SKU: LO.99-2866L

UPC: 000308129441.

In Shout the Good News!, composer Lloyd Larson has created a celebration of Jesus' birth and of those messengers who helped God's purposes to be fulfilled. New material is blended with beloved carols, creating a rich tapestry of music for Christmas worship. The biblical narrative is rich as well. It starts with the Old Testament prophets who foretold the Messiah's coming, then touches on angels, shepherds, wise men, John the Baptist, Mary, Joseph, and others as it weaves its way through the miraculous Christmas story. The culmination is a congregational affirmation that all of us are called to be messengers of this good news of Christ's birth and love! Available in SATB or SAB versions, this versatile work for choirs large or small offers opportunities to involve the congregation in the singing of beloved carol melodies. It is equally effective whether accompanied by piano alone or by the colorful orchestration utilizing either the accompaniment CD or live instrumentalists.

SKU: JK.10302

Text: Janice Kapp Perry / Monita T. Robison / Gail L. Christensen.

Songs included on this CD are: In the Hollow of Thy Hand At Their Mother's Knee A Missionary's Prayer Love Is Spoken Here Well Done, Thou Good and Faithful Servant I'm Trying to Be Like Jesus Who Am I? How Does a Servant Show His Love? A Love Worth Waiting For When a Prophet Speaks These songs are found in the songbook In the Hollow of Thy Hand (#10300). The picture image is of the book is similar to the CD or cassette.

SKU: LO.99-1920L

UPC: 000308104523.

As the prophets had long promised, the time had finally come for the advent of Jesus, the Son of God. But could this child, born in such humble surroundings, truly be the promised Savior and King? Where were the trumpets and fanfare announcing the Mighty One who would vanquish the enemy and deliver God's people? Could the prophecy be fulfilled with the promise of love and everlasting peace? No armies? No generals? No golden carriage? From the apparent dichotomy presented by that night in Bethlehem comes the premise for this thoughtful, inspired and tuneful seasonal work from the talented pen of John Purifoy. With the artfully-crafted weaving of a newly-composed Christmas benediction with Silent Night, a tender optional ending for a candlelight service and/or Christmas Eve is offered. Also available is a joyous reprise of the opening chorus for services in which an exciting and jubilant finale is desired.