THE PASTOR’S JOURNEY, THE CD
January 11, 2012
Min. Michael and Sister Kim Smith,
“And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; (Ephesians 6:18-19). Even the Bible supports the value of music and song in the overall spiritual well-being of the believer. In the Old Testament book of I Samuel chapter 16 verse 23, we are told that when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took a harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.
The fact is that music plays an important part in the lives of people in many ways and that includes the Christian. I learned early in my Christian walk, while singing in the church choir, concerning the importance of music to the overall ministry, in that it sets the tone for the Word of God to come forth, to be preached.
As a pastor, I value quiet and meditation time, especially before the beginning of a worship service, Sunday-school and even prayer service. Personally, music helps me greatly during this time as I prepare to go before God and his people for whatever the reason. But, as I believe, everyone knows, it cannot be just any piece of music. It must be the right music, with the right tone, the right word(s), the right beat, even the right voice and message. The CD, “The Pastor’s Journey”, provides all of that for me.
The CD was acquired for me quite some time ago. The first time I played it was in my home. Often, I find that I must listen to a piece of music several times before I decide if it is for me. This piece I knew from the very first playing. I know this because the first time I played it, I started the CD player and walked away as I usually do with new music, expecting after hearing bits of it, it would be the normal, “oh well”. But not so, I found myself returning to the room where the CD was playing and listening intently to the music and the message.
Over 90% of the services at our church begin with the playing of this CD. Those arriving after me but before the beginning of a service can attest to that. There have been others that have given me CD’s or tapes because they know of my routine, but none have equaled or replaced “The Pastor’s Journey”. And so, I leave you with this. If there is anyone that can do anything to make this gift better known and available to other Christians, they will endeavor to do a good work. I bid you God speed.
With The Love of Jesus the Christ,
Pastor Leroy S. Chandler
Micanopy, Florida
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January 20, 2012
To Whom This May Concern,
My name is Brenda Rice. I am married to Seamon M. Rice, Jr. We live in Henderson, NC; where he is the Founder and Pastor of New Covenant Faith Ministries. The Lord is good and continues to connect us with such wonderful brothers and sisters in the faith such as Michael and Kimberly Smith.
I am so elated to have the opportunity to comment on The Pastor’s Journey CD. I remember my first time hearing it; the music was a blessing to my soul and lifted my spirit! I literally was unable to sleep because I was so moved by the heavenly musical sound coupled with words of inspiration, and the Holy Scripture. The combination of uniquely fusing the two together can be described as prophesy in music. The divine guidance and the influence of Holy Spirit can be felt and experienced through the entire project.
Let me be the first to encourage those who are not Pastors to listen to this CD as well. The Pastor’s Journey is for everyone who senses the need to be revised and to be empowered by the Holy Spirit. This anointed CD has been a blessing to several of my friends, family, homemakers, teachers, lawyers, and members of our church.
A job well done!!!!
Sincerely,
Brenda Rice
Minister/ Psalmist
Henderson, N.C.
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