b. 1945Person Name: Rubén Ruiz AvilaHymnal Number: 158Author of "Filled with Excitement (Mantos y Palmos)" in Songs for LifeThe author and composer Rubén Ruíz Avila's (b. Cuautla, Morelos, Mexico, 1945) father was a Methodist bishop in Mexico. Mr. Ruíz received his education at Insituto Mexicano Madero where he also served as choir director.
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1921 - 1988Hymnal Number: 158Arranger of "HOSANNA " in Songs for LifeAlvin Schutmaat (b. 1921; d. 1988). Using arts to communicate the gospel, Columbian Alvin Schutmaat studied Latin American literature and education in Edinburgh, returning to Colombia to teach theology and music at the Presbyterian Seminary in Bogata; he also taught at the Latin American Biblical Seminary in Costa Rica.
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1911 - 2007Person Name: Gertrude C. Suppe Hymnal Number: 158Translator of "Filled with Excitement (Mantos y Palmos)" in Songs for LifeGertrude Suppe (b. 1911) is well known not only for her translations, but also for her pioneer work in compiling all known Hispanic church music in a database that has been an invaluable resource.
Sing! A New Creation!