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GOSPEL MEDITATIONS FOR MISSIONS

 
ChurchWorksMedia.com is now taking orders for its new publication, Gospel Meditations for Missions. GM4Missions is a stirring 31-day devotional written by Chris Anderson, Joe Tyrpak, and guest writers JD Crowley, David Hosaflook, and Tim Keesee.
 
“This book is something. Buy it; read it; pray it; and commend it to a friend.”
(David J. Hesselgrave)

“This book has our poor thinking about missions in its crosshairs.”
(Matthew C. Hoskinson)

“I joyfully commend it.”
(Thabiti Anyabwile)

Read more endorsements and a sample here. Order here.

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NEW HYMNS

 
Jehovah’s Bride (Text by Chris Anderson; Tune by Greg Habegger)

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Relentless Love (Text by Chris Anderson; Tune by Greg Habegger)

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GOSPEL MEDITATIONS FOR MEN

 
“This little book is gospel gold.”
(Milton Vincent)

“Each day’s reading is a rich feast.”
(Phil Johnson)

“Personal and accessible.”
(Sam Horn)

“A delightful and helpful little book.”
(Carl Trueman)

Read more endorsements and a sample here. Order here.

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FEATURED HYMNS

 
His Robes for Mine (Text by Chris Anderson; Tune by Greg Habegger)

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I Run to Christ (Text by Chris Anderson; Tune by Greg Habegger)

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My Jesus, Fair (Text by Chris Anderson; Tune by Greg Habegger)

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TWO NEW CHORAL ARRANGEMENTS

 

CWM is please to provide to be adding two new pieces to our choral collection. Both are available for purchase from the CWM Store.

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For the Sake of His Name: This is a powerful new missions hymn by Chris Anderson and Greg Habegger, who also composed this new choral arrangement. It has an optional congregational inclusion for the final verse. An orchestration by Paul Thompson will be available at the end of January. Ideal for church missions conferences or any other services in which you desire to encourage Christ-glorifying missions.

Hear For the Sake of His Name

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The text of For the Sake of His Name can be read here and an explanation of the text here.

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Gaze on the Christ: Paul Thompson’s arrangement of this new hymn by Chris Anderson and Greg Habegger is a meditative reflection on the cross-work of Christ. Based on John 1:29, Gaze on the Christ rejoices in the sacrifice of the Lamb of God to take away our sin and God’s wrath. It climaxes with a final verse on Christ’s resurrection. Perfect for Good Friday services, Easter, and any other time. An orchestration will be available at the end of January.

Hear Gaze on the Christ

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MP3, ORCHESTRATION, & A NOD FROM CHUCK SWINDOLL

 
We’ve been encouraged by a kind note from Paul Thompson, part of the music staff at Stonebriar Community Church, where Chuck Swindoll pastors. They recently used I Run to Christ in a service and sent us a recording of it. I share Paul’s note with his permission:

Hey Chris,

I am the staff orchestrator/arranger at Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, TX.  Recently, we found the hymn I Run to Christ and taught it to our staff during staff meeting.  Our pastor, Chuck Swindoll, loved it so much he could not stop talking about it.  I did a quick orchestration for it and we sang it two weeks later in the church.

What a great song.  I love the beautiful music paired with amazing doctrine.  Anyway, I wanted to send you a file of the congregation and let you know there is an orchestration available if you want.

Many thanks,

Paul Thompson

Praise the Lord for the opportunity we have to point people Christ-ward. Thanks to Paul for the note, for the recording, and for providing the orchestration as a free downloadable PDF (here). Grace.

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CWM TEAMING WITH SOUNDFORTH

 
Along with other endeavors, CWM is pleased to be teaming with SoundForth to present the ChurchWorks Choral Series, a line of choral octavos based on ChurchWorksMedia hymns. Kurt Stephens introduces the series in this video. The first two installments are Dan Forrest‘s arrangement of His Robes for Mine and Molly Ijames‘ arrangement of I Run to Christ. Of course, the congregational versions are still available for free download at the ChurchWorks hymn page.

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QUICK LOOK AT CWM

 
Our “bread and butter” is providing doctrinally-rich, Christ-centered hymns and psalms for corporate worship—all free and reproducible. Articles on intentional local church ministry are available as well, and our store contains choral resources. We are supported by those sales, occasional royalties, and donations from like-minded friends. To God alone be glory (Psalm 115:1)!

Note: ChurchWorksMedia.com depends on word of mouth to get the word out about our resources. Please share a link with friends (especially music pastors and teachers) via email, twitter, blogs, or Facebook. Your help is tremendously appreciated.

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WHY SING THE PSALMS?

 

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SUPPORT CHURCHWORKSMEDIA.COM

 
Thus far, ChurchWorksMedia.com has been supported almost exclusively by the generosity of people who have donated their time and abilities—writers, composers, artists, techies, etc. However, to enable the site to continue its ministry in the future, including the provision of free hymns and psalms, we’re asking for some financial help via donations from individuals or churches. Details here.

Please consider helping. Thank you!

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SITE OVERVIEW

 
All the CWM songs can be viewed by clicking on the “Hymns” and “Psalms” tabs at the top of the page. If you’re just getting acquainted with the site, our philosophy statement and the article on Psalm-singing may be especially helpful. Please note the copyright information page here. Finally, you might also want to subscribe to our RSS feed so that you’ll be alerted whenever we post new content. Feel free to contact us if we can be of help to you.

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