To all my
“Our Redeemer” friends:
I was
sooooooooo surprised and pleased when Yolanda drove all the way to my home
because she wanted me to be sure and have my Christmas Gift from all of you
before the Christmas Holiday. (I had already left work). She came in and handed
me a beautiful card with a wonderful monetary gift inside. WOW was I excited!
Thank you all so very much, it means a lot that you value me and my work here
at Our Redeemer. Duron Scott,
Your
Office Administrator
1 Mark
Janssen
1 Anessia
McDonald
7 Beth
Jolly
10 Samuel
Callander
11 Rich
Keegan
13 Galen
Smith
15 Mary
Forbes
17 Diane
Winter
19 Bert
Walima
20 Gary
Franzen
21 Esther
Mulholland
22 Larry
Williams
24 Linda
Guadagno
24 Dennis
Kalfas
26 Patricia
Stackpole
26 Daniel
Mulholland
31 Trudy
Franzen
Keys to
Musical Interpretation, Performance, and Meaningful Worship. Submitted by Dennis Kalfas
Proper musical performance
and interpretation are aids to meaningful worship experiences. Music is an
important part of the worship service. Worship is a total experience, and many
worship through the musical word as well as through the spoken word.
If no one is directing the
congregation, it is left to the accompanist to lead with their instrument. Sing
with exuberance! New hymns should be sung with as much vigor and vitality as
old hymns.
When the mouth is open
wide, the vocal mechanisms function more freely and easier. Vowel sounds should
be long and intense, while consonant sounds should be short and distinct. Blend
your voices. Do not strive to be heard above everyone else by singing too
loudly. Sing with the director, choirs and instruments but not before or after
them. The instrument introduction of a song is preparation for setting the
following: Pitch (starting tones) Tempo (fast, slow or moderate) Mood
(prayerfully, lively, etc) The beat (rhythm) is one of the most important
aspects of Black music, whether the composition is fast, slow, or moderate. It
must be kept as soon as it is established. Sometimes the beat (rhythm) will
change while the performance is in progress and then revert to the original
beat. No matter what, keep whatever beat is established at any given time.
Black Gospels: Use
unrestricted improvisation, for the written manuscripts basically are guides to
the format of songs. Very few gospel songs are written down the way they should
sound. Improvisation, both vocal and instrument, is highly recommended. Hand
clapping is highly recommended. Service Music: Compositions written in the
Black idiom may be improvised, if desired. Do not improvise those compositions
written in the European, “classical” style - perform these as written. Taken
from “Songs of Zion” Copyright 1982 Abingdon Press
Dear
Spirit in the Arts Friends:
Happy New Year. May the peace that goes beyond all understanding be your guide
and joy this year. And may your creative Spirit find places
to play
and pray and rejuvenate your soul.
Our
creative Spirit has some wonderful opportunities for you to explore the
interconnection of spirituality and creativity while supporting the mission and
ministry of Spirit in the Arts and Bread of Life. The
Mystery
has prompted Alexander Shaia and Davis Elliott to offer their
wisdom
and grace to enlarge and deepen our sense of the sacred journey.
They are
both offering their time and talent free to Bread of
Life/Spirit
in the Arts in the hopes of supporting Bread of Life's
efforts
to find a new home and Spirit in the Arts ongoing work.
On
Saturday, February 4 David Elliott and Alexander Shaia will help us explore the
Story of Eros and Psyche. I am including the information
for that
event below. Again we would love to have you come and/or send
the
information on to everyone you know.
And
finally because we simply are not having enough fun we want to
invite
you to an Afternoon Tea at Spirit in the Arts on February 25.
The tea
includes a luncheon, art show and sale, and the incredible gift
of music
from Peter Graney. The food will be delicious, the service
(teenage
girl scouts and friends) will be impeccable, the art inspiring
and
information about the Center spirit filled. The tickets for the tea
are $30
each and we are looking for people to host a table of 7 and/or
to help
with the event. Our goal is to have 80 people attend. This is
a great
time to invite interested artists, supporters of the arts and
people
who would be interested in Spirit in the Arts to come see the
facility
and meet the people who create with Spirit here.
For
more information about any of this please call or email Jean at
Spirit in
the Arts (916) 648‑1803, jean@breadoflife.org . If you want
to
register for the events or the tea please call or email Rochelle at
Bread of
Life (530) 753‑1577 ext. 140, office@breadoflife.org. Hope to
see you
soon.
Eros
& the Spirit with master storyteller David Elliot and acclaimed
presenter
and spiritual director Alexander Shaia. A benefit for Bread of
Life on
Saturday, February 4, 9:30 ‑ 3:30. Bring your own bag lunch
(1‑2
PM). The ancient myth of Psyche and Eros is a story that requires
the Soul
to go forth, leaving the familiar far behind. Having done so,
great
challenges to consciousness, discernment, faith and fear are met
and‑‑‑by
grace and perseverance‑‑‑overcome. We'll be exploring classic
themes of
the myth such as:
* The
Soul's journey in Love to (and with) the Divine.
*
Divine seduction.
*
Betrayal and Consciousness.
*
Initiatory strengthening of the Soul for its open union with the
Divine.
* The
sacred wedding.
* The
divine child.
In
the afternoon Alexander will reflect with us on the myth,
particularly
in light of the Gospel of John and its unique vision for
and
admonitions about the journey. It is truly and truthfully an
inspiring
tale that we will engage together for our own lives and in
blessing
of the new journey being undertaken by Bread of Life. Flow of
the day:
9:30 to 1 p.m. ‑‑‑ Opening, overview, Psyche and Eros with
breaks
for contemplative expression and voluntary sharing. 1 to 2 ‑‑‑
Lunch on
your own. 2 to 3:30 ‑‑‑ Reflections on the Gospel of John
and
closing.
Sliding scale from $75‑$125. It will be held at St Mark's United
Methodist
Church, 2391 Saint Marks Way in Sacramento.
Blessings,
Jean Holsten
Director,
Spirit in the Arts, 650 El Camino Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95815 (916) 648-1803 jean@breadoflife.org visit our website at
www.breadoflife.org
You are invited to join
Pastor Robyn for a
For Ten Sundays
beginning
Sunday, February 5
through Sunday, April 9
11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Ø
This
class might be for you if you are interested in one or more of the following:
Ø
Learning
more about the Christian faith
Ø
Considering
the possibility of joining this congregation in membership
Ø
Making
connections with others who are exploring their faith
Ø
Preparing
for your baptism or the baptism of a child
Ø
Learning
more about this congregation’s ministry
Ø
Reflecting
on your own spiritual autobiography
Preparing
to renew your baptism at the Easter Vigil Saturday evening, April 15
Although
this group will focus on the needs of those who are new, it is a great
opportunity for long-time members to renew their faith, as well. Please talk
to Pastor Robyn for more information or simply show up for the first session to
see if it is a good fit for you!
