As I spend the day with friends and family I’m reminded of all I have to be thankful for. May we all take some time today to be thankful for the blessings we have. https://on.soundcloud.com/e5eRJzEWJJ8YnJg47
Today A Savior Is Born
May we remember the greatest gift ever given and the real reason for the season, for today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. Merry Christmas from me and my family to you and yours. Today, today a Savior has been born; a Savior has been born to us. He is Christ the... Continue Reading →
Play ‘Lowly Jesus’
Today at church we celebrated All Saints Day. Our church has a huge banner that people have added their deceased family and loved ones names to over time and it is on the alter each Sunday in November. In 2017 we lost my grandmother (my mother’s mom), she was so much fun, loving, caring and... Continue Reading →
Enter, Rejoice and Come In
I was at the piano this morning recording some music for church while I'm on vacation in two weeks and this just seemed to happen.... Had to share it! Enter, rejoice, and come in. Enter, rejoice, and come in. Today will be a joyful day; enter, rejoice, and come in. Ryan Lee LeJeune · Enter,... Continue Reading →
Holy Spirit, Thou Art Welcome
There were many influential people in my life while I was learning to play the piano. One of those people passed away yesterday, Rosie Trabeaux. She was the wife of the church pastor at that time and played the piano often. I would sit in awe at her ability to play the old gospel songs... Continue Reading →
In This Very Room
I just love the lyrics to this song..... In this Very Room by the Lennon Sisters In this very room there's quite enough love for one like me, And in this very room there's quite enough joy for one like me, And there's quite enough hope and quite enough power to chase away any gloom,... Continue Reading →
Full To The Brim
During our Lenten season at church we used a theme of Full to the Brim. Part of this theme included some original music by Paul Demer and Amanda Audis-Kessler. I had such a good time learning new, original music by these amazing singer-songwriters. Here is the theme song from the Lenten series - Full to... Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving 2020
Happy Thanksgiving! 🙏🦃As you gather with family and friends - in person or virtually - remember to give thanks for all the blessings given. 🎶 With voices United, our praises we offer, To thee in thanksgiving, glad anthems we raise. 🎶 https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/
Let Your Glory Fill This Place
Let Your Glory Fill This Place Written by Denise Graves Recorded by Ryan Lee LeJeune Praise the Lord for the glory of his name. Worship the Lord because he is holy. - Psalms 29:2 We will worship and adore You, We will bow before Your throne Let the fruit of our lips be... Continue Reading →
Holy Week In Scripture & Song
Palm Sunday Matthew 21:1-9 New International Version (NIV) As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them... Continue Reading →
Lamb Of God
Lamb Of God Written by Twila Paris Your only Son no sin to hide But You have sent Him from Your side To walk upon this guilty sod And to become the Lamb of God Your gift of love they crucified They laughed and scorned Him as he died The humble King they named a... Continue Reading →
Merry Christmas Everyone!
Merry Christmas! On this Christmas Day may we remember the true reason to celebrate Christmas - Christ the Lord, the newborn King. Glory to God in the highest! (Gloria, in excelsis Deo!) Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Angels We Have Heard On High Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing, Come, adore... Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving Day – Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Happy Thanksgiving!! Many people use today as a day to reflect on the positive things in life and spend time with their families (biological or chosen). Remember to give thanks with a grateful heart to God who is our source of life, our redeemer and sustainer. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.... Continue Reading →
Lord, I Lift Your Name On High
Written by Rick Founds in 1989, Lord, I Lift Your Name on High is a widely popular song in church worship. It has a melodic beginning with a upbeat ending letting praises sing out! The song brings to life Psalm 148:13 – “Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is... Continue Reading →
Praise the Source of All Creation
The 'Ode to Joy' is a familiar tune best known from the fourth movement of Ludwig van Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, completed in 1824. Many people also recognize its tune as Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee - a poem written by Henry van Dyke in 1907. In 2012 the Religious Institute sponsored its first hymn contest... Continue Reading →
Bring Many Names
One of my favorite hymns is Bring Many Names by Brian Wren. The words of this hymn remind us of how God is all things and how close God remains to us. The words describe God as strong, warm, aching, growing and living. The words also relate God to us as mother, father, young, old... Continue Reading →
A Place at the Table (For Everyone Born)
I recently came across this song one afternoon while browsing YouTube and immediately had to go to the piano and find the sheet music. The melody and lyrics of this song are amazing! Each verse written to calls for justice, safety and a place for ALL people. In her hymn, “A Place at the Table”... Continue Reading →
In This Very Room
This past Sunday, January 20, 2019, I attended worship at Central St. Matthew United Church of Christ here in New Orleans, LA. They were celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the choices of music and readings echoed the legacy of a man who strived to make the world a better place,... Continue Reading →
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
”There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe nor politic nor popular, but he must take it because his conscience tells him it is right.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King was born into a home where music played an important role. His mother, Alberta King, was... Continue Reading →
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas Everyone! For your Christmas time, I wish you many blessings, much happiness and even more love. Merry Christmas! -Ryan
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