The Sanctuary
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope at your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God  and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all. Ephesians 4:4 (CHS)

Ministry of Music

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This entry was posted on 2/6/2007 12:35 PM and is filed under archives.

Wow. I'm am just so excited about what is happening with these CD's. lol. It just hit me today: The music CD has replaced the tract. And doesn't it make sense? I mean, this age of technology and media has quickly become THE means of communication to our culture. So, it has been a blessing for me to hear all of the stories of how this CD is being used as a ministry tool. People are buying the CD's and giving them to co-workers, friends, and family. Then, these people are being ministered to and giving them to others, and requesting more CD's. Of course a CD is a little more expensive than a tract, but look at the good it is doing. How many people in today's society will actually read a tract -even if they do take it from you? In contrast, how many people will listen to a song?

Now, I'm not knockin' the tract. It has its uses, and when combined with the Holy Spirit, it can be even more powerful at sharing the gospel than anything else. I am not anti-tract. I am just saying that I can see how today's society will embrace music more than they will embrace a paper booklet. Ultimately, either way, if they do embrace anything, we want it to be Jesus.

So, continue to pray for those that will hear the gospel in my music, and will read it in the liner notes, and will see it in my face when I am singing, and in my life when I am living. Continue to pray for me and my band mates, Chris, and Adam. This IS a spiritual battle, and Satan is ready to attack at every corner. Pray that we will be ready with a shield of faith that will protect us from the fiery darts!

Thank you for everyone who has supported my ministry with prayers, words of affirmation, gifts of love, donations, and purchases. You are all a blessing. Thank you for serving God with me in this way!

 

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    • 2/6/2007 10:41 PM Jude Shimmer wrote:
      Mary Helen,

      Words tend to fall short of our intentions and desires, yet you have a way with them.

      The desires of our heart many times are founded on some innocent need. Too many times we lose the battle to our flesh and corrupt what could have been pure. Thanks be to our faithfully forgiving Lord who cleanses us.

      Faith-Like -- it's tough to be, but you seem to be on the right path. Even the 'broken roads' can be mended to provide strong and realible direction.

      May the satisfaction that comes only by the blessings of the Lord truly find you as you minister to the darker areas of this world.

      Out of Eloquence, JS

      *Good idea to go with Mary Helen. It's memorable.
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      1. 2/7/2007 3:32 PM Mary Helen wrote:
        Thank you, JS. It really means a lot to hear you say that. I pray that you also are satisfied by His blessings as you walk the path of righteousness.

        Rendered Speechless, Mary Helen
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    • 2/9/2007 6:08 PM frank schuh wrote:
      HEY MARY!
      long time no see! well anyways i finally got onto your webpage and it doesnt look that bad. well i'm not going to be able to listen to a sample but i figure doing a little help contributing to your ministry. so far my church knows about you and the Christian guys on my ship do to. well i'll let you go and keep the faith! God bless!
      frank
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