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What language shall I borrow To thank Thee, dearest Friend, for all Thy dying sorrow, Thy pity without end? O make me Thine forever, And should I fainting be, Lord, let me never, never outlive my love to Thee."Clairvaux
We have 17 youth a playing, 16 year-olds a tooting, 15 minute sessions,14 sopranos singing, 13 maids a milking (not really), 12 chimes a ringing, 11 recorders cording, 10 boys for pizza, 9 girls for chicken, 8 notes per octave, 7 hymns rejoicing, 6 drums a drumming, 5 guitars strumming, 4 guest musicians, finally 3 O'Clock!!!!!, 2 parts per canon, and a week at Moravian Music Camp DONE! All is quiet one hour prior to their arrival for their performance and I think on the past 5 days of Moravian teenagers from all over Labrador that converged here for a new outlook in their musicianship. The staff saw kids learn to read music, learn a new brass instrument, compose new songs, celebrate Moravian traditions, create new traditions, make new friends, and basically see their old friends in a new and very talented way. It has also been a phenomenal week working with other staff and students from the Memorial University School of Music.
My time here comes to a close. Six months has flown by and it's time to come home to reflect on the overflow of blessings of this half a year. George has been patient, loving and supportive, and we've had a good time sharing, sometimes as many as 3-4 times a day, our couples devotional that we chose prior to the trip; reading and talking each day. The discussions have been really, really beautiful.
My children, all grown and on their own, are as excited as I am to reunite. It's been a tremendous year for all of us - but what could one expect, as you all know, when sisters and brothers in Christ walk with Him.
I look forward to many things as I travel home tomorrow. I am excited to see each of you again, and am so willing to share this pastoring and musical experience; the handchimes, and the many stories of the Moravians of Labrador that I've heard or experienced. You can either call my home, or the BWM at 773-1732. I can't say thank you enough for your encouragement and support throughout this ministry.
In Him, glenna
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
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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
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