GREAT GAIN
First off my wife and I are oh so thankful to welcome our first born child Zephaniah Jude Benjamin to the clan. He came on Oct16th at 12:27pm weighing a whopping 6lbs and 4oz! He is a peaceful great son! We are truly blessed and amazed that our life has improved by his presence.
LOSS
Please pray for my wife her family and I as we suddenly lost a cousin to suicide this last week.
FIELD REPORTS
A few praise reports I went on Sunday evening and shared the scriptures and some of my songs with the King County Youth Detention Center. I was in their two Church Services and it was an awesome humbling experience. I was able to speak life over the youth challenge them to seek The Father while he may be found and life a life above reproach. I got to pray with a few young men after the services as well as the staff. Shout out to the Urban Impact Ministry team that invited me down there (John). Big Thanks!
I also had the opportunity (Thanks Pastor Dan) a few weeks ago to share with a network of Pastors on how they could prepare for the next generation alongside my good buddy John. We had a blast encouraging these Fathers and Mothers in engaging this upcoming generation and putting in a practical plan of succession.
Another phenomenal victory is that a my friend works with people that are labeled developmentally disabled and one young lady that he led to the Lord passed away tonight. Well that would be sad but the testimony is that he had led her to The Lord and read the word to her daily (by her request).
Another great thing about this is that I had the awesome opportunity to meet and bless this young lady. As I was praying for her, (on this cold cloudy day about a month and a half ago), the clouds parted and the warm sun started to heat all three of our faces as I was blessing her identity and life and relationship with the Father. As soon as we said amen the sun went away and hid behind the clouds. Well i know this young lady is in the arms of The Father so we rejoice that she had asked to know The Lord and came to repentance asking him into her heart.
We serve a MIGHTY FATHER!
ALBUM FINANCIAL UPDATE
I have still been working on raising funds for the project. I have raised a whopping $845 THANK YOU TO the faithful gifts of all the amazing saints. Thank You again to all who have contributed
The album is currently in the final mixing and mastering process. Genuine Life Studios is working patiently on the project (I say patiently because he knows I am still raising funds to pay for this). There is still the opportunity to give toward me raising the minimum of at least $2155 this will cover the cost of mastering as well as CD duplication and packaging. I am looking to do a fundraiser as well to see if we can knock out this total cost and begin the release parties! I am greatly encouraged by all that is taking place currently, though there have been challenges the smile of The Father and encouragement of my family keeps me persevering.
Remember no gift is too small $1 here and $10dollars goes a long way in getting this message out. You can DONATE TODAY BY CLICKING THE PAYPAL BUTTON (on the upper right hand side of this blog)
Tomorrow I head out to discuss with a film director, the cost of shooting a music video as well as trailers to launch this tour! I am so excited regarding what The Father is doing in our community!
May the Father BLESS and KEEP you richly for your continued support.
P.S.
You can check out www.advocateworldwide.com
or www.youtube.com/advocateworldwide (for video blogs)
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Dad is Oh SO Faithful!!!
Greetings wonderful family and friends,
ALBUM
Well Praise be to God the Album has entered into the Mixing and Mastering Process this week. Just dropped her(why do all people call things like cars albums electronics her (smile )) off.
THANKS BE to all of you that have contributed. I have raised a total thus far of $725 towards the albums completion.
I am persevering to get the REST of the costs for total costs of mixing, mastering, packaging, duplication and marketing. If you have not yet given (or feel compelled to do so again) You can donate via PAYPAL on this Site To the RIGHT Of THIS BLOG POST.
MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES (TESTIMONIALS)
Here is the update of what is taking place. I have had the tremendous opportunity to share the ministry with a wonderful youth group last weekend at a Youth Gathering.
There was a packed house of young people and I shared in song and exhorted them in the reality that they live under an OpenHeaven when they are in constant communion with The Heavenly Father.
I encouraged youth to step out of their comfort zone and go Hard For God Now. Walk in complete righteousness no gray areas. There was one young man that was completely shaken and committed his life to Jesus. He shared with me how the testimony and songs encouraged him.
Also had the opportunity to share briefly with my home congregation youth group (after Pastor John shared some fire :-)) (Thanks To Pastors of Sonrise Youth Group (Thanks all of you) regarding media and the desire of Dad to transmit his dreams to his people without distraction.
There were several young people that felt the call to media and drew closer to The Father in that matter.
SALESMEN
There were two salesmen walking through a neighborhood of a new believer I was dropping off home. We were sitting in my car. My new buddy was asking to hear the music off the album. In any case one of the salesmen came up to the car and asked about the music.
Once he walked away I immediately felt the need to talk with him. We had a great opportunity to pray and share with them the goodnews of The Kingdom. One of the salesmen had parents that are both preachers. He was not serving The Father. SO needless to say he was shaken up.
All thanks and Praise be to The Heavenly Father in spreading this message through our lives offering up our gifts talents and abilities.
More to come...
ALBUM
Well Praise be to God the Album has entered into the Mixing and Mastering Process this week. Just dropped her(why do all people call things like cars albums electronics her (smile )) off.
THANKS BE to all of you that have contributed. I have raised a total thus far of $725 towards the albums completion.
I am persevering to get the REST of the costs for total costs of mixing, mastering, packaging, duplication and marketing. If you have not yet given (or feel compelled to do so again) You can donate via PAYPAL on this Site To the RIGHT Of THIS BLOG POST.
MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES (TESTIMONIALS)
Here is the update of what is taking place. I have had the tremendous opportunity to share the ministry with a wonderful youth group last weekend at a Youth Gathering.
There was a packed house of young people and I shared in song and exhorted them in the reality that they live under an OpenHeaven when they are in constant communion with The Heavenly Father.
I encouraged youth to step out of their comfort zone and go Hard For God Now. Walk in complete righteousness no gray areas. There was one young man that was completely shaken and committed his life to Jesus. He shared with me how the testimony and songs encouraged him.
Also had the opportunity to share briefly with my home congregation youth group (after Pastor John shared some fire :-)) (Thanks To Pastors of Sonrise Youth Group (Thanks all of you) regarding media and the desire of Dad to transmit his dreams to his people without distraction.
There were several young people that felt the call to media and drew closer to The Father in that matter.
SALESMEN
There were two salesmen walking through a neighborhood of a new believer I was dropping off home. We were sitting in my car. My new buddy was asking to hear the music off the album. In any case one of the salesmen came up to the car and asked about the music.
Once he walked away I immediately felt the need to talk with him. We had a great opportunity to pray and share with them the goodnews of The Kingdom. One of the salesmen had parents that are both preachers. He was not serving The Father. SO needless to say he was shaken up.
All thanks and Praise be to The Heavenly Father in spreading this message through our lives offering up our gifts talents and abilities.
More to come...
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Almost at 10%
ONLY 29 Days Left to reach the fund raising goal of $5000 to for My Gospel Rap Album "The Way"!
You can DONATE TODAY via Paypal (The Button The Right of This Blog Entry) or by sending a check to:
Andre Benjamin
1122 East Pike Street#1486
Seattle WA 98122
With The help of some generous individuals!
A HUGE THANKS TO ALL OF YOU ALL THAT GAVE!!!
To The Glory of God, I have raised $400! YES!
Just a little under 10% I am encouraged that I am able to press forward in this endeavor.
My heart of hearts is to bring forth this message of Life Hope and Freedom through a Love Relationship with Jesus Christ. The Music serves as an excellent conversation piece between myself and youth from various walks of life.
I had the opportunity this last Tuesday Evening to share with a Baptist Youth Group out in Olympia at their Summer Camp! Shout out to Pastor C and his awesome staff!
It was an Awesome Life Changing time and many young people cried out to The Father and gave their heart to The Father. There were a group of young people that as well stayed in the Presence of The Father after the time together corporately to do business with The Father.
Prior to this Camp I also had an opportunity to share music and word to The King County Youth Detention Center for their Sunday Night chapel service.
I shared in song and gave my testimony regarding where I had came from and what God had done on my behalf! Young people that came in with expressionless lifeless faces began to shake my hand and open up after the service with regards to how their life was impacted to go forth in God.
I am truly grateful for the opportunity to use this gift of music for Dads glory.
Your gift of $100, $75, $50, $25 or whatever helps get mixing, mastering, production, duplication, packaging and marketing for this album paid for in full.
I have invested much money time and prayers to get this project out and look forward to the testimonies that will come forth as it is released.
Thank You all for continual support and encouragement.
May The Father Bless you Richly!
Andre
You can DONATE TODAY via Paypal (The Button The Right of This Blog Entry) or by sending a check to:
Andre Benjamin
1122 East Pike Street#1486
Seattle WA 98122
With The help of some generous individuals!
A HUGE THANKS TO ALL OF YOU ALL THAT GAVE!!!
To The Glory of God, I have raised $400! YES!
Just a little under 10% I am encouraged that I am able to press forward in this endeavor.
My heart of hearts is to bring forth this message of Life Hope and Freedom through a Love Relationship with Jesus Christ. The Music serves as an excellent conversation piece between myself and youth from various walks of life.
I had the opportunity this last Tuesday Evening to share with a Baptist Youth Group out in Olympia at their Summer Camp! Shout out to Pastor C and his awesome staff!
It was an Awesome Life Changing time and many young people cried out to The Father and gave their heart to The Father. There were a group of young people that as well stayed in the Presence of The Father after the time together corporately to do business with The Father.
Prior to this Camp I also had an opportunity to share music and word to The King County Youth Detention Center for their Sunday Night chapel service.
I shared in song and gave my testimony regarding where I had came from and what God had done on my behalf! Young people that came in with expressionless lifeless faces began to shake my hand and open up after the service with regards to how their life was impacted to go forth in God.
I am truly grateful for the opportunity to use this gift of music for Dads glory.
Your gift of $100, $75, $50, $25 or whatever helps get mixing, mastering, production, duplication, packaging and marketing for this album paid for in full.
I have invested much money time and prayers to get this project out and look forward to the testimonies that will come forth as it is released.
Thank You all for continual support and encouragement.
May The Father Bless you Richly!
Andre
Monday, August 3, 2009
The Way (T-minus)
Greetings everyone I pray all is going well with you this fine hot summer season.
I am reintroducing this blog utilize it as a fundraiser for my Gospel Rap Album entitled "The Way".
The Way is a Gospel Rap tool to be released 9/9/09. My plan is to go out from this CD and hold workshops with youth groups emphasizing different aspects of "The Way" Based off of Acts 9:2 letting youth know the facets of the faith in the Son.
In a time when youth are being surrounded by the message of death disparity and degradation. I am bringing the message of The Hope and direction that is found in a love relationship with Jesus Christ.
Your gift of $10,$20,$50,$100 will help spread the gospel to this youth generation. I appreciate your continuous prayers and words of encouragement. I am working diligently to make sure this project comes out in quality laying a foundation that will impact 1000's of youth globally.
my website
www.advocateworldwide.com
Check out the music
I am reintroducing this blog utilize it as a fundraiser for my Gospel Rap Album entitled "The Way".
The Way is a Gospel Rap tool to be released 9/9/09. My plan is to go out from this CD and hold workshops with youth groups emphasizing different aspects of "The Way" Based off of Acts 9:2 letting youth know the facets of the faith in the Son.
In a time when youth are being surrounded by the message of death disparity and degradation. I am bringing the message of The Hope and direction that is found in a love relationship with Jesus Christ.
Your gift of $10,$20,$50,$100 will help spread the gospel to this youth generation. I appreciate your continuous prayers and words of encouragement. I am working diligently to make sure this project comes out in quality laying a foundation that will impact 1000's of youth globally.
my website
www.advocateworldwide.com
Check out the music
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