MUSIC DIRECTOR’S PRAYER FOR THE CHOIR:
“We come together this
evening Lord in your Name. We are here because we love You and we pray that You
will bless our efforts and bless our joy in serving You.
Dear Lord, thank You for
watching over us during the week and for bringing us safely here. We pray that
You will bless us as we devote the talents that You’ve so graciously bestowed upon us. Bless those
on Sunday morning who will hear and sing the words to these songs…words that were
written by composers who, following an experience with You, Lord…penned words
down on paper…words that You have given to them, to be shared with those who
long to hear.
Thank You for Your love, your strength, Your joy in serving You.”
In Jesus’ Name, Amen
Excerpt from 'Man and His Music,' an essay by Carol Castagna.
Excerpt from 'Man and His Music,' an essay by Carol Castagna.
"The embryo in the kernel of an artist’s mind is victor. Restless, the pearl in the shell, this treasure, awakens and whispers its melody and soars to heights unknown. This essence of brilliance and creativity declares his stance, immovable. It will not be overcome by the winds of time. It moves to emerge, to influence, to sing."
Carol T. Castagna
© October, 2012
Library of Congress© October, 2012
II Corinthians 4:7
For God who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ… But we have this treasure, in earthen vessels that the Excellency of the power may be of God and not us.
A SONG for you:
BE STILL
A song of
encouragement and faith
“Be still and know
that I am God today.”
Whispers His voice
within. “I’ll lead the way.
Trust me with all
your heart
Lean not to your own
way.
Trust me when naught
you see
There’s grace for
each new day
Believe, my child
believe-
And it shall
be-though in the mist of night
Soon morning light
you’ll see”
His promise is our
hope
His love, our joy and
stay.
“Be still and know
that
I am God today."
(c) October 2012
Carol Castagna
Lyrics and Melody
Another SONG for you:
Sonnet of hope
After the passing of my dear Grandmother (Rose) Raimonda DeLucia, the Lord gave me these words of comfort...
How can my heart be
lonely?
When I have Jesus
always
Guiding me and
walking by my side?
He is my Sunshine
after rain –
And with me He abides
When days seem dark
and empty-
My Friend reminds me
softly
Just how much He
cares about my grief
He fills me with new
hope and peace –
And gives me sweet
release
How is it that He
loves me so?
My heart will never,
never know
To bring such
stillness after storm
To quiet my heart
with comfort warm
My heart will never
comprehend
His wondrous love and
so I sing
How can my heart be
lonely?
When I have Jesus
always
Guiding me and
walking by my side?
He is my Friend, my
Joy, my Life and with Him I’ll
abide.
© October, 2012
Lyrics and Melody
Carol T. Castagna
PSALM 37: 7
REST IN THE LORD AND WAIT PATIENTLY FOR HIM…
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