From two of America's favorite sacred writers comes an anthem of challenge and encouragement commissioned by the Messiah Lutheran Church of North Fort Meyers Florida. Don Besig and Nancy Price reach deep into their creativeresources to share their faith and “sing” the gospel. A new vision joined with a timeless hymn “We Love to Tell the Story!” is a beautiful and unforget…

AdventSongs is an essential survival resource for seasonal Advent needs. Reaching deep into their years of experience as church musicians the successful songwriting team of Don Besig and Nancy Price provides a needfulcompilation of introits calls to worship a candle-lighting response and a benediction complete with congregational refrains. This beautiful assortment of meaningful Advent moment…

Don Besig and Nancy Price have woven the traditional songs “Lonesome Valley ” and “Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen ” with adapted and new words into an ethereal Lent and Holy Week meditation. The useof optional flute (part provided in the octavo) enhances the airy quality of the piece. There's also an opportunity for an optional solo and a cappella portions. First tell…

Incorporating Tempus Adest Floridum Piae Cantiones (1582)-Once again this celebrated writing team embraces Advent anticipation and longing with an expressive yet easily learned carol. There is hope in every note of this splendid choral that moves from minor into major from longing intofullfillment and from shadows into light. The optional C instrument is exquisite. Profound!

Energetic and driving rhythms emphasize the urgent need to go forth and preach the gospel. Contrasting legato verses with a syncopated refrain stresses the importance of Jesus' command to his disciples with a memorable melody andexciting accompaniment. Go Ye into All the World is a directive to us all and this catchy anthem will make you want to go out and do just that.

Swing into Christmas with this charming invitation to greet the Christ child. Welcome Him almost sings itself - gently jazzy and yet still choral. Add the rhythm and bass parts for a fresh sound addition to your sanctuary voices.Your choir and congregation won't be able to resist this one!

A jubilant main theme in 6/8 sweeps this psalm-like text along with great celebration and power. Antiphonal techniques between the voices provide sonic choreography and the glorious contrapuntal transition into a statement of Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee is truly inspiring. With the general nature of the text this is not only very useful for sanctuaries but there is much to explore here for fes…

Uses: General Christ the Shepherd memorial and funeral servicesScripture: Psalm 23One of this celebrated writing teams' best this anthem is a lyric re-telling of the great Shepherd's Psalm. Newinsightful lyrics bring Psalm 23 into our everyday walk of faith and remind us of God's great provision for our need. An anthem of deep power and meaning this piece is ideal for Christ the Shepherd Sunda…

Opening in quiet reverence then moving into a more stately declaration of faith “Our Hearts Will Sing” ends triumphantly! The piece builds both textually and musically toward a majestic finale of endless praise.Every aspect of worship is here-quiet reverence celebration gratitude joy and praise faith and commitment. This anthem will serve your congregation well any Sunday of the …