Some time ago my wife recorded a CD with 12 tracks of improvised piano music titled "A MOMENT IN TIME". Each track was composed (while she was playing) and all the tracks were recorded in the one session. I think it's an amazingly inspired collection for personal reflection, contemplation, healing or worship. Some people who have been ill in hospital have found this music very soothing. I have recently posted this on YouTube and added some of my photos.
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Pentecost Hallelujah!
‘Hallelujah’ - written by Leonard Cohen@Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC Pentecost Hallelujah! words by Don Stott don@eliab.com May 1. 2022 Based on Acts 1&2 He’d suffered on a cross and died But rose again all were surprised Now Jesus is alive, his friends bore witness For forty days Christ taught them all Prepare yourselves ‘await God’s call Get ready for the gift my father promised.’ Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah Will God’s kingdom be restored? The crowd round Jesus now implored “It’s not for you to know the times and seasons But wait and see his authority The powerful Spirit will set you free And you will share God’s news to many nations. Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah The day of Pentecost had come In a crowded house, an expectant hum The believers prayed and gave God all the glory Suddenly a deafening sound Wind and fire, tongues all around Cries of praise and shouts of Hallelujah! Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah Pentecost pilgrims gathered nigh Heard strange sounds and wondered why? Confounding chatter, dazed and seeking reason Peter stood and told them all ‘It’s not from wine, they’ve heard God’s call God’s Holy Spirit gift has come to you!’ Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah Three thousand found their hearts were stirred Baptised, rejoiced at what they’ve heard Full on awe with many signs and wonders Holy Spirit light life’s flame Let love spread, now all proclaim Praise and glory, worship hallelujah! Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Don and his daughter Jude (Judy when aged 7 and Don then a much younger father) sing a bedtime song. It's a time for reflection about fears, security and God's protection over all. This video was made to share with parents, grandparents, uncles and aunties, and perhaps it could be used to talk to children about their night time fears when going to sleep. Here's a few Bible verses for young children I set to well known tunes. I came up with these as part of a Forty Days Of Purpose children's program.
Mark 12:30 ( Tune: Row, row, row your boat) Love, love, love the Lord, Love the Lord your God- With all your heart With all your soul With all your mind and strength. Ephesians 2:10 ( Tune: If you're happy and you know it) We are God's workmanship Created in Jesus Christ to do good works which God has prepared in advance for us to do. Romans 12.5 ( There's a hole in the bucket) So, in Christ we who are many - form one body and each member in Christ everybody belongs to the rest. |
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