Sounds of Joy

I shared a verse with our worship team that I read this morning. Let it be an encouragement to anyone in worship or music ministry.

1 Chronicles 15:16

"David also commanded the chiefs of the Levites to appoint their brothers as the singers who should play loudly on musical instruments, on harps and lyres and cymbals, to raise sounds of joy."

Let's raise sounds of joy!

Recording Plug

I just wanted to give a small plug regarding my brother Dave's upcoming music album. Dave is a gifted musician and serves as a worship leader at APC. This week Dave is in Minneapolis doing some more recording work. He has graciously let me hear some pre-cuts of several of his tracks and believe me, they are amazing! I'm definitely a very proud brother! Dave's heart and passion for God show through in every part of his life and the music he writes is no exception. I'm so excited to see what God is going to do through Dave's life and ministry through music!

Concert Pics

Just got some pics from the concert this past Saturday. Special thanks again to Annasay and The Violet Burning! If you'd like to see more, you can check them out here.

Concert

We had an awesome time Saturday hosting bands, Annasay from Pittsburgh and The Violet Burning from LA. Both did an amazing job. It was also great chance for us to connect with people in the community.

Toward the end of the show, Michael Pritzl, guitarist and lead singer of The Violet Burning gave a good talk about how important it is to not limit ministry to being on the stage in a church. He shared about how we minister to Jesus every time we reach out to people in need whether visiting the sick, feeding the hungry, caring for the poor, etc.

All in all... amazing night.

Special thanks to The Violets: Michael, Black Cherry, and Lenny. You guys are great.

ACC To Host The Violet Burning

Very excited to welcome back The Violet Burning this year! Last July we were privileged to have them for the first time.

All the way from Los Angeles, The Violet Burning is an independent Christian rock band with intensity and real passion. We're glad to have them back in Ambridge on their Spring tour. Their music is great (and loud) and they are always amazing live.

They will be with us on Saturday, March 24. Doors open at 7pm and showtime is at 8pm. All ages are welcome and admission is free of charge. Pittsburgh local band Annasay will be opening for them.

If you'd like to attend or would like more info send me an email at mjsantistevan@gmail.com. or click here for directions.