Christian artists Jonathan and Emily Martin are to perform original songs off their album “Tell Me the Story” at both of First Christian Church of Warsaw’s services, which start at 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18. Photo provided.

By Leah Sander
InkFreeNews

WARSAW — Emily Martin wouldn’t call her and husband Jonathan Martin’s album “Tell Me the Story,” a Christmas album per se.

Instead she deems it an Advent one, mentioning it focuses around not just Jesus’ birth, but “the big picture of Scripture,” including “looking at Jesus’ heart and His willingness to come down to us (to be a sacrifice for people’s sins).”

The Martins will perform the songs off “Tell Me the Story” at First Christian Church of Warsaw, 115 Park Ridge Drive, on Sunday, Dec. 18. They will be at both services, which start at 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., and everyone is welcome to come.

The setup for the services will include the Martins sharing the songs and Scriptures, with Pastor Matthew Rogers also giving a short message.

All of the songs from “Tell Me the Story,” are original, which is not how the couple first saw the project, said Emily. They thought they’d record a few traditional Christmas carols mixed in with songs they wrote, but instead “the Lord just kept giving us more songs,” she said.

As for what she wants those listening to their music Sunday to gain from it, Emily mentioned a quote that she and Jonathan both like by the late theologian Charles Spurgeon that references looking back in the past to help move forward.

She said that means having hope based on Jesus being born and His sacrifice on the cross, but also through being optimistic about the future when Jesus is to return.

The Martins met at Belmont University and have been traveling performing worship songs for more than 10 years. They originally were part of a group named Mosaic, but now tour on their own.

This is their third trip to First Christian Church, with them previously performing music off their “God of Generations” album.