It is with great fondness that I remember the first time I heard Mary-Anne sing. I was 18 years old – as was she- and together with a group of about 12 young people we travelled throughout South Africa in what we called an ‘Acts Team’. There was no set plan, no pre-arranged meetings – just a bunch of adventurous young people with a BIG message burning in their hearts. There are so many amazing stories/testimonies of how God revealed Himself to so many people through these outreaches, but that is not what I want to focus on here.
Some of the most special times were listening, worshipping and simply enjoying the Father’s presence. I never knew there were songs that could so accurately express the heart of God toward us, and our response toward Him.
Through the years I have continued to enjoy these songs, and new songs, but with a growing sense of frustration that so few others were able to enjoy them. When you find something of value, the greatest joy is sharing it with those you love. We (Mary-Anne and I) knew that the day would come when these songs would be published … but never knew it would take this long – 18 years!
Mary-Anne’s been saving money for a long time and a couple of months before our trip to SA, she started contacting recording studio’s to organise the recording. A couple of weeks before the trip everything fell through – the studio was no longer available and the whole deal was off.
We went ahead with the trip and enjoyed two marvellous weeks in Hermanus and Cape Town. We were just about to leave for East London and only had one day free – a Thursday, before our planned departure. Our friend, Francois Du Toit, suddenly picked up the phone to see what can be arranged. He was referred to a Producer, Tony Drake, that was described as one of the best – and because of that the likelihood of us getting any of his time was highly unlikely. We phoned … he was fully booked … except for one day … Thursday.
So began a series of events that I can only describe as God bringing together the right people at the right time to accomplish what we could never have done ourselves.
I have so enjoyed the ministry, the words, the quality music contained on this CD, over the past three weeks – I know you will too.
Within the next two weeks the CD will be published on iTunes and other digital download sites. The manufacturing of the physical CD’s will begin this week. I will keep you posted regarding where they can be purchased. If you want to pre-order, please email Mary-Anne with your order – maryanne.rabe@gmail.com.
Yipee! 
You can find the song intros and lyrics by clicking on this link.
