April 19, 2015 Oasis Ministries Benefit Concert Princeton Junction, NJ
Welcome! Oasis Ministries welcomes you to this concert by Silver, Wood and Ivory, a duo that has been called “the hidden treasure of Lancaster County.” We are delighted to have Tracy Dietrich and Cindy Wi enberg perform once again as a benefit fundraiser for our ministry. These dynamic performers expertly maximize the beauty and contrasting elements of their silver, wood and ivory instruments to surround you with melodies that will soothe your soul and calm your spirit. Oasis Ministries for Spiritual Development is an ecumenical Christian ministry, embracing our multi-faith world. This year we celebrate twenty-six years of “listening to Love to love.” We create community as we educate and resource people in contemplation and spiritual direction. We offer day-long, overnight, and yearlong programs and retreats. Thank you for joining us this afternoon. We invite you to enjoy this wonderful music, spend time in fellowship, and learn a bit more about how Oasis offers opportunities for a deeper relationship with God. We wish to thank our sponsors and supporters who made this event possible. Thank you, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, for hosting this event. And thank you Silve r, Wood and Ivory for sharing with us … please buy their CDs, they a re
offering a portion of each sale back to Oasis. Refresh. Renew. Enjoy!
Rev. Cindy Garis, Executive Director Oasis Ministries for Spiritual Development cindygaris@oasismin.org
Silver, wood, and ivory are three creations of beauty found in nature. When you add the musical inspirations of Tracy Dietrich and Cindy Wittenberg, “Silver, Wood & Ivory” transform into a celestial musical journey. Tracy Dietrich, the Silver and Wood of the duo, was born with the gift of perfect pitch. She says that playing music came as second nature to her from the time she was a child. Tracy has played other instruments, but it’s the flute that has captured the passion of her musical voice. Tracy has mastered nineteen different flutes and recorders ranging from the most primitive to the most sophisticated. These intricate varieties of flutes compliment her unique style. Cindy Wittenberg, the Ivory of the pair, grew up in a musical family with a classically trained mother. She began playing the piano at the age of four and began formal training by the age of eight. Cindy also learned to play the organ and the bassoon which allows her to draw from a more orchestral experience when composing music. Together, this two-person orchestra of classically trained artists have fashioned a tapestry of music that stirs the soul. Tracy and Cindy both have instrumental performance degrees: Tracy from Indiana University, Indiana, PA and Cindy from Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, PA and Peabody Conservatory, Baltimore, MD. Whether it’s a familiar song that causes memories to come flooding back or a new melody that creates a sense of calm, Silver Wood & Ivory have a compilation of eleven different works that will fill everyone’s melodic appetite. One of their later CDs, “Adagio in the Forest,” is the first of three in their Spa Series. This CD captures the spirit of the forest with a unique interplay between the flutes, piano and ethereal keyboards, woven together with the addition of a harp and contrabass flute to create a dreamlike quality. Splashes of authentic natural sounds will allow you to escape into a different dimension. ” ‘Tis the Season” was nominated as Best Christmas Album by New Age Reporter in 2008. “Wander In,” the duo’s second album is still their most popular with classic songs that have the Silver. Wood & Ivory mystique such as “Unchained Melody,” “Listen to the Rhythm,” and “Yesterday”. Silver, Wood and Ivory recently recorded their thirteenth instrumental CD called “Simply Luminous which was released in December 2014. Song titles such as Pie Jesu and Angel of Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, On My Own from Les Miserables, Moon River, Monday Monday, Dream a Little Dream of Me, and Fly Away help to relax your mind and calm your spirit. Look for sound samples on their website: www.SilverWoodandIvory.com
A heartfelt “thank you” to our generous concert sponsors: Richard & Sandy Gordon Kent Ira Groff & Fredrika S. Groff Margaret Hardy We wish to also thank the Board of Directors of Oasis Ministries:
Dale Selover, Chair Ann Schoonover, Secretary Margaret Hardy, Treasurer Cathy Campanaro Donrico Colden Sara Jane Munshower
If you would like to learn more about Oasis Ministries, please be in touch:
419 Deerfield Road Camp Hill, PA 17011 Phone: (717) 737-8222 Email: oasismin@oasismin.org Web: www.oasismin.org
Rev. Cindy Garis, Executive Director Rev. Glenn Mitchell, Director of Training and Program Mrs. Betsy Keller, Administrative Assistant
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With deep gratitude and love for Oasis SDSG Class of 2007-2008 Amy Ann Caroline Doris Jane Karen Keith Kristal
Linda Marie Mary Lou Michele Pat Patti Shanna
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2010-2011 class of Spiritual Direction for Spiritual Guides Albert Ann Annie Bo Catherine Cathy Doug Kathryn Jacalyn Jackie Joel Laura Laurie Margaret Marilyn Ramona
Oasis Ministries offers special thanks to those who made this concert come to fruition: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Cindy and Tracy, better known as, Silver W ood and Ivory The many people who donated items for sale, placed ads and sponsored the concert so it would be a benefit event for Oasis All of our volunteers who stepped forward to help with set-up, clean up and various duties of the day The Concert Team: Margaret Hardy—chair Dale Selover Sara Jane Munshower Cindy Garis AND YOU! … your participation and enjoyment make it happen!
Hosanna! A Fellowship of Christians, Lititz, PA “Breaking rules, breaking barriers, and breaking chains” www.hosannalititz.org Blessings to Oasis Ministries! Your many friends at Hosanna! thank you for your service to the Church and the world. “The glory of God is a human being fully alive.” —Irenaeus of Lyon
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Congratulations to Oasis Ministries! Thank you for over 25 years of excellent, contemplative teaching and demonstrating a compassionate way in the world. May we be blessed with another 25 years as a community! The 2008-2009 Class of Spiritual Dire ction for Spiritual Guide s
Photo: Spiritual Direc on for Spiritual Guides, gradua ng class of 2013-2014: Back, far right: Glenn Mitchell, leader. Back, le to right: Jo Ann Kunz, leader; Mary Boutselis, Drena Miller, Pat Riegler, EndrĂŠ Wi hoe , and Suzanne Domzalski. Middle: Nancy Jennings, Kelly Chripczuk; Sue Squibb, and Jan Chaplick. Front: Karen Weiss, Nancy Bieber, leader; Leigh Pick, and Peggy Godfrey-Drinkard.
Best wishes, Oasis, with gratitude and prayers from
SDSG 2014
We give thanks for the spiritual witness & work of Oasis Ministries for Spiritual Development! Keep sharing in the Spirit of blessings for many years to come! The Rev. Paul W. Gennett, Jr. & the people of St. Thomas’s Episcopal Church, Newark DE St. Thomas’s Parish strives to be a safe and inclusive community of worship that welcomes everyone as a child of God and values everyone’s ministry in the Church and in the World.
Don’t miss out on upcoming Oasis Events: Prayer Basket Day: Creating Rag Bowls to Hold the Sacred with Judy Clark and Cindy Garis May 8, 2015, 10am - 3pm Lake Meade, PA Trees and You: Giving Glory to God with Jan Chaplick May 16, 2015, 9:30am - 3:30pm Mechanicsburg, PA Annual Merton Retreat with Sanford Alwine and Glenn Mitchell June 5, 2015, 9:30am - 3:30pm Carlisle, PA
Living Creatively with Disabilities with Kent Ira Groff June 16, 2015, 9:30am - 3:30pm Kirkridge Retreat Center, Bangor, PA Walking and Talking the Labyrinth with Fern Gaffey June 20, 2015, 10:00am - 3:00pm Mechanicsburg, PA Learn about all of our programs at www.oasismin.org
Oasis’ 2015-2016 year-long programs (classes now forming): Training Programs NEW! Co nte m p lative Le ad e rsh ip - a year-long program inviting participants to personal spiritual deepening, the deepening of their existing leadership in contemplative ways, and preparation for leading spiritual practices in their existing communities In its 25th Year! Sp iritual Dire ctio n f o r Sp iritual G uid e s—a two-year training program in contemplative prayer and spiritual companioning Celebrating its 10th Year! De e p e ning Ye ar f o r Dire ctio n Ministrie s—a program for spiritual directors who wish to enhance their direction skills
Experiential Contemplative Programs Breath and Prayer — invites participants to explore an intimate knowing of Divine Presence. Journey Into Silence—a series of quiet, monthly retreat days offering community for your contemplative journey Men4Directions– a year of quarterly retreats for men to grow in faith, selfawareness and spiritual wholeness. (Next offered in 2016-2017)
To Oasis and all of our teachers with loving heart-felt thanks and deep appreciation for journeying with us as we learn to journey with others. ~ the SDSG class of 2015 Diana Barbera Jennifer Biemiller Hugh Brown Maria Cirillo-Lein Catherine Forberger Cathy Franklin Penny Hogan Jean Holmes Donna Hale Barbara Hutchinson Zachary Maser Laurie Mason Marcy Nicholas Margaret (Peggy) Spengler Margo Walter Deirdre Whitfield