'Christianity & the Arts' Email Resource
Sample #6
CHRISTIANITY & THE ARTS - e-resources
NOVEMBER 15 - DECEMBER 15, 2003
INDEX of all editions
Contents:
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Articles:
+ What Is the Church
Doing With the Powerful Gift of Art?
+ The Free Gift of our Greatness - Mike Bickle
+ Chagall: Storyteller
+ Break Forth Canada 2004
Networking:
+ Drime
+ Reel Light
+ Art in the City, Art in the Sanctuary
+ Beracah Productions: "Linking Greater Vancouver to the Global Worshiping
Community"
+ ArtforGod.ca
+ Rob Berg
News:
+ Women & TV / Movies with Morality
+ Movies With Morality: Box Office Gold!
+ USA: Missionary "Reality" TV Series Aims to Inspire and Inform`
+ RECORDING ARTS PROGRAMS & RECORDING WORKSHOPS
- ESTANIA Music Productions Ltd.
+ Water to Wine: Collection of Poems
+ Non-Profit Organization Pricing on Microsoft Software
+ Canadian Pianos Page -Registered Piano Technicians
+ Mended Feathers: painting
+ Free Music/Arts Cursors
+ Prophetic Art
+ COMING HOME - Among Us (v.13), etc. - CDs for First Nations Youth
+ INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF ETHNODOXOLOGISTS - an Association for Global Christian
Worship
+ FREE Classic E Book -- "Serve Him With Mirth"
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THE FREE GIFT OF OUR GREATNESS - Mike Bickle
From: http://www.elijahlist.com/words/display_word.html?ID=1814
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"The Quest for Significance
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Where does the Christian find his or her identity and sense of worth? From
a career... relationships... a ministry? This is too often the case. However,
Jesus pointed us away from the realms of outward accomplishments and the honor
of man to the inward encounter with the burning affections of God's heart
as a means of discovering our true identity and sense of significance…"
(Editor's Note) - I would encourage you to read this entire article -
see online - for more input on this very crucial topic for God's artists!
May it help to encourage and strengthen you!
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CHAGALL: STORYTELLER
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Vancouver Art Gallery
Closes Feb 8, 2004
http://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/exhibitions_chagall.cfm
"In 1930 Chagall was commissioned to produce a series of Bible illustrations.
His arbitrary decision to illustrate many scenes not traditionally treated
resulted in a unique and personal vision of his religious roots. For him,
the main figures in the Jewish Bible (Old Testament) reflected both the history
of his ancestors and the living reality that was taking shape in Palestine."
From SOUL FOOD
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BREAK FORTH
CANADA 2004
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"WorshipMusic.com is pleased to be a sponsor of one of the largest worship and music conferences in North America- Break Forth Canada 2004. The worship leaders and main presenters of this great conference are an amazing list of servant leaders who have impacted the church worldwide. We look forward to seeing you there. We strongly encourage you to seriously consider making plans to be a part of this great international worship and training opportunity.
January 23 - January 25, 2004
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Exultant Worship! Powerful Ministry! Practical Teaching!
Over 145 Sessions with Outstanding Leaders in 25 Tracks!
Renew Your Church and Your Heart
Worship Leaders: Bob Fitts, Paul Baloche, Robin Mark, Arlen Salte, Andy Park, Marty Nystrom, O.C. Supertones, Rock and Roll Worship Circus
Main Presenters: Ryan Dobson, Miles McPherson, John Ortberg, Erwin McManus, Mike Silva, Phil Callaway, Teri Gladstone Furr
Acoustic Café with Steve Bell, Phil Keaggy and Greg Magirescu
Worship Café with Paul Baloche, Bob Fitts, Robin Mark, Johnny Markin
and Marty Nystrom
Blended Worship, Children's Worship, Choral Workshop, Church Leadership, Lighting, Gen-X Ministry, Graphic Design, Personal Renewal, Vocal, Worship Leadership and Youth Ministry are just some of the 25 tracks available!
Young Adult track 'the EdgE' new for 2004! O.C. Supertones, Rock and Roll Worship Circus will have you dancing and praising the night away, while Ryan Dobson and Miles McPherson will share their hearts in this personal renewal 'conference within a conference' specifically geared for the 18 - 30 year age group.
For more information: www.breakforthcanada.com
To register: http://registrations.new-creation.net/default.asp
For more information you can contact WorshipMusic.com directly on the world
wide web at the following location: http://www.worshipmusic.com
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NETWORKING:
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DRIME
http://www.drime.com
Vancouver - DRIME (Disciples Ready In Mobile Evangelism) is a street drama ministry made up of approximately fifty TWU students and alumni. For the past six years, drime has been taking teams to the streets of Vancouver, and has used the tool of drama to share with others about their faith in Jesus Christ. Drime workshops are held periodically and will equip you and your team to share your faith in a creative and relevant way. You will have opportunity to participate in worship, drama training, evangelism seminars, and practical experience on the streets of downtown Vancouver. Welcome to all ages!
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REELLIGHT
http://www.reellight.org/intro.html
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Reel Light is network of Christians in the Entertainment and Media Industry
in Vancouver. It is comprised of Actors, Writers, Filmmakers, and Crew professionals
who have a love for Jesus Christ, a passion for excellence, and a desire to
affect our industry and culture. Our goal is to encourage excellence professionally
and spiritually. By strengthening and encouraging industry professionals,
we are changing the Industry from the inside out.
WHEN? - 2nd MONDAY is a "monthly industry café" staged in
an informal setting and designed to build a strong and unified Christian community
in the Vancouver Film industry. This is an opportunity to meet with fellow
Christians in the business for a relaxing and casual time of music, food and
networking.
Next meeting is Jan 12 at the City Reach Warehouse located on Broadway Church's property in Vancouver. For further info contact Reellight through their web site.
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ART IN THE CITY, ART IN THE SANCTUARY
Grace Vancouver Church / 1696 West 7th Ave.
604-675-6224
http://www3.telus.net/public/a6a88854/artinthecity.html
www.gracevancouver.com
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BERACAH PRODUCTIONS
Conference & Concert Event
Production, Marketing, Management & Consulting
Ph: (604) 879-1124
Fax: (604) 879-0883
Email: Ed Wilson Liu - praise@vcn.bc.ca
Web: www.worshipvancouver.com
"Linking Greater Vancouver to the Global Worshiping Community"
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ARTFORGOD.CA - There is a new web site, based in Vancouver, called www.artforgod.ca which is developing into an on-line gallery where people can purchase art as a means of supporting missionaries and budding Christian artists. This idea came couple months back when I was in prayer about financial support and asking the Lord what He wanted me to do. My mind kept coming to this idea. I feel really good about the initiative and pray that it will be an encouragement to those who visit and view the art. Please pray with me for wisdom and success to help support the ministry. Also, feel free to check it out and tell others about it!. www.artforgod.ca!! - Faytene Kryskow
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ROB BERG
From: http://www.sealionrob.com
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"Born and raised in Chilliwack B.C. (Canada) into a wonderful family
(father, mother, and four sisters), Rob has been a Christian and involved
in music since his early teens. Though still based in Chilliwack, since 1987
he has been ministering full-time, travelling to over 20 different countries
to date (including Romania, Russia, Germany, South Africa, and New Zealand)
to share the Gospel and encourage believers.
As a singer/songwriter/missionary (or musicianary, as he refers to himself)
he has ministered with many various church and mission groups, and organisations
(including Luis Palau in Romania, YWAM, and YFC).
In regard to music, Rob accompanies himself on guitar and piano singing his
own original songs, inspired by his own life experiences and walk with Christ.
His style is best described as folk-rock, and is very adaptable to a variety
of venues and age groups. He has several albums available in CD and cassettes.
I love what I do. It is, at the same time, the most fulfilling, exhilarating,
difficult, frightening, rewarding, adventurous, gut-wrenching, lonely, and
meaningful thing I've ever done. I have decided to pursue meaning, not happiness,
in life, and I am convinced there is no greater meaning and no higher cause
for one to live and die for, than to follow Christ and the call of God.
As sure as I am of anything, what I do is God's calling on my life. I am still
full of flaws and struggle with many things, but I am pursuing God's call
and I am still so amazed and honoured that He calls and chooses us."
- Rob
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WOMEN & TV / MOVIES WITH MORALITY
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From: newWway December 1, 2003 e-newsletter
"…What can we learn from the world of secular TV about involving Christian women in missions? TV Week ran a special report on "What Women Watch" (TVWeek 11/10 p. 21ff). They say demographic targets continue to be women 18 to 49. Advertisers say that female viewers watch TV more than men. Men take twice the money and time to influence for everything from programs to products because they are relatively more mobile or distracted. Carole Black didn't intend for "Lifetime" to catch on, it just filled a "really big niche." Today LifeTime is the #1 cable network in prime time. However, MTV is #1 for 18-34 in prime time. (VH-1 is #2 for women 18-49 in daytime.) Discovery Channel's audience is 68% female. E! Networks report 27% increase in viewership among 18-34 women. Of the Top 10 TV shows that skew female, five are on UPN which reports 70% female audiences. And then there's the whole Oprah empire with the TV show contracted to run at least through 2008. Exactly half of the lost in our world are women. Is there something to the women's issue in missions that we're overlooking? Are our teams, our Webs, our brochures something that women engage? Are missions supporters just "blue-hairs" or is the next generation engaging The Commission? What special roles do women in media embrace today? Ya can't have lizards without females!…" editornw@hotmail.com .
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MOVIES WITH MORALITY: BOX OFFICE GOLD!
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Movies with strong traditional values and a Christian worldview do extremely
well at the box office. So reports MovieGuide in its annual study of Hollywood
movies. Of 275 major movies reviewed, "the study consistently shows that
movies with 'strong Christian content, biblical principles, godly virtues
and traditional moral values' earn the most money." In fact, MovieGuide
founder Dr. Ted Baehr (member of the NRB Board of Directors) states, "In
2002, for example, there were 10 movies with very strong traditional moral
values and they earned nearly $77.4 million on average, but the 63 movies
with very strong immoral or non-Christian worldviews earned only $15.9 million
on average." Some of the success stories include: Spider-Man, the Lord
of the Rings Trilogy, Remember the Titans, Spy Kids and others. For the complete
details, log on to www.movieguide.org.
(NRB)
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USA: Missionary "Reality" TV Series Aims to Inspire and Inform`
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"The creators of a new reality television series say they wanted to give
a unique look into the world of frontline mission work. The series, called
"Travel the Road," follows the adventures of 28-year-old William
Decker and 24-year-old Timothy Scott. Over an 18-month period, the pair traveled
to 25 countries, covering more than 40,000 miles while they shared the gospel,
chronicled everything on videotape - and carried one backpack containing a
change of clothing. Michael Scott, executive producer of the series, explains
that the show offers viewers a first-hand look at the life of a missionary.
"When [people] watch it, what we want to really instill in them is to
take a new look at missions [and to] see what it's all about," he says.
"We're trying to inspire a new generation of missionaries to go into
all the world and preach the gospel." Scott, a pastor's son, says he
has received e-mails from across the world telling him that the series has
inspired viewers to "really take a look at missions" and to realize
the Lord has placed a similar calling on their lives. According to the producer,
the focus of "Travel the Road" differs significantly from reality
series such as "Survivor" that include large monetary prizes. "[In
our case] the TV show was secondary," Scott says. "What was most
important [to us] was the mission that the guys were on. It wasn't necessarily
that this was a TV show - what we wanted to do was document and show what
was going on." "Travel the Road" can be seen every Tuesday
and Saturday night on the Trinity Broadcasting Network. All 12 episodes of
the series are also available on VHS or DVD format through the program's website.
Plans for a sequel are in the works. SOURCE: December 2003, Agape Press, [www.agapepress.org]
From: "Religious World News for Mission Mobilizers": NEWSBRIEF--2004-01-08.
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MIDI - The Musical Instrument Digital Interface - has changed the way we produce music more than any other single technology since magnetic tape. It has revolutionized the way people work in every aspect of music and sound production, from the bedroom studio to the multimillion-dollar production suite.
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WATER TO WINE: Collection of poems (originally published in 2000. With
revisions, 2003)
http://www.artforgod.ca/Chris/Water%20to%20Wine%20page.htm
Artist: Chris Wright
For further info on Chris's book of poetry, check out this web page. All proceeds
go towards the ministry work of the artist, who heads up the Westpointe Arts
Ministry in Vancouver.
As well as this poetry book, there are several other art mediums represented,
including painting, photography and music - you will find the book under the
'Poetry' section. There is an info page, with links to previews of three of
the poems, as well as a link to a brief info page on the work of ministry
I am involved in. If you are interested in ordering copies, please contact
me through the above web site.
Please also note that under the 'Music' section of the website, the CD 'Heart Cry' is displayed, of which I was a part of the writing and recording. If you are interested in this CD, you are welcome to purchase these directly through me, using the contact info listed above.
More of my art work will appear soon: I have put together a collection of photography, and several of those photographs will be displayed and copies made available through the website.
Finally, two more projects:
Over the past year and more I have written and compiled a second book of poetry, titled Where Morning Dawns and Evening Fades.
I also have a music recording project underway, titled Glory.
God's love, favour and peace to you this season,
For His Glory, Chris
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and missionaries qualify. Brigada reader Dave says it's a great service! Check
this out: A license for full install version of Windows Office Professional
2003, just $69 plus $30 for the media -- far below the list price. Fine print:
Initial order must be any combination of 5 or more MS licenses, and CCB must
have a copy of
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in their files. Hint: Buy one license for MS Office and four throw-away licenses
(at $4 each) for Windows Server. See http://www.1computerbargains.com
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MENDED FEATHERS - painting
http://www.artforgod.ca/Painting%20Pages%20fk/mended%20feathers%20page.htm
This painting is a prayer and declaration of healing for the First Nations peoples of Canada. Using traditional First Nations colours. The 2 feathers are eagle feathers. The red on the right side of the feather spine symbolizes healing that can only come through the blood of Jesus. The sun is symbolic for the verse from Micah "Son of righteousness will arise with healing in His wings." The Holy Spirit is rising from behind the feathers to illustrate the truth that as the First Nations are healed by the power of God they will come forth with power in the Holy Spirit
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PROPHETIC ART
http://theelijahlist.safeshopper.com/306/cat306.htm#ART-DH005
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COMING HOME - Among Us (v.13), etc. - CDs
CDs for First Nations youth - produced in the Lower Mainland, BC, Canada
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Action-packed audio CDs in radio-show format especially designed for First Nations youth - includes networking opportunities, announces upcoming events, relevant music, interviews with First Nations youth about relevant issues, testimonies, advice from First Nations Christian chiefs, resource info, etc. To order, contact: redsoulrising@hotmail.com
- Also ask about their Resource Packets -
The Resource Packets come out twice year and for a years subscription it would
cost (at this point) $69.00. They include a CD, 6 Bible Study guide, and a
MagLetter (full of pictures and text).
Each Bible Study has a specific topic based on a yearly theme. This years theme is JESUS AS OUR PEACE (Jn. 14:27). The Bible Studies will include things like a 'Warm-Up' (some game ideas), 'Transition' into the meat of the bible message. One page will be for the Leaders for them to work off of and the other side will be a work sheet to photocopy for the students to write on. The Bible Study guide will also have CD to go with it. The CD itself will have 6 Sound Bytes to go along specifically with each Bible Study. The Sound Bytes will include 3 songs (native traditional mixed with hiphop, dance, new rock alternative styles) and 3 stories (from native people). The reason for the CD is for the youth leader to use it as a "soup starter" for his/her lesson from the Bible Study.
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INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF ETHNODOXOLOGISTS -
an Association for Global Christian Worship
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"ICE provides unique networking opportunities and a platform for
Christian ethnomusicologists and others involved in worship and the arts world-wide
to voice their mission, research, and concerns. Professional certifications
in Ethnomusicology and Contextualized Worship Studies are scheduled to be
available in 2004. Other benefits include a web-based forum for members, a
free one-year subscription to EthnoDoxology (the only published ethnomusicology
journal with a focus on contextualized Christian music ministries), and an
Ethnomusicology Consulting Network. Check out http://www.worldofworship.org
or write to: information@worldofworship.org for
an on-line application and information on how to join this unique organization.
Are you interested in occasional email correspondence with your colleagues
in this field? A group of email forums, set up by topics and interests, is
being established by ICE.
Write: information@worldofworship.org for further details.
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FREE CLASSIC E-BOOK -- "Serve Him With Mirth" by Leslie Flynn,
asks if humor is a forgotten area of Christian ministry. It is one of a handful
on this subject published in the past 50 years, and it remains the only book
which covers all aspects in detail. For example, the cultural and linguistic
gap between us and the books of the Old and New Testaments can prevent us
from understanding the frequent use of irony, whimsy, word-play and puns.
We expect no humor, so we see none. This is tragic. Learn more at http://www.gospelcom.net/guide/resources/mirth.php
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