This week’s Sounds of Home episode is the “West Denmark Christmas Cheer Share Show”! As the show includes many videos and photos as well as audio, the program will be shared as a link sent out via email, instead of on our public webpage. Check your inbox around 5pm today for a link to the video!
If you did not receive a link, or have trouble viewing the video, please contact Chris Tou at tou.chr@gmail.com
Merry Christmas, everyone!
Our January 5th theme is “twelve”
If you have a response to this theme – whether astory or memory, original piece of writing or poetry, music, radio drama, or one-liner – the sky’s the limit – or would like to guest host or lead a song to sing together, we’re eager to hear from you!
To submit a response, please make an audio recording and email it to Molly or send in a written response to be read aloud on the program.
Contact Molly at tulkmo01@luther.edu for information and submissions. Submission deadline is Monday, January 4th.
Tuesdays at 2pm Welcome to the December 22nd edition of Sounds of Home!
Let it Snow
Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful. And since we’ve no place to go, Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!
It doesn’t show signs of stopping and I brought some corn for popping; the lights are turned way down low, Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!
When we finally kiss goodnight, how I’ll hate going out in the storm! But if you’ll really hold me tight, all the way home I’ll be warm.
The fire is slowly dying, and my dear, we’re still goodbye-ing. But as long as you love me so, Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!
Text: Sammy Cahn Music: Jule Styne; arr. Dan Coates
Like to lend your voice? Our upcoming program will be the WD Christmas Cheer Share Show an audio/visual Christmas Card that will be sent out via email.
Remember, submissions don’t have to be grand, artful or profound. (Of course, some of them will be all three.) We just want to see your faces, the two of you around the table, the four of you singing, the twenty of you dancing around your tree. Whatever you come up with and share will be, by its very nature, wonderful. Submissions (photographs, audio and video recordings) should be sent to Chris T. at his email address: tou.chr@gmail.com by 5:00pm on Sunday 12/27.
Our January 5th theme is “twelve”
If you have a response to this theme – whether astory or memory, original piece of writing or poetry, music, radio drama, or one-liner – the sky’s the limit – or would like to guest host or lead a song to sing together, we’re eager to hear from you!
To submit a response, please make an audio recording and email it to Molly or send in a written response to be read aloud on the program.
Contact Molly at tulkmo01@luther.edu for information and submissions. Submission deadline is Monday, January 4th.
Tuesdays at 2pm Welcome to the December 15th edition of Sounds of Home!
Down by the Riverside
Gonna lay down my sword and shield, Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside. Gonna lay down my sword and shield, Down by the riverside, I’ll study war no more.
Chorus I ain’t gonna study war no more, I ain’t gonna study war no more, I ain’t gonna study war no more. I ain’t gonna study war no more, I ain’t gonna study war no more, I ain’t gonna study war no more.
Gonna walk with the Prince of Peace, Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside. Gonna walk with the Prince of Peace, Down by the riverside, I’ll study war no more. Chorus
Gonna shake hands around the world, Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside. Gonna shake hands around the world, Down by the riverside, I’ll study war no more. Chorus
Spiritual
Like to lend your voice? Our upcoming theme is “prepare”
If you have a response to this theme – whether astory or memory, original piece of writing or poetry, music, radio drama, or one-liner – the sky’s the limit – or would like to guest host or lead a song to sing together, we’re eager to hear from you!
To submit a response, please make an audio recording and email it to Molly or send in a written response to be read aloud on the program.
Contact Molly at tulkmo01@luther.edu for information and submissions. Submission deadline is Monday, December 21st.
Tuesdays at 2pm Welcome to the December 8th edition of Sounds of Home!
Colors
I am green today I chirp with joy like a cricket song. I am gray today Gloomy and damp like a morning fog. I am orange today Loud and messy like finger paint on the wall.
I am red today Hopping mad like a playground ball. I am black today Strong and tall like a great big bear. I am purple today Bright and happy like a butterfly in the air.
I’m a rainbow today All the colors of the world. I’m a rainbow today All the colors of the world. I’m a rainbow today All the colors of the world are in me.
I am yellow today I shine my light out like the sun. I am white today Soft and quiet like new snow. I am blue today Calm as glass and cool like the sea.
I’m a rainbow today All the colors of the world. I’m a rainbow today All the colors of the world. I’m a rainbow today All the colors of the world are in me. All the colors of the world are in me.
Song by Kira Willey from her album, Dance for the Sun www.kirawilley.com
Like to lend your voice? Our upcoming theme is “maintenance”
If you have a response to this theme – whether astory or memory, original piece of writing or poetry, music, radio drama, or one-liner – the sky’s the limit – or would like to guest host or lead a song to sing together, we’re eager to hear from you!
To submit a response, please make an audio recording and email it to Molly or send in a written response to be read aloud on the program.
Contact Molly at tulkmo01@luther.edu for information and submissions. Submission deadline is Monday, December 14th.
Tuesdays at 2pm Welcome to the December 1st edition of Sounds of Home!
Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen
Chorus: Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen, Nobody knows but Jesus. Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen, Glory Hallelujah.
Sometimes I’m up, sometimes I’m down, oh yes, Lord. Sometimes I’m almost to the ground, oh yes, Lord. Chorus
Now, you may think that I don’t know, oh yes, Lord. But I’ve had trouble here below, oh yes, Lord. Chorus
One day when I was walking’ along, oh yes, Lord. The sky opened up and love came down, oh yes, Lord. Chorus
Traditional
Like to lend your voice? Our upcoming theme is “paint”
If you have a response to this theme – whether astory or memory, original piece of writing or poetry, music, radio drama, or one-liner – the sky’s the limit – or would like to guest host or lead a song to sing together, we’re eager to hear from you!
To submit a response, please make an audio recording and email it to Molly or send in a written response to be read aloud on the program.
Contact Molly at tulkmo01@luther.edu for information and submissions. Submission deadline is Monday, December 7th.
Tuesdays at 2pm Welcome to the November 24th edition of Sounds of Home!
The Fox
The fox went out on a chilly night He prayed for the moon to give him light For he’d many a mile to go that night Before he reached the town-o, town-o, town-o He had many a mile to go that night Before he reached the town-o
He ran till he came to the farmer’s pen The ducks and the geese were kept therein He said, “a couple of you are gonna grease my chin Before I leave this town-o, town-o, town-o A couple of you are gonna grease my chin Before I leave this town-o.”
He grabbed the great goose by the neck And he threw a duck across his back And didn’t mind their quack, quack, quack And their legs all dangling down-0, down-o, down-o He didn’t mind their quack, quack, quack And their legs all dangling down-o.
The old grey woman jumped out of bed Out of the window she popped her head Crying, “John, John, the great goose is gone, And the fox is on the town-o, town-o, town-o! John, John, the great goose is gone, And the fox is on the town-o!”
Then John, he went to the top of the hill Blowed his horn both loud and shrill The fox he said, “I better flee with my kill, Or they’ll soon be on my trail-o, trail-o, trail-o!” The fox he said, “I better flee with my kill, Or they’ll soon be on my trail-o!”
He ran till he came to his cozy den And there were the little ones eight, nine, ten Sayin’, “Daddy, Daddy, better go back again, For it must be a mighty fine town-o, town-o, town-o!” Sayin’ “Daddy, Daddy, better go back again, For it must be a mighty fine town-o!”
The fox and his wife, without any strife Cut up the goose with a fork and a knife They never had such a supper in their life And the little ones chewed on the bones-o, bones-o, bones-o They never had such a supper in their life And the little ones chewed on the bones-o
English folk song
A Poem by Emily Dickinson
Most she touched me by her muteness — Most she won me by the way She presented her small figure — Plea itself — for Charity —
Were a Crumb my whole possession — Were there famine in the land — Were it my resource from starving — Could I such a plea withstand —
Not upon her knee to thank me Sank this Beggar from the Sky — But the Crumb partook — departed — And returned On High —
I supposed — when sudden Such a Praise began ‘Twas as Space sat singing To herself — and men —
‘Twas the Winged Beggar — Afterward I learned To her Benefactor Making Gratitude
Like to lend your voice? Our upcoming theme is “quit”
If you have a response to this theme – whether astory or memory, original piece of writing or poetry, music, radio drama, or one-liner – the sky’s the limit – or would like to guest host or lead a song to sing together, we’re eager to hear from you!
To submit a response, please make an audio recording and email it to Molly or send in a written response to be read aloud on the program.
Contact Molly at tulkmo01@luther.edu for information and submissions. Submission deadline is Monday, November 30th.
Tuesdays at 2pm Welcome to the November 17th edition of Sounds of Home!
Morning Has Broken
Morning has broken like the first morning. Blackbird has spoken like the first bird. Praise for the singing! Praise for the morning! Praise for them, springing fresh from the word.
Sweet the rain’s new fall sunlit from heaven, like the first dewfall on the first grass. Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden sprung in completeness where God’s feet pass.
Mine is the sunlight! Mine is the morning, born of the one light Eden saw play. Praise with elation, praise every morning. God’s recreation of the new day!
Like to lend your voice? For Thanksgiving week, our upcoming theme is “thanks”
If there is something you are thankful for, something that’s gone well for you lately, a shout out in gratitude you’d like to make, or anything else you’d like to share, we’re eager to hear from you! We hope to have a joyous program highlighting the bright spots in our lives and community.
For submissions, audio recordings are preferred and write-ins are welcome. Please send your recording or text to Molly at tulkmo1@luther.edu.
Submission deadline is Monday night, November 23rd.
Tuesdays at 2pm Welcome to the November 10th edition of Sounds of Home!
Daisy Bell (Bicycle Built for Two)
There is a flower within my heart, Daisy, Daisy! Planted one day by a glancing dart, planted by Daisy Bell! Whether she loves me or loves me not, sometimes it’s hard to tell; Yet I am longing to share the lot of beautiful Daisy Bell!
Chorus: Daisy, Daisy, Give me your answer, do! I’m half crazy, All for the love of you! It won’t be a stylish marriage, I can’t afford a carriage, But you’ll look sweet on the seat Of a bicycle built for two!
We will go “tandem” as man and wife, Daisy, Daisy! “Ped’ling” away down the road of life, I and my Daisy Bell! When the road’s dark we can both despise P’liceman and “lamps” as well; There are “bright lights” in the dazzling eyes Of beautiful Daisy Bell! Chorus
I will stand by you in “wheel” or woe, Daisy, Daisy! You’ll be the bell(e) which I’ll ring you know! Sweet little Daisy Bell! You’ll take the “lead” in each “trip” we take, Then if I don’t do well; I will permit you to use the brake, My beautiful Daisy Bell! Chorus
Song by Harry Dacre
Like to lend your voice? Our upcoming theme is “broke”
If you have a response to this theme – whether astory or memory, original piece of writing or poetry, music, radio drama, or one-liner – the sky’s the limit – or would like to guest host or lead a song to sing together, or have an item of “thanks” you would like to share, we’re eager to hear from you!
To submit a response or word of thanks, please make an audio recording and email it to Molly or send in a written response to be read aloud on the program.
Contact Molly at tulkmo01@luther.edu for information and submissions. Submission deadline is Monday, November 16th.
Tuesdays at 2pm Welcome to the November 3rd edition of Sounds of Home!
God, Thou Who Opened
God, Thou who opened the portals of light, Father of lights never failing! Lord, at Thy throne is no shadow of night. Day, there, is ever prevailing.
Darkness defeated is fast using ground, Day in the East is ascending; Faintly the starlight, as lamps burning down, Dies as the nighttime is ending
Hearty and hale we arose at the dawn; Praises and thanks we are bringing: Thanks for Thy care through the night that is gone, Thanks for this day, now beginning.
Strengthen and help us that we may succeed; Bless every honest endeavor; Thine is the power, and ours is the need; Savior, be with us forever.
Text: C.J. Brandt; trans. by S.D. Rodholm Music: Aug. Winding
Like to lend your voice? Our upcoming theme is “bicycle”
If you have a response to this theme – whether astory or memory, original piece of writing or poetry, music, radio drama, or one-liner – the sky’s the limit – or would like to guest host or lead a song to sing together, or have an item of “thanks” you would like to share, we’re eager to hear from you!
To submit a response or word of thanks, please make an audio recording and email it to Molly or send in a written response to be read aloud on the program.
Contact Molly at tulkmo01@luther.edu for information and submissions. Submission deadline is Monday, November 9th.
Tuesdays at 2pm Welcome to the October 27th edition of Sounds of Home!
How Marvelous God’s Greatness
How marvelous God’s greatness, how glorious God’s might! To this the world bears witness in wonders day and night: in form and flow’r and snowflake, in morn’s resplendent birth, in afterglow at evening, in sky and sea and earth.
Each tiny flow’ret whispers the great life-giver’s name; the mighty mountain masses his majesty proclaim; the valleys deep are hymning God’s shelter for his own; The snow-capped peaks are pointing to God’s almighty throne.
The ocean’s vast abysses in one grand psalm record the deep mysterious counsels and mercies of the Lord; the icy waves of winter are thundering on the strand; and grief’s chill stream is guided by God’s all-gracious hand.
The starry hosts are singing through all the light-strewn sky of God’s majestic temple and palace courts on hight; when in these outer chambers such glory gilds the night, oh, what transcendent brightness is God’s eternal light!
Text: Valdemar Briem; tr. Charles V. Pilcher Music: Koralpsalmboken, Stockholm, 1697 ELW #830
Shells from Ghana from Mary’s shell collection
Like to lend your voice? Our upcoming theme is “key”
If you have a response to this theme – whether astory or memory, original piece of writing or poetry, music, radio drama, or one-liner – the sky’s the limit – or would like to guest host or lead a song to sing together, we’re eager to hear from you!
As we move into November, the month of Thanksgiving, we will also be devoting a little slice of each program to giving thanks.
Is there something going well in your life? Something or someone you are thankful for this week?
To submit a response or item of thanks, please make an audio recording and email it to Molly or send in a written response to be read aloud on the program.
Contact Molly at tulkmo01@luther.edu for information and submissions. Submission deadline is Monday, November 2nd.
