RainSong is gearing up to go on the road again this summer. Please pray that we will represent the love of Jesus at all the places we sing and tell our stories. That the Holy Spirit will open hearts and minds to see the beauty of his plan for all peoples.
This is the fullest schedule we have ever begun a summer with!
Terry will also be working on the First Nations Version Project as we travel.
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We made this site to better communicate who we are and the vision Creator has called us to.
We want to connect with those who share a similar vision and to provide resources and inspiration.
Sharing the Good News of Creator’s Son through our music and storytelling continues to be our passion and pleasure!
On the many pages here you will find us sharing our hearts and making the vision as clear as we can so that those who read can run with it!
Visit our First Nations Version Project page to learn about the Retelling of the Story of Jesus in the style of First Nations People. This is our current project!
You can purchase our Music and Books at our Webstore. Also First Nations style flutes are available, these are the same flutes Darlene plays on our CDs and live events.
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RainSong will be the Guest Speakers and Music/Worship Leaders
at the
April 12 – 14, 2013
Following Jesus in our Culture
Life Enrichment Center Fruitland Park, Florida near Leesburg
Emcee: Dock Green Silverhawk
Host Drum: Sacred Thunder Drum
Registration Deadline is April 1st
To Register or for more info contact:
Vickie Swartz at 941-544-6951
Trade Blanket Friday Night after the Meeting
Social Stomp Dance Saturday Night
Workshops during the day on Saturday
A loom beading workshop
Flute making and playing workshops
Finger weaving workshop
Storytelling Workshop by Terry Wildman
Sponsored by The Committee on Native American Ministries (CONAM), The American Indian Christian Circle of Thonotosassa, FL, All Nations Native Ministries of Sarasota, FL, Inter-tribal Cultural Society, Plant City FL, Sacred Circle Gathering, Auburndale FL, Alter Life Ministry, Thonotosassa, FL and The American Indian Christian Circle of Lake County, Mascotte, FL.
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A Re-telling of the Sacred Scriptures for Native Americans and all English speaking First Nations People!
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The idea for this project began in 2002 while Darlene and I lived on the Hopi Indian reservation in Northern Arizona. We were looking for ways to tell the story of the Bible to Native Americans, in a culturally relevant context. After a season of research, we were convinced that no one had yet attempted this.
Further research discovered that even though a few Bible printing organizations had put “Indian” covers and art on “easy to read” Bible versions, no one had made any English speaking translations specifically aimed at Native peoples. We found the very small print and formatting in these bibles made it difficult to read for many of the men in our drum circle gatherings.
With this in mind, I began to write a condensed version of the Bible story. This was done with feedback from Native American Christian leaders and others. The result was our CD The Great Story from the Sacred Book. The feedback we have received from this CD has been overwhelmingly positive from Natives and non-natives alike.
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One Native Elder told me, “You say it in English the way we think it in our language”. Another Native Elder said, “If the missionaries had told it to us this way, we would have listened long ago.” The CD also won the Native American Music Award for “Best Spoken Word” in 2009.
Yes! Its the end of the year again when we all get barraged with donation requests.
Yes! We need donations to accomplish what we believe the Creator wants us to do.
So here’s our pitch!
Please consider Rain Ministries in your end of year giving.
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When I donate to Rain Ministries what does my gift support?
We are so glad you asked!
Rain Ministries is a non-profit organization based in Arizona. But we are not just an organization, we are real people working hard to share Creator’s Good News with others.
Terry and Darlene Wildman
Terry and Darlene Wildman are the main directors of Rain Ministries. We have been active in the lives of Native Americans since 1998 and founded Rain Ministries in 2002. We are also accountable to our Board of Directors who support and oversee the legal aspects of our non-profit.
Mark Charles, Navajo
“Today as a Navajo man standing before you, I want to encourage our Native peoples, to not accept this apology. Not out of bitterness, not out of anger, not out of resentment. But out of respect for ourselves, out of respect for Governor Brownback, out of respect for President Obama, and out of respect for our Nation.”
–Mark Charles 12/19/2012
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On December 19, 2009 the United States apologized to its Native Peoples—but no one heard it.
Over three hundred million US citizens were apologized for, and don’t even know it.
Nearly five million Native Americans were apologized to, yet only a handful are aware of it.
December 19, 2012 marked the third anniversary of an an “Apology to Native Peoples of the United States” signed by President Obama on December 19, 2009. Among the ironies of this apology, is the fact that it was burried in the US Department of Defense Appropriations Act, H.R. 3326; and the fact that it was never announced, publicized or read publicly by either the White House or the 111th Congress.
On this third anniversary I (Terry Wildman) had the privilege, along with a diverse group of citizens, of participating in a public reading of this apology in front of the US Capitol in Washington DC.
This event was hosted by Mark Charles who lives on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Ft. Defiance Arizona, the son of an American woman of Dutch heritage and a Navajo man. He is a speaker, writer, and consultant, who has been on a journey seeking to understand the complexities of our country’s history regarding race, culture, and faith in order to help forge a path of healing and reconciliation for the Nation.
There is something that amazes me about the Christmas story.
One thing I never grow tired of contemplating.
God humbled himself and became a human being.
The Sacred Book says it like this.
“He became a human being and lived as one of us. We saw how honorable he was, the kind of honor that comes from being an only son to a father, one who is fully trusted and favored.” John 1:14
I am captivated by the implications.
Overwhelmed at the audacity.
Dumbfounded with the sheer implausibility.
That…
the Creator would become a creation.
the Ruler of the universe would become a servant.
the Author would become the story.
the Almighty would become weak.
the Great teacher would become a student.
the Father would become a child.
Immortality would become mortal and the living one—would die.
What a mysterious way for God to show his glory, in the weakness of human flesh!
He came to serve not to be served—the King became a peasant.
When tempted to break his own laws—the law maker became the law keeper.
The One who created human eyes shed human tears.
The Creator bled and died—like a weak human being!
I can’t take it all in—can’t quite get my mind fully around it.
It’s like a “Star of Wonder”!
“Even though he considered himself to be who he was, the Creator, he lowered himself to become a human being, like one of us. He made himself to be a humble servant of all.” Philippians 1: 5-8
“During the days Jesus walked among us as a human being, he prayed to the Great Spirit for help, with tears and loud cries. Creator was the only one who could rescue him from death. His prayer was heard because of his great respect and fear. Even though he was Creator’s son, he still had to learn, through suffering, how hard it is to walk the Good Road.” Hebrews 5:7-8
There are many ways to think about who the Creator is and what he is like.
I have found that seeing God in the face of Jesus—works for me!
That’s how I see Christmas.
Listen to the Story Again for the First Time
“It is like hearing the story for the first time!”
This is what many people are saying about this preview version of the story of Jesus Birth.
This story is a continuation of the Great Story from the Sacred Book. We plan to record this new story to CD, with music in the background, in time for next year’s holiday season.
This is the beginning of a larger project of the translation/paraphrase of the entire New Testament! In book and audio formats.
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We are asking for hundreds of our friends and supporters to donate at least $10 to Rain Ministries this season to help support the completion of this project.
After we receive your donation, we will email you a FREE beautifully formated PDF version of this story that can be read on your computer or tablet.
Here is a short sample from this 40 page PDF booklet.
The time for Bitter-tears to have her child was upon her! But no place could be found in the lodging-house, so Creator-gives-sons found a stable where it was warm and dry. There she gave birth to her son. They wrapped him in a warm soft blanket and the baby slept on a bed of straw in a feeding-trough.
That same night in nearby fields there were sheep-herders keeping watch over their sheep. Suddenly a great light from above was shining all around them. A spirit-messenger from Creator appeared to them.
They shook with fear and trembled as the messenger said to them, “Don’t be afraid, I bring you good news that will be for all nations. Today in the village of Much-loved-one a great chief has been born, he is the Chosen-one! ” The messenger continued, “This is how you will know him, you will find the child wrapped in a blanket and lying in a feeding-trough.”
Suddenly, a great number of spirit-warriors appeared giving thanks to Creator saying, “All honor to the One-above-us-all, and on the earth let there be peace to all who stay under the shadow of his wings.”
The sheepherders hurried to the village of Much-loved-one and found the child just as they were told, lying in a feeding-trough!
They left with glad hearts and began to tell everyone what they had seen. All who heard their story were amazed.
Then the sheep-herders returned to their fields, giving thanks to the Great Spirit for the wonders they had seen and heard.
But Bitter-tears kept all these things in a secret place in her heart, and wondered what all this would mean.
© 2012 Terry M. Wildman, Permission to share this sample unedited is given. Please credit the author and include this copyright information.
One way to help support our non-profit is to purchase our resources. This helps us continue traveling to build bridges of peacemaking and relationship with our First Nations peoples. It also helps us to develop more Books, DVDs, Music and Storytelling CDs. Thank you for your support!
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$20 Creation Speaks DVD includes S&H in the continental US.
Only $20 for 14 Songs and 10 Nature Videos.
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Creation Speaks is a Musical and Visual Journey where you will experience the wonder and awe of the Creator as revealed in the wildlife and landscape of Alaska.
Music from RainSong’s CDs along with the original videos from Alaska Nature Scapes combine in a breathtaking panorama that will inspire your imagination and captivate your spirit. Filmed and presented in high quality video.
Songs include: Grandfather’s Truth, Sacred Place, Blessing Ways, On Eagle’s Wings, Sacred Warrior Remix, Rivers of Destiny, Gotta Get Away, All Colors Together, Holy is the Lamb, Sunset, Chief Joseph’s Lament, and Don’t Let the Fire Die.