Shelter - Choral Book (Min. 10)

32 Minutes

When faced with very real, very raw hurts, does your church provide a pat answer . . . or a divine promise? It is human to get caught up in our “messy stuff,” whether we admit it or not—and no pep talk can outmatch God’s promises. Paul Marino’s latest work presents a unique opportunity for churches to fully embrace the broken and hurting in their communities and not shy away from the very real pain and grief these individuals are experiencing. Feelings of loneliness, anxiety, restlessness, hopelessness, and helplessness are all addressed in this work, and—pulling directly from God’s own words—His responses to these feelings, no matter their cause.

Throughout Marino’s process in developing this very personal work, one very central truth emerged: God is with us in our storms. Philip Keveren’s intimate, contemplative music setting (intentionally arranged for piano, string quartet, and percussion/rhythm) reinforces the very personal relationship we can have with our Creator, the relationship He desires with each of us. The vocal arrangements work well with choirs, smaller ensembles, praise teams, or any combination thereof. As our communities and country continue to struggle during challenging times, Shelter offers a refreshingly authentic worship experience that open hearts and minds to embrace the pain and His promises simultaneously.

TITLES:You Are My Shelter; Everlasting God; God Is Our Refuge; Never; He Set My Feet upon the Rock; Be Still; It Is Well with My Soul with Mighty to Save; I Am with You; Come unto Me; Shelter Medley (Finale) includes Hosanna (Praise Is Rising) and You Are My Shelter