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CCM Newsletter
May 31st, 2008
DIRECTOR'S UPDATE
In spite of a very busy schedule, we are blessed by God's great kindness and mercy.
I mention this as our daughter, Victoria McCarthy, recently was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Thankfully, after surgery, the surgeon believed that Victoria's cancer had not spread. But, regardless of the outcome, we have great confidence in the mercy and goodness of God. (See Psalm 36:5-9)
In this newsletter, I'm including some e-mail correspondence we have had from the largest country in Asia. I think you'll find it interesting--and a reminder to pray for this country that has been ravaged by a terrible earthquake. Also, the statistics regarding our International Internet ministry in other countries in Asia continues to be compelling.
I also want to direct your attention to our KIDS CHOIR CAMP program which we hold next month in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Then, I begin a new series of articles on "Scripture and Song." I trust that you will find it helpful. We receive many comments (and questions) regarding the Church and music. I pray this series of articles will encourage you as you sing the great hymns of the faith.
God's best to you, Paul
2007 WEBSITE REPORT
Source: Google Analytics
Total Countries Online in the past 30 days: 150: with 65,454 page views.
- Eight of the top 20 countries on our site are located in Asia.
- Only seven of the top 30 countries on the site are English speaking countries.
- Last month, there were 51 different languages used in accessing the site.
Conclusion:
Even though many of the people on our site do not use English as a primary language, they are drawn to the site because of their interest in singing hymns. The Internet has proven to be a cost-effective way to reach around the globe with the Good News of the Gospel!
FINANCIAL NEWS
We continue to need your help. As we mentioned last month, we would like to record at least five more radio programs over the next six months. Since it costs about $1,000 to produce a new program and record the music/narration that accompanies the hymn, we pray that we will hear from you today.
PRAYER MEMO - Please Pray for:
- KIDS CHOIR CAMP: The Camp will be held from June 16-20 at Seventh Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, MI. Around 120 children will attend this five day musical experience.
- Our Internet ministry.
- Funds for recording additional programs.
- Wisdom, guidance and protection for the summer months.
HYMN OF THE MONTH
May the Mind of Christ My Savior
Listen and sing with this beautiful hymn on June 8, 2008 either on our radio program or on the website.
May The Mind of Christ My Savior
Amazing Dialogue from China
We received the following e-mail from David in Chengdu, Sichuan:
Hello, I am in C. and rarely have the opportunity to go to church. I found your site with so many old favourite hymns and lovely sermons. Thank you for providing these.
[You may remember that on May 12, a deadly earthquake struck C. killing tens of thousands. We received the above e-mail just a few days earlier. We wrote to David asking if he had been affected by the quake--and if he was safe. He wrote back the following:]
Hi, Thank you. Fortunately for me, I am in Chengdu City, where we experienced some tremors, but nothing more than that. but only 60 miles away is where 80,000 people have died. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers, and your beautiful singing. Regards...David
THIS MONTH'S ESSAY
Scripture and Song
From the beginning of Scripture to its dramatic climax in Revelation, song is never far from God's people. Over the next months, we will look at the extraordinary usage of music and song found in the Bible. Combined with the teaching of the Apostolic fathers... READ MORE
KIDS CHOIR CAMP
Five Exciting Days of Music/Scripture
June 16-20
FESTIVAL OF PRAISE
Friday, June 20 7:30 PM
Seventh Reformed Church
950 Leonard St. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504