Christian Art

Art has the power to move us in a way that words and music can not. It's hard sometimes to find intriguing new artists. Here is somebody of interest. We actually have a print of Monsma in our youth foyer. He is an abtract impressionist. Sometimes a bit vague for me but some of his stuff is really good. The picture you see is called the 'Redemption Circle'.

http://www.monsmart.com/newwork.html

If you know any good Christian artist links, please leave a comment below.

Shark Attacked Surfer Girl coming to Saint Auggie

Bethany Hamilton is coming to town! She will be in St. Augustine for the premiere of her film, Heart of a Soul Surfer, at the St. Augustine Amphitheater. The show, which includes live music, will be on Sunday, September 9th beginning at 7pm (with doors opening at 6:30). And, did we mention that this event is FREE? That's right, FREE, so bring yourself and a friend

http://www.heartofasoulsurfer.com
http://www.christiansurfers.com/chapter/safl/

Shuffle Mode Worship

We all get in ruts in life. Ways of doing things that can block out fresh ideas, visions, and even words from God. I was listening to my ipod the other day on shuffle mode. Where it randomly plays songs. It was amazing. Song after song popped up that blessed my heart. Songs that I would never have found and picked, but they were there. Jewels hiding in a hard drive awaiting the appropriate time and place to reveal their beauty.

Some times when we only do certain songs in worship, we hinder those kind of pearls.
It's like picking up your Bible and only reading the Psalms. There is so much more there. Now I'm not advocating always doing popcorn scripture reading because systematic study is certainly important. But can a painter really shine with only one color of paint? Something to ponder.

Hillsong Artists lead ABC's Sept 1 Edge service

Hillsong Artists Highlight the Sept 1st Edge Service

Anastasia is blessed to have 2 wonderful worship leaders and songwriters join us for the September Edge. All the way from Australia, don't miss this anointed night of worship.

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Mia Fieldes is a songrwriter and worship leader from Hillsong Church in Sydney Australia. She's brought many songs to the church today such as All for Love; Always; Saviour King; Sovereign Hands and Rest in You: all from Hillsong Church albums and Hillsong United Albums. Mia is one of Hillsong's faithful and fresh songwriters and is bringing up a generation of songwriters and worshippers that is passionate about pursing change across the world. Mia is also a worship leader at Hillsong Church. She travels and leads worship around Australia as well as brings insight in songwriting and worship leading to churches across the globe.

Jill Robshaw McCloghry is a songwriter and worship leader from St. Augustine, FL who has recently married and been planted into Hillsong Church, Sydney, in the last 2 years. She is a regular worship leader for Hillsong Church, Hillsong Youth, and Hillsong Women and is passionate about writing songs for the church. Jill has previously travelled across the United States bringing worship and encouragement to churches and youth ministries and has a passion to see the Kingdom of God built and the church bring life through Jesus Christ across the earth.

Chris Tomlin talks 'Let God Arise'

Love this song from Tomlin.

Sharon Wilbur

Sharon sang at ABC recently. Here's a clip of a new song (I think). We're looking forward to her new cd and having her back.



http://www.myspace.com/sharonwilbur

CCM Forums

Go here for some interesting news on ccm artists.
http://forums.emicmg.com/blogs/default.aspx

Some good worship conferences coming to Florida

Anybody want to go?










http://www.hillsongunitedconference.com/



http://www.seminars4worship.com/locations/palm-beach.html

Brooke

This girl has a bright future. Yes, she belongs.

A champion with no honor

Barry Bonds is reaping the fruit of his folly. Widely thought to have taken steroids over the years to enhance his strength and ability, Bonds has as of tonight tied Hank Aaron for the most home runs in Major League Baseball. It is interesting to read that many in the crowd are booing him. It does matter how we get there doesn't it. The crowns, trophies, accolades.... the crowd may or may not know but God does. He knows the hidden sweat, prayers, hurts.... He also knows the weakness, the broken rules.... Bonds is a champion with no honor. Let us learn from his life.