Missed the Interview & Wanted to Hear It?
     If you missed the radio interview with the Native American Church of Virginia in May, but wanted to hear it, the recorded interview is posted online at This Link.

30-Minute Interview
     Dr. Eliezer Ben-Jospeh gave a 30-min interview with Chris and René White about the Paleo-Indian site they found in Northern Virginia. The program was broadcast live from Texas and was available via free online stream globally.
     Their interview with the couple is scattered between the 30-min broadcast which includes alternative medicine advice by Dr. Ben-Joseph.

About the Doctor
     Dr. Ben-Jospeh has been host of “Natural Solutions Radio” on KTSM 690 in El Paso, Texas for 13 years. His titles include: Sir, Professor, Eliezer Ben-Joseph N.D, D.Sc., M.D. (MA), (Medicina Alternativa).

BLUEMONT, VA

"Calling the Rain"
    This music video, in the rain, is not what we had in mind when we set out to play Native American Flute during a mass release of butterflies. But sometimes, Great Spirit leads us to create what we create.

An Authentic First in a Historical Place
     Military veteran and musician Alan Stanz, now stands where another people stood 10,470 years ago. Experts have authenticated Paleo-Indians were here. They held ceremony in these symbolic concentric circles of stones. There is intelligence here. We found it. (Link)

A Spontaneous New Song
     Alan is spontaneously playing a new song. His first recording. Not from a song sheet, but from his heart. 
     Did Paleo-Indians play songs here too, within these circles? Was it eagle bone flute? Church bells? Trumpet taps? What did they pray for? How many heard it? Did they call for rain? Did they release butterflies? We have lots of questions.

Authentic and Real
     This video is as authentic and real as the place Alan stands now; a place where others stood more than 10,000 years ago.
     This is a "one-shot" music video recorded on this spot. One take. One camera. One microphone. Authentic. Real.

Giving Thanks
     We give thanks in all things. For this opportunity. For this song. For this knowledge. For this place. For the rain.

Native American Church of Virginia
Sanctuary on the Trail.org

"Women of the Flute"
      Musician Sue Straw is featuring photos of Native American flute players in her new video with her lyrics, “Women of the Flute." Sue performs her original song at the 2014 Medicine Park Flute Festival this Sept. in Oklahoma. This is also the theme of this year's festival.

Photos Needed
     Sue needs more photos of Native American ladies to complete her video.
    “I would like to put a music video on YouTube using pictures of all YOU wonderful WOMEN (Native American) flute players! I can use at least 50 or so!” Sue said. "I have about 21 pictures of ladies so far, but I'd like to have at least 50."
    Sue is using a photo of Native American Church President René White (Feather) in the photo video. The photo features René playing "Amazing Grace" in her yard near a Paleo-Indian site her husband found on their property in Northern Virginia.
     Sue said, "I would REALLY like to include Mary Youngblood and Joanne Shenandoah, but I do not know how to contact them."

To Enter a Photo
      Ladies interested in being featured or anyone interested in submitting a photo should contact Sue as soon as possible. Her email address is [email protected] and web site.

More about Sue
     Sue has a Bachelor's of Music Education Degree from the University of Oklahoma and a Master of Arts in Communication from Pittsburgh State University, Pittsburgh, Kansas.
     She is an avid educator and shows at schools, libraries, churches and similar venues.
     "I do Native American music shows, musical shows for drug and alcohol prevention, and character education," Sue explained in an email to the Native American Church of Virginia.
     Sue is currently recording a Native American album for children called, "Native American Songs and Stories for Children" as well as "Two Wolves," an album of modern, Native American rock music.

     Sue’s recent song, “Ray of Hope” which involves more than 30 countries with over 66 collaborations is translated into more than 25 languages. Her music travels the globe sending a message of “Prayers for Peace.”

     "Native Connections" is a group of four different Native American-themed programs Sue offers: Native Winds, NativeLegends, Native Heartbeat and Native Earth. The programs include Native American flute music, drumming, dancing, singing, and storytelling.  Click HERE for more information about these programs.
     Proceeds go to various worldwide peace charities as well as St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Memphis Tenn.
     Sue lives in Oklahoma.

     Two summers ago, her song, "Circle the World with Love" received a second place score when she  performed it in Tipperary, Ireland at the "Tipperary Song of Peace Contest" and "Tipperary International Peace Convention."

Dear Butterfly Sponsors,
      We wanted you to know, that the butterflies you sponsored did not make it into the music video. We believe this is part of an unexpected miracle you helped create.

It Rained
     After filming only two separate takes, something natural happened. It rained. And rained. Because it rained, it became unsafe to release the butterflies.

What would you do?
     Spirit led us to call the Rose Hill assisted living facility in Berryville, VA. The activities manager allowed us to share the butterflies with them. We hope you agree this was the right thing to do.

We Invited Those Suffering to Release the Butterflies
     So the day after filming for the music video and following the residents scheduled bingo game, we gave each person a flower, soaked in sugar water, with a painted lady butterfly standing on top. Residents released the butterflies outside in glorious 70 degree weather.
     As a wheelchair traffic-jam lined up, we quickly began handing out each butterfly one by one. Before some residents could get out the door, their butterflies began to fly out before them.

They Chased the Butterflies
     Several residents said, “It’s okay, I’m going outside to chase butterflies!”
     The staff remarked it had been a long time since everyone had been outside enjoying the sun and fresh air.
     One lady with a huge shy grin drove up for a second flower and butterfly, pretending she didn’t have a flower already stuffed in her blouse.

They Rolled Outside in Nature
     The staff rolled residents outside in wheelchairs, some patients were dressed up, a few were in pajamas, one was carrying a baby doll, another one with an oxygen tank, and one was paralyzed in a full bed, but all the residents had butterflies landing on shoulders, arms and legs surrounded by smiles and laughter.

An Unexpected Blessing Occurred
     Many waited until all the butterflies settled on lawn furniture, bushes and roses. After about 30 minutes of activity, what suddenly became apparent weren’t the butterflies at all, but the people.      
     Perhaps residents at all retirement living centers are like living butterflies eager to be released from their mason jars and eager staffs waiting for new ways to help release our people in to nature. What an unexpected blessing to be part of and present to.
     We just wanted you to know that the vibration of your action to sponsor butterflies matters and is still felt by us and many others.
     Thank you, Chris and René

Update on the Music Video
     Directed by Filmmaker Arel Avellino with Avellino Studios,  Ethan Dean with Uber S'more Producrtions, Emy Dean with Verity Vareé, and Seth Dean sound engineer, Native American Flute Musician Alan Stanz plays the Brent Haines Woodsounds flute.

We are Teachers and Veterans
     Arel, Alan, Emy and René are all teachers; Arel teaches film making. Alan teaches music, Emy teaches about natural beauty and René teaches Art in Nature.™ Alan and René are military veterans.

Outdoor Set used 10,000 Years Ago
      Our location shoot takes place on Paleo-Indian ceremonial grounds, managed by us at the Native American Church of Virginia, a Sanctuary on the Trail™.

Music Video NOW Available
     We hope you LIKE and SHARE. Simply click on the tab below.

By Josette Keelor
Northern Virginia Daily

BLUEMONT -- The Native American Church of Virginia started in 2009, but a recent discovery of an artifact dating back 10,470 years to a Paleo-Indian site has inspired Rene White (Feather) and Chris (Comeswithclouds) White to call it the oldest church in continuous operation in the world....

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY

Photo by Emy Dean

      Please consider sponsoring a Painted Lady butterfly for our Native American music video. A $3 donation helps sponsor the freedom of one butterfly. Our goal is to raise at least $120 and mass release 40 butterflies during filming this week.
     Directed by Filmmaker Arel Avellino of Avellino Studios the music video features Native American Flute Musician Alan Stanz playing the beautiful Woodsounds Flute as he plays sacred songs in the center of a 12,000 year old Paleo-Indian site in Northern Virginia.
     Your donation not only sponsors the butterfly, which is capable of changing its entire genetic DNA from egg to birth, you sponsor an amazing force of energy and transformation for our church.
     Our Native American Church of Virginia’s mission is “helping leaders first” especially wounded warriors and Indigenous People. Any additional money raised will be used to:

• Help us provide help to those who are hurting.
• Help students make their own films while learning about Native American culture.
• Feature the beautiful sounds of nature and the Woodsounds Flute.
  

Location prep and random shots.

     Please support our cause. It is easy to sponsor a butterfly online by clicking the Paypal button above. If you wish to make your donation in honor of someone, please write the information in the notes section when making your Paypal payment.
     100% of your sponsorship goes directly to the Native American Church of Virginia and is 100% tax deductible.