It was 1975, September in Toronto. I had just moved to Newfoundland from Toronto to join my parents in St. John’s….a place that made me feel like it was 1957. No cable TV to start with… and how could that be for an 18 year old. No McDonald’s had come to the Island yet… A&W…
Tag: Gowans
Easter Sunday
For twenty years I began Sunday morning services with the words, He Is Risen! Tomorrow should be no exception, but instead of leading a congregation, we lead our own hearts to rejoice. This is the highest day on the Christian calendar it could be argued. This is a day that changes everything. It’s why the…
Salvation Army music
During the 1970’s two Salvation Army Officers rose to the attention of those of us in, and out of, The Salvation Army. Captains John Larsson and John Gowans began to write and produce stage shows. They were superb in the story lines and the music, and for the most part the story line was captured…
Hybrid Thoughts 