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I know I have previously posted this video of the Portsmouth Gospel Choir singing “A Mustard Seed of Faith” however there are a few reasons why I have decided to post it again.
First because “A Mustard Seed of Faith” is the favourite song of my dear friend Patrick Okoi who is the Pastor of the “Risen Christ Central Chapel “ (RCCC) in Southern Nigeria, the construction of which for the past three years Mustard Seed Songs has been funding. At the end of the video you can see how the Chapel build has gradually progressed. One of the two featured photos shows how lovely the inside is now looking – and it will look even better when the painting, which is taking place right now, is finished. The other photo shows the soak away that has been built ready to install toilets when we raise the money through our Just Giving campaign https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/Mustardseedsongs-RisenChristCentralChapel
Second yesterday our MD, Joffy Girling and West End actor, Alex Knox completed the guide vocals to “Acts The Musical” which is our sequel to “Risen! The Musical.” One method I have used to write, what is another two hour musical, is to incorporate new songs with those God had earlier inspired me to write – some previously recorded and some previously recorded but now re worked – as is the case with “A Mustard Seed of Faith.”
In “Acts- The Musical” Theophilus asks Luke if he believed Paul when he said all on board the ship bound for Rome would survive a shipwreck, landing safely on the island of Malta. Here is the relevant extract:
Luke: spoken
So the ship hits a sand bank and runs aground. Julius the Centurion orders those who can swim to jump overboard and get to land. The rest are to make it there on planks or pieces of the ship. In this way everyone reaches land safely. We find that the island is called Malta. The islanders show us unusual kindness. The chief official welcomes us into his home and Paul heals his father of dysentery. Afterwards the rest of the sick come and are cured. They honour us in many ways and we stay for three wonderfully blessed months before putting out to sea again for Rome.
Theophilus: spoken
Forgive me for asking Luke but …
Theophilus: Sung
When you were caught in that raging storm,
Tossed and turned by the waves,
Did you believe that you,
And all on board would be saved?
Luke:
Yes it’s true I had lost all strength,
But I just clung onto this,
The power that hung the stars in place,
Is in God’s fingertips.
I remembered all He had done,
All the trials He’d carried me through,
And hand on heart yes I did believe,
The Angel’s promise to Paul was true.
I believe with a mustard seed of faith,
A mustard seed, just a mustard seed of faith,
I believe with a mustard seed of faith,
Mountains can be thrown into the sea
When the road you’re walking down,
Leads to a mountain high,
Far too high to climb over,
Too wide for you to pass by,
And that road is your walk with God,
That mountain some adversity,
Remember you can overcome
Go toss that mountain into the sea,
All you need is a mustard seed of faith,
A mustard seed, just a mustard seed of faith,
All you need all you need is a mustard seed of faith,
Then nothing is impossible.
Ensemble:
All you need is a mustard seed of faith,
A mustard seed, just a mustard seed of faith,
All you need all you need is a mustard seed of faith,
Then nothing is impossible.
Quote of the week
Stop worrying about what you aren’t and start being happy about who you are.
John Hagee