Folksongs and Spirituals (1968). Johnson studied at Trinity, University, San Antonio, Texas, and received his master's and doctoral degrees in music from Syracuse University, New York. In addition to St. Olaf, he taught at Syracuse University; Alfred University, Alfred, New York; and Arizona State University. Johnson was organist at Syracuse University and organist and choir director at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Phoenix. His publications include Instruction Book for Beginning Organists and Organ Teacher's Guide; his compositions number over three hundred and include hymn tunes, varied harmonizations, and hymn preludes. Bert Polman

Stephen P. Starke

b. 1955 Person Name: Stephen P. Starke, b. 1955 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Author of "Consider How the Birds Above" in Lutheran Service Book Rev. Stephen P. Starke has always had a heart for hymns. At a young age, Starke played hymns out of The Lutheran Hymnal and read through the hymnal to pass the time before Sunday services. Pastor Starke graduated from Concordia University Chicago with a BA. While completing his MDiv from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana, he attempted his first hymn text and was encouraged to write more. Since that time, he has written more than 175 hymns inspired by music and the Scriptures. He has been commissioned to write hymns for special occasions, including the 125th anniversary of Concordia University Wisconsin, as well as his daughter’s wedding. Because of his extensive work as a hymnwriter, Pastor Starke received an honorary doctor of letters degree from Concordia University, Irvine, California, and an honorary doctor of divinity degree from Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon. It is through the medium of hymns that Pastor Starke desires to preserve and pass on the truths of the Gospel for generations to come.