Resources by Suzanne Shuart

He Who Has Eyes to Hear
Deafness Sign Language
December 1, 1989

Signing worship for persons with hearing impairments

While the choir sings, a young woman stands to the side and gestures with her hands and arms to the congregation. During the sermon she does the same, keeping pace with the pastor's words.

Why the waving and gesturing? This young woman is helping others hear. She is interpreting the songs, the sermon, and the prayers, using American Sign Language.

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