Journey Songs (Music at Atria) – October 2nd, 2025
Journey Songs (Music at Atria) – October 2nd, 2025
We had a deeply meaningful time being present together through music and ministry with our friends, the residents and staff of Atria Park of Tucker, singing songs from 1863-1973 involving 12 different forms of transportation and remembering, anticipating, and imagining all kinds of journeys … journeys of adventure, ambition, anticipation of a hoped-for reunion, connection, encouragement, euphoria, exploration, freedom, futuristic discoveries, hope, imagination, love, new beginnings, perseverance, reflection, rest, returning home after a failed dream, salvation, separation from loved ones, sharing what we have with another, simplicity, and stillness.
Paul did a stellar job with tech, as always. Shelly gathered an incredible array of props to show and to share. Pam was in her element as fun and welcoming MC and along with Shelly brought so joy (and dancing) to the room! Patricia, Tamera, and Karen sang songs we had prepared, as we encouraged the many who attended to join in on songs they knew. Shelly gave another of her beautiful cross paintings “The Promise” to a very grateful brand new resident. Joy abounded, grace abounded, love abounded! All glory to God!
“God said, ‘My presence will go with you. I’ll see the journey to the end.’” (Exodus 33:14, The Message)
Horses—1927: She’ll Be Coming ‘Round the Mountain (American Folk Song)
Locomotives—1894: I’ve Been Working on the Railroad (American Folk Song)
Hot Air Balloons—1967: Up, Up, and Away (Jimmy Webb)
Cars—1964: (Get Your Kicks on) Route 66 (Mike Troup)
Spaceships—1971: Space Truckin’ (Gillan, Blackmore, Glover, Lord, & Paice)
Rockets—1954: Fly Me to the Moon (Bart Howard)
Roller skates—1971: Brand New Key (Melanie)
Ships—1967: Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay (Steve Cropper & Otis Redding)
Bicycles—1970: The Pushbike Song (Idris & Evan Jones)
Planes—1966: Leaving on a Jet Plane (John Denver)
Trains—1973: Midnight Train to Georgia (Jim Weatherly)
Boats—1863: Michael, Row the Boat Ashore (St. Helena Island traditional spiritual)
