Maria's Miracle, Steven Curtis Chapman (updated)
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Branon Dempsey
Branon Dempsey is the Managing Editor for PraiseCharts Live as well as the Director and Founder of Worship Team Training: a ministry for local church worship ministries. He has studied and been trained by members of Maranatha! Music and Integrity Music for worship ministry and composition. Branon lives in Cypress, Texas where he is also a Worship Leader/Songwriter and has been in ministry for over 16 years. Read more articles and blogs by Branon on PraiseCharts Live or visit him at www.worshipteamtraining.com. Check out the new sponsor Landing Page of Worship Team Training on PraiseCharts.By Branon Dempsey
Published on August 8, 2008
Jim Houser, Chapman's manager, shared, "Initially Steven talked about never doing any concerts or media ever again. But quickly God began to show Steven that if he ever believed the songs he was writing, singing and recording before May 21st and Maria's loss, that they must still be true now. It's the family's hope that these appearances will serve as a chance to proclaim to a watching world what they know and are deeply convinced of even in these difficult days, the Gospel is true and faith in Christ is our Hope."
As part of the family's acknowledgement of the tragedy and God's faithfulness to them through this difficult time, Chapman has written a new verse to his song, "Yours." The new single is available for purchase via digital service providers, including iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody and Napster, with 100% of Chapman's royalties being donated to Shaohannah's Hope, the non-profit organization founded by the Chapman family whose goal is to help families reduce the financial barrier to adoption. "Yours" producer Matt Brownlewee and co-writer Jonas Myrin also have joined the effort with 100% of their royalties going to Shaohannah's Hope and Chapman's label, Sparrow Records, also will donate any monies received from the sales of the single, after deduction of expenses and royalties, to the organization, according to a press release.
Live Version of "Cinderella." Steven has recorded an additional verse to the song "Yours" dealing with the hurt their family has experienced. All proceeds from the sale of this version of the song are being donated to a special fund set up called Maria's Miracle Fund, which aids families who wish to adopt internationally. Click here to listen to the new version and buy it at iTunes.
These donated monies will be used to further the efforts and mission of Shaohannah's Hope, including one of their newest ones - Maria's Big House of Hope. Named in loving memory of their youngest daughter, the Chapman family and Shaohannah's Hope announced this week the official name of their special needs healing home in Luoyang, China.
Currently being built and tentatively scheduled to open in October, Maria's Big House of Hope will care for orphans with medical impairments, such as cleft palate, clubbed feet, urological disorders, blindness and neurological disorders, according to a press release. Luoyang, which has a population of around six million, is located within the Henan province of China and is one of the poorest provinces in the country. The state-run orphanage in Luoyang currently takes care of nearly 700 children. When completed, Maria's Big House of Hope will be a six-floor, 60,000 sq. ft. facility that will be able to provide for more than 100 children at a time, providing care and medical attention to those who need it most.
Shaohannah's Hope also announced that to date more than $635,000 had been given to Maria's Miracle Fund, which was started in loving memory of the youngest Chapman daughter. Click here for more information on Maria's Miracle Fund.
Miracle of The Moment: from the new featured CD: This Moment As Steven said last year when the album released, “I want to remind people that God is more concerned with our day-to-day than we might think. He is not just in the valley or on the mountaintop. He’s on the straight open road, too. I hope we can begin to really experience what he’s doing in this moment.” Download and print the complete orchestration and other versions of Cinderella. If you would like to view the first run of our cover story on the Chapman tragedy and view all the well wishes and prayers, please visit Ryan's blog "Daddy's Little Girl."
After what has happened in Steven's life this year, songs like "Yours"
and "Cinderella" take on a much deeper meaning and we encourage you to
take another listen. Inside are three videos that will touch your heart and stir your soul. Be reminded that God is here in the moment as we experience his great love in every moment. Along with the videos are also late breaking stories on the Chapman family and the new ministry that God has breathed through the life and memory of Maria Sue Chapman.
Song Stories: "Yours," "Cinderella" and "Miracle of the Moment"
*Updated Section: An interview with Steven Curtis Chapman and wife Mary Beth aired this morning on Good Morning America. The Chapman's spoke openly about the tragic accident that took the life of their 5 year old daughter, Maria Sue. The interview was very emotional as they shared about their faith, unanswered questions, hope in God. Here's the interview in case you missed it:
The interview ends with a clip from the song Cinderella, which Steven Curtis wrote for all his daughters. You can also find "Cinderella" and its complete orchestration right here on PraiseCharts.
The interview ends with a clip from the song Cinderella, which Steven Curtis wrote for all his daughters. You can also find "Cinderella" and its complete orchestration right here on PraiseCharts.
Jim Houser, Chapman's manager, shared, "Initially Steven talked about never doing any concerts or media ever again. But quickly God began to show Steven that if he ever believed the songs he was writing, singing and recording before May 21st and Maria's loss, that they must still be true now. It's the family's hope that these appearances will serve as a chance to proclaim to a watching world what they know and are deeply convinced of even in these difficult days, the Gospel is true and faith in Christ is our Hope."
As part of the family's acknowledgement of the tragedy and God's faithfulness to them through this difficult time, Chapman has written a new verse to his song, "Yours." The new single is available for purchase via digital service providers, including iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody and Napster, with 100% of Chapman's royalties being donated to Shaohannah's Hope, the non-profit organization founded by the Chapman family whose goal is to help families reduce the financial barrier to adoption. "Yours" producer Matt Brownlewee and co-writer Jonas Myrin also have joined the effort with 100% of their royalties going to Shaohannah's Hope and Chapman's label, Sparrow Records, also will donate any monies received from the sales of the single, after deduction of expenses and royalties, to the organization, according to a press release.
Live Version of "Cinderella." Steven has recorded an additional verse to the song "Yours" dealing with the hurt their family has experienced. All proceeds from the sale of this version of the song are being donated to a special fund set up called Maria's Miracle Fund, which aids families who wish to adopt internationally. Click here to listen to the new version and buy it at iTunes.
These donated monies will be used to further the efforts and mission of Shaohannah's Hope, including one of their newest ones - Maria's Big House of Hope. Named in loving memory of their youngest daughter, the Chapman family and Shaohannah's Hope announced this week the official name of their special needs healing home in Luoyang, China.
Currently being built and tentatively scheduled to open in October, Maria's Big House of Hope will care for orphans with medical impairments, such as cleft palate, clubbed feet, urological disorders, blindness and neurological disorders, according to a press release. Luoyang, which has a population of around six million, is located within the Henan province of China and is one of the poorest provinces in the country. The state-run orphanage in Luoyang currently takes care of nearly 700 children. When completed, Maria's Big House of Hope will be a six-floor, 60,000 sq. ft. facility that will be able to provide for more than 100 children at a time, providing care and medical attention to those who need it most.
Shaohannah's Hope also announced that to date more than $635,000 had been given to Maria's Miracle Fund, which was started in loving memory of the youngest Chapman daughter. Click here for more information on Maria's Miracle Fund.
Miracle of The Moment: from the new featured CD: This Moment As Steven said last year when the album released, “I want to remind people that God is more concerned with our day-to-day than we might think. He is not just in the valley or on the mountaintop. He’s on the straight open road, too. I hope we can begin to really experience what he’s doing in this moment.” Download and print the complete orchestration and other versions of Cinderella. If you would like to view the first run of our cover story on the Chapman tragedy and view all the well wishes and prayers, please visit Ryan's blog "Daddy's Little Girl."