This week the students will perform their own
worship songs they've been writing at an open mic style event at the campus’
Banyan tree Café. Open mic nights are
always a lot of fun for the whole campus, and with a whole night of all
original worship we’re expecting a really awesome evening where God will be
honored and revered above all else.
Also this
upcoming weekend on November 18th we’ll have “Worship Jesus Together” at
Waikoloa Baptist Church. Several Big Island churches are coming together for a
night of thanksgiving and worship through music and scripture reading in
different languages. A few of us School of Worship staff have been asked to
help with music and I’m so excited to be a part of more events in the local
community!
Besides the regular lecture times in our
school, I've been playing drums for several corporate worship sets. Monday nights we have “Ministry Night” that is
2+ hours of ministering to the heart of the Father. The amazing thing is that
often when ministering to the Lord, He ministers to us! The most dynamic expressions
of Joy, healing, repentance and deep reverence have come when the Lord has poured
out His Spirit at these events. Wednesdays from 1-3pm our SOW has been leading
out in worship and intercession times focusing on the island of Hawaii.
Thursdays from 1-3pm we have been focusing on the arts and entertainment spheres
of society. Drums are an important part of intercessory prayer. The rhythm sets
the pace for the room. It’s easier to fervently pray out loud when there’s a
driving, urgent beat in the background J
In these sets I've been learning to ask God for His “heartbeat” and to put that
to song. There’s a reason drums have been present since the earliest recorded
wars throughout history…because they drive spiritual warfare. !
Bora has lately need the go-to-gal for translation needs. We have over 150 Korean students during this bi-lingual quarter and Bora has been able to help translate for both corporate gatherings as well as for videos. Below is a screen grab from a promotional video for the new 'Lion of War' film trilogy. She's a smart lady and she's pretty hot, too.
Please be praying for our core staff of 9 people as we are
seeking the Lord for direction regarding the next internship phase of the Elevate
School of Worship program. God is building something very exciting here in Kona
that will be multiplied throughout bases all over the planet. Some exciting
announcements are coming soon so stay tuned J
