Don Besig Nancy Price: God's Many Blessings: SATB: Vocal Score

Written for the 30th anniversary of Kent Island United Methodist Church in Chester Maryland Don Besig and Nancy Price have quoted “The Church's One Foundation” in the accompaniment as well as in the narrator's partread during the introduction. A theme of unity runs throughout which emphasizes that the church is made up of the people in it. “Let this fellowship which unites us be a gift for all to share.” But we are also calledto go forth and proclaim God's love. Using their creative gifts and vast experience Don Besig and Nancy Price have once again penned an outstanding choral composition which is full of conviction and one that can be taughtquickly. Its presentation will fill congregations with pride in their church and its mission. Stirring.

Choirs of all ages will enjoy this gently syncopated anthem celebrating the power of God's unfailing love. A light folksong-style melody and an easygoing contemporary accompaniment support the affirming text. Accessible to anysize choir Celebrate God's Love is a truly positive addition to any worship meeting.

A song of faith and commitment. A solemn promise to live the life of grace that God intended for us. “We Are Yours Lord” is a prayerful anthem of dedication to serve and to share as good stewards of God's kingdom.Incorporating McAFee or “Near to the Heart of God ” this anthem is appropriate for worship throughout the year or for special services of dedication and commitment.

This team's original spirituals have long been a staple for church choirs across the country. They are always accessible to both larger and smaller choirs. They are always quite memorable and are always fun to sing. “SendDown Your Spirit Lord” is the newest addition to that stellar collection and is definitely not to be missed. For general worship or Pentecost this upbeat prayer asks for God's presence in all that we do; in good times andin bad. A new favorite!

Uses: General Christ the Shepherd memorial and funeral servicesScripture: Psalm 23One of this celebrated writing teams' best this anthem is a lyric re-telling of the great Shepherd's Psalm. Newinsightful lyrics bring Psalm 23 into our everyday walk of faith and remind us of God's great provision for our need. An anthem of deep power and meaning this piece is ideal for Christ the Shepherd Sunday or memorial services. Anew SAB version is a welcome addition to the already best-selling SATB octavo and it is also included as a vocal solo in the collection I Sing to the Lord.

A classic approach yields fresh results in this melodic anthem which celebrates the gift of music in the life of the believer. Incorporating the rich fulfilling sonorities built around the iconic progression of Pachelbel's Canon in D this piece sings itself! An appropriately decorated piano part adds a delightful element and with the optional flute obbligato this anthem will quickly become a favorite with your people.

This gentle blessing of encouragement is the ideal conclusion for any worship event. There is a fresh contemporary approach to the words and music of this useful benediction and its singability will through repetition become partof the congregation's worship vocabulary as well. Known for their outstanding service music offerings the Price/Besig writing team does it again with this work.

There is heavenly music all around us in the voice of creation in the gentle sounds of friendships and family and in the songs of our faith. An ideal choice for music appreciation Sunday this piece will be an encouragement and areminder to your choir of their sacred mission of sharing the love of God through the ministry of music. Special!