Learn and teach our heritage of hymnody.

 

The Hymn of the Month Club equips you to do that—on a weekly basis!

God has a clear plan for hymns in our lives.

And it’s a powerful one. It’s outlined for us in Colossians 3:16:

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”

When we live this out, hymns not only help us praise, they also strengthen our relationships with one another — and help us plant God's truth in the hearts of our children.

But life has a way of getting busy and it’s easy to forget the everyday benefits of bringing hymns into our homes and passing them to the next generation.

That’s where we come in!

Hymns Illustrated membership is a one-of-a kind digital hymn study membership community helping families, churches, schools, ministries and individuals use hymns as a tool to make God's Word more personal to children.

As a member, each month you'll receive a fresh hymn study pack (PDF) that helps you teach biblical truth — and make it personal through engaging activities, coloring pages, and hymns that help spark more meaningful conversations with children and a more personal knowledge of God's Word. 

And each week, you'll receive an email newsletter to keep you on track with more teaching inspiration and even more printables.

JOIN THE HYMN OF THE MONTH CLUB

What Members Receive

Monthly Hymn Study (PDF Download)

Over 25 hymn study resource pages to use in your family worship, homeschool, small group, or your own devotional time (yes, there's something for you inside, too!).

Note: Each page is designed to go easy on your printer ink while providing extra places for children to color.

Weekly "Stay on Track" Newsletter

A weekly members-only email newsletter with that week's stanza focus, a weekly theme, Bible verse, and talking points.

Nearly every newsletter includes bonus activities to print at home to encourage teachable moments and enhance your hymn study even further. 

Colossians 3 Community

NEW! A growing online community where you can connect with others who share your love for hymns and your hymn teaching goals.

This is a place for you to edify others, be encouraged yourself, and give us your feedback for future resources!

PLUS (annual) members also receive:

Our full library of hymn studies, coloring pages and additional resources as we create them!

This year we've added our Song of Saints™ Hymn History Collection which includes a digital guide to hymn history (with discussion questions for families and small groups) and 12 hymn studies that walk you through hymn history in chronological order.

This is a growing collection so look for more resources down the road as long as you are a PLUS member.

COUNT ME IN!

Venessa S. 

I'm a preK teacher at a classical Christian school. Having the coloring sheets and activities that back up what we are learning give opportunity for more discussion and is so helpful!

Erin D.

We are currently using them in our daily homeschool. I love how it’s all laid out and easy to use, informative, engaging and fun. Thank you for all the work you have put into this so that we can easily incorporate hymns into our daily routine! 

Bryan W.

I joined to use them during children's church on Wednesday night. I really like the activities, biblical references, and information about the hymns. You have done a great job with all of this.

WELCOME SING! CONFERENCE GUESTS! ENJOY THIS SPECIAL PRICING UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2025! 

Hymn of the Month Club (Starter)

$9/month

Access to One Hymn of the Month at a Time

  • Hymn Study Guide Every Month With Over 25 Pages (See What's Included Below!)
  • Members-Only Newsletters Throughout the Month to Highlight Teachable Moments and Offer Bonus Resources)
  • NEW! C3C, Our Online Community for Christian Connection, Encouragement and Edification
  • Note: Every 30 Days You Lose Access to the Current Hymn Study as It Is Replaced With a New One
JOIN THE MONTHLY STARTER PLAN

Hymn of the Month Club (PLUS)

$139/year

Access to Everything

  • Everything in the Starter Plan
  • Ongoing Portal Access to Our Hymn Study Libraries (2023, 2024, and 2025 Collections)
  • Nearly Every Resource We Create Waiting for You In Your Dashboard
  • NEW! C3C, Our Online Community for Christian Connection, Encouragement and Edification
GET IT ALL WITH OUR ANNUAL PLUS PLAN (OUR BEST VALUE!)

 

What Happens When We Embrace the Benefits of Hymns?

  • We hold truths in our hearts instead of just facts in our heads

  • We more easily break into spontaneous praise in everyday moments

  • We remember the testimonies of those who’ve gone before us and experience renewed joy

  • We remember biblical truth when we need it the most thanks to powerful lyrics that "stick" in our minds

  • We have more natural teachable moments with children 

 

The first hymn I remember as a child was This Is My Father’s World. I remember being in Sunday School and singing it as a five year old and being fascinated with nature being so detailed in the hymn and also learning that God is with us — even in evil times. These words always bring tears to my eyes.

— Ruth P.

Make the Bible personal with the Hymn of the Month Club! 

Through timeless hymns and biblical guidance, we help you and your children remember there is joy in knowing Jesus, experience the staying power of Scripture, and enjoy the meaningful conversations that come from exploring hymns together.

What's Included?

  • At-a-Glance (Recommended stanzas, themes and verses for each week of the month)
  • Hymn Background & Hymn Story for Kids
  • Reference Sheet (Scripturized hymn text, keyword glossary & QR codes to YouTube video and sheet music)
  • Reflection Tools (Reflection Questions & Word Search Puzzle)
  • Stanza Studies (one set for adults & older children and another set for younger children)
  • Coloring Pages (for all ages)
  • Activity Pages (for all ages)
  • Hymn Writer Research Sheet (NEW) (most suitable for older children)
  • Reflection Words Worksheet (NEW) (most suitable for older children)
  • Member Email Newsletter (to keep you on track — includes fun bonus resources, too!)
  • C3C (Colossians 3 Community) inside your dashboard (NEW!)

Take a Look!

Scroll through the sneak peek pages below!

Have Questions?

We've got answers. Check out the FAQ below and email us here with additional questions!

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 How Membership Works 

When you sign up for Hymns Illustrated Starter or PLUS Membership, you'll be asked to choose a username and password which you'll use to log in to your portal (details sent via email). 

Once logged in, you'll see all the hymn studies available to you based on your membership plan. (Hymn of the Month Starter Membership includes one hymn study at a time based on the current year's theme).

You'll also receive weekly members-only emails with teaching ideas and bonus resources to help you make the most of the teachable moments hymns make happen!

What Hymns Are Included When You Join PLUS Membership Today?

We Believe Library (Current Series) 

Each hymn this year is designed to help you pass sound biblical doctrine to the next generation.

Holy Bible, Book Divine (Bibliology); Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above (God the Father); Oh, How I Love Jesus (God the Son); Holy Spirit, Light Divine (God the Holy Spirit); Be Thou My Vision (Man); Grace Greater Than Our Sin (Sin); Our Great Savior (Salvation); Soldiers of Christ, Arise (Spiritual Warfare); The Church’s One Foundation (The Church); Sing the Wondrous Love of Jesus (Last Things); Now Thank We All Our God; (Thanksgiving); Away In a Manger (Christmas)

The Wondrous Story Library

These twelve hymn studies chronologically tell the true, Gospel story through familiar and favorite hymns.

These include:

  • How Firm a Foundation
  • I Sing the Mighty Power of God
  • What a Friend We Have in Jesus
  • To God Be the Glory
  • The Love of God
  • One Day
  • Tell Me the Story of Jesus
  • Amazing Grace
  • Great Is Thy Faithfulness
  • This Is My Father’s World
  • It Is Well With My Soul
  • Joy to the World

The Song of Saints Library

These twelve hymn studies survey the history of our hymns in chronological order. Hymns (and their time period) include:

  • Holy Holy, Holy (Biblical)
  • Shepherd of Tender Youth (Ancient)
  • All Glory, Laud and Honor (Medieval)
  • Jesus Lives and So Shall I (German)
  • Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness (German)
  • All People That On Earth Do Dwell (English)
  • When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (English)
  • The Doxology (English)
  • There Is a Balm in Gilead (American Spiritual)
  • Come, Ye Sinners (American)
  • Count Your Blessings (American)
  • Before the Throne of God Above (Modern) 

Hymns Make Scripture Personal.

START HYMN STUDY TODAY

Behind the scenes. Nearly twenty years ago, Kristen Iaffaldano began sending a simple Hymn of the Month email newsletter to friends and family from her personal email address.

Today, she’s still doing that here at Hymns Illustrated!

She also works as a virtual assistant and supports online business owners in Iowa where her husband pastors Faith Baptist Church in Knoxville. 

A Note 

The mission of Hymns Illustrated is to help you and your family apply Colossians 3:16 and integrate hymns in your daily walk with God and anticipate Christ's second coming!

My prayer is to help you see for yourself that special light that surprises God’s people when they sing and read biblical hymns of faith.

— Kristen Iaffaldano, Founder & Editor