For
many years, it was my annual project to make a music compilation CD for
my three daughters as a Christmas gift. In 2002, I came to understand
that Susannah, Kaylah and Hannah did not have clear memories of what it
was like at Redeemer, and why our worship together was so unforgettable
for us all. So, using the skills I acquired from many years as a radio
artist, I have put together a two-CD set, blending the songs
together in a seamless stream that approximated what it felt like to be
"lost in wonder, love and
praise."
There are two broad themes, Program One: Sing to Jesus
includes some of the iconic worship classics that
- for me - defines our
corporate experience.
Program Two: Life
Together is
about being family, as a particular people of God, and seeks to recall
the
unique flavor of us as a community. This is does not claim to be
the definitive
collection; it's just how I remember it! In the
wake of the last gathering in Eastwood, many of my old friends have
asked for a copy of this program. So, we put together this method
of sharing it that respects applicable copyright laws.
Of course, your kids will tell you physical CDs are
on their way to extinction, so I've rendered the programs in the
format of the modern era, as .mp3 audio files,
which you may purchase and download for your iPod or other mp3 player,
directly from the player embedded on this page.
There is a small charge to cover payments that must go to copyright
holders, and for music server webhosting. Proceeds will be
administered by the Community of Celebration in Aliquippa, PA, with
any profits pledged to go as a gift to the current Redeemer
congregation in Houston.
For
iPod and iPhone users, download the audio files to your computer
desktop, and then import them into iTunes using the File menu, then
sync your device with iTunes. Better yet, ask a teenager to
do it for
you! Running time is about an hour for each program. The
downloads will take awhile, as they are about 60mb each
Perhaps
these programs make you hungry to hear more musical gifts
of grace given to this extraordinary extended family over the
years. If you are still
in
the CD era :) look through the rich musical legacy loving
kept alive for us by our dear friends at Celebration in PA at
Celebration
Music Store
I
hope this audio compilation experience inspires you to continue to love
one another, and serve the Lord in each other, with gladness and
singleness of heart, wherever the journey of faith has taken you.
With great affection for you all,
Beau (Tom) Weaver
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