A heartfelt welcome to you as you visit Shining River, the official web site for the music of Lisa Prokopowitz.

I am a Christian singer, songwriter, and guitarist who is devoted to sharing Jesus; His love, faithfulness, and goodness through music. By the grace of God may this web site always lead you to The River, that is , the "River of the Water of Life" spoken of in
Revelations 22:1.

Shining River is a place where you will find life and sustenance, where you will be filled with Living Water, especially when all around you seems to be barren and dry.
It is my hope that this site will encourage and minister to you, and that you will come back to it again and again.

What's New?

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Listen online to Fill This Temple CD

Explore the Website

If you are new to Shining River you may want to check out the Site Map page. It gives you a brief description of each section of the web site, to help you find exactly what you are seeking. Or you can just click on the buttons to the left and explore.

Upcoming Public Appearances

Go to my "Appearances" page for a list of gigs scheduled in the coming months. Some are solo, some with groups..... My prayer is that ALL will be a special time together ... and hopefully YOU can find one that's convenient for you, and bless us with YOUR presence!

Listen to Music / Purchase CD's

Go to my Music page to find out more about how you can listen to songs and/or buy CD's. Also, be sure to check out my Myspace Page, not only to listen to more music, but to stay in touch as well....

Non-Musical Writings

If you hang around me long enough, you'll realize that I LOVE to write! Not only music, but also encouraging words to inspire others to draw near to Jesus. Check out my "Manna Blog" for brief words of encouragement, as well as my "Meditations Archive" for links to more extensive prior writings. See an overview of all these writings at my "Meditations"page.

If you would like to be informed when I post new blog entries or meditations (as well as info about upcoming events, etc.) be sure to join my E-mail List.

What's New?

As of May 8, 2012

Upcoming Music Project

Hey, sorry I've been so "quiet" in recent months! A lot has been going on to be sure! One exciting thing about which I would appreciate your prayers--I am in the process of recording some of my original songs which many people absolutely love (but which have not been available on any of my CD's up to this point). Pray for the Lord's will in all things, and as soon as I have any other news to announce I will let you know!

Upcoming Gigs

Women's Garden Party--Brookdale Christian Church

Saturday, May 12, 2012, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Brookdale Christian Church, 1350 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ (Parking is available across the street). I will be singing with the Oracle Band during this women's event, hosted by the Women's Ministry of Brookdale Christian Church. Kathy Bulka from First Baptist Church in Caldwell will be the special guest speaker, and there will be food and fellowship. Admission is $5.00. For more info, contact the church at 973.338.8536 and ask about the Women's Ministry Garden Party.

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship "Holy Night" Gathering

Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, 6 Merchant Square, Sandwich, MA 02563. If you're in the area of Cape Cod, come join us for an evening of stories and song to draw our hearts close to Jesus. (I'll be sharing many of my original songs...) More info: http://www.lighthousecapecod.org

Worship in the Woods Retreat (Loving Grace Ministries)

Friday, June 1 to Sunday, June 3, 2012, Fairview Lake, Stillwater, NJ. This yearly event is one of my favorites! Worshiping the Lord outside in the beauty of what He has created, both in nature and His children.... Please call LGM (1-800-480-1638) or see the following URL for more information and/or to register to attend:

http://www.lovinggrace.org/retreats_seminars/wiw.html

For more information on these, or other upcoming events, please see the "Appearances" page, at www.shiningriver.com/gigs.html

Fill This Temple CD available for digital download

I am very happy to announce that the Fill This Temple CD is now available in digital format at most of your favorite music downlaod sites. If you use a particular music site, be sure to search for it. If it is not available there as of yet, it will likely be added in coming weeks. You can also check it out on iTunes here:

Listen to soundclips or download Fill This Temple CD

You Tube Videos

What a GREAT time we had in June at the Worship in the Woods Retreat (at the YMCA camp in Stillwater,NJ) with Loving Grace Ministries! Whether or not you were able to join us, you may want to check out some Youtube videos that I discovered recently, posted by one of the attendees.... Here is one of my song "Mercy and Majesty":

Mercy and Majesty by Lisa Prokopowitz -- http://youtu.be/He2Nc0RRsfk

There are others posted from the retreat on the same Youtube channel. Here is another one that you may enjoy (in which I sing with Wayne and Debbie Monbleau from LGM):

Amazing Grace by Loving Grace Worship Team