January 2010

Rise & Shine Summer Series

3 January 2010

As we continue on our second series of the Best of Rise & Shine 2009, in this show we celebrate the best of 2009 in our music.

It’s a great show as we have Keith talking to Craig Gower, the Band Leader of the Rise & Shine Band followed by a host of inspiring performances by our guest singers.

This show portrays the heart of readiness that the singers have to glorify God through their gift of singing. So don’t miss it!

Keith speaking with Craig Gower our Rise & Shine music director	Steve McPherson singing "And Now My Lifesong Sings"
Colin Buchanan encourages us to place our trust in Jesus through his song "Real Hope"	Trish Delaney-Brown shares the song she wrote "My Soul Finds Rest"
Daniel Kay inspires us with his rendition of "Just Give Me Jesus"

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10 January 2010

Welcome to Rise & Shine. We are journeying through the best of Music of 2009. In this show, we will be sharing some more wonderful songs with you today but with a special focus - it’s about ministering through song. Amongst other singers, Keith Garner will be speaking to two performers who have graced this stage writing songs to serve and encourage others. We hope the songs of praise & worship will leave you inspired and revived.

Levi McGrath shares about his time with the Child Soldiers in Uganda	Levi McGrath sings his song "Children of War" which was written for the Child Soldiers in Uganda
Merise Webster singing her song "I Remember You"	Roma shares the song she wrote in response to the Black Saturday fires in Victoria
Matt Lucas singing "Long Way Home"	Barry encourages us that God understands as he sings a song called "I Understand"
Shauntaii is an inspirational young singer who has written a wonderful song about who God is to her

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17 January 2010

Welcome to our series of the Best of Rise & Shine 2009.
Last year we ran a series on the topic of depression. On this show Keith takes us back to the guests who came on the show to share their story of living with depression. From those who were in denial, to those who suffered through it in a marriage, to those who could not talk about it due to social pressures - watch as these guests courageously tell you their story.
Accompanying these interviews are songs that remind us of God’s unfailing love amidst the darkest moments of our lives

Richard and Alison Beeston speaking with Keith about their struggles with Alison's depression and her journey to health	Steve McPherson reminds us that God is with us as he sings "You Hold Me Now"
Ted Hogg speaks about his journey through depression	Deborah Ezzy sings "I Still Believe"
Lisa Limbrick shares about her book, written to encourage others on a journey through depression	Shauntaii lifts us up with her wonderful voice as she sings "Be Strong"
Keith shares a sermon on "The Dark Side of Blue"	Sancha Prowse sings her song "Finally Free"

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24 January 2010

Welcome to our series on the Best of Rise & Shine 2009. This show is dedicated to our series on Women & faith.

Last year Rev Keith Garner met with some remarkable women who used their God-given gifts to minister to others through many different ways. Their stories are inspirational.

Woven through these interviews are some amazing songs by our guest singers that tell of how special we are before our God.

Jenny Baxter shares how she ministers to others through her role as Editor of Christian Women magazine	Shauntaii Batzke sings of one woman's worship of Jesus in the song "Alabaster Box"
Pat Rich shares about her writings and her desire to see her family serve Christ	Merise Webster sings "Special"
Erica Crocker inspires us as she sings "He Aint Heavy"	Jennifer Dawson speaks with Keith about her work with TraumAid International in the Congo
Helen Bardell shares her story of faith with Keith	Matt Lucas performs his song "Mercy Lights My Way"
Author Terri Hardwick speaks with Keith about her book and beliefs on Christian parenting	Erica joins us once again to sing "I Am"

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31 January 2010

Last year we had explored the theme of forgiveness on our show. As we continue on our Series of the Best of Rise & Shine 2009, Keith Garner looks back at the series he did on the theme of forgiveness. Look out for this show as our guests open their hearts from stories of hatred and pain, to a testimony of freedom and healing through the power of forgiveness. Our guest singers join in the message with great songs of God’s mercy.

Gladys Stains speaks of her journey to forgiveness of those who murdered her husband and sons	Craig Gower encourages us to allow God to work in us as he sings "Healing Rain"
Nic Psarros shares with Keith about his need for forgiveness and journey to faith	Daniel kay reminds us that no matter what happens in our lives we are God's as he sings "Who Am I"
NSW Police Commissioner, Andrew Scipione shaes how his faith is an integral part of the job he has	Tim Uluriwera performs "Abide In Me"
Clint Staj speaks with keith about the importance of not just forgiving others but of forgiving yourself	Keith is joined by Rev Ian Pearson and Rev Chris Walker to discuss the nature of forgiveness
Erica Crocker and Deborah Ezzy bring us back to the true source of forgiveness as they sing "O the Blood"