World House Music

Dear Siblings in Spirit,

Spirit of Peace Lutheran Church, 5505 Lloyd Ave, Milwaukee, WI is closing its doors. The last service will be on February 25. Yes, it's sad, but nothing is forever. So rather than mourn its closing, let's celebrate its decades of life-giving ministry first as Divine Word, then Divine Word Pentecost, and Spirit of Peace. Pastor Michael McAllister, the current members, musicians, and I invite you to Spirit of Peace for a final, joyful, spirit filled party!

Schedule:

February 24
Time TBA - Rehearsal for an ad hoc choir, at the church

February 25
10:30 AM - Closing Service
1 PM - Celebratory Concert
I will present a new song for the occasion!

If you would like tosing in the choir, please send me an email at I will get scores and recordings to you.

Let's PARTY!

Peblejah!

Dr. Abe
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"Be Clothed in Love" is posted just in time for Valentine's Day, and for sure it is appropriate for the occasion, but the song's original purpose was to celebrate the agape of the first Lutheran-Moravian collaboration in the United States of America. In 2014, Pastor Dawn Volpe of Ephraim Moravian Church selected Colossians 3:14-15 as the watchword for Spirit of Peace Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI. I was Minister of Music of Spirit of Peace and my task was to set it to music. The Moravian motto is the basis for the second verse.

"Be Clothed In Love" has since then been sung in wedding ceremonies and numerous church services of many denominations. I am grateful to Jay Helms of Echo Media and Stories for his creative editing of the video in 2021. Please note that CC is available. The piano vocal score as well as a lead sheet for printing in a church bulletin are all available at https://buff.ly/3GGE3yt

Below is the link to the video of "Be Clothed in Love." If you like it, please consider subscribing to my channel. Thanks, and Peblejah! Dr. Abe

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People know me primarily for my work in church music. Well, there is another side of me - a lighter side. Here is a song about being a vegetarian - just in time for Thanksgiving! HA! I hope it puts a smile on your face. Peblejah!