Describes the circumstances and people that turned a department in an isolated prairie university into a thriving intellectual community that would nurture some of Canada's best minds.
Describes the circumstances and people that turned a department in an isolated prairie university into a thriving intellectual community that would nurture some of Canada's best minds.
Chronicling the professional and spiritual walk of a church musician, Music in the Church not only follows author Shirley R. Smith’s personal journey, but it also offers relational and musical tools for the position of church musician. This memoir recounts her life as a child through high school, covers her years of education relating to her vocation, and describes the music ministry positions she’s held. In addition, she offers her thoughts on approaches to programming in the church, aspects of effective worship planning, and present-day life through the eyes of a pandemic-induced lockdown and vocational plans for reentry. A memoir, Music in the Church expresses Smith’s sincere hope that God’s faithfulness reflected a positive spirit on the lives of others, bringing them joy and confidence in the promise of God’s salvation and love. She hopes others draw closer to God and discover new and refreshing ideas on the presentation of music in the church and the importance of healthy relationships within those walls.
An outstanding collection of preludes, postludes, and offertories that are easy to moderate in difficulty. These piano solo arrangements of favorite hymns and songs may be played to enrich group worship during church services, Sunday school classes, and other Christian meetings. Use them with or without the included Scripture quotations, as preludes, postludes, offertory music, and also for the accompaniment of group singing and vocal solos. Some of the arrangements are appropriate as background music for quiet times, prayer, or Holy Communion; others could be played for more festive occasions such as receptions or celebrations. Each arrangements may be played separately, or several pieces may be played continuously. Modulations are included between those pieces having different key signatures.
Strength for Lifes Journey is a twelve-week devotional filled with meditations that will breathe spiritual life into the thirsty soul. It serves as a conduit for strength to combat the trials that life so freely distributes. Although uninvited, trials come regardless of religious affiliations, titles, race, gender, or socioeconomic status but so do Gods grace, mercy and wisdom. The family relationship that once existed in the church is slowly dissipating and people appear to find it easier to stay home. It is my hope and prayer that as you meditate on these devotions your hope, faith, and trust in God, as well as the church, will be renewed, and you will receive strength to complete your spiritual journey. Strength for Lifes Journey can: help you embrace Gods strength in good, as well as difficult times strengthen your faith-walk increase your spiritual growth and awareness remind you that you are not alone give you hope for tomorrow
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