CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 2010

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

Luke 2:11

(Click the title for the complete story) The world today is much like the world during the time that Jesus born. Sure, there’s more technology today and better medicine, more stores and ways to buy things. But in both times, people are hurting. They’re looking for something to cure the pain and ache they feel everyday.

Those living 2000 years ago had no idea that THE Saviour had come for them. Except for the angels in the sky, there was no triumph or carolers breaking out their four-part harmony of “We Wish You A Merry Christmas.” Soon many realized that they had the chance that millions have been able to have since that day – that day the Saviour came as a baby so he could become the ultimate sacrifice for our sins.

Today, most people on earth know the name Jesus but many are still searching for that cure to heal their hurt. They’ve been using the better technology and over-medicating, they buy buy buy until they can no longer afford to. But nothing changes. No triumph or excitement breaks through. They have not yet realized that it’s Jesus they need.

My mind turned back to that old chorus with the last phrase “and the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory and grace.” That star that was shining above the new-born Messiah can shine today inside of you. Maybe it already is. Take a day, or a month, or a year and let the things of this earth grow dim. Let the light of our Saviour fill the darkness and cure the hurt. He will if you let Him. That’s why Jesus came down to us. That is Christmas.

From all of us with Maack Ministries, let me wish you a very Merry Christmas this year! Shine His light so that the hurt can grow dim and eternal life can begin!

-- Nathan Maack

FREE CHRISTMAS MUSIC ONLINE

(Click the title for the complete story) Back by popular demand, the 2009 web release of the Birthday of a King CD is available to listen to during the month of December.

For those who are new to the site and to myself, this is a group of songs I recorded as a gift for you to enjoy listening to during the Christmas season and hopefully have you come back throughout the year for new music and updates on the ministry. If you do enjoy the music, please forward the web site address to others you may think will enjoy it.

This year, there are two ways to enjoy the music! Below is a music player. When you click on the play button, it will begin playing through all the songs - or you can fast forward to the next song and rewind to the previous song. The second way is found on the right. These are the individual MP3 files of each song for you to download to burn to your own CD or play on an MP3 player. Listen while you're online or take the music with you!

Thank you for visiting the site and hope and pray that the music will add a small blessing to your Christmas season this year!

- Nathan Maack

TOURS NOW BOOKING FOR 2011

(Click the title for the complete story) Maack Ministries artists are now booking for select dates in 2011. There are two main tours that are booking.

The Living Life Tour features Nathan Maack playing the piano with a small amount of singing. Special guests will include Larry Bates and others at various dates.

The Reach The World Tour features the combination of Nathan Maack on piano and Larry Bates on harmonica. The duets comprise the majority of the concert.

For more information on the tours and to book a concert or event, please click on this link.

SOCIAL MEDIA: MEET MAACK MINISTRIES

(Click the title for the complete story) Do you ever wonder from minute to minute what is going on with Maack Ministries, Nathan Maack, Desert Oasis, or Larry Bates? Now, you no longer have to wait to find out. Nathan and the ministries are on Twitter and Facebook.

You can follow Nathan on Twitter with the username @nathanmaack or by going to twitter.com/nathanmaack. It is free to follow and you don’t need to sign up. He shares his activities and thoughts and updates with his life and the ministries.

You can also go Facebook and and search for “Maack Ministries” where there is a fan page with the latest information. Write a comment on the wall and post stories about how the music has affected you. Make sure to click on the “Like” button near the top of the page.

You can also join Nathan and the ministries at the Maack Ministries web site (maackonline.com) for both Twitter and Facebook.

NEW – MINISTRY, ARTISTS, WEBSITE

(Click the title for the complete story) The new launch of Maack Ministries has finally arrived complete with new artists, expanded ministry focus, and a new polished web site.

Nathan Maack is pleased to be bringing back the Desert Oasis Quartet and bringing on harmonica player Larry Bates to the artist roster. Desert Oasis brings the classic four-part male harmony sound to quartet standards, hymns, and new songs. Although the majority of time, the quartet will be singing at their home church, on occasion the group will join Nathan during his solo concerts and will also do a select number of quartet concerts throughout the year. Larry Bates brings his harmonica playing and exciting energy to the ministries with new ideas and outreach opportunities. Larry will appear with Nathan at many of his solo concerts and the two will also combine efforts on duet performances to further the ministries and provide assistance to Christian organizations and missionaries

The web site has been redesigned to provide a professional, polished look to the ministries and to provide easier access to the artists and activities. The site will now continue to have updated information. It also provides more interactivity and new features will constantly be added included blog postings, photos, and videos.

One addition to the ministries next year will be an added emphasis to missions and helping those in need. All artists with the ministries have a heart for missions and helping Christian organizations to help others and further the gospel. We are planning ways to work with the organizations and missionaries across Arizona and the world in reach the lost and hurting for Christ.