Christmas

Hey Listeners........

Thanks again for all of you that pre-ordered and are still ordering Beautiful You. I have loved all your comments and am really encouraged by all of them. Just a note that we are having to re-order another batch of them so if your looking for a great worship Christmas gift order here or on Ritaspringer.com.

Merry Christmas!

Rita Springer

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It’s on it’s way!
Current mood: cheerful
Category: Music

"Beautiful You" is back from the printers and right now is making its way via the US Postal Service to all of you who've ordered it....Hope you Enjoy!!!

Currently listening : Forever and a Day By Anthony Skinner Release date: 28 October, 2003

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WORLD VISION

As some of you may know, several years ago the Lord started speaking to me about adoption, so in obedience to Him I adopted a little boy 3 years ago whose birth parents were from Zimbabwe, Africa. Justice is the light of my life and I am so grateful to the Lord for the gift He gave me in him, but the older Justice got the more I felt like it wasn't enough...I wanted to do more somehow…So I was led to partner with the incredible ministry World Vision. World Vision helps transform the lives of the world's poorest children and families in nearly 100 countries worldwide. For just $35 a month YOU can help feed, educate, give health care, and spiritually nourish to a child in desperate need. I have 5 children in Africa who are a part of my extended family because of the incredible ministry of World Vision. These precious kids write me and tell me things like my gift helped them buy a goat that gave them milk all winter so they were able to live…

"Inasmuch as ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me."

Below is a trackable link (so World Vision will know I sent you!) that takes you to sponsership page…please pray about it and check into sponsoring a child…You will not regret giving life to someone.

MY WORLD VISION SPONSERSHIP PAGE

Blessings!
Rita

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BEAUTIFUL YOU IS FINISHED!
Current mood: grateful

Hello Friends,

This week the new project is finally mixed and mastered! It goes to print tonight and will be back to ship in a couple weeks. I ran into some mixing issues but the Lord knew and He led me to Glen Tabor of Gat 3 studios. It turned out quite beautiful and something I am so excited to start sharing with all of you that love live worship! There are many of you that have already pre-ordered "Beautiful You" so just an update....it will be coming to you very, very soon! We are putting up some new tracks so revisit and take a listen. I love what I am hearing and how the presence of the Lord is truly all over the CD. Come take a listen and you can still pre-order them here on myspace.

Blessings,
Rita

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Update!
Category: Goals, Plans, Hopes

Just wanted to give you an update on what is going on with me. I have been swamped with responsibilities and as Justice grows I have lost a ton of brain cells it seems. I thought I was super woman…oh well!

This year has been a year of God's discipline and love in so many ways. Maybe many of you have experienced this. I don't mean a punishment but rather a heart stand to stay focused as the circumstances of life bring you to a place of deep questioning. God may not answer us the way we want, but His answer, however it comes or doesn't, must somehow be enough.

My stretching continues in this area. I want the rose garden…He prefers the dirt pile. I pray for a season of relief, He thinks another hurricane is okay. I ask for the Promised Land, He points to the wilderness. I am learning that it cannot be about what I think I should need or get. It has to be all about Him.

I ended my deal with Found Records or Floodgate, as they are also known. Tim Taber has been awesome and even though that whole era is coming to a close, I feel expectant to what lies ahead. I recorded a new live project here in Charlotte, NC over at Morningstar Church during their March '07 Women in the Kingdom Conference. Rick Joyner was kind enough to allow me to have the recordings of the sets I led and I am releasing that this October. It is called "Beautiful You." There are some priceless wonderful moments that occurred during those worship times and we are in the process right now in September of mixing and mastering the choice songs. I know so many of you love the live stuff as I do. I hope you're encouraged with this release. You can pre-order it on my myspace page and it'll be shipped to you as soon as it's back from the printers!

Found Records has put together a compilation CD of the "best of" and calling it "Worth It All." They have it scheduled to release the end of October early November. Both are great projects with old favorites and fresh new songs. In 2008 I will go back into the studio and record again, hopefully with David Ruis. I am looking forward to this.

If you are in the areas I am touring between the months of September & October...come join us for worship! I will try and get better about the updates.

Currently listening : Red Dirt Girl By Emmylou Harris Release date: 12 September, 2000

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Thanks!

Friends,

Thanks to all of your for your encouragement on the worship circle idea.  I am definetely trying to get that off the ground!  The Arbonne thing is Actually turning out to be a bit of a God thing...go figure.  Thanks to those that stopped by the web site.  Come again and sign in...or look the products over.  They are really amazing.  Last week there were some major shipping problems because of how popular the line is getting.  So...stop by the site again at http://ritaspringer.myarbonne.com and check stuff out!  Sign in as a guest of mine if you want and order some stuff.  If you have kids check out the ABC line.  I've been seeing 5 kids this past week with Ekzema get help! 

Also...if your in Fort Smith,AR tomorrow night, get to Grace Community Church @7PM.

More later. 

Rita

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"It's about time" update
Current mood: jubilant

Wow...it's taken me a while to get anther blog out there. All the things I used to be quick and great at in writing and journaling......well they seem to flee with a kid! I remember when I used to sit at Starbucks and linger over a coffee. Now, I order quickly while trying to unstack the orange juice and soda pop bottles out of the cooler that Justice has built to see fall with great delight!  Luckily he is so cute that he gets away with a ton!  

I want to thank all you who continue to leave such precious and encouraging comments to me. Although I am not able to get back to you all.....I read them and am so blessed.  This spring is already here and I am trying to pack as much into this year as I can.  With the possiblity of 2 new projects being recorded and released.  I will keep you updated on that...I promise.

If that is not enough I am trying to get a worship-circle-workshop by phone kind of established in June and July.  This will be for those interested in talking about worship leading and song writing.  You can call in and we can chat about stuff. Should be cool! 

I also took a big leap and joined a skin care company called Arbonne.  I know...call me nuts but I am hooked and really believe in the product and what it's all about.  You can find that information at http://ritaspringer.myarbonne.com if you are curious and smart.  It's a cool new opportunity for me and might allow me to stay home a bit more and be a mom too!

Anywho....I promise.....I'll be better at these blogs.  You are all so patient and kind.

Blessings,

Rita

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THANKS PEEPS!
Current mood: busy

Hey All! Thanks to so many of you who have written precious comments and encouragements. It is hard to respond to everyone, so please know that my heart is truly blessed and encouraged by your thoughts and love of what I do.  I have heard from friends I have not seen or talked to in a while, so the "my space" thing is fun and CRAZY! 

 I'm gearing up for a busy August- October!  Plase continue praying that I find strength and wisdom in the journey. Justice is adorable (if you can't see that from the pics get your eyes checked:) and I am trying to balance everything out with travel and motherhood.  He is a beautiful gift and is a constant source of joy for me. You should see him dance and worship.  Had a great experience finding out what "Krumping" is!  Any one ever heard of  Heros Camp in Sound Bend, Indiana?  What a ministry!   Well.....more later and again...thanks!

In His Love,

Rita 

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Greetings

Hey all!  I know I should have gotten involved with "MySpace" before now but I am very much behind the times!  There was this chick who I guess is a fan, that has had me on here. Many of you thought it was me....but I had no idea.  I appreciate the comments though and am blessed by all you have shared.  I will try and keep those who want to know updated about life in the worship lane.  Most of you know I adopted a baby a year and a half ago so he keeps me very busy.  So, I am trying to get savy and figure this whole thing out!  Blessings to you all this week!

In Him,

Rita Springer 

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