Jonathan Urie Canadian, Jonthan Urie, is a Christian, music composer, song writer, pianist and radio program narrator/ & broadcaster. www.sharingthejoy.ca Many of the past several years have been devoted to the development of the celebrated Helen Steiner Rice music projectof 20 songs and 5 albums. Part of these formed the basis for Moments of Music and Inspiration radio broadcasts. HELEN STEINER RICE MUSICAL MOMENTS The HSR project was recorded "live" in Nashville under the guiding hand of renowned Christian producer, orchestra leader and music director Mr. Bill Walker. With 27 of Nashville's finest musicians, beautiful orchestrations by Bill Walker and powerful performances by Guy Penrod, Gary McSpadden, Gail Farrell, Jeanine Walker & Sheila Craig. www.musicandinspiration.com www.mmiradio.ca A Journey of the Spirit that began 28 year sago has taught Jonathan much about patience, perseverance, the power of prayer, trust, faith, courage and the guiding hand of the Lord. Along the way many new songs have emerged that reflect the valleys and mountain tops of the Journey of the Spirit. Many of these moments are part of this CD. MOMENTS OF MUSIC AND INSPIRATION Inspiring 5 minute radio broadcasts containing a message from God's word and a beautiful song from Jonathan Urie featuring the treasured writings of Helen Steiner Rice and the music of Jonathan Urie. THE ROY LESSIN CONNECTION: HIS FOOTSTEPS, MY PATHWAY is a beautiful book of inspirations written by ROY LESSIN co-founder of DaySpring Cards. The book is published by Christian Art Gifts Inc. in the USA/South Africa/and the UK and is used by permission. Roy Lessin and Jonathan Urie have collaborated on 3 beautiful songs. Three of Roy's books have been used for the creation of 350 MMI radio programs over the past 4 years. THANK YOU NOTES To Almighty God, for His faithfulness and loving kindness. To Him be the Glory. To Roy Lessin and Christian Art Gifts Inc. for their kindness and trust in allowing me to create this series. To Virginia and Eugene Ruehlman and the Helen Steiner Rice Foundation for their continuing trust. To John Clarke of Sound Evidence Studio for his friendship and recording skills. To artist Melanie Weidner for permitting me to use her painting “PATH OF MYSTERY” on the cover of this CD. To my family and friends… Anna, Michelle, George, Jim & Shawn and especially my sister Elizabeth who have supported and encouraged me throughout the Journey of the Spirit All Jonathan Urie musical creations may be seen, heard and purchased on www.cdbaby.com www.mmiradio.ca www.oneplace.co ROY LESSIN - helped found DaySpring Cards in 1971 and still serves as the company's senior writer. - Author of “Reflections From the Heart of God”,“Sunbeams Through My Window”,“His Footsteps, My Pathway” and the award winning “Forgiven”. - A former missionary and educator, Roy continues to teach in home groups. He and his wife,Charlene, have 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Visit his uplifting personal website today. www.roylessin.net www.dayspring.com MELANIE WEIDNER - is a Quaker Artist , Spiritual Director / Coach workshop leader and teacher, whose contagious love for art, listening, metaphor, poetry, and spiritual exploration create joyful and transformative openings for self-reflection. - It is an honour to have her painting “PATH OF MYSTERY” on this CD. "Path Of Mystery" ©Melanie Weidner www. ListenForJoy.com The Moments of Music and Inspiration 5 minute radio programs featuring an inspiring message from God’s Word plus a beautiful song from the Helen Steiner Rice collection plus the music of Jonathan Urie are now being broadcast WORLDWIDE on www.oneplace.com & www.godsipod.com and twice daily on radio in Canada on the CHIM FM Good News Network www.chimfm.com The MMI programs are recorded in Don Mills, Ontario at Canada Christian College IN REMEMBRANCE This CD is dedicated to the memory of Don and Beverly Lessin. Together , they served the Lord in Mexico for many years. They were both reflections of the person of Jesus Christ here on earth And through their willing hearts, many felt the touch of the Master "I find more value in leaving all for Jesus Christ than in seeking the riches of this world." -Beverly Lessin - - Jonathan Urie