There are only 60 copies of the Narrow Path Christmas CD, "Far As The Curse Is Found" left at CCJ. We are currently not planning to re-order any physical discs because of cost restraints as well as the fact that we don't want to have hundreds of these things lying around until next Christmas.
So, if you attend CCJ, or know someone who does, and want a copy for free (or for whatever you want to pay), you better get them ASAP (they will be on display until Christmas or until they are gone).
If you miss out, you can buy digital downloads at DigStation (coming soon to iTunes and more) or you can order one of 4 physical copies that CD Baby has in stock at CD Baby's website.
If you'd like to buy a copy to help support the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program, you can buy a physical copy at one of these stores in Dubois County: Jasper: Ragpickers, The Serenity Shop, Just A Trace, This Old House, Impulse, Chocolate Bliss, Finishing Touches, Merle Norman. Huntingburg: Fat & Sassy's.
I, personally, want to thank everyone for their support and encouragement of the band and this project. I think it's safe to say that all of the participants are proud of the CD and I hope you all enjoy them this (and future) Christmas.
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In Darrel's email, he asked "What is your favorite Christmas song? Why? and Do you really stop to think about what the words mean?
Mine is "What Child is This".
What child is this, who, laid to rest On Mary's lap, is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, While shepherds watch are keeping?
Chorus: This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing: Haste, haste to bring him laud, The Babe, the Son of Mary!
Why lies he in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding? Good Christian, fear for sinners here, The silent Word is pleasing.
Chorus
So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh, Come peasant king to own Him, The King of kings, salvation brings, Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
Raise, raise the song on high, The Virgin sings her lullaby: Joy, joy, for Christ is born, The Babe, the Son of Mary!
Of course, the sermon series begins with "O Come, O Come Emmanuel"
I love "What Child is This" because it's a call to recognize that Christ has come. To me it is humbling, yet joyful and hopeful. Haste, haste to bring him laud. Beat feet to praise and worship he who has come to love us, teach us... save us from our punishment sso we can be reunited with the Father. The king of kings, salvation brings.
What is your favorite song????
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Daniel, as I was writing a comment for Darrel's last post, I thought of the movie line "Keep your friends close but your enemies closer". It's something we've been hearing a lot lately while our president-elect has been appointing his cabinet. I wondered where the line originated and decided I bet you know! Then, I got nostalgic and remembered all you guys posting famous sayings and me never knowing the answers because I don't watch many movies but it was fun to read the comments. So, here's your chance. :)
Okay it’s time to reward you blog readers for your participation (although it sure would be nice if you would comment sometimes instead of just readying.) Here is an update on the building expansion just for people checking out the blog. We are calling this project “More Than Walls”
1. You might have noticed that that the building extension to the East is going up fast. The steel is up and progress is being made. This new addition will serve as our temporary children’s worship/ministry area during major construction. This gives that ministry a much needed space increase and allows us to use the current children’s worship/fellowship area as a main entrance and welcome center during construction.
2. Very soon (Maybe this coming week) earth moving will begin in preparation for major construction. This will involve making grade for the new building, preparing a temporary parking lot and many other things that need to be done to start building. If weather and other factors continue in our favor then things will move a long very quickly. I am very excited with the way the building plans are preceding and I really believe God is leading us to a great ministry facility which will help us reach people for many years to come.
I love Thanksgiving. It is such a non-commercialized holiday. For me it is family, football, parades, great food and relaxation. So I am thankful for Thanksgiving. We are blessed by God and have so much to be thankful for. What are you thankful for?
Coming Sunday, Dec. 7 ...
In the spirit of cooperation between churches, Antioch Christian Church's band will be leading worship for us at CCJ while CCJ's Narrow Path will be leading worship at ACC.
Should be fun. Be sure to welcome the band from ACC when they come and let them know how much you appreciate them coming.
"Our churches are getting way to much preaching from our culture instead of preaching to our culture"
Craig Groeschel
I am very excited to me going to hear Craig and Andy Stanley teach at the one day Catalyst conference in Granger IN tomorrow. These guys not only have great ministry but they are Christ and Bible focused preachers rather than culture driven.
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Its back
The Good:
· Jesus paying for our sins
· The CCJ family….. I could not ask for a better place to minister
· The CCJ Staff …. I could not dream of a better team to work with
· A fun and growing time at an elder and staff retreat
· A life worth celebrating
The Bad:
· Saying goodbye to friends
· The Economy
· Sicknesses
The Ugly:
· Did I mention the economy?
· Politics …. Glad that is over (Of course I think the 2012 election has begun already)
Well, the album has been out a week and I get two consistent questions.
1.) What does the title mean?
Here's your answer.
2.) Is my CD messed up? I get weird static like a radio at the end. What's that about?
The final track is an effect. The main participants in the album have been influenced by acts like David Crowder Band and Pink Floyd (who often have weird stuff in their albums as little bits of ear candy). We decided at the end of the album we'd have "Silent Night" (as sung by CCJ'ers) mixed in with radio static/noise. You can view this as symbolic. In the midst of our celebration of Christmas, we are bombarded with noise (static) and often our 'silent night' gets drowned out by this, that and the other.
Plus, the track makes the CD 30 minutes long and I liked that idea. :-)
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CCJ and our community lost a great leader and wonderful man of God Saturday morning. Dr. Philip Dawkins passed away and it is certainly hard to imagine not having him. Phil dedicated his life to helping people and was beloved by so many. A friend of mine commented that Phil was the most amazing man he had ever met. He said, "He loved Jesus so much and was an incredible mentor, witness and friend."
Certainly we know Phil is in a wonderful place because he trusted Jesus as his Lord and personal Savior. We are not sad for him because we know he has reached the prize but we are sad for all of us who will miss him. All are welcome to join us for a celebration of life at the Christian Church of Jasper, Tuesday, November 11 at 2:00 p.m.
We had a fun time at church this week at the Wings meeting Thursday night. Robin Norris brought all of us ladies a gift. The "gift" was encouragement & exerise bands. She encouraged us to take care of ourselves, sharing the benefits of exercise . Strengthens the muscular and skeletal system
Improves bone density (decreases the chance of osteoporosis)
Increases metabolism
Improves posture
Limits atrophy of the muscles
Aids in hypertension control
Aids in cholesterol control
Aids in body fat control Increases circulation
Aids in prevention of adult-onset diabetes
Improves mood and self-esteem
Improves quality of life
Aids in the prevention of heart disease and certain cancers
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If you're at CCJ this Sunday, be sure to pick up a copy (or 10 or 20) of Narrow Path's Christmas CD, "Far As The Curse Is Found." Give them to your friends, relative and enemies. The CD is a 'pay-what-you-want-even-if-it's-nothing' model. That is, you can take as many copies of the CD as you want for free or for whatever you want to pay.
As always, you can find more about Narrow Path, including gigs we have tomorrow (Friday) and Sunday at:
Narrow Path's official site
AND/OR ...
Become a fan of NP on Facebook & MySpace:
Facebook
MySpace
If you'd like to buy the album NOW ...
The album will also be available on iTunes VERY soon.
*** If you are an owner or connected with a store in some way that would like to sell the album in your store, please contact daniel@ccjasper.com
Track Listing:
1.) Silent Night (Begin)
2.) O Come, O Come Emmanuel
3.) Birth of Hope
4.) O Holy Night
5.) Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
6.) Joy to the World
7.) O Come All Ye Faithful
8.) Silent Night (End)
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Sitting at work reading a Ladies Home Journal, I find myself enjoying the article titled: "Nobody Perfect and Thank Heaven for That". In the article, the writer is talking about how the latest books, magazines and businesses tote the perfectionist order (home orgazining is now a $6 billion industry).
I agree with her when she states "As much as I desire it, the idea of attaining this level of neatnik-y perfection stresses me right out". Please understand I love for things to be organized and put away but in the real world my kids don't always put away their toys, pick up their rooms, or pick up their shoes. A few people in my house feel better when their areas aren't sooo perfect. One of my daughters has a saying when I ask her to clean her room "Is Jesus going to care if my room is clean when I see him?"
A quote from Carl Honore "Organzation is a good thing-you don't want to be living in constant anarchy-but if everything's too orgaznized, then you're squeezing out something that's essentially human."
Something else that is pointed out in the article "Balance is key" "Figure out where it matters most to you to be organized, and let the rest go. You'll be happier and so will the people around you."
So are you a "perfectionist" or a "non-perfectionist"?