Breath and life go hand in hand. Taking a moment to catch our breathe and breathe with God's sacred rhythms invites us to step away from where are racing and breathe deeply as we are reminded that throughout Scripture, God breathes and speaks life from the dawn of creation, through the prophets and through Jesus, our long awaited. Emmanuel. We hear Zechariah's breath in a restored voice proclaim good news. Pastor Carolyn Hetrick of Grace Lutheran Church in State College, PA leads a time of reflection, God's word, breathing and prayer to ground ourselves and leave carrying a pocketful of grace for the journey.
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Today's music:
"O Come, O Come Emmanuel," arr. John Carter.
This reflective and peaceful setting of the 15th century French melody Veni Emmanuel is beautifully set by John Carter. This was recorded by Laurel Sanders, flute and Cynthia Mills, piano for use by Grace Lutheran Church in State College, PA. © 2010 by Beckenhorst Press, Inc., www.beckenhorstpress.com. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
"Christmas Medley for Four Flutes," arr. Laurel Sanders.
This sacred Christmas medley was composed for three C flutes and bass flute by Laurel Sanders and recorded virtually in December 2020. It includes three tunes: Es ist ein Ros, Warum sollt ich, and O Sanctissima (Lo, How a Rose; All My Heart Again Rejoices; and O, How Joyful).
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