Hi Folks - We’ve just had our annual retreat weekend with
our EBRG support group, Trustees and some of our close friends. Under the
ministry of Rev Keith Powell we received great blessing and a renewed vision
for the future. As you will have guessed, I’m not planning on retirement,
but “thinning” things down in order to keep going. We have much to tell
you about where we believe the Lord is leading the CMM over the coming years
and once again we are asking for both your prayer and financial
support in order to be able to keep following him. These bullet
points are a summary – do see below for more detail:
- MUSICALS – involving our whole
team and others far and near – days, weekends, weeks, missions
- OTHER MUSIC – collections,
arrangements, other authors
- TORN CURTAIN – relaunching both the
Communion Setting and the Musical
- SPIRIT WORKS & WORSHIP WORKS
– leading evening, weekend and day courses in churches, and promoting the
books as a resource for encouraging renewal in churches and individuals
- MUSICAL MAN – evenings of song and
testimony, a wonderful way of encouraging and sharing the love of Jesus
- HEART & SOUL – our weekly internet
radio show (Weds 6-8pm) sharing amazing stories and inspiring music
- HOUSE GROUP MATERIAL – already four books
available and more to come!
MUSICALS – these have always been a major weapon in
our armoury. Annie loves leading musical-in-a-day events, and Helen will
also lead some, but we have other choir trainers/conductors, who together with
CMM associate soloists, can lead a day or weekend involving local
singers. On special occasions Roger can come in at the final stage either
to conduct, speak or preach at local church services – don’t be afraid to ask!
We also have our Music Weeks (see our LATEST
NEWS for 2019 venues) which enable folks of all ages and abilities to
come together in a beautiful setting to learn a musical. Alongside
musical rehearsals the weeks include Spirit-filled worship, Bible teaching and
plenty of time to relax and holiday! This year we have Wildfire weeks in
Cumbria, North Devon, Yorkshire Dales and South Devon.
We aim to keep all of our musicals in print, either
physically or digitally on Kindle, and all our recordings are available on CD
and digitally to download or stream from iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, and other
online platforms. Have a look at our new 2019 Catalogue
OTHER MUSIC – our best anthems and choral arrangements
are available on the Choral
Collection page of our online shop. We are also in conversation
with other composers and writers, so watch this space!
TORN CURTAIN - we’re so excited that in 2019 TORN
CURTAIN is once again going to be in print! We begin with a
launch of the Communion Setting on Saturday 2nd March, and
then on October 12th we will be holding a special choir and orchestra day in
Tamworth again – contact Helen on events@cmm.org.uk
if you would like to attend either date.
SPIRIT
WORKS – a resource book based upon the power, gifts and ministries of
the Holy Spirit. This book provides material for practical and teaching
sessions where folks can explore, understand and experience the work of the
Spirit in a safe and gentle environment. Encouraging others to receive
ongoing renewal in the power of the Spirit has always been the basic aim of
CMM, and this book is the result of many years of ministry.
WORSHIP
WORKS – similar to SPIRIT WORKS, but majoring of the ministry of
worship within the lives of individuals and churches, again, with practical
teaching and exercises. This is not just for musicians but for the whole
worshipping community.
MUSICAL MAN – in 2015 Graham Allan wrote a wonderful biography of Roger, and
it has inspired some very special ‘Musical Man’ evening events where Roger
shares his life-story illustrated by songs from the musicals and
collections. They can be with or without a local group of
singers/choir. These have proved to be very moving evenings, and an
opportunity to bring friends with or without a church connection. We
normally offer these midweek, but can be flexible.
HEART & SOUL – we have an amazing opportunity to
broadcast Christian music and stories – it’s 6-8pm every Wednesday on https://southbirminghamradio.com/
. Roger co-hosts it alongside two other CMM “favourites” Rev Simon Gudger and
Debra Mayo. We’ve already had lots of interesting guests, including Canon
Andrew White, Timothy Dudley-Smith, Chris Eaton, Dave Bilborough, Jonathan
Viera and many more. Make sure you tune in, or keep an eye on our
blog page for links to past shows.
HOUSE GROUPS – the musicals are a wonderful way for
people to learn about the Bible through music, but we love to encourage choirs
and congregations to go deeper. In partnership with Simon Cooper at
Refreshment we have been developing courses that can either accompany each musical
or stand-alone. These are ready to use courses, with suggested activities,
teaching, discussion and prayer times, all aimed at enriching the spiritual
life of members. We already have books based upon WILDFIRE (Wood for
the Fire by Peter Lawrence), JAIL BREAK (Breaking News by Peter Lawrence),
BARNABAS, ROCK, and there will be more to follow!
Special announcement! Mary and I have been asked to
lead a special trip to Oberammergau in 2020. This will be a very
special trip as it also includes a stay in Salzburg and a Mozart concert!
Download
further details and the booking form here.
This week, with Mick Green, I travel out to Abu Dhabi
(in UAE), in order to explore the possibility of a Musical Mission later this
year. Whilst over there I will be preaching twice and leading WORSHIP
WORKS seminars, so greatly value your prayers, that God will guide us, keep us
safe and lead us regarding future ministry!
Keep in touch and bless you all!
Roger
Jones
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