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With all the traffic over the internet and in emails I get overwhelmed with forwards, quotes and information.  I think we are in the information age where the delete button is a great help.  At the same time, every once in a while you find something that hits you as a great universal thought.

Here is one of those quotes found tucked in an email devotional I received recently:

“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” – Maria Robinson

Here in Kindersley we are after the $100,000 that comes with being proclaimed Hockeyville by CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation).  Some think it has almost become exploitative, based on the emotion of this past week and the fire that activated a rush of community adrenaline.

Then, today, we hear of Haiti and the earthquake that may have killed 100,000 people.  They need funds and fast!  Is our $100,000 worth 100,000 lives?

That’s what I’m hearing. 

Now, I support the rebuilding of an arena and an arts and culture centre.   I just want to be sure we do not incline so much towards our own interests that we lose sight of human tragedy. 

Perhaps we should pledge that upon receipt of $100,000 from Hockeyville, we as a town pledge to give an equal amount to a worthy cause regarding a human plight somewhere in this world?

Sometimes grieving and hope mix.  Our community is in such a state. 

A historic arena burned to the ground (see previous posts).  In the midst of grieving the loss of a meeting place, we also are looking forward to a replacement, hopefully in the near future.

On Wednesday a non-denominational service, sponsored by our ministerial, will take place. 

Due to a previous commitment, I will not be able to be there. So, I joined with the planning group today.  We talked of songs and scripture of encouragement, of thankfulness for protection, and of how a gathering for the community will be a good thing.

If you are available, 7:00 pm at the St. Paul’s United Church here in Kindersley!

Marc Cooper, my wife’s brother, is an innovative musician.  Jill’s claim to fame in his career is that she taught him his first guitar chords.  Since then – well her contribution would be an ice cube in the iceberg that has emerged.

Marc’s music is amazing!  He can do almost any style, and knows what makes up that style (he’s a creator more than just a copycat!).  The CD he sent us was recorded during the time when his wife was in the midst of a debilitating illness.   As he wrote to us – “I hope you enjoy it – it was recorded during her illness and became essential in soaking/intercession music for her and her class on intercession.”  

The title of the Album is “Receiving and Transmitting”.  The seasons of sound go from Soaring and Resting, to Dream and Journey, to Open Sky and Embracing, all bookmarked by the tracks on Receiving and Transmitting .  This is Marc’s contribution to the Christian prayer that emerged during his wife’s illness.

The CD is  instrumental – all written and performed, engineered and produced, by Marc (the marvels of digital equipment for guitars now-a-days).  This is not a “home recording”.  Professional to the “nth” degree. 

This is not for everyone.  Here is a description of the music:

Organic ethno-fusion of acoustic/electric guitar for listeners that love to meditate, dream, have visions, and experience healing through music. Be prepared to be taken on many journeys to far away places.

Here is the website where you can order the CD  or listen to a preview www.cdbaby.com/cd/MarcCooper