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ABOUT
RCM
Resource
Christian Music was birthed in 1981 from the Christian Resource
Centre. Commencing with two families in Melbourne, Australia,
the church flourished and grew rapidly. Praise and worship
was a key element in the programme, incorporating the latest
and best songs of the day and enjoying the fresh wind of the
Holy Spirit.
Many people
were drawn by the protracted and meaningful times of worship.
Several pianists were among the new worshippers, most of whom
could not play by ear and needed music.
To assist
them, Nolene Prince laboured over piano arrangements for the
choruses and songs. Thoroughly steeped in music since childhood,
Nolene had extensive choir experience at school and church,
completed a music degree at Melbourne University, studied
singing in London and has been involved in many performances
in and around Melbourne. Since about 1970 her musical expression
has been devoted to Christian ministry.
The collection
of arranged choruses and songs became fairly widely known
and in demand, so the decision was made to print. Copyright
cleared overhead projector transparencies and word books were
published soon after. To cater for the continuing supply of
new songs, supplements were added and recorded music was provided
for these. The collection snowballed and became widely used
around Australia.
Major
customers include Apostolic churches, Assemblies of God, Baptist,
Catholic, Churches of Christ in Australia, Church of England,
Christian Revival Crusade, Lutheran, Salvation Army, Uniting
Church and others.
Dennis
and Nolene have been actively involved in pastoring for twenty
years. This praise and worship material reflects that extensive
church ministry in that it is tailored to meet the needs of
the worshipping congregation.
Mission
Statement: To provide Christian Praise and Worship songs
and choruses to the church, in a format that meets the needs
of the typical musician and congregation and to provide teaching
and training in congregational and personal worship. Make
sure you read the miracle story behind "Holy
is the Lord of Hosts", a song that has become one of the
"Golden Oldies".
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