We celebrate with heartfelt praise (Norris/Kraft/Unfried)

Today is the first of my videos highlighting songs written by Rainbow people of faith. Rev. June Norris (“my pastor” and first straight pastor in UFMCC) penned these words of celebration. “O let our praises fill the air – God’s sons and daughters all we are!”

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Rock of Ages (Wood)

Today is the day of the “Dales”. Dale Burkholder playing Dale Wood’s arrangement of the beloved hymn Rock of Ages. Can you name the man hiding in the cleft of the rock?

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Oh how fleeting, Oh how cheating (Franck)

Today we remember eveything around us is temporary – but God loves forever. Please enjoy.

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Great is thy faithfulness (Carter)

John Carter takes this familiar hymn and somewhat re-constitutes it into this very beautiful arrangement. Remember how Great God’s faithulness is.

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America the beautiful (Krug)

From the spacious skies, to amber ways of grain, from purple mountains majesty, above the fruited plains. May God bless America.

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Scriptures for May 30, 2021

Today we explore the mystery that is the Trinity. I am not going to say more than – it isn’t for me to figure out – just simply have faith. May God who is Creator, Christ, and Holy Spirit richly bless you today and forever.

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Washington post march

When I remember Memorial Days past – my mind goes to marching up Whitaker Way to the memorial in Whitaker, Pennsylvania. Today we highlight different marches. March on today!

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Elevation (Dubois)

Today we visit the shores of Cranberry Glade Lake in Somerset County, Pennsyvanvia. This is where my grandfather grew up. Enjoy the peace and quiet of this French composition.

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Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord (Zachau)

Today we feature a hymn tune from Martin Luther, arrangement by his contemporary, played by Dale Burkholder.

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Spirit of God, descend upon my heart (Bolks)

Today we have a prayer for the Spirit of God to descend upon our hearts and lift our thoughts toward heaven. Enjoy.

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