Shine Like Stars

A while back the Christian worship band, Shine Like Stars, approached us to work with them to better care for God’s creation via their then upcoming tour. As I have been a fan of their music for several years, I was really excited about working with them.

Caring for creation while on tour is not an easy thing. You have to cover many miles, transport people and equipment, and live on the road for a significant length of time. Very few bands try, let alone pull it off. That is why we have been so excited to work with Shine Like Stars to help where we could.  The ideas we worked with them on ranged from maximizing gas mileage, minimizing energy use, eliminating waste, recycling, removing chemicals, and much more. We at Creation Hope are so proud of their efforts when it would have been easy to ignore.

Here are what some have said of their recent tour:

I believe your stop at Westfield Church was of divine intervention. How else could a little church such as ours be blessed with a band like you. We were all left with wonderful feelings of inspiration after your worship service. the entire evening was awesome! Thank you Lord and thank you SLS for coming to Westfield.

You guys are GREAT!! Thanks for your ministry to our church!! We are instantly big fans.

You guys are AWESOME! It was amazing hearing you guys today and meeting you all!

Now, their tour came in the wake of their most recent CD launch – Repeat, Rewind, Redux – Hymns We Tried Not To Ruin. This album goes back to some of the classic hymns and reinterprets them in a new way. I am no music critic, but they were far from ruining the hymns. In fact, I have really appreciated how Shine Like Stars has brought these hymns to life in a new, modern way while preserving the song at the same time. Since the first time I heard them I have been nothing short of impressed.

I also appreciate how they opted to print the CD case on recycled paper. No wasted plastic here. This was another conscious decision by the band to care for creation through their work. How great! Of course, we also appreciate the attribution to Creation Hope on the back as well. Thanks Shine Like Stars.

If you don’t trust my musical expertise, don’t take my word for it. Here are some things others have been saying:

Shine Like Stars is rad and their take on these ancient hymns is something that I always wanna listen to. Get this music now!

Awesome rendition of the classics! A thoughtful and respectful album that elevates classic hymns to a whole new modern and relevant level. Well done Shine Like Stars!

This cd is one of my families’ faves. My teens shudder at most hymns because they are so slow and solemn. These are anything but. The lyrics are kept intact, but the music is a definite upgrade. This is the kind of music you won’t be embarrassed to invite your unchurched friends to listen to, and it would make a great gift for friends as well. It’s sweet!

Shine Like Stars also has another album, See You There, released in 2008 which is a wonderful album that I listen to often. I cannot recommend it enough. We have used the songs in all variety of worship settings. Whether children, young adults, or baby boomers I have seen people of all ages really latch onto this music. Their solid theology and lyrics along with great music are an excellent combination.

If you would like to purchase their music, you can find them on Amazon and iTunes. Or you can go to our Creation Hope Store and find both albums under “Partner Music” which would help support our ministry.

Theirs is a great story of people being faithful to God’s call on their life and to care for His creation. If you get a chance be sure to encourage and support them.

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