Mishkanim Welcomes You! - Aline & Howie - Blog/Journal

Hand-painted Tambourines from Jerusalem by Aline

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Be careful what you believe from the Media Reports about Israel!!

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Well, its hotting up again in Israel, and incomplete biased reports are flooding the airwaves to incite more anger and anti-semitism, clouding over the true issues in Gaza and other places. Gaza does need to be freed, it is being held hostasge by the terror actions of hammas; and the palestinains may be suffering, but activists should appeal to the Palestinian "authorities" to take down the Hammas terrorists and regain control of the land from which Israel removed their own who were living their peacefully and handed over to the Arab occupants. Milllions and billions of aid is coming in for the suffering "palestinians" but is waylayed by the palestinian authorities and used to fuel more violence against israel. True actividts should be praised for their mercy, and concern, however it is sadly, greatly mis-directed. The Truth will prevail and everyone will be held accountable for the attitudes and actions no matter how great or small. Below you will find links to some telling reports which balance out the propaganda of the media.

watch the second video of the first link

http://littlegreenfootballs.com/article/36455_Video-_IDF_Footage_of_the_Gaza_Flotilla_Raid

http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/137780

http://www.debka.com/article/8827/

http://www.debka.com/article/8824/

http://www.debka.com/article/8824/http://www.debka.com/article/8824/

http://www.youtube.com/watchv=B7O61c71Fuo

Come Join The Dance from family week!

Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Catching Up!

Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Well, once again I have found it a challenge to keep up with the journal amidst all the moving and shaking. We had a great tour in America for 3 months which I wil lshare more about later.

We arrived in the UK last week to a sunny welcome and a surprise. Our 20 year old car had died peacefully in it's sleep during it's winter rest and unfortunately we had to let her go forever! We had a lot of great times and covered a lot of miles in that little Honda Civic Hatchback. She will be missed.

We spent the week searching for a suitable vessel to take on the continued responsibility of carrying us and our load across the highways and byways of the UK and beyond. The chosen replacement was another Honda- though this time bigger and younger to take on the job.

Finally monday we set off in our silver Honda Shuttle/people carrier which gracefully accomodated our sound system, luggage, CDs, art supplies, musical instruments and more! All the while still leaving room for 2 extra passengers beside us. This was impossible before.

She completed her trek from surrey to wales smoothly and comfortably without and problems, and we were blessed with a mostly sunny day in which to travel.

After a couple days of catching up and regrouping in Llanelli we will catch the Car ferry to Ireland where we look forward to seeing what the Father is doing, and will do, there. The CD is getting good feedback from friends and strangers far and wide, and we are waiting to see what kind of a life it will have. We have had tremendous joy listening to it over and over again. As most musicians will tell you- thats a good sign when you like hearing it repeatedly. It's filled with joy and dance, and depth and desire. We are all returning to the root and the beginning, and our Messiah is soon returning to gather His children, and set up His kingdom on this earth.

We are not going out in a straight line across time to things bigger and better, but are following the times and seasons of YHWH to bring us out of this deteriorating world system and back to the garden of communion with Him abiding in His Word. back to Zion!

Enjoy the tracks! Let them speak to your spirit, let them lift you up- because the Father is saying, "Come up Here!" He has sent His sprit to restore all things, and those who have ears to hear, let them hear what He is saying.

We must know the God we serve. YHWH the God of Abraham Isaac, And Jacob. We must know His voice, and His character, and His WORD. It's not hard to see the condition of the world and realize we are probably in the final generation.

Prepare your selves, prepare eachother, invite the hungry, the thirsty, and the poor to your table. Give and not hoard, bless and not curse, worship the Father in Spirit and in Truth.

Shalom, Shalom until the next time.

Soldiers in an Ancient War- By Aline

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700

CD Release!!

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Well it is finally in our hands, and we are so excited. the title is "Returning". Here's the scoop- If you want to buy the actual CD direct from us please "Buy it now" to pay by credit card or through paypal to email address: flyerab@yahoo. Please include your address in the notes space of your payment. The CD costs $15.00 plus $2.00 Postage & Handling within the US. (10.00 GBP plus 2.00 GBP in the UK & Israel). If you live anywhere else please email for shipping, or you can purchase the MP3 downloads and actual CDs from from CDbaby at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/AlineHowie. We hope you enjoy the CD, please write to us with your feedback/comments suggestions. BLESSINGS AND SHALOM!! Aline & Howie

Rosh Chodeshim

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

We had a great gathering last night here in Culleoka, Tennessee combining Rosh Chodesh and St. Patricks day! Great food, and fellowship, followed by a great music jam covering all kinds of music which included celtic, bluegrass, middle-eastern, R&B. All praise to YWHW and expressions from the lives of those who follow Him. Happy New Year (according to Exodus 12), may this be one filled with righteousness, peace, and joy in the spirit of Holiness!! May the father of lights give you revelation, wisdom and understanding of his ways and times and seasons as we watch events unfold on the world stage.

Please share with us what is happening in your communities. Also we are in the market for a small RV to continue our American tour. please let us know if there is anything out ther we could borrow or buy for a good price.
Blessings and Shalom!!

Preview Tracks

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Well, if you're on the site you will hear the pre-release tracks which are now being mastered and replicated! We praise Adonai for His faithfulness and grace in our lives which birthed these songs as we gave Him glory. Lots of good praise and we hope it will get your whole family dancing and focusing on our Elohim. Of course you'll want to have the actual CD because the recording quality is better than we hoped for and will sound great in any sound system. Mp3s are convenient, and the tracks will be avaialble for download when they are ready, but the sound quality just doesnt compare. We are now excited to work on CD #2, and to get out there and join in praise with all of you. So please drop us an email and lets gather to praise our creator, the Elohim of Israel! Click on the Music tab and choose the songs under Returning. See you soon, Shalom!!

Homestretch!!

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Hey!! We are on the last day of recording here in USA. We have been recording 6 hrs a day and practicing another 3. It has been all consuming of our time and energy and we are looking forward to a little ebb before touring begins. We are very excited about finally getting some of the songs out there. It is full of great acoustic world music and ethnic sounds. Sounds of the nations returning to the father, to the promises, and the land.

Dancer alert!!! THis CD is full of great songs for praise dancing.

We have spent a bit more than anticipated (as most projects) but are happy with the result, and hope it will bless many peoples. Please pray for the final funds to come in for the product, etc. We are looking forward to making the tracks available here on the website, and in other places, as well as CDs.

Thank you all for your continue support through prayers, friendship, finances, and more. We could not have done it without you.

The shofar is resounding across the lands East to West and North to South. It is time to Return to YHWH!!!!

Partly Sunny Florida!!

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Well, we have arrived in the states and after a few days running to and fro visiting folks and getting a few basics together we have entered the STUDIO!!!
We have 3 tracks in the makings so far and we are excited about the prospect of a really nice finished product of about 9 tracks, though we are being truly challenged. It is surprising us. Recording is such a different story than live performance. More difficult in many ways, but easier in others. The project will be more than we are, if that makes sense. More dimension and expression than can be gotten from a guitar, a bouzouki, and 2 vocals.
It's working title is "Returning". Meanwhile we still hope to set off on our tour as soon as it is completed and uploaded and ready to roll.

I titled this blog, "partly sunny Fl." as the weather has been less than ideal Florida wether over the past few weeks. We're not complaing though, as we are just happy to see the sunshine several days in a row and wear our sandals!

Please send us your encouragements and advice on recording, also donations if anyone feels led as it is costing a bundle. There is a paypal donation link on the "Art and CD's", page or we can give you an address to send a check.

We appreciate your prayers and support as always. We look forward to see you out there and praising Yah together!