Makkovik Spring

Makkovik Spring

harbor ice melting, June 2009

Herd in Hebron

Herd in Hebron

Traditional Holy Communion

Traditional Holy Communion
Zipora reading in Inutitut

Monday, April 6, 2009

Ride On! Ride On in Majesty
In lowly pomp ride on to die;
Bow Thy meek head to mortal pain.
Then take, O god, Thy power and reign.

This is a Lent hymn that’s always intrigued me; leading me to a better understanding and the burden for which Our Savior faced head on. Imagine how the religious leaders of the day were seething with anger and mockery as Jesus rode by, surrounded by throngs of cheering voices. A Roman parade of Triumph was one of empty military pomp – Jesus’ conquest was spiritual. His “triumph” would be the victory of LOVE over hatred, TRUTH over error, and LIFE over death.

As Jesus lovingly prayed to His Heavenly Father for us just a short time earlier, bringing petitions of hope, power, forgiveness, the conflict, and the protection; all we need to complete God’s purposes here on earth [John 17], let us ‘ride on’ each day through Holy Week with the purpose of bringing those things to all we encounter daily. Let us ensure that all see the love of Jesus in our lives; a love that transcends all barriers, races, creeds, or color. Ride on, seeking ways to share the same love He showed us; healing and hope to the sick, feeding the hungry, visiting the jailed, and blankets,coats, or shelter to the unprotected.
Posted by George and Glenna at 4/06/2009 07:27:00 AM

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Labrador Handchime Project 2-Octaves of Malmark Chimes

Labrador Handchime Project 2-Octaves of Malmark Chimes

Praise the Lord!
Praise God in his sanctuary,
Praise him in his mighty firmament!
Praise him for his mighty deeds;
Praise him according to his surpassing greatness!

Praise him with trumpet sound;
Praise him with lute and harp!
Praise him with tambourine and dance;
Praise him with strings and pipe!
Praise him with clanging cymbals;
Praise him with loud clashing cymbals!
Let everything that breathes praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord! Ps.150

The psalmist here was praising God because of his mighty excellence in all of his works and was calling upon all [in the sanctuary] to praise God with whatever they had within their possession; a trumpet, a harp, a tambourine, dancing, even ones voice. Everything! And the book of Psalms appropriately ends with a Hallelujah!
It is with that joy that I find myself returning to Labrador in early 2009 and would like to share my handbell and chime experience with the Labrador youth. The Labrador Moravians have a rich history of music ministry which was so evident in the first Music Workshop this past summer. Not only do the youth have a noticeable passion to learn, but the congregations are hungry to play whenever the opportunity arises. The youth of the summer youth camp also took every advantage to participate in handchime ensembles thanks to the loaning of a set of handchimes by New Philadelphia Moravian Church.
Handchimes are the perfect percussive instrument to learn when few instruments are to be had as they lend themselves to all levels of musical skill and players can quickly succeed. They are affordable and produce some of the most heavenly sounds that can be created.
You, your congregation, or your Sunday School class have the opportunity to prayerfully sponsor an individual chime at $50./ each (including shipping) for which a 2-Octave Malmark set will be purchased and carried to Labrador in January. They will be introduced to all the communities I visit and eventually find their permanent home there.
Checks should be made out to “Board of World Mission"with “Labrador Handchimes” written on the lower line, and sent to 1021 Center St., POBox 1245, Bethlehem, PA. 18016-1245. In addition, you can keep up with your investment/support by viewing my ministry blog right here, hear all the most up-to-date news of this unfolding ministry, and stay in touch.
Prayerfully consider your PARTNERSHIP in this musical ministry, engaging the Labrador Moravians in a gift of praise to the Lord in their sanctuaries. Hallelujah!

Moravian Labrador History

In 1752, Moravians first explored Labrador lands. From Nisbet Harbour, the present communities of Nain(1771), Hopedale(1782), Makkovik(1896), Happy Valley(1950s) exist with the help of the local Inuit and German Moravians. Music & education were important along with fishing, hunting, and lumber trading. Labradorans are gracious and loving people to this day and welcome and share the love of Christ each day. Today's Inuit (Eskimos) in the Arctic have been devastatingly affected by the impact of Western culture. Current Moravian news...
http://labradormoravian.blogspot.com/

Links to more info on Labrador Moravians

  • http://www.heritage.nf.ca/society/music.html
  • http://www.labradorvirtualmuseum.ca/wem/Moravian.html