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What a blessing to have Sandy Arena in the studio! Sandy is an artistic soul working from her Arts Illuminate
Studio located in the Auditorium Center in Rochester, New York and from
home. She is a movement, family and lifestyle photographer, writer,
film-maker, and songwriter.
Sandy is the founder and director of a nonprofit, Christian ballet
studio and ballet company called Yahweh Ballet which she closed in 2010
to be able to spend more time with her family. The studio was re-opened
as a private business by her oldest daughter Alexis Gaetano – now called
Mossa School of Dance - with whom Sandy now collaborates for many
projects.
Sandy is a home school educator to her own children, as well as
others as a photography teacher at Home School Academy. She teaches
children's movement and pom pom cheer classes, and hosts God's Girl
Princess Classes and more recently a God's Girl Princess Pageant.
Sandy is an avid runner having completed a full and half marathon in
her lifetime. She was a former fitness instructor, as well as a
newspaper journalist and editor, and a food and restaurant publicist in
the greater New York and Philadelphia areas.
In all her endeavors, Sandy is passionate about sharing the joys of
motherhood and family, as well as proclaiming Jesus Christ as her Lord
and Savior. With God's help, vision and direction, she will fight for
the rights of children and children's healthcare to the end with her
traveling ballet production called The Life Ballet which has performed
around the country in New York, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, Tennessee,
Indiana, Texas, Colorado, California and in Canada since 2008.
Sandy wrote The Life Ballet to memorialize her two unborn children's
lives and share a story of regret and healing after abortion. The
production signed with Verb Records in 2014 to adapt the live production
to a feature length film with an original score—including songs written
by Sandy—called "Arise Sweet Sarah" which will be released in September
2015.
Sandy completed a leadership training program in July 2012 in post
abortive recovery through Abortion Recovery International's Share
Symposium (ARIN) and now serves as a New York State ambassador for ARIN.
She has been a guest speaker at pro-life events and on radio and
television including The Miracle Channel in Lethbridge, Canada, TCT.TV,
Scribal Advance Radio, Day Gardner's Radio, Monday Minute, and Kim
Ketola Cradle My Heart Radio.
In 2009, Sandy was named as one of the 175 Empowered Women in
Rochester in honor of the city's 175th Anniversary by the Rochester
Genesee Valley Club.
Monday, June 29, 2015
Saturday, June 20, 2015
Joshua Aaron Interview-2
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Today I had the privilege of having Joshua Aaron with me in the studio. I had such an amazing time and of course I love his music so much!
Here's some info:
Joshua Aaron is an award winning, Messianic Jewish singer and songwriter. He maintains citizenship with both the nations of Israel and the United States of America. Since the release of his first live CD, "Bo Yeshua" (2009) Joshua's music has grown to an international level, with as many as 3 million YouTube views of his music videos.
His 2012 release "You Are Holy" won him two Independent Music Awards for his original songs, "Hoshiana" and "You Are Holy" while his latest CD release "Hu Yavo" (July, 2014) soars to new heights, continuing to powerfully connect both the church and Israel through music.
Joshua travels in a full time capacity, sharing God's good news through Hebraic worship, powerful testimony and Biblical teaching... proclaiming a message of hope in Yeshua, a love for the Jewish people and a desire for the return of the Messiah. His connection to the Messianic movement dates back to 1976 when his mother (an Israeli-born Jew) accepted Messiah after hearing a message by the late Martin Chernoff on "the Jewishness of Jesus."
For more information about Joshua Aaron or Hallel Ministries International, please visit www.worshipinisrael.com/joshua-aaron/.
Today I had the privilege of having Joshua Aaron with me in the studio. I had such an amazing time and of course I love his music so much!
Here's some info:
Joshua Aaron is an award winning, Messianic Jewish singer and songwriter. He maintains citizenship with both the nations of Israel and the United States of America. Since the release of his first live CD, "Bo Yeshua" (2009) Joshua's music has grown to an international level, with as many as 3 million YouTube views of his music videos.
His 2012 release "You Are Holy" won him two Independent Music Awards for his original songs, "Hoshiana" and "You Are Holy" while his latest CD release "Hu Yavo" (July, 2014) soars to new heights, continuing to powerfully connect both the church and Israel through music.
Joshua travels in a full time capacity, sharing God's good news through Hebraic worship, powerful testimony and Biblical teaching... proclaiming a message of hope in Yeshua, a love for the Jewish people and a desire for the return of the Messiah. His connection to the Messianic movement dates back to 1976 when his mother (an Israeli-born Jew) accepted Messiah after hearing a message by the late Martin Chernoff on "the Jewishness of Jesus."
For more information about Joshua Aaron or Hallel Ministries International, please visit www.worshipinisrael.com/joshua-aaron/.
Sunday, June 14, 2015
Kira Shcherbakova Interview
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Kira Shcherbakova Interview
Recently a friend connected me to Kira Shcherbakova and I discovered another wonderful singer for Yeshua!
Here is her story in her own words:
"I was born in Kiev, Ukraine and moved to the United States with my family at the age of ten. I learned English within a few months and began dreaming of becoming a famous, professional singer.
I went to different venues, asking to sing, but got rejected every time. One restaurant owner even said, "My worst singers are better than you."
It was heartbreaking!
One day, I got invited to sing at a Mother's Day church concert, to which I said, "I'm Jewish. I can't go into a church."
The women persisted. however, and I changed my mind. This was an opportunity to sing, after all. (Hey, they're Jewish. What did you expect? We're very persistent!)
When I got there, I was surprised to see all the normal people having normal fun. I decided to keep coming and eventually joined the worship team. While doing some vocal exercises that the worship team leader gave me, I noticed a drastic difference in my voice.
Suddenly, people started telling me how blessed they are by my voice and songs and began to invite me to sing at different venues.
After much consideration, I decided to leave my full-time job and follow God full-time through this music ministry.
God showed me that He gave me this voice and He wants me to use it for Him. And that's what I'm doing."
I hope you enjoy the interview and her music!
was born in Kiev, Ukraine and moved to the United States with my family at the age of ten. I learned English within a few months and began dreaming of becoming a famous, professional singer.
I went to different venues, asking to sing, but got rejected every time. One restaurant owner even said, "My worst singers are better than you."
It was heartbreaking!
One day, I got invited to sing at a Mother's Day church concert, to which I said, "I'm Jewish. I can't go into a church."
The women persisted. however, and I changed my mind. This was an opportunity to sing, after all. (Hey, they're Jewish. What did you expect? We're very persistent!)
When I got there, I was surprised to see all the normal people having normal fun. I decided to keep coming and eventually joined the worship team. While doing some vocal exercises that the worship team leader gave me, I noticed a drastic difference in my voice.
Suddenly, people started telling me how blessed they are by my voice and songs and began to invite me to sing at different venues.
After much consideration, I decided to leave my full-time job and follow God full-time through this music ministry.
God showed me that He gave me this voice and He wants me to use it for Him. And that's what I'm doing.
was born in Kiev, Ukraine and moved to the United States with my family at the age of ten. I learned English within a few months and began dreaming of becoming a famous, professional singer.
I went to different venues, asking to sing, but got rejected every time. One restaurant owner even said, "My worst singers are better than you."
It was heartbreaking!
One day, I got invited to sing at a Mother's Day church concert, to which I said, "I'm Jewish. I can't go into a church."
The women persisted. however, and I changed my mind. This was an opportunity to sing, after all. (Hey, they're Jewish. What did you expect? We're very persistent!)
When I got there, I was surprised to see all the normal people having normal fun. I decided to keep coming and eventually joined the worship team. While doing some vocal exercises that the worship team leader gave me, I noticed a drastic difference in my voice.
Suddenly, people started telling me how blessed they are by my voice and songs and began to invite me to sing at different venues.
After much consideration, I decided to leave my full-time job and follow God full-time through this music ministry.
God showed me that He gave me this voice and He wants me to use it for Him. And that's what I'm doing.
Kira Shcherbakova Interview
Recently a friend connected me to Kira Shcherbakova and I discovered another wonderful singer for Yeshua!
Here is her story in her own words:
"I was born in Kiev, Ukraine and moved to the United States with my family at the age of ten. I learned English within a few months and began dreaming of becoming a famous, professional singer.
I went to different venues, asking to sing, but got rejected every time. One restaurant owner even said, "My worst singers are better than you."
It was heartbreaking!
One day, I got invited to sing at a Mother's Day church concert, to which I said, "I'm Jewish. I can't go into a church."
The women persisted. however, and I changed my mind. This was an opportunity to sing, after all. (Hey, they're Jewish. What did you expect? We're very persistent!)
When I got there, I was surprised to see all the normal people having normal fun. I decided to keep coming and eventually joined the worship team. While doing some vocal exercises that the worship team leader gave me, I noticed a drastic difference in my voice.
Suddenly, people started telling me how blessed they are by my voice and songs and began to invite me to sing at different venues.
After much consideration, I decided to leave my full-time job and follow God full-time through this music ministry.
God showed me that He gave me this voice and He wants me to use it for Him. And that's what I'm doing."
I hope you enjoy the interview and her music!
was born in Kiev, Ukraine and moved to the United States with my family at the age of ten. I learned English within a few months and began dreaming of becoming a famous, professional singer.
I went to different venues, asking to sing, but got rejected every time. One restaurant owner even said, "My worst singers are better than you."
It was heartbreaking!
One day, I got invited to sing at a Mother's Day church concert, to which I said, "I'm Jewish. I can't go into a church."
The women persisted. however, and I changed my mind. This was an opportunity to sing, after all. (Hey, they're Jewish. What did you expect? We're very persistent!)
When I got there, I was surprised to see all the normal people having normal fun. I decided to keep coming and eventually joined the worship team. While doing some vocal exercises that the worship team leader gave me, I noticed a drastic difference in my voice.
Suddenly, people started telling me how blessed they are by my voice and songs and began to invite me to sing at different venues.
After much consideration, I decided to leave my full-time job and follow God full-time through this music ministry.
God showed me that He gave me this voice and He wants me to use it for Him. And that's what I'm doing.
was born in Kiev, Ukraine and moved to the United States with my family at the age of ten. I learned English within a few months and began dreaming of becoming a famous, professional singer.
I went to different venues, asking to sing, but got rejected every time. One restaurant owner even said, "My worst singers are better than you."
It was heartbreaking!
One day, I got invited to sing at a Mother's Day church concert, to which I said, "I'm Jewish. I can't go into a church."
The women persisted. however, and I changed my mind. This was an opportunity to sing, after all. (Hey, they're Jewish. What did you expect? We're very persistent!)
When I got there, I was surprised to see all the normal people having normal fun. I decided to keep coming and eventually joined the worship team. While doing some vocal exercises that the worship team leader gave me, I noticed a drastic difference in my voice.
Suddenly, people started telling me how blessed they are by my voice and songs and began to invite me to sing at different venues.
After much consideration, I decided to leave my full-time job and follow God full-time through this music ministry.
God showed me that He gave me this voice and He wants me to use it for Him. And that's what I'm doing.
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Jonathan Cahn Speech to the UN
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Today's show features wonderful music and a chance to hear Jonathan Cahn's wonderful speech to the UN.
Rabbi Cahn participated in a Panel discussion at the United Nation on Friday, April 17th. The purpose of the panel was to shine the light on the rising concern of radical, jihadist Islam, particularly the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.
This historic event was the first time that a Messianic Jewish Rabbi was welcomed to the halls of the United Nations and given the opportunity to speak with the voice of a Jewish Believer in Yeshua.
Rabbi Jonathan is the leader of Beth Israel Messianic Congregation in Wayne, New Jersey and has been well known throughout the Messianic Jewish movement for many years. He has a worldwide following within the Messianic Movement, due to his teachings, as well as his international radio and television programs.
Over the past few years because of the release of the Harbinger and the Mystery of the Shemitah more people outside of the Messianic Movement have become aware of Rabbi Cahn and he has had the opportunity to speak to a wider audience including speaking at the Inauguration prayer breakfast in Washington DC.
For more information about Rabbi Cahn or his books visit http://www.theharbinger-jonathancahn.com.
Today's show features wonderful music and a chance to hear Jonathan Cahn's wonderful speech to the UN.
Rabbi Cahn participated in a Panel discussion at the United Nation on Friday, April 17th. The purpose of the panel was to shine the light on the rising concern of radical, jihadist Islam, particularly the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.
This historic event was the first time that a Messianic Jewish Rabbi was welcomed to the halls of the United Nations and given the opportunity to speak with the voice of a Jewish Believer in Yeshua.
Rabbi Jonathan is the leader of Beth Israel Messianic Congregation in Wayne, New Jersey and has been well known throughout the Messianic Jewish movement for many years. He has a worldwide following within the Messianic Movement, due to his teachings, as well as his international radio and television programs.
Over the past few years because of the release of the Harbinger and the Mystery of the Shemitah more people outside of the Messianic Movement have become aware of Rabbi Cahn and he has had the opportunity to speak to a wider audience including speaking at the Inauguration prayer breakfast in Washington DC.
For more information about Rabbi Cahn or his books visit http://www.theharbinger-jonathancahn.com.
Sunday, March 29, 2015
Mary and Jim Quinn - a comical look at marriage
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This was one of the most enjoyable interviews ever! What a fun couple! Great music and a great chat about marriage!
Jim and Mary Quinn are members of Congregation Shema Yisrael in Rochester, New York. The Quinns grew up in Webster, New York, met in high school but didn't date until fourteen years later. Jim was raised Catholic and neither had a close relationship with the Lord. Mary always knew there was a God and gave her heart to Yeshua when she was fourteen. She always felt a special love for the Jewish people.
It took Jim a bit longer to give up his worldly ways, and it took nearly dying in the hospital from drugs and alcohol for him to realize that he needed the Lord. With Mary's help, he turned his life over to Yeshua in April, 1984. Years later, Jim learned of his Jewish roots and once he visited a Messianic congregation he knew, he had found what was missing in his life.
The couple has been together for 31 years, raised two beautiful daughters, and live on a beautiful farm in the Rochester, New York area. Mary retired from teaching art after 38 years, and Jim is currently teaching art at Nazareth College, occasionally displaying his magnificent paintings in local galleries, and playing guitar with the worship team at Shema Yisrael.
Jim and Mary have a unique and comical look at married life and have lots to share about the joys, wonders and challenges of marriage.
This was one of the most enjoyable interviews ever! What a fun couple! Great music and a great chat about marriage!
Jim and Mary Quinn are members of Congregation Shema Yisrael in Rochester, New York. The Quinns grew up in Webster, New York, met in high school but didn't date until fourteen years later. Jim was raised Catholic and neither had a close relationship with the Lord. Mary always knew there was a God and gave her heart to Yeshua when she was fourteen. She always felt a special love for the Jewish people.
It took Jim a bit longer to give up his worldly ways, and it took nearly dying in the hospital from drugs and alcohol for him to realize that he needed the Lord. With Mary's help, he turned his life over to Yeshua in April, 1984. Years later, Jim learned of his Jewish roots and once he visited a Messianic congregation he knew, he had found what was missing in his life.
The couple has been together for 31 years, raised two beautiful daughters, and live on a beautiful farm in the Rochester, New York area. Mary retired from teaching art after 38 years, and Jim is currently teaching art at Nazareth College, occasionally displaying his magnificent paintings in local galleries, and playing guitar with the worship team at Shema Yisrael.
Jim and Mary have a unique and comical look at married life and have lots to share about the joys, wonders and challenges of marriage.
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Really Cool Music
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Shalom! Hope you're doing well! Today's show was pretty laid back. I was grooving to the sounds of Sharon Wilbur, Joel Chernoff, Rachel Washington, Jonathan Settel, Natasha Kraus-Reynolds, Nate Benjamin and Paul Wilbur, not necessarily in that order. I have to say, when you hear wonderful praise music like this you just can't be depressed -- the words, the music, the rhythms - they all take you to a better place, where God is still on the throne and prayer changes things!
Got a sweet call from my BFF, Diane Beaudoin, and she shared how the Lord healed and strengthened her family.
Hope you will be blessed!
Every day of your life is an opportunity to be a blessing to someone!
Shalom,
Ethel
Sunday, March 8, 2015
It's All About Purim
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Today's show features wonderful music from Liberated Wailing Wall, Elana Watson, John Waller, Beckah Shae, Paul Wilbur, Ted Pearce, Jonathan Settel, Marty Goetz, Sean Spicer & Tilly Cryar.
You'll hear a bit about Purim, what it means and why we celebrate. Enjoy!
Today's show features wonderful music from Liberated Wailing Wall, Elana Watson, John Waller, Beckah Shae, Paul Wilbur, Ted Pearce, Jonathan Settel, Marty Goetz, Sean Spicer & Tilly Cryar.
You'll hear a bit about Purim, what it means and why we celebrate. Enjoy!
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