Brandon Heath Gives Hope to Deserving Children in Denver This Christmas Season: Based off the title of his new, GRAMMY-nominated album, What If We, K-Love and Brandon Heath partnered to give K-Love listeners and Brandon Heath fans an opportunity to bring community together and work toward helping those in need. Brandon, K-Love and the Denver Rescue Mission hosted a toy drive and VIP free concert on Tuesday, December 2 to gather gifts for thousands of deserving children this Christmas. For more information on Brandon Heath, please visit: http://www.brandonheath.net/.
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Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Brandon Heath Wraps ART*MUSIC*JUSTICE Tour to Stellar Reviews and a Non-Stop Single
Brandon Heath Wraps ART*MUSIC*JUSTICE Tour to Stellar Reviews and a Non-Stop Single: This fall Brandon Heath along with Sara Groves, Derek Webb, Sandra McCracken and author/artist Charlie Peacock, hit the road for the ART*MUSIC*JUSTICE tour. This tour benefited both the International Justice Mission (IJM) and Food For the Hungry (FH). The tour was such a success on so many levels that plans are already underway to put together a follow-up tour in the fall of 2009. �The sound and feel of the night couldn�t have been more like a family joining other families to end slavery,� said Brandon Heath. In over 20 cities, the artists brought a unique concert opportunity to �add to the beauty, seek justice and give God praise,� each evening, desiring to further educate the church on God's heart for justice, gain advocates for the oppressed, and show evidence of a God at work in this world. Each evening brought with it inspired music and videos of God's people in action and their heroic experiences across the globe. Incredible stories of rescue from the International Justice Mission were told. As the tour wrapped, 550 kids had been sponsored in the Rwandan Village of Gisanga, and their goal to raise $50k for the International Justice Mission was surpassed.
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Toledo minister's novel tells a story with a message
The Rev. Dave Claassen, pastor of Mayfair-Plymouth Congregational Church in Toledo, woke up one morning with a novel idea.
"I just couldn't get it out of my thought processes," he said, "so I put my current writing project on hold and decided to work full-time in my early
morning writing time on this book."
From 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. Mr. Claassen worked at putting his idea into words, and last week, his novel Kathryn's Fountain was published by Cladach
Publishing of Greely, Colo.
It's an uplifting and enjoyable story of an elderly woman living in a senior citizen's facility who is feeling "marginalized by life, that she's of little use
to anyone," as Mr. Claassen explained by phone this week.
One sweltering summer day, as Kathryn is sitting in her wheelchair in the senior center's courtyard, she dips her handkerchief into a fountain and
dabs her forehead to cool off.
She feels a tingle go through her body and undergoes a transformation that allows her to become involved in helping a neglected neighborhood
girl. It's a miracle, she says. As the novel unfolds, Kathryn also finds ways to have an impact on the lives of a police detective and a social
worker.
The breezy book is fun to read and also shines a light on the spiritual side of life - without getting preachy or heavy-handed.
"I think a novel first of all should be good entertainment," Mr. Claassen said. "But as a Christian and as a pastor, I just feel that leaving it at that is
not adequate. There's no reason why you can't have good entertainment but also have people take away something that is life-changing or
transformational."
This is Mr. Claassen's first mainstream novel, but not his first book. His Object Lessons for a Year was published in 1986 by Baker and has sold
50,000 copies and remains in print. He also has written Silent Words Loudly Spoken, a book on writing effective church signs, published in 2004
by CSS Publishing; and he has photographs published by iStock photo.
Mr. Claassen has scheduled several media appearances and book signings to promote Kathryn's Fountain. Call Mayfair-Plymouth at 419... or
check out daveclaassen.com for more information.
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TOLEDOANS HONORED: The Rance Allen Group of Toledo will be honored at the Stellar Awards in Nashville in January, earning the Walgreen's
Ambassador Bobby Jones Legend Award.
Featuring the Rev. Rance Allen and his brothers, Thomas and Steve, the gospel group has been singing since 1969 and was inducted into the
Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1998.
The Stellar Awards will be broadcast on the Gospel Music Channel on March 1.
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CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE: Abbey Press, located at St. Meinrad Archabbey in Indiana, is world renowned for its Christian books and collectibles.
One of its most famous publications is CareNotes, a series of small booklets offering pastoral care and spiritual encouragement.
Brother Francis Wagner, a former Toledoan who professed his vows to become a Benedictine monk last year, joined Abbey Press as an editor,
among his many roles. One of his first goals was to help create a line of CareNotes that reflected Abbey Press' Catholic tradition and teachings.
That goal became reality last month when efforts have come to borne fruit with the new series, first five titles published last month in a new
series, Catholic Perspectives CareNotes. become Abbey Press published the first five titles in a new series, of CareNotes that reflect the
monastery's Catholicism.
The project is now a reality as the first five titles in the new Catholic Perspectives CareNotes series were published last month. Two of the
eight-page pamphlets were penned by Brother Francis, "The Healing Cross: Reflections for the Sick and Suffering," and "Finding Comfort and
Healing in the Rosary."
The other titles are "How the Eucharist Makes Whole the Broken," "Joy in the Midst of Grief: The Catholic Funeral," and "How the Saints Help Us
Through Hardship."
CareNotes live up to the name, offering words of caring and pastoral concern as if the reader were conversing with a priest or a monk.
Information is available online at carenotes.com or by calling Abbey Press' toll free line, 1-8....
e
'MONITOR' UPGRADE: Dr. Mahjabeen Islam, a medical doctor and writer, has led the way for an extreme makeover of the Islamic Center of Greater
Toledo's magazine, The Monitor.
The bimonthly magazine is now printed in a glossy 32-page format with articles that cover a wide range of Islamic topics. Recent issues included
an editorial by Dr. Islam on Muslims and adoption; an article by Imam Farooq Abo-Elzahab about building strong communities, and an essay by
Mansoor Alam about examining one's beliefs, titled "I Am Not a Puppet."
Some issues are available online at icgt.org.
e
GOD'S VIEW: Brandon Heath was named New Artist of the Year by the Gospel Music Association earlier this year based on his debut disc, "Don't
Get Comfortable."
He also was nominated for songwriter of the year and song of the year. Heath's second disc for Reunion Records, "What If We," released in
August, features more solid and inspiring songwriting, especially the hit single "Give Me Your Eyes."
In the lyrics, set to a steady-flowing pop melody, Heath prays to see people the way the Lord sees them.
"Give me your eyes for just one second, give me your eyes so I can see; everything that I keep missing, give me your love for humanity."
The stirring song came to him while people-watching at an airport, he said. Sometimes the most profound ideas come in the most mundane
settings.
You can find out more about this fast-rising Christian music star at brandonheath.net.
e
SWITCHFOOT'S BEST: Like most "overnight successes," Christian rock band Switchfoot paid its dues before achieving nationwide fame with its
Columbia Records breakthrough CD, "The Beautiful Letdown," in 2003.
The San Diego-based group has sold more than 5 million albums and 10 million singles worldwide since signing with Columbia, including
guitar-powered gems as the debut disc's title track, "Dare You To Move," "This Is Your Life," and "On Fire."
Switchfoot, named for a surfing term, followed its double-platinum debut with two more hit albums, "Nothing Is Sound" in 2005 and "Oh! Gravity" in
2006.
But the band - Jon Foreman on vocals; his brother Tim Foreman on bass; Jerome Fontamillas and Drew Shirley on guitars, and Chad Butler on
drums - had already been recording long before it hit the charts, having been signed by Charlie Peacock to his independent label, re:Think
Records, in 1997.
Although Switchfoot's pre-"Letdown" releases were largely overlooked, the music from this period adds to the fan appeal and artistic depth of the
group's new Columbia release, "The Best Yet."
The greatest hits disc includes 18 songs from 1997 to a previously unreleased single, "This Is Home," from the soundtrack to the 2008 Disney
movie, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.
For fans who can't get enough Switchfoot, The Best Yet is also available in a deluxe version that includes 14 videos.
e
A SAINT'S PRAYERS: Just as Mother Teresa was small in physical stature but mighty in spirit, so is a new book of selected prayers, Jesus Is My
All in All: Praying with the 'Saint of Calcutta,' Mother Teresa (Doubleday, $9.95).
The 52-page hardcover book measures just 4 1/4 inches in width and 6 1/4 inches in height, but contains a powerful nine-day prayer novena
based on the writings of Mother Teresa as compiled by Brian Kolodiejchuk.
e
GRACEFUL THINKING: I've been enjoying Cathleen Falsani's new book, Sin Boldly: A Field Guide for Grace (Zondervan, $19.99).
Religion columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times, Ms. Falsani ponders the elusive meaning of grace in travels that take her to a variety of locales
including St. Peter's Square, the windswept coast of Ireland, a shantytown in Kenya, post-Katrina churches, and Elvis' Graceland.
Tapping into a wealth of religious references and colorful characters ranging from U2 to Screaming Frenchman Jean Larroux to her chauvinistic
Tanzanian tour guide Phil, Ms. Falsani says it's nearly impossible to define God's grace - but it definitely is "audacious, unwarranted, and
unlimited."
The title is taken from Martin Luther's quote urging people not to be so fearful of sinning that they don't live their lives.
Chrisian Music News Source
"I just couldn't get it out of my thought processes," he said, "so I put my current writing project on hold and decided to work full-time in my early
morning writing time on this book."
From 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. Mr. Claassen worked at putting his idea into words, and last week, his novel Kathryn's Fountain was published by Cladach
Publishing of Greely, Colo.
It's an uplifting and enjoyable story of an elderly woman living in a senior citizen's facility who is feeling "marginalized by life, that she's of little use
to anyone," as Mr. Claassen explained by phone this week.
One sweltering summer day, as Kathryn is sitting in her wheelchair in the senior center's courtyard, she dips her handkerchief into a fountain and
dabs her forehead to cool off.
She feels a tingle go through her body and undergoes a transformation that allows her to become involved in helping a neglected neighborhood
girl. It's a miracle, she says. As the novel unfolds, Kathryn also finds ways to have an impact on the lives of a police detective and a social
worker.
The breezy book is fun to read and also shines a light on the spiritual side of life - without getting preachy or heavy-handed.
"I think a novel first of all should be good entertainment," Mr. Claassen said. "But as a Christian and as a pastor, I just feel that leaving it at that is
not adequate. There's no reason why you can't have good entertainment but also have people take away something that is life-changing or
transformational."
This is Mr. Claassen's first mainstream novel, but not his first book. His Object Lessons for a Year was published in 1986 by Baker and has sold
50,000 copies and remains in print. He also has written Silent Words Loudly Spoken, a book on writing effective church signs, published in 2004
by CSS Publishing; and he has photographs published by iStock photo.
Mr. Claassen has scheduled several media appearances and book signings to promote Kathryn's Fountain. Call Mayfair-Plymouth at 419... or
check out daveclaassen.com for more information.
e
TOLEDOANS HONORED: The Rance Allen Group of Toledo will be honored at the Stellar Awards in Nashville in January, earning the Walgreen's
Ambassador Bobby Jones Legend Award.
Featuring the Rev. Rance Allen and his brothers, Thomas and Steve, the gospel group has been singing since 1969 and was inducted into the
Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1998.
The Stellar Awards will be broadcast on the Gospel Music Channel on March 1.
e
CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE: Abbey Press, located at St. Meinrad Archabbey in Indiana, is world renowned for its Christian books and collectibles.
One of its most famous publications is CareNotes, a series of small booklets offering pastoral care and spiritual encouragement.
Brother Francis Wagner, a former Toledoan who professed his vows to become a Benedictine monk last year, joined Abbey Press as an editor,
among his many roles. One of his first goals was to help create a line of CareNotes that reflected Abbey Press' Catholic tradition and teachings.
That goal became reality last month when efforts have come to borne fruit with the new series, first five titles published last month in a new
series, Catholic Perspectives CareNotes. become Abbey Press published the first five titles in a new series, of CareNotes that reflect the
monastery's Catholicism.
The project is now a reality as the first five titles in the new Catholic Perspectives CareNotes series were published last month. Two of the
eight-page pamphlets were penned by Brother Francis, "The Healing Cross: Reflections for the Sick and Suffering," and "Finding Comfort and
Healing in the Rosary."
The other titles are "How the Eucharist Makes Whole the Broken," "Joy in the Midst of Grief: The Catholic Funeral," and "How the Saints Help Us
Through Hardship."
CareNotes live up to the name, offering words of caring and pastoral concern as if the reader were conversing with a priest or a monk.
Information is available online at carenotes.com or by calling Abbey Press' toll free line, 1-8....
e
'MONITOR' UPGRADE: Dr. Mahjabeen Islam, a medical doctor and writer, has led the way for an extreme makeover of the Islamic Center of Greater
Toledo's magazine, The Monitor.
The bimonthly magazine is now printed in a glossy 32-page format with articles that cover a wide range of Islamic topics. Recent issues included
an editorial by Dr. Islam on Muslims and adoption; an article by Imam Farooq Abo-Elzahab about building strong communities, and an essay by
Mansoor Alam about examining one's beliefs, titled "I Am Not a Puppet."
Some issues are available online at icgt.org.
e
GOD'S VIEW: Brandon Heath was named New Artist of the Year by the Gospel Music Association earlier this year based on his debut disc, "Don't
Get Comfortable."
He also was nominated for songwriter of the year and song of the year. Heath's second disc for Reunion Records, "What If We," released in
August, features more solid and inspiring songwriting, especially the hit single "Give Me Your Eyes."
In the lyrics, set to a steady-flowing pop melody, Heath prays to see people the way the Lord sees them.
"Give me your eyes for just one second, give me your eyes so I can see; everything that I keep missing, give me your love for humanity."
The stirring song came to him while people-watching at an airport, he said. Sometimes the most profound ideas come in the most mundane
settings.
You can find out more about this fast-rising Christian music star at brandonheath.net.
e
SWITCHFOOT'S BEST: Like most "overnight successes," Christian rock band Switchfoot paid its dues before achieving nationwide fame with its
Columbia Records breakthrough CD, "The Beautiful Letdown," in 2003.
The San Diego-based group has sold more than 5 million albums and 10 million singles worldwide since signing with Columbia, including
guitar-powered gems as the debut disc's title track, "Dare You To Move," "This Is Your Life," and "On Fire."
Switchfoot, named for a surfing term, followed its double-platinum debut with two more hit albums, "Nothing Is Sound" in 2005 and "Oh! Gravity" in
2006.
But the band - Jon Foreman on vocals; his brother Tim Foreman on bass; Jerome Fontamillas and Drew Shirley on guitars, and Chad Butler on
drums - had already been recording long before it hit the charts, having been signed by Charlie Peacock to his independent label, re:Think
Records, in 1997.
Although Switchfoot's pre-"Letdown" releases were largely overlooked, the music from this period adds to the fan appeal and artistic depth of the
group's new Columbia release, "The Best Yet."
The greatest hits disc includes 18 songs from 1997 to a previously unreleased single, "This Is Home," from the soundtrack to the 2008 Disney
movie, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.
For fans who can't get enough Switchfoot, The Best Yet is also available in a deluxe version that includes 14 videos.
e
A SAINT'S PRAYERS: Just as Mother Teresa was small in physical stature but mighty in spirit, so is a new book of selected prayers, Jesus Is My
All in All: Praying with the 'Saint of Calcutta,' Mother Teresa (Doubleday, $9.95).
The 52-page hardcover book measures just 4 1/4 inches in width and 6 1/4 inches in height, but contains a powerful nine-day prayer novena
based on the writings of Mother Teresa as compiled by Brian Kolodiejchuk.
e
GRACEFUL THINKING: I've been enjoying Cathleen Falsani's new book, Sin Boldly: A Field Guide for Grace (Zondervan, $19.99).
Religion columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times, Ms. Falsani ponders the elusive meaning of grace in travels that take her to a variety of locales
including St. Peter's Square, the windswept coast of Ireland, a shantytown in Kenya, post-Katrina churches, and Elvis' Graceland.
Tapping into a wealth of religious references and colorful characters ranging from U2 to Screaming Frenchman Jean Larroux to her chauvinistic
Tanzanian tour guide Phil, Ms. Falsani says it's nearly impossible to define God's grace - but it definitely is "audacious, unwarranted, and
unlimited."
The title is taken from Martin Luther's quote urging people not to be so fearful of sinning that they don't live their lives.
Chrisian Music News Source
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Brandon Heath playing at the Staples Center! * Give me your eyes
Brandon Heath at the Staples Center before the Kings game on faith and Family night. Playing Give me your eyes!
Christian Music News Source
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Brandon Heath In Studio Recording "Heavenly Day"
Brandon Heath in the studio with producer Ed Cash recording his version of Patty Griffin's "Heavenly Day" for the new "Billy: The Early Years" Original Soundtrack. Available on ...
Christian Music News Source
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Brandon Heath Named New Artist of the Year at 39th Annual...
(Nashville, Tenn.) April 24, 2008 – Acclaimed singer/songwriter Brandon Heath scored a huge win last night in his hometown of Nashville by taking home the Dove for New Artist of the Year at the 39th Annual GMA Dove Awards. Heath claimed the coveted New Artist title due largely to the success of his debut project, Don’t Get Comfortable, which contained the night’s Song of the Year nominee, “I’m Not Who I Was,” a No. 1 smash-hit that was also nominated in the Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song category and granted Heath his first Songwriter of the Year nod.
“I’m from here in Nashville so it’s an honor to accept this award in front of my peers and my parents,” Heath told Nashville’s CBS affiliate NewsChannel 5. “It was a fun thing!”
Heath said backstage during a press conference, “It is truly an honor to be recognized for hard work and good songwriting. I am thankful to work with such a talented and committed team of managers, producers and label staff, and I’m really looking forward to the next chapter!”
Brandon Heath currently resides in Houston, Texas, and is a worship leader at The Loft church located in The Woodlands. He is currently preparing for the late summer release of his highly anticipated sophomore album titled What If We.
Heath quickly became a fixture at Christian radio with the release of his debut project. His mega-hit “I’m Not Who I Was” raced to No. 1 and ended 2007 as one of the year’s most played radio singles. His debut project also delivered the 2007 Dove-nominated, Top 5 radio hit, “Our God Reigns.” Heath has been a respected writer in the Nashville music community for years, collaborating with well-known artists like Bebo Norman, Matt Wertz and Dave Barnes, to name a few. The Nashville native first began writing at age 13 and credits the town’s legendary hotspot for songwriters, the Bluebird Café, as the place he first experienced music that moved him.
The Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Awards show was presented at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville and broadcast live on Gospel Music Channel.
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“I’m from here in Nashville so it’s an honor to accept this award in front of my peers and my parents,” Heath told Nashville’s CBS affiliate NewsChannel 5. “It was a fun thing!”
Heath said backstage during a press conference, “It is truly an honor to be recognized for hard work and good songwriting. I am thankful to work with such a talented and committed team of managers, producers and label staff, and I’m really looking forward to the next chapter!”
Brandon Heath currently resides in Houston, Texas, and is a worship leader at The Loft church located in The Woodlands. He is currently preparing for the late summer release of his highly anticipated sophomore album titled What If We.
Heath quickly became a fixture at Christian radio with the release of his debut project. His mega-hit “I’m Not Who I Was” raced to No. 1 and ended 2007 as one of the year’s most played radio singles. His debut project also delivered the 2007 Dove-nominated, Top 5 radio hit, “Our God Reigns.” Heath has been a respected writer in the Nashville music community for years, collaborating with well-known artists like Bebo Norman, Matt Wertz and Dave Barnes, to name a few. The Nashville native first began writing at age 13 and credits the town’s legendary hotspot for songwriters, the Bluebird Café, as the place he first experienced music that moved him.
The Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Awards show was presented at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville and broadcast live on Gospel Music Channel.
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