Love God. Love People.

Issue 9 | 2012
by Marc Daniel Rivera
Love God. Love People.
Multiple award winning and Gold-selling artist
– Israel Houghton highlights the greatest Gospel
commandment with Love God. Love People.
Released under Integrity Music and holding its
carrier single, “Love God. Love People”, as the
title track. Featuring twelve new energetic and
passionate gospel songs that have become the
trademark with Israel Houghton’s recordings, the
album also reveals special guest appearances of
artists such as Kirk Franklin and Fred Hammond.
As a worship leader, singer, composer, multiinstrumentalist and producer, Israel has been a
big icon in the Christian music industry, drawing
people to worship across all denominations. He
has released 10 solo albums, including his new
album, and 11 collaboration albums with well
known Christian artists, that became the church’s
favorites with songs sung by Christians around the
world. These have earned him a number of Stellar,
Grammy and Dove Awards since he started his
career in 1997.
This new album follows Israel’s Grammy Award
winning and Billboard Top 200 hit, The Power of One,
and will surely inspire you to grow deeper in love
with Jesus. Love God. Love People is a return to a
simple, foundational Gospel command: “Love the
Lord your God with all your heart and your neighbor
as yourself,” says Israel.
Love is God’s idea of salvation, His willingness
to be hung on the cross to show His love for us is
the greatest expression of Love. As the chorus says
“Love somebody, you can’t give it ‘til you live it,
you can’t live it until you give it away…Just reach
out and just reach out and love, Love God, love
people, love my neighbor as myself…” Knowing and
feeling God’s love is not the end of the process but
just the beginning. Living, spreading and sharing it
will make the word ‘love’ true. May the love of our
God be seen through us as we love our neighbors,
proclaiming and making it a lifestyle.
Read how Israel Houghton and New Breed took
the stage in their first ever Asian concert tour with
the Planetshakers, serenading God with thousands
of people last April 21, 2012 at the Smart Araneta
Coliseum. Visit www.savednewsmagazine.tumblr.
com.
Jesus
said unto them, “LOVE
the LORD thy GOD
with all thy heart and,
with all thy soul and
with all thy mind…
LOVE thy neighbor
as thyself.”
- Matthew 22:37-40
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The Other Side
of Loving God
by Pastor Neli Atiga, Every Nation Church Singapore
“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God
and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love… We love
because he first loved us. If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar…”
1 John 4:7-8, 18-19
About 18 months ago, our Every Nation Church Singapore (ENCS) Music Team
had a resounding sense that God wanted to take us deeper in intimacy with Him. As
we began to study scriptures about demonstrating our love for God, we began to
see overwhelmingly that God’s heart beats for the broken, and that it’s impossible
to cry out for His heart, and deny that His heart is for others. The cross exemplifies
this.
I know God’s been working on my heart throughout this process of deepening
with this: If I really love HIM, I must really love THEM… (THEM could be ANYONE!).
Here I am: a Polynesian guy who grew up in the largest Polynesian city in the
world (Auckland, New Zealand) in a Polynesian family that attended a Polynesian
church. My world was Polynesian, and I was proud of my heritage and happy with
my Polynesian world. Now I’m a pastor at a church in Asia that celebrates having
many nations in attendance – no Polynesians, let alone New Zealanders (yet!). AND
I LOVE IT!
I’m reminded of Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10 where the Priest
and Levite saw a man beaten and bloodied on the road left for dead. As they saw
him, these “professional” men of faith, ignored the beaten man and walked on the
OTHER SIDE of the road. A Samaritan man saw him, and in compassion placed him
on his donkey and took him to a hotel, took care of his wounds and paid his bill. A
‘half-breed’ outcast was the one who assisted the broken man.
It’s like what Bono once said, “God is for us, when we are for THEM”. If you love
God, be encouraged to take your love to THEM. Christ took his love to us and even
died for us, because we were His “THEM”!
Pastor Neli Atiga is the Music Director of Every Nation Church Singapore, and
leads the ENCS Music Team in worldwide tours to equip and encourage the local
church worship teams.
Lovestruck
BOOK REVIEW:
Lovestruck
by Ronald Molmisa
“Mapapatunayan lamang na tunay ang pag-ibig
sa paglipas ng panahon. Like a potted plant, it needs
to be watered, cultivated, and nurtured para maggrow. Kailangang malampasan din nito ang mga
pagsubok para masabing totoo.”
Kendisbilab?
Yan ang lagi mong tinatanong sa sarili mo.
Every time you feel yourself falling for someone,
you always wonder if it’s the real thing.
Paano nga ba malalaman kung siya ang the one?
Kung lovestruck ka, take it slow. Hindi naman
siguro mag-e-end of the world if you pause for a
while and take some time to read this book. Walang
guarantee na mapapansin ka na niya pero malalaman
mo kung pwede na bang i-level up ang friendship
ninyo.
Written by Ronald Molmisa in a uniquely Pinoy
blend of Taglish, Lovestruck tries to reach the hearts
of young Pinoys through answering questions
they may be too afraid to ask the adults around
them, instead of giving a step-by-step process on
searching for “the one” or telling “kilig” love stories
to inspire them.
Lovestruck is available at OMF Lit
Bookstore branches nationwide. Visit their
contact page on http://omflit.com/
“If I really love HIM,
I must really love THEM.”
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Facing the Giants, Fireproof,
and Flywheel, comes a story
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COURAGEOUS shows
the lives of four law
enforcement officers as
they carry out their calling:
to serve and protect,
while wrestling with the
challenges of fatherhood.
COURAGEOUS is available
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Issue 9 | 2012
OMEGA
LEVINE
l ea d si n ger / f ro n tma n o f P arachute B a n d
I was born with no nose. I was born with my thumb over my face. I came
out of my mom’s womb like that.
At an early age, I had a couple of operations to rebuild my face and
rebuild the way I looked. So growing up for me, I really felt insecure, and
I was a really depressed child even though my parents are pastors. I grew
up in a Christian home, but there was always this emptiness inside me.
Growing up and going to primary school and high school were pretty much
the worst years of my life. I was always made fun of at school, kids calling
me names. And all that depression and hurt started to get worse and worse.
And at the age of 15, I remember it really clearly, it was Christmas day,
and my parents were working that day. I was just sitting on my couch and
I got really angry with God and instead of crying, I asked God, you know,
“Why is this happening to me? Why do I feel so insecure and so lonely?” That
day, I made up my mind that I would commit suicide and end my life that
day, on Christmas day. I just called out to God and said “God, if you’re real,
do something.”
And He did. I heard it very clearly, He called my name, He said, “Omega,
I love you and my plans and my promises for you are beyond what you
could ever dream of or imagine.” And so, after that, I recommitted my life
to Christ and the song “Mercy” came out of that. And the chorus of the song
is ‘Your mercy saved me, Your mercy made me whole, Your mercy found me
and called me as Your own’. It’s a song of victory and thanks to God for what
He has done, and I guess that song is related to a lot of people out there
who are broken and who have come to the end of their hope in God or hope
in life. It’s been amazing, that song carrying [me] through throughout the
years.
“I made up my mind that
I would commit suicide and
end my life on that day, on
Christmas day.”
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DO WE LOVE GOD?
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“God Loves You”
You’re probably already sick of hearing that.
The fact that God loves you has been so ubiquitous, you might actually be turning the page
already. It’s everywhere! You’ve been taught this fact since Sunday School started, since you began
reading the Bible by yourself, and maybe even in those gutter signs of public jeepneys.
By Dale Amigo
A famous sonnet reads, “How do I
love thee, let me count the ways”. And
with the Love Month come and gone,
I’m sure many have expressed the same
sentiments for their loved ones. But
what about our greatest love of all?
How do you show your love for God?
To be sure, praying, reading His word
and obeying it are just a few ways we
can respond to His love. But have you
ever wondered how can we show it,
daily? Of course in our prayer closets
and within the church, many believers
express their love for the Lord whether
in worship or ministry. But the Bible
says others will know we are His by our
love. So just how do we express that
love? Well let me count the ways some
Christians show their love for God.
When asked, “How do you show your
love for God on a daily basis?”, some
of my church mates gave answers as
simple and direct as picking up trash;
to taking care of the body when sick
and choosing to save money while
commuting by walking instead.
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All of which obey His commands
to be good stewards of the earth,
our possessions and our bodies—
His temple. Others gave more
unconventional ways like composing
rap or hiphop songs that preach Biblical
truths or give personal testimonies
(see Unusual Worship Music at www.
desiringgod.org). One youth also
shared about “loving God with our
minds”, meaning constantly reminding
ourselves of His presence.
But I like how an old worship song,
entitled “The Mission” puts it. It says
“Across the street or around the world
the mission’s still the same, proclaim
and live the truth in Jesus’ name”.
As one youth from our church said,
ultimately it’s about glorifying our
Lord. And spreading His gospel is
one important way to we can do this;
whether it be through volunteering
in missions and helping the poor and
needy through charity organizations or
fighting for justice of the oppressed. A
brother and a sister also shared about
evangelizing to a cab driver on separate
Humility
&Action
If you’re tired of hearing this fact again and again, then you’re invited for a time of humility
and action.
(1) Humility – because no matter how common “God loves you” becomes, it is still
a truth that should knock the wind out of your lungs every single time.
(2) Action – because everyone should be able to not just say – but show Him – that
you love Him back!
Here are simple suggestions you can try by yourself or with your friends. Make it
a point to make your actions of love a life-long habit! May your love (imperfect as
it may be) still strive to be a reflection of His.
A
Say it by
listening.
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B
Write a
love letter.
by Najee Chua
occasions. All these echo
the heart of the Lord’s
commandments to love man.
So as you see, even outside
the church or our homes, the
opportunities to show our love
for God are endless. We just need
to be ready, willing and alert, always
looking for ways to glorify His name.
Make time
with the
family He
gave you.
C
D
Hold your
tongue.
E
Speak the
truth in
love.
ALTERNATIVE
WAYS TO SAY
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KAYA
NATIN
‘TO
OCFMA, spearheaded by Cayabyab
and other Filipino Christian artists, initially
created the event to lift up music about
our great God using different genres.
However, after being informed that the
victims of typhoon Sendong still need
monetary donations for rehabilitation,
Cayabyab and his team decided to donate
the concert proceeds to those in need.
The Kaya Natin ‘To benefit concert
series continued weekly until March 9,
with proceeds donated to the victims
of typhoon Sendong. With music and
testimonies from all the artists who
joined it, the concert series also served
its purpose as a perfect avenue to display
God’s unconditional love for us.
by Kristine Plamenco
“It’s not how we perform for God, but how God performs in our lives,”
said Pastor Recca Gonzales during his group’s performance at the launch
of Kaya Natin ‘To, a benefit concert series for typhoon Sendong victims
last February 10. His group was one of seven powerful artists who were
used to declare God’s masterpiece in their lives and performed without
asking for anything in return.
One notable artist was Bobby Duclayan, Papuri singer and a testimony
of God’s faithfulness, who hyped up the night with the “Hell Song”
emphasizing on what the Bible says about Hell. He then continued with
a medley of songs together with Ogie Cayabyab, that caused people to
stand up and be amazed at how God has performed His miracles in one
who was blind since birth. (See photo)
Kaya Natin ‘To is a collaboration between The Original Filipino Christian
Music Association (OFCMA) and the Philippine Council of Evangelical
Churches - Worship Commission.
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Tell us about the song “The Saving One”.
Essentially “The Saving One” is a song about that attribute of
Jesus. Jesus is a lot of things and he’s revealed in the scripture as
the comforter, and the one through whom we go to the Father. But
ultimately, the work of Jesus on the cross defines Him in our lives more
than anything. And so that salvation, that grace, that freedom is what
we celebrate as the children of God.
How does being brothers affect your
dynamic as bandmates?
Well, we have to work through things
differently. I think there’s a lot more
honesty. We put a lot of things on the table
more quickly, and that has the potential to help us
move on quickly, but it also has the potential for us to
be sticks in the mud for each other. We’re a little too
honest. I think at the end of the day, it helps us find
better art, because we’re able to tell it like it is and not
just kinda tiptoe around things. - Tim
(Being brothers) gives us someone to share
successes and failures with. And that’s a great thing.
To not be alone, to do all these amazing things (like)
travel the world, lead worship and have someone to
experience it with, is a pleasure for both of us. - Jon
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How many other countries have you
played at, aside from the Philippines?
What’s the difference from playing in
the US?
Probably 10 countries. North America... we
have a lot going for us, and there’s just a lot
of apathetic spirituality. It’s hard sometimes
to really break through that. We’re very
consumeristic, very materialistic. Being out in
the world is really refreshing especially when
it comes to worship cause I feel like people get
it a little more when you’re getting into the
second and third world. - Jon
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Abandon
1. New Year’s Day
2. Center of it All
3. The Kingdom
4. Awaken Me
5. God’s Not Dead
6. He Said
7. We Are Free
8. Free
9. Learning TO Be The LIghT
10. fireflIes
Desperation Band
Jesus Culture
Newsboys
Photo by Kristine Plamenco
Can you tell us
a little about
The Saving One album?
We’ve always had a bent towards
not just doing music for the radio or
for the pop contemporary world, but
our heart has always been for worship.
And The Saving One is probably our
most concerted effort in that genre,
with songs for the church that are
congregational but could also be
covered around the world at churches
and worship environments. Songs that
people can sing along with us at shows.
For the most part, The Saving One is
a record that’s directed at THE Saving
One. It’s a collection of songs just about
Jesus and our response to Him and His
work in our lives.
Group 1 Crew
Brad & Rebekah
Dara Maclean
Newworldson
Jessa Anderson
Photos courtesey of Artist’s webistes
Bassist Greg Peace and
Drummer Colin Trask
are new additions to
the band. How did they
become part of Starfield?
Colin is from the church youth group
we’ve known for years. We’ve watched him
play drums in church, and it worked out that
he could play drums for us on our tours.
Greg was actually our bus driver in a
couple of tours. We knew he played bass,
and so he was eventually promoted to the
position. It was really natural. Now he does
both, he drives the bus and plays bass.
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If we give a mixed CD
of your material to a
non-believer from a nonEnglish speaking nation,
what would it be?
“My Generation”, “Natural Disaster”
from the new CD coming this 2012, and
another from the new album, The Kingdom.
- Tim
I agree with Tim, but my third choice
would be “Shipwreck” out of Beauty in the
Broken because I sing it. - Jon
by Patrick James Acayan
Photos by Joshua Hong, Mike Sy, and Cath Rafaela
Love was definitely all around at the Weird Love concert last February 18, 2012. Though
V-day had already come and gone four days prior, love was still greatly felt by the Filipinos and
Koreans who packed St. Thomas Square, Manila. This just goes to show how God’s love knows
no boundaries and is not limited by race or language.
From the start of the show, it was love all around when Korean dance group Victor took
the stage to kick things off. The crowd roared with approval as Victor stomped the floor with
two dance numbers. It was taken a notch higher when the band Orange gave love to the
crowd. The group rocked from their opening song “Sinag” but showed their versatility by
playing it smooth with “Crazy Love Song.” Orange’s love for the Lord was highlighted when
lead guitarist JT revealed that lead vocalist Mark Abella arrived mere hours from a flight from
Singapore. Talk about dedication to the Lord!
But the night belonged to SPIRO’s musical performance. The story revolved around two
young lovers torn by past issues of their respective parents. In the end love and forgiveness
prevailed and the lovers reconciled. There was no shortage of love with the audience giggling
during the whole performance. The musical also showcased SPIRO’s amazing talents from
song and dance numbers to original compositions. It was the group’s way of showing love not
only to the audience but also to the God who gave these talents.
Do you have any personal advocacy outside of what you do as a band?
We do a lot of stuff with World Vision in Canada and America, and that’s kinda been a
huge part of our show. We’ve probably gotten 2 or 3,000 kids sponsored from our tours in the
last couple of years, so we’ve been able to see a lot of money raised through those sponsorships
for those programs. We’ve had specific villages in Africa and India that we’ve worked with, and
been able to see the entire area development projects carried out.
SPIRO
VICTOR
ORANGE
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OPMArtists
Mirroring the smooth soul, jazz and RnB songs she
sings, Gayle sits with her back straight and a cool, poised
smile on her face. Though she also works as a graphic
designer at Red Media, Gayle’s passion is leading vocals
and fronting for the band Layag. With her side-parted hair,
beaded bracelets, and gold buckled gladiator sandals,
this classy lady has that polished, put together look as she
talks about her music loves.
Gayle Dizon of Layag | Age: 26
Loves to: sing, write, read, watch movies
Favorite Christian artist: Israel Houghton
Church ministry: Group Forward music ministry at GCF Ortigas
Out of all the bands, whether OPM or international, which
one is your favorite?
For a long time, new soul artists like Jill Scott and Erika Badeau have
been great influences because of their songwriting and the groove of
their music. Locally, I love music by a lot of Filipino artists like Asin, who
else, Noel Cabangon.
What do you think of Filipino music being heavily
influenced by other cultures?
Which of your songs do you identify with the most?
All of the songs that I wrote were reflections of whatever I was going
through before, or whatever I saw around me. But right now, the one I
can identify with is “Possibility”. It’s a love song and I’m getting married
soon. (Gayle is getting married this May!)
It was written for the guy I’m marrying when he was still courting
me. He was a possibility. The song starts like, he’s not the man I had
in mind, but he was just a great surprise. Hindi ko talaga inexpect na
darating sya at bibigyan ako ni God ng gift na ganun. So it just talks
about giving this guy a chance. Don’t be scared even if, you know, I’ve
been wounded in past relationships.
Gayle DofizLaoynag
Photo by Jeff Salindong
Has singing always been your dream?
What song would you recommend to introduce Doki’s
music?
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Dorica (Doki) Puno
Doki
Photo provided by artist.
Tricky Asperin of Maya’s Anklet | Age: 24
Loves to: go karaoke, play games on Wii and PC
Favorite artist: Switchfoot (and Celine Dion!)
Church Ministry: 6:33 Choir at GCF Ortigas
You know, I really don’t know how to answer that, because
what I’m learning is that I just want to do what I do, and I just
want to write songs that the Lord is teaching me to write, and
compose melodies na the Lord is blessing us to come up with.
So in terms of genre or what category we’re in, I don’t really
know, because yun na yung music namin eh. If it’s gonna be on
mainstream, then, you know, praise God. But what I’m learning
is I’m a Christian regardless of what genre I’m in. So my songs
are always gonna be about the Lord. It’s always gonna be
Christian because I’m Christian.
Is that also what you want people to take home from
your songs?
Yeah, not just enjoyable music. I really pray that whenever
anyone hears the songs that we play, it speaks to them beyond
just a good melody. Parang ganun, it’s not us who will talk.
The message of the song will really make them take home
something that is of worth and point them to Jesus.
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Tricky rocks a funky mix of pink, blonde, and brown
hair with black undertones that catches the eye the
moment she enters a room. Just like the eclectic fusion
of pop and rock that Maya’s Anklet plays, there’s always
something new and surprising that pops out of her unique
style – from black and red framed glasses to the purple
watch on her wrist. Another surprise: Tricky rocks hard
on stage, but she puts just as much time and effort in her
work as a pre-school teacher.
What are your thoughts on the Pinoy alternative rock scene
today?
Maraming maraming alternative rock bands ngayon, pero kontingkonti ang talagang dapat nandun. Di naman sa nagmamaliit ng
tao, pero kasi ngayon bihira yung banda na maganda yung kantang
nagagawa at maganda ang ugali sa iba. Ang hirap din sa scene ngayon,
ang daming pare-pareho ang tunog. Oo, di siya maiiwasan dahil
karamihan ng mga nagiimpluwensya sa mga banda ay galing abroad.
Pero minsan kasi, lagyan naman natin ng dynamics din diba.
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We want to spread a lot of positivity in our music, and we
want to take our listeners on a journey with us through our
music. That’s why we just named it Layag. Basically, we just
want to spread some love with our music.
Are you planning to go mainstream or stick to the
Christian music scene?
Hindi siya talagang dream dream, like, when I was little I didn’t
envision that “I’m going to be this and this, and such and such.”…At
home, my uncle would play the piano and he would line us up, with
my brothers and sisters pa, parang Sound of Music kasi. Tapos each of
us merong mga recital piece, so I just grew up with it. I just wanted to
sing.
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Why choose Layag or “to sail” as your name?
Doki is gorgeous with her brown eyes, glowing skin
and her hair pulled up in a messy bun. This candid woman
looks comfortable in an eyelet top and gold earrings, as
she talks about her work as a freelance graphic artist,
while also being the lead vocalist and frontwoman of
Doki. While there’s no deep explanation for the band
name’s origin, the name Doki stuck because when you say
it twice in Japanese, it means ‘heartbeat’.
Dorica (Doki) Puno of Doki | Age: 27
Loves to: do anything related to art like painting, graphic design,
and crafts
Favorite artist: Israel Houghton and Brooke Fraser
Church Ministry: Worship team at CCF St. Francis
“Keeper”, [because] I think makakakuha yung listeners ng idea of
the general sound that we like, and all the influences that outflow from
us as musicians. The song “Keeper” is sort of trip hop na may influence
ng pop, tsaka may maririnig ka rin na soul. Tapos, yung lyrics din ng
“Keeper” tungkol kasi sya sa trusting in the Lord that He knows the
desires of your heart. Siya yung in control, so we don’t need to worry,
because we have a keeper to trust. Yun kasi outcry ng band namin eh,
so just really trust in the Lord. This music that we do, we want it to be
for God’s glory and we want it to be a blessing to anyone who listens
to it.
I heard somewhere before that Carlos Celdran said,
halo-halo yung pinoy. That’s us. We’re really halo-halo, so
we shouldn’t really look at it negatively that we’re being
influenced by these people. The important thing is that we stay
true to us, and I think the main ingredient of Filipino music is
the soul and the passion, yung mga values natin. And we put it
in our music.
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Which of your songs do you identify with the most?
Do you think it’s going to evolve into something bigger?
Or is OPM alternative rock growing too influenced by
foreign pop and rock bands?
In all honesty, you cannot remove the fact that we’re growing as a
country greatly influenced by foreign bands. I didn’t say pop or rock
because there are bands, especially in the independent scene, where
they play music from the post-rock to Brit rock genres. Kasi kung
Filipino music, folk talaga tayo eh. But yes, I believe [that] we are slowly
educating not only ourselves, but also others on the different genres
around us. It’s more on welcoming the music of others and not just
choosing what genre you want. Tipong, paano mo palalakihin ang music
industry kung di mo bibigyan ng pagkakataon ang isang banda dahil
hindi mo trip yung genre nila?
Tricky
Asperin
of Maya’s Anklet
Photo provided by artist.
It would be “Lalala” and “Ibig”. “Lalala” because Josh, our
guitarist, wrote this song because of a break up I went through
with an ex. The song goes two ways: covering your ears saying
LALALALALA or lalala ang problema. It was a very rough time
for me and everyone else who knew him (the ex) and I.
“Ibig” because I have this certain peeve about boyfriend/
girlfriend love songs and Valentine’s Day (oo ako ang Grinch
ng Valentine’s Day. Nope di ako bitter), AND I wrote this song
because of how I struggled with God and how He reminded
me of His love for me.…People should stop ranting that they
don’t have a boyfriend/girlfriend, walang nagmamahal sa
kanila, because in all honesty, yes that kind of relationship has
a different kind of love, but there are A LOT of people who love
you. We have our friends, families, and God. We should stop
complaining that nobody loves us, because we should be happy
that hey, you have a family you can come home to, you have
friends (sana tunay silang kaibigan na honest sa iyo) who will be
there reminding you to do what is right.
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talents such as twin sisters Janice and Sonia
Lee are now certified singing sensations.
Having garnered over 62,456,960 video views
around the world, these sisters are showing the
world that they’ve got a lot of talent and love to
offer people who are willing to listen. (And trust
us, a lot of people are willing to listen :) )
In 2008, the duo discovered the world
of YouTube. Fascinated by the concept of
connecting with an unseen audience all over
the world, they created their first account
under the name “Jayesslee”. The name was
their attempt to be clever – fusing both of their
initials and spelling it out.
Born and raised in Sydney, Australia to
Korean parents, Janice and Sonia never
thought that they would be touring the
United States of America, Thailand, Malaysia,
Singapore, Canada and now – for the first time
ever – The Philippines! Janice and Sonia, while
receiving international acclaim, have always
maintained their passion for Jesus Christ. It
isn’t uncommon for these girls to proudly and
gratefully sing songs that are sung in church
services. They have covered songs such as
“Hosanna” by Hillsong United, “Thank You” by
the Katinas, “Unashamed” by Starfield, and
many more.
Watch Jaysslee LIVE IN MANILA!
June 21 - 7:30pm - 3rd Floor Robinsons Forum Pioneer
Amidst their fans and all the fame, Janice and Sonia know who
deserves all the glory and praise, and what a blessing that is! On June
21, 2012 (Thursday), JAYESSLEE will be stepping out of the virtual
world and will be performing LIVE at Robinsons Forum (Pioneer) 7:30
in the evening with their inspiring, feel-good, and passionate music.
Catch them LIVE IN MANILA!
Exclusive for SVIP: Jayesslee Meet & Greet
For tickets, call Ticketworld 891.9999 or BMI Tickets 910.5524
4th Floor Red Box Eastwood Mall, Eastwood City Visit www.beccamusic.com for ticket prices.
MUST LISTEN
3RD WAVE MUSIC released its first live album in January this
year called IGNITE: 1040, an arrangement of popular worship
anthems led by 3RD WAVE lead vocals, Brian Joo and Johnny
Lee.
Recorded live at Seoul’s historic Young Nak Presbyterian
Church, IGNITE:1040 contains acoustic and contemplative
versions of top Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI)
songs such as “What A Savior,” and the No. 1 CCLI song sung by
an estimated 40 million people every week in church services
around the world, “Mighty To Save.”
The new live worship album features new and familiar artists
in 3RD WAVE Music.
Brian Joo (Fly to the Sky) once again teamed up with singersongwriter Johnny Lee, singing in tracks drawn from a catalogue
of the biggest Christian Contemporary Music (CCM) albums.
Former Korean pop (K-POP) group UKISS member, Alexander
Lee Eusebio, lends his voice in track 10, singing a remake of
“Looking for the Day,” as a studio track for the album. CCM
veteran and Dove Award Winner, Lenny LeBlanc, is featured in
the album with his own hit, “Whiter than Snow.”
3RD WAVE is known for its collaboration with popular pop
artists such as Taiwanese- American Vanness Wu (formerly from
F4) and Choi Siwon (Super Junior), having featured these artists
in their first studio album I Will Be There.
3RD WAVE Executive Producer, Johnny Lee says: “This
is another benchmark in the Contemporary Christian Music
industry in Asia. There are millions of Christians all over Asia
and it’s time they are able to get a live worship album by K-POP
artists.”
IGNITE: 1040 is distributed by Becca Music, Inc.
Call 910.5352 or 910.5524, or mail
regina@beccamusic.com for inquiries and
reservations. Reserve your CD today!
For more information, visit
www.beccamusic.com.
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given to men by which we must be saved.
ACTS 4:12
Issue 9 | 2012
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