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Worship Lifestyle - Who are You playing for?

In my days in the World, I went through a phase of loving Rush (secular rock band), and their musical epics, their musical stories. Besides being truly gifted musicians, they had a lot to say lyrically. In one of my former favorite songs, the lyrics are "All the world's indeed a stage and we are merely players." Who are you playing for?

This stage above happened to be the stage at the Israel worship concert several weeks ago, held at Life Center in Harrisburg, PA. It was only my second Christian concert, maybe third, if you include the two Christmas concerts I attended. It was an amazing night!

The idea of worship concerts is a strange concept to most in the world because the secular stage is all about glorification of the artist, of the musician and the persona that they play. However, worship glorifies God, and is all focused on HIM. The Israel concert did just that.

We lifted up the Name above All Names, and we praised the only One worthy. It was a glorious time in the presence, and I was so happy to be able to worship along side my sister, Darlene. We used to worship along side one another in the Nations of Praise Choir! We became such great friends and remain great friends to this day. Love You Darlene, but God loves you most! (couldn't resist)

The atmosphere in the room changed once we all began to lift our praise together. The air changed, the room became a temple, the praise became an offering, and it was a powerful night.

So I write to simply ask:

"Who are you playing for? Are you in the World? Are you OF the World? Is worship a lifestyle? Who or what do you worship?"

My Assignment...from God...

I have found some new Jewelers in the Kingdom who are all about pulling out the Gems that lie within us all. Their names are Keith and Michele Duncan, and they are His Call Ministries.

Check out http://www.hiscall.org/


I attended the Worshippers Arise! It was a worship fest the first weekend in August down in VA and was SO Blessed and ministered to, filled in the deepest way by the Holy Presence of God. The worship and outpouring I'm sure made God smile!


His Call Ministries offers a class, Kingdom Worship Institute for those who want more of God, and to go deeper in their own worship, in order to then to infuse their own circle of influence.
The first three weeks have BEEN Amazing and a powerful journey confirming my calling, vision and purpose.


I checked out the syllabus before I left, and was TOTALLY interested, but after experiencing last weekend, I HAD to enroll. Keith and Michele were gracious enough to allow me to start a week behind, and I am finally caught up with the reading and assingments...BUT I thought I would share one of my assignments simply to encourage you to answer the question for yourself...


"If you could do anything in the world and know that you could not fail (finances and personnel are not an issue), what would you do?


I would start the musical evangelistic ministry that is already in the beginning stages with the birth of the first CD and book.


I would go on the World Tour with a traveling church, stopping everywhere that would have me, no matter how big or how small, no matter how many people were there to hear, and share the music and testimony that God has given me. (Did you know that Worshippers Arise was my fourth stop?)



There would be afternoon outreaches on the street level to spread the Good News with little mini-concerts (just like the Crazy Love Block Party), complete with mini-testimonies. I would also love to see during the street level ministry, the people being fed and new clothes being given away to souls in need. There could be a prayer tent set up close to the musical/testimony area and then a clothing and food station close as well.

The evening would consist of ALL out WORSHIP Fests (just like the Pittsburgh event and the missionary benefit concert). The music and worship would start out the evening events. There would be dancing, flags and art, all sorts of fine arts praise and worship going on. Once the hearts were softened, testimonies could be shared, and the Word would be brought forth.

I would love to see entire Worship weeks and weekends devoted to people in various seasons, and life stages – have one for married couples, the middle-aged, singles, the youth, the young adults, the Body leadership, healing weekends, etc. There would be equipping sessions in the day hours, and then worship in the evening for people to soak. These would need to be televised or aired over the internet as well.

I have talked to some of you about Sisters In Service and doing a woman's event. Please be in prayer. I am planning on bringing this vision to life next Spring or Summer.

I would also use my travel time to continue writing parts of my testimony and sharing how God has revealed Himself in my life so that others would not feel isolated or alone.

I would continue to work with an arranger and co-writer to develop the many starts of songs that God has given me.

I would also like to start a production company and publishing company to help other Christian artists record their music and write their story.

I would start a charitable 501 c (3) to help orphans, both here in the US and all over the world. The music and the literary publishing company could support the charitable needs for the children. As part of this, I would love to have a whole educational program that is Christian based that would incorporate Biblical principles alongside reading, writing and other real life skills that are needed in third world countries. I would offer free education to the oppressed in third world countries, where often only those who can afford it are educated.

I would buy a fleet of Mercy ships and send the crew and missionaries forth into the lands where they are docked instead of expecting locals to be make it down to the ports. Medical missions would be supported.

I also would love to start worship schools to teach others of all ages how to worship – with each containing a full music school, art school, and dance school.

I would also love to start a free resort for pastors and missionaries to come and be filled.



Are you repositioned to LIVE OUT your own God-given mission and vision? What is the desire that God has placed within your own heart that won't leave you alone?



I love y'all but remember...God LOVES YOU MOST!!

Thanks to ALL!!!

Last Friday night, July 31, 2009 was a night that was such a victory for God! It was a night that proclaimed HIS restoration!! It was a night that glorified Him and lifted up HIS name, above all others! It was a night to celebrate that NONE of us EVER has to be an orphan, ever!! We need not live in fear! We can live in full confidence that HE loves us MOST!! MORE than any earthly parent, more than any spouse, more than any friend...HIS unfailing, everlasting LOVE, is the PERFECT LOVE WE SEEK!

I am SO happy to share that from the sale of the Gems merchandise, I was able to donate 85% of all proceeds, and I pray that God multiplies it for Elena as I know her need is great...BUT I know God is greater!! and I have seen Jehovah Jireh in my own life, so I know that HE will make a way for Elena so that she can bring the Light of Christ to Liberia!

I want to THANK everyone involved: Donnie on AV and his numerous hours of helping me set up, Al on sound (AWESOME FADING AL), Mary for all the decorating & design of the dessert area and baking, Joyce for manning the kitchen and baking, Callowhill Cafe and Karina for making the coffee, Nebin who helped out with the Gems table who was a total gem to me, Pastor Gustavo who supported my vision for this night, Cordie for all you do for me and for the cause, Michele for baking, Curtis, Donnie and Willie for tearing down and carrying the boxes to the car, Daniel for your prayers, Kerry Crespo for how you have equipped me to take the music forth and for enduring the countless hours of recording to get the CD done, Sharon and Dave for all your wisdom and encouragement (i love those jewelry boxes), AND for all who attended and supported Elena and I this night.

For me, this night was memorable for so many reasons -- but most of all - it was so awesome to be able to look out at all the eyes looking back at me, and feel the love you all were sending out!

Elena, though we are done with this particular fundraising night, your mission is rooted deeply within my mission...I will miss you when you go as your friendship means so much!

I just want to end this blog with a prayer OVER all who were there and attended and helped in any capacity ---

I pray BLESSINGS UPON YOU FOR THE SEEDS YOU HAVE SOWN, BOTH INTO ME AND ELENA AS WE BOTH SEEK TO WALK OUT, IN FAITH, GOD'S CALLING UPON OUR LIVES -- I PRAY GOD'S SUPERNATURAL POWER RAIN UPON YOU, REIGN IN YOU - THAT HIS SPIRIT BE POURED OUT UPON YOU, THAT HIS SPIRIT AND HIS HAND WOULD COVER YOU - I PRAY THAT AS YOU HAVE POURED INTO US, THAT GOD WILL POUR INTO YOU AND GRANT YOU GRACE, SUPERNATURAL UNMERITED FAVOR, IN ALL THINGS!

I love you all, but remember...God loves you MOST!!!

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07/31/09

07/31/09 This is the listing in Christian Happenings... The concert is free but a love offering will be taken up for Elena as she prepares to return to Liberia with Orphan Relief and Rescue...