Joseph M. Martin: Encouragement of Faith: SATB: Vocal Score

This anthem offers a sparkling tableau that brings a message of hope and assurance floating on the wings of song. Set in a call and response format this highly descriptive octavo is quickly absorbed. The piano dances with gentle cross-beats to create a heavenly effect for the simple theme that rises like a prayer of encouragement faith and light. This fascinating piece will be a theatrical worship moment for All Saints Day or church heritage observances. Score and Parts (ocarina or flute 1-2 cl 1-2 hn dj pno ac gtr b dm solo vn 1 solo vn 2 solo vc) available as a digital download.

This attractive invitation to the Lord's Supper celebrates God's unfailing grace. There is a delicate warmth in the choral writing and the memorable hook that crowns the piece will be an appealing word of encouragement for yourcommunity of faith as they celebrate this important sacred moment. Amazing!

iPrint Handbell Parts for 5 Songs-Festival of Carols is a joyful celebration of the music of Christmas. Overflowing with tuneful praise this cantata based on the traditional “Lessons and Carols” format includes thoughtful new readings byPamela Martin and optional parts for congregation children's choir and handbell choirs. There are over 20 classic carols incorporated into the work along with new seasonal selections composed especially for Festival ofCarols. Brant Adams adds his special touch with orchestrations that capture the very heart of the Christmas season. Your entire community of faith will go away encouraged and inspired by this Advent/Christmas worship event.

A Celtic Christmas Celebration. Inspired by Celtic music traditions and time-honored carols, this new work overflows with seasonal spirit. From prophecy to Epiphany, the cantata covers the entire Christmas story and wraps it in jubilant and approachable music. Supported by encouraging narration, dazzling orchestrations and a complete line of support products, this spectacular work will be a warm holiday welcome to your community of faith. Songs include: A Christmas Invitation; A Festival Gathering of Carols; Upon the Wind, There Comes a Song; From the Prophet Comes a Promise; A Song of Joy; The Silent Stars Go By; Comfort and Joy; Look to the Silver Sky; Sing of a Merry Christmas; Glad Tidings of Great Joy. Score and Parts for Full Orchestra (fl 1-2/pic, ob/eng hn, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn 1-2, tba, timp, perc 1-2, hp, pno, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download. Score and Parts for Celtic Consort (pno, gtr, fl/pwhis, cl, bls, perc, vn, vc) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download. Score and Parts for Chamber Orchestra (pno, fl, cl, tpt 1-2, tbn, bls, perc, kybd strings) available as a digital download.

with I've Got Peace like a River-Uses: Children General Youth Scripture: Psalm 72:3 Isaiah 48:18 Isaiah 66:12 Here is an encouraging and positive statement of faith that will raise spirits from despair to hope. Taken from the inspiring poetic legacy of young peacemaker and author Mattie J.T. Stepanek this Heartsong is written with child-like wonder but with a profoundly deep understanding of human dreams and aspirations. Infused with a sense of community the ballad grows gradually into a statement of the well-known spiritual I've Got Peace Like a River offering an opportunity for congregational participation.

There is a hopeful spirit to this refreshing folk-styled anthem. Replete with images of God's great faithfulness worshippers are reminded that His mercies are ever new. An easy-to-learn melody supports this encouraging message and the harmonic qualities of the work contain a few tasteful surprises. The gentle guitar-like keyboard accompaniment is a sheer delight to play. Gracefully contemporary!

This may be the quintessential opening to any worship service. Using choir congregation and orchestra to call the service to purpose this inspiring octavo will be performed again and again to encourage the faithful.Incorporating the beloved hymn “Come Christians Join to Sing ” your choir and congregation will resonate immediately with this towering anthem of praise.