Two of them, Jonathan David and Melissa Hesler, responded by writing the song, Raise a Hallelujah. The song was written a couple years ago when an E.Coli infection had brought a two-year-old boy, Jaxon Taylor, to the brink of death. Jaxon’s father, Joel Taylor, who’s the CEO of Bethel Music, told worship leaders in his network about Jaxon’s plight. What you may not know, however, is why the song was written, which is powerful and relevant to our current crisis. Raise a Hallelujah SongĪs you may know, Raise a Hallelujah, is the title of a popular worship song. Please help me spread the word about this important initiative.
Give a gift of $25 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive a copy of “UnLeader” by Lance Ford. As churches across our city are unable to gather in person, let’s raise a hallelujah on our front porches to bring the hope of Jesus to our neighborhoods.” In an email to local pastors and Christian leaders, McMaken wrote, “This Easter we remember the hope of Jesus’ resurrection and victory over death in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The idea for this initiative began with a pastor in the Chicago suburbs-Trevor McMaken of City of Light Anglican Church in Aurora, Illinois.
Then, you can post a picture or video of your celebration on social media with the hashtag #RaiseAHallelujah, or in Spanish #levantaunaleluya, so others are encouraged. Though Christians can’t attend church on Easter morning due to the coronavirus pandemic, they can worship God publicly and collectively from the safety of their own front porch.Īt noon on Easter, Christians of all denominations are being urged to gather everyone in their household, step outside, and “ Raise a Hallelujah”-shout praises to God, ring bells, and celebrate for 60 seconds.
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