SKU: GI.G-8707

UPC: 785147870708. English. Text Source: Trad. Irish.

This traditional Irish blessing employs creative and subtle text painting through the use of interesting harmonic textures and rhythmic passages. The a cappella SATB choral writing is within a comfortable range for each voice part.

SKU: MN.15-670

UPC: 688670156700.

Eight creative arrangements of familiar hymns that can be used in many different places in the worship service.

SKU: GI.G-CD-522

Great Stories and Songs is an original and engaging contemporary Christian resource that explores a range of issues and themes relevant to children 8-12 years of age. The book makes use of stories, songs, creative activities, Scripture, prayers, and rituals to explore a range of issues and themes relevant to elementary school children. An ecumenical program, Great Stories and Songs develops a wide range of knowledge and values associated with being a follower of Jesus. The materials provide a basis for ongoing reflection and action as Christians responding to life's many blessings and challenges. Themes include: When We Listen, The Freedom to Choose, Riches in the Eyes of God, and Accepting Differences. Each unit in the leader's book contains an Overview with background information, Outcomes to assist in planning, a Getting Started section with ideas for introducing the unit theme to students, a modern Story based on the unit theme, sample questions for Sharing after the story, three or more individual or group activities, reproduceable pages, a Scripture reading based on the unit theme, a group prayer, a song relating to the unit theme (found on the CD, with notation in the book), and a suggested Action for a personal response by each child to the unit theme. he Great Stories and Songs compact disc includes ten new songs professionally recorded by adults, children, and a backup children's choir. It also offers backing tracks for each song, ideal for performance.

SKU: GI.G-4900

ISBN 9781579990824.

The texts portray God as a gentle, loving God who cares for us and is a great and creative force in our world. The tunes and melodies represent a wide variety of time periods, styles, and cultures. The full-color illustrations are truly beautiful, creative, and stimulate the imaginations of children through art as well as music. Together, they are the basis for Chatter with the Angels, a of hymns and songs for children. This beautiful, collectible edition features ecumenical Christian songs, including both traditional and new songs and hymns like “For the Beauty of the Earth,” “Ev’ry Morning Brings Us Blessings,” “Ol’ Noah Got Mad,” “Amazing Grace,” “Away in a Manger,” “Peace Is Flowing like a River,” and “Shall We Gather at the River.” There are 90 songs and hymns in all! All songs are recorded on two accompanying CDs, perfect for singing along! Chatter with the Angels is perfect for use by child and parent at home, yet is also appropriate for children in Christian education settings or with young choirs. Simplified piano accompaniments can be played by adults or children who have learned to play piano. Guitar chords are also provided. Makes a great gift! .