Here Am I

Music and Sound Effects from Storyblocks: Storyblocks.com A dramatic reading with music and sound affects. The writer of the poem is Ray Boltz from his song "Watch The Lamb" on 1986 album Lyrics © BMG Rights Management (The Lyric "Sons" has been changed to "Daughters" by the reader) Image: By James Chan of Pixabay: pixabay.com:https://pixabay.com/photos/love-died-cross-thorns-crown-699480/

The twins have trouble falling asleep. Their mother shares a story she was told, by her mother, as a child. The twins learn of the 'Invisible String'. The "Invisible String" [https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-String-Patrice-Karst/dp/031648623X]written by Patrice Karst is read by the Frederick family. This is the final episode (4/4) of the "Stories for Advent" series. Music from Youtube Music Library: "Fairy Tale Waltz" written by Kevin MacLeod FairyTale Waltz by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100232 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Episode #3/4 Stories for Advent. This week we celebrate Joy. Lola McVey reads, "Merry Christmas with Love [https://www.amazon.com/Merry-Christmas-Love-Sandi-Patty/dp/9071676196]" by Sandi Patty. Johnny and his friends are afraid of grumpy Old Lady Russell, until Johnny's sled lands him in the middle of her yard. Johnny must enter her home and learn a hard lesson about love and joy. Music and sound effects are obtained fromSotryblocks [https://www.storyblocks.com] with limited Licensing. Produced by Joshua David McVey

Reverend Tanya Tyler of First Christian Church in Ruidoso, New Mexico reads "Amazing Peace [https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/amazing-peace-a-christmas-poem_maya-angelou/495031/item/626210/?mkwid=PH40dz3R%7cdc&pcrid=70112865792&product=626210&plc=&pgrid=21323651472&ptaid=pla-293630284770&utm_source=google_shopping&utm_content=PH40dz3R%7cdc%7cpcrid%7c70112865792%7cpkw%7c%7cpmt%7c%7cproduct%7c626210%7cslid%7c%7cpgrid%7c21323651472%7cptaid%7cpla-293630284770%7c&gclid=CjwKCAiA_Kz-BRAJEiwAhJNY7818BtQ_6o3MTpqr5b6d2XqVX7EPw0z9QLGxbOoZdatvszbSBUgMhBoCC80QAvD_BwE#idiq=626210&edition=2574523]" written by Maya Angelou. There is hope in the storm of life as the sky sets low, grey, and threatening. "In this climate of Fear and apprehension comes Christmas . . . the glad season." Music can be found in the Youtube Creator's library: Church Bell Celebration (Doug Maxwell Media Right Productions) Home for the Holidays (Christ Haugen)

Episode one, in a four part series for Advent 2020. Additional stories are added each week (Sunday at Noon). Each week's story illustrates the heart of the Advent season. David McVey, Pastor of First Christian Church El Paso, El Paso, TX reads from "The Light of Christmas [https://www.amazon.com/Light-Christmas-Richard-Paul-Evans/dp/1481466127]" Written by Richard Paul Evans. Produced by Joshua David McVey In the Christmas town of Noel, a torch is lit every Christmas Eve. This year, someone new will be chosen to light the flame. Alexander travels alone to see the lighting. In his heart, he wishes he could light the flame. Music can be found at Youtube Creator's Library: Christmas Homecoming (Aaron Kenny)