We had an enjoyable time singing for the folks at Evengelical Brethern Church.
Evengelical Brethern Church
Year: 2009
Introducing Danny Petersheim
Hey, I am probably an unfamiliar face to most of you. I am Dan Petersheim—better known as “Daryl’s brother.” I started singing with the Garment of Praise in August of ’08. Marcus Fox decided to step down from his former role in the GOP, and I was presented with the opportunity of stepping in.
When I was growing up, which I still am, singing was a part of home. Our family sang together occasionally, Daryl started singing with GOP when I was about seven years old, and my two other brothers also sang in a quartet for a short period of time. Oh, and you can check out the first Little Friends of the Garment of Praise CD.
My voice is on there—even though I am singing soprano. Singing was also part of the culture of school—Fairview Christian School. I sang in various singing groups during my years there. I graduated in the spring of ’08. One of my teachers for the last five years was some guy named Brian Fox, but you probably don’t know him.
Now I have the privilege of singing with the Garment of Praise. Don’t I have something I’d rather do on the weekend than to travel somewhere, sing, and come home? Well, here are three simple reasons why I sing.   1. I enjoy singing.   2. Fairview Christian School is a great ministry to support.   3. I really wish to praise, honor, and magnify the Creator of music, and give blessing, encouragement, and challenge to those whom He created.
The Good Ole’ Bus
We had a program schedule for April 5, at Shalom Mennonite. We decided to take the good old bus to the program that night, since the church was about 2 1/2 hours away. Brian had been down with pneumonia, and he was making a comeback that night. Taking the bus would allow him to rest on the bus, and not have to drive.
Unfortunately, the bus was not ready for occupation! Prior to the trip, I went down to Daryl’s parents where we park it, armed with Windex, cleaners, vacuum sweeper. Well, it took longer than anticipated, because a mouse (or mice) had really enjoyed our bus for the winter. Also, the grafitti on the side, complements of parking it in Reading, would not be removed easily. That project was put off until Saturday when Daryl bought some grafitti remover at Lowe’s, and I went at it again.
Anybody know how grafitti remover works? I’m not sure, but two sad things happened while using the grafitti remover; one, the grafitti had been on too long and didn’t want to come off; two, the black stripes on the bus did want to come off. So, at first glance, the bus looks better. At second glance, it looks like it needs more help!
Oh, well, here’s the beauty we took on the trip on Sunday!
The trip went well, with Jason driving part way, and Daryl the other. Shalom is up above 80, so we spent a few extra minutes taking 322 rather than agonizing up rt.61. The bus was a little emptier this trip, because of the seniors and juniors of Fairview being in Jamaica on a missions trip (this included Caitlin, Jason’s oldest, and Carissa, Brian’s oldest.) Our 4 children went along, Jason and Denise took Brooklyn, and Brian’s took their youngest children, 3 boys. Danny soloed.
Yeah, they stole the sound guy’s chair to bring in the sound system. Worked pretty good.
Brian got through the program okay, resting a little more than usual, not quite full strength. It was wonderful to have him back up there, though. They had been kind of limping along for the last 2 weeks with lots of fill-ins. Marcus came back for a few times, Amy (Fox) Huber, the Fox’s sister, did the tenor part once or twice, and I actually filled in for 3 songs.  Thank God, we got through it, and it’s good to have the 4 of them back singing together again.
A Better Way – by The Garment Of Praise
”A Better Way” is our project put out in 2008. It features 4 songs penned by Daryl Petersheim, a spiritual, 2 songs backed up by our choir, and some good straightforward quartet singing-a total of 15 songs that will encourage, bless and strengthen.
Below is a List Of Tracks On This Album.
| 1 | Damascus Road |
| 2 | I’m Gonna Leave The Light On |
| 3 | Low Down the Chariot |
| 4 | I’ll Never Know (written by GOP member Daryl Petersheim) |
| 5 | Well of Grace |
| 6 | This Could Be The Moment (written by GOP member Daryl Petersheim) |
| 7 | I’ll Never Walk Alone |
| 8 | The Cross Still Stands (written by GOP member Daryl Petersheim) |
| 9 | Walking With Jesus |
| 10 | Going On With The Song |
| 11 | The First Look |
| 12 | Jerusalem |
| 13 | If You Died Tonight |
| 14 | A Song About Heaven (written by GOP member Daryl Petersheim) |
| 15 | Going Home |
Hymns – by The Garment Of Praise
Rewind your calender and lets talk about old gospel Hymns. “Hymns” – by the Garment of Praise was also released in the fall of 2008. This album is for those who cherish the old Hymns along withgood old fashion a Cappella 4 part male harmony. A great album to add to your collection.
Below is a List Of Tracks On This Album.
| 1 | Redeemed |
| 2 | Tell Me The Story of Jesus |
| 3 | Oh Happy Day |
| 4 | He Hideth My Soul |
| 5 | God Leads Us Along |
| 6 | Where The Soul Never Dies |
| 7 | Till The Storm Passes By |
| 8 | There’s Power In The Blood |
| 9 | I Come To The Garden Alone |
| 10 | When Peace Like A River |
| 11 | I Need Thee Every Hour |
| 12 | Sweet By and By |
| 13 | In The Beautiful City |
| 14 | Amazing Grace |
| 15 | We’ll Work Till Jesus Comes |
| 16 | The Old Rugged Cross |
| 17 | O Come Angel Band |
| 18 | What A Friend We Have in Jesus |
| 19 | Farther Along |
| 20 | Have a Little Talk With Jesus |
Reflections – by Daryl Petersheim
“Reflections” is a compilation of 13 songs-eight of them Daryl’s original compositions. If you want a good dose of glory bumps, this one will do it for you. Daryl assembled a mixture of solos, trios, quartets, and ensembles to create a really interesting mixture of music. He even does a couple quartet songs by himself.
Below is a List Of Tracks On This Album.
| 1 | I Have a Father |
| 2 | Reflections of You |
| 3 | Brothers in Christ |
| 4 | I’ll Be There |
| 5 | Oh Glorious Love |
| 6 | You’ve Been Good |
| 7 | The Tomb Says It All (sung with GOP Quartet) |
| 8 | In The Hollow of His Hand |
| 9 | The Master’s On Board (sung with GOP Quartet) |
| 10 | His Strength is Perfect |
| 11 | You Raise Me Up |
| 12 | A Song About Heaven (sung with GOP Quartet) |
| 13 | When All Is Said and Done |
A word from Daryl.
The purpose of this project is not to tell the story of my life, but it is to be a means for me to share the reality and goodness of God as I have found it to be. Some of these songs were written through real life experiences. Some were written as I looked back on what God had brought me through. Others are simply challenging thoughts that have stuck with me.
It is my desire as I reflect on God’s faithfulness and love in my life, that you would find the same in your own.
May He receive all the glory!
– Daryl Petersheim
One Fine Day
Below is a List Of The Tracks On This Album.
| 1 | Still Be Worth It After All (written by GOP member Daryl Petersheim) |
| 2 | I’ve Been Rescued |
| 3 | Zion’s Hill |
| 4 | Delivered From The Hands of Pharoah |
| 5 | Where His Grace Begins (written by GOP member Daryl Petersheim) |
| 6 | There Is a Mountain |
| 7 | A Wonderful Shepherd |
| 8 | One Fine Day |
| 9 | I Will Sing the Wondrous Story |
| 10 | Water Medley: Come Get A Drink, Jesus Gave Me Water, Mighty Deep Well |
| 11 | I Rest My Case At The Cross |
| 12 | Crown Him King |
| 13 | Our First Day In Heaven |
| 14 | I’ll Live Again |
It’ll Be Joy
Below is a list of Tracks on This Album.
| 1 | Come Get A Drink |
| 2 | O I Want To See Him |
| 3 | We’ll Soon Be Done |
| 4 | The Rest of His Story |
| 5 | He Brought Me Out |
| 6 | Great Gettin’ Up Morning |
| 7 | Wish You Were Here |
| 8 | It’ll Be Joy |
| 9 | My God Forgets |
| 10 | Alone in the Garden |
| 11 | Had It Not Been |
| 12 | Show Me The Cross |
| 13 | When We All Get to Heaven |
Worth The Journey
Below is a list of Tracks on This Album.
| 1 | Beulah Land |
| 2 | I’ve Passed Over |
| 3 | He’s Coming Soon |
| 4 | Resurrection Medley |
| 5 | While Ages Roll |
| 6 | After We’ve Said Goodbye |
| 7 | Homeland |
| 8 | Twilight Is Stealing |
| 9 | Echoes From The Burning Bush |
| 10 | I Sing The Mighty Power of God |
| 11 | Jesus Built A Bridge |
| 12 | Go Right Out |
| 13 | He Knows Just What I Need |
| 14 | We Shall See Heaven Someday |
| 15 | Heaven Will Surely Be Worth It All |
The Wondrous Gift is Given
Below is a list of Tracks on This Album.
| 1 | We Wish You A Blessed Christmas |
| 2 | Angels We Have Heard on High |
| 3 | Silent Night! Holy Night! |
| 4 | Joy To The World |
| 5 | The First Noel |
| 6 | The Gift (written by Marcus Fox, GOP Quartet member) |
| 7 | A Christmas Light (written by Daryl Petersheim, GOP Quartet member) |
| 8 | We Wish You A Blessed Christmas (reprise) |
| 9 | God Rest You Merry Gentlemen |
| 10 | O Little Town of Bethlehem |
| 11 | Christmas At Calvary |
| 12 | Good News |
| 13 | The Little Drummer Boy |
| 14 | Away In A Manger |
