Monday, April 14, 2008
We've got a NEW address - darentiff.com/Worship
Friday, April 11, 2008
Shout to The Lord sang on American Idol
Who would have thought that Darlene's all time favourite, "Shout To The Lord" will be sung at American Idol and be a blessing to Millions!! Doesn't it just challenge you to write worship songs which are beautiful, and which speaks into the hears of many.
Enjoy SHOUT TO THE LORD in the video below.
They did change bits of the lyrics ....
VERSE
My Shepherd, my Saviour
Lord there is none like You
All of my days I want to praise
The wonders of Your mighty love
CHORUS
Shout to the Lord, all the earth, let us sing
Power and majesty, praise to the King
Mountains bow down and the seas will roar
At the sound of Your name
I sing for joy at the work of Your hands
Forever I'll love You, forever I'll stand
Nothing compares to the promise
I have in You
VERSE
My Comfort, my Shelter
Tower of refuge and strength
Let every breath all that I am
Never cease to worship You
[tags : sembah worship hillsong lyrics chords shout to the lord idol gives back american idol chords]
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Passion World Tour Concert - Malaysia on August 2008
WOW!! Another Awesome Concert coming to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia!!
Details are still scarce at the moment, I guess the organizers are still finalizing details, but from two web sources, we have 3 August 2008 as the day of the Concert and both Chris Tomlin and Louie Giglio will be coming.
First things' first ... Block in your Calendar 3 August 2008 - Sunday.
Here's a synopsis of their Vision
VISION
PASSION KUALA LUMPUR is a gathering for UNIVERSITY-AGED young people throughout Malaysia and South-east Asia. Believing in the university moment, and what God longs to do in this strategic window of time, the entire event will focus on the bigness of God, calling students to PRAYER, WORSHIP and ACTION, and a Story so much bigger than their own.
The heartbeat of PASSION KUALA LUMPUR is to:
- ENCOURAGE the CHURCH
- Foster UNITY among those who love JESUS
- Spark VISION for the UNIVERSITIES of Kuala Lumpur and the nation
- Tell the STORY of REDEMPTION in compelling ways
- INSPIRE students to EMBRACE their part in God's global plan for the NATIONS
Why the World
Finding in Christ all we need, and spending our lives to make Him famous in this generation... that's what The Passion Movement is all about and what has attracted hundreds of thousands of university aged young people to Passion gatherings over the past eleven years.
Passion is more than an event. Passion is a movement made up of young people who have abandoned the idea of living simply for themselves and are daily giving everything so the world can see Jesus more clearly. Passion is about the glory of God, inspiring a wave of students to taste and see that He is good and to do something now to change the world in Jesus' name.
We've discovered that every major city in the world is a university town, most home to hundreds of thousands, and in some cases millions of students. So, Passion is off on a crazy journey to the cities of the world in 2008, uniting university students around the globe in a story so much bigger than our own.
"Yes Lord, walking in the way of Your truth we wait eagerly for You, for Your name and renown are the desire of our souls." Isaiah 26:8
Listen to Chris Tomlin's Song - GOD OF THE CITY
Passion's Website - http://www.268generation.com/worldtour
Passion in KL Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=8736853415
[tags : sembah worship passion passion world tour 2008 passion in malaysia chris tomlin in malaysia Louie Giglio in malaysia]
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Hillsong United Concert in Malaysia - May 2008
We've got some really Exciting NEWS!!
We've just got info that Hillsong United (Joel Houston & Team)
will be making their way to Petaling Jaya ... in MALAYSIA! :) WOO HOOO!!!
Youth Alive Malaysia will be organizing this event
Hillsong Worship Night
28 May 2008
Block your dates and once we get more info
We'll blog about it ! :)
Tickets will be on sale ... more details soon!! :)
i can't wait!!!! WOOO HOOO!!!
[tags : sembah worship hillsong united concert malaysia tour glad tidings]
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Broken - Easter Drama Pictures
It was an amazing production, with five key characters in the drama : Eddie, Steph, Ken, Jin & the Pastor, they told a wonderful story of love, greed, betrayl, death and life. In addition, a live- band providing the music, it just added to the intensity in each scene and the story unfolds to tell how life that is broken, but with God will give us hope, an eternal hope!
If you were at broken, I would encourage you to give your fedback/comments here.
Here are some photos (thanks to Daniel & Nick) from the First Night.
Broken - Easter Drama Photos
Steph, Eddie, Jin & Kenneth
Cheers with non-alcoholic wine :)
Eddie and Pastor
moments before the final hour
The Crucifixion scene
For God so loved the World
that He gave his begotten son
whomsoever that believes in Him
shall not perish, but have everlasting life!
[john 3:16]
The battle of angels & demons
Visually impacting !!
Glad Tidings PJ was packd full as family and friends
came to witness BROKEN
At the end .... the cast & crew of BROKEN 2008
Glory to GOD!!
[tags : sembah broken easter drama 2008 good friday easter photos easter pics]
Worship Backgrounds - Resource
Then came the revolutionary Microsoft Powerpoint in the 90s which enabled churches with an LCD Projector to start putting up lyrics on a screen so that the congregation can clap, dance and celebrate along with the worship team.
And not too long ago, programs like Mediashout, EasyWorship started entering churches in Asia, where instead of boring black & white lyrics, you can now enhance the visual with colorful background.
So where am i leading with this? I just received an email from WorshipBacks, and they are an online web resource for those that needs vivid or thematic backgrounds for your church worship screen.
I just popped over to their website and it does look neat!
I've just pulled out a sample below, meanwhile check them out at http://www.worshipbacks2008.net/
[tags : sembah worship worship backgrounds powerpoint worship screen]
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
CD Review : FREE - Planet Shakers 2008
With PS coming in April, I suddenly remembered that i totally missed this CD.
This album has not really been a great impact for me, the songs are the typical Planet Shakers songs, rockish, tunes are rather similiar. Was hoping for more new stuff.
Only a couple of the songs are really nice. You can buy the CD online, and its also now available in Malaysia.
FREE was recorded in Melbourne over two nights and done by Planetshakers City Church.
From the album, I like Greatly to be Praised, Salvation and Saved The Day. Interestingly the song Save The Day has a simliar intro to His Love (Hillsongs). I thought why was Planetshakers playing a Hillsong song? hehe .. then the intro changed. :)
Here are the track listing for Planet Shakers - FREE. Click on the links to listen to the audio samples below (wmv format)
FREE Song Title
1 Intro
2 Salvation
3 Saved The Day
4 Free
5 Greatly To Be Praised
6 In The Highest
7 Calvary
8 I Need You
9 Shout Your Name
10 For Everything
11 My Hope
12 Saving Grace
13 Glory To God
14 ...A Worship Moment
Check out the PlanetShakers FREE Video Promo below
LINKS
Buy Planet Shakers FREE - here
[tags : sembah worship planet shakers FREE 2008]
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Review CD : Hillsong United I Heart Revolution - With Hearts As One Part1
One glaring difference, was that the 28 recordings on the CD(s .. yeah its a Double CD), were done practically all over the world, with one even done in Kuala Lumpur.
So when i popped the first CD in this morning, I was like ...... SWEET! Nice songs. Initially from earlier reviews from other sites, there were disclaimers that the recordings were raw. But after hearing it over twice, i like! :)
The quality of the recording is good, and its all LIVE. Yeah its a practically LIVE Concert where they took snippets from all over the different cities of the world where United travelled and blest the nations. Its an Awesome project and an awesome CD. Yes yes ..... Go buy it now!!
If you're still not convinced continue to read on. I have a couple of favourites already, but i am sure the favs will increase as i listen to the CD a couple more times.
My Favs
1. Nothing But The Blood & Hosanna - Disc2
Initially i thought it was a medley of two songs. It was recorded so well, that only until i saw the CD cover, and discovered one was recorded in New Jersey and the other at Orlando. But i think it can be done as a medley. Its really really coool! Esp with Easter up close, coool song to do!! Hmmm.. i wonder if Brooke did both the songs?
2. 'Till I See You - Disc1
I just like the way they played it. The style, the easy feeling and the way the song builds up over to the end. Love it!!! Hmmm... i may just teach it next next week.. :)
3. Time Has Come - Disc1
I like the intro they did for Time Has Come, slightly different arrangement. Sounds more techno, but a great start nonetheless.
**And there are MORE. But i guess i better stop here and keep listening to the songs! :) hehe
ALBUM LISTING
1 Time Has Come (Sao Paulo, Brazil) Disc1
2 One Way (Tokyo, Japan) Disc1
3 What The World Will Never Take (Amsterdam, Holland) Disc1
4 'Till I see you (Edinburgh, Scotland) Disc1
5 Take All Of Me (Lisbon, Portugal+Paris, France) Disc1
6 The Stand (Shanghai, China + Vancouver, Canada) Disc1
7 You'll Come (Sydney, Australia) Disc1
8 Break Free (Oslo, Norway) Disc1
9 Look To You (Johannesburg, South Africa) Disc1
10 Where The Love Lasts Forever (Kiev, Ukraine) Disc1
11 Forever (Seoul, Korea) Disc1
12 There Is Nothing Like (London, England) Disc1
13 Tell The World (Jakarta, Indonesia) Disc1
14 All Day (Mexico City, Mexico) Disc1
1 Take It All (Manila, Philippines) Disc2
2 My Future Decided (Memphis, USA) Disc2
3 All I Need Is You (Cape Town, South Africa) Disc2
4 Mighty to Save (Orlando, USA) Disc2
5 Nothing But The Blood (New Jersey, USA) Disc2
6 Hosanna (Berlin, Germany) Disc2
7 Fuego De Dios (Fire Fall Down)(Asuncion, Paraguay) Disc2
8 Shout Unto God (Buenos Aires, Argentina+Copenhagen, Denmark) Disc2
9 Salvation Is Here (Budapest, Hungary) Disc2
10 Love Enough (Sydney, Australia) Disc2
11 More Than Life (Orlando, USA) Disc2
12 None But Jesus (Toronto, Canada + Buenos Aires, Argentina) Disc2
13 From The Inside Out (Rio De Janiero, Brazil) Disc2
14 Came to My Rescue (Be Lifted High)(Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) Disc2
15 Saviour King (Vasteras, Sweden) Disc2
16 Solution (Los Angeles, USA) Disc2
U can listen to ALL the above songs, in the audio samples in the two Videos below. :)
DISC1 - With Hearts As One
DISC2 - With Hearts As One
LINKS
- The I Heart Revolution Website - here
- Order your Copy Now - Here
- Interesting Site - here
[tags : sembah worship hillsong united chords i heart revolution with hearts as one united 2008 ]
Three More Days to GOOD FRIDAY
Three more days to one of the most significant day in history. The day that Jesus Christ was betrayed by one of his own disciples; and for what? for money!!
Good Friday and Easter is such a powerful weekend, cos it reminds us God's great Love which is unconditional and just so beautiful. He first loved us, He chose to die for us, so that we can have life eternity with Him! Simply amazing and just awesome.
I am really excited to see what our church has prepared for Good Friday & Easter this year. Although I've not seen any of the practices (chose not to, don't want to spoil the first experience watching it on Good Friday), I know it will be a great production.
Have been keeping up with the BROKEN Blog, where the team have been giving out hints, revealing several interesting characteristics of the actors for the upcoming production. I can't wait. Still trying to bring three people whom I've targeted and i sure do hope that they will come with me this weekend.
If you're reading about BROKEN for the first time, don't worry, just click on the following shortcut links and you will be UP TO SPEED about what's happening this week.
General
- Synopsis
Character Reviews
- Eddie played by Derrick Choy
- Steph played by Lau Wai Ping
- Jin & Ken played by Cheng Jin & Kenneth
Behind the Scenes
- Photos 1
So .... don't wait any longer, grab a few friends and tell them that they need to follow you this Friday or Saturday to Glad Tidings to check out this awesome BROKEN production.
See ya there!!
[tags : sembah good friday malaysia glad tidings easter 2008]
Monday, March 17, 2008
Planet Shakers is coming to Malaysia - 12 & 13 April 2008
Woo Hoo!! Planet Shakers is coming to KL again. Block your dates for 12 and 13 April 2008.
12 April (Sat) : Planet Shakers at FGA
An evening of Worship with Planetshakers & Jamie Haith
Time : 8pm
Its FREE and download the flyer here
Organized by Youth Alpha
13 April (Sun) : Planet Shakers at Sunway College
Planet Shakers Concert
Time : 5 to 7pm
It will be held at the Multi Purpose Hall at Sunway University College.
Yes its FREE .. and organized by City Church KL.
Thanks to Noel for this piece of info. Shakers will be coming to KL after their tour in Singapore. :)
Promo Video for Planetshakers at FGA KL
[tags : sembah worship planet shakers concert malaysia 2008]
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
BROKEN - Easter Drama on 21 & 22 March 2008
The FLYERS for our Easter Drama - BROKEN is now out!
Download them and mail them out to your frens. This is one Good Friday & Saturday that you don't wanna miss. Its orginally written and the story is amazing. Bookmark our Blog for BROKEN in order for you not to miss out on any of the "specials that will be featured online".
Check it out now - http://www.broken2008.blogspot.com/ - Get details and synopsis of the drama even before watching it on 21 & 22 March 2008.
See ya there!
[tags : sembah easter glad tidings gtpj good friday easter ]
Passion : God of the City
After listening many times, I've fallen in love with the first song of this album. (Will talk about it more later).
The album is a recording of 14 songs and like all Passion style, very rockish and with simple but great lyrics to worship God.
The first song - LET GOD ARISE was the song that really hit a note with me. The words are great as it talks about OUR GOD ARISES and our enemies will RUN! :) AMEN!!
Its a song to proclaim victory over our lives! Its a great and fun song to teach in church. Watch the two videos below, one's a LIVE version with the full band (love that style) and the second video is an interview by newsongcafe where Chris Tomlin talks more about the song and how he took the words from Psalms 61 to write the song.
If you're a fan of passion, get the cd!
GOD OF THIS CITY Album Tracks
1. Let God Arise - Chris Tomlin
2. You Are God - Charlie Hall
3. God Of This City - Chris Tomlin
4. O For A Thousand Tongues - David Crowder Band
5. Hosanna - Christy Nockels
6. Sing- Sing- Sing - Chris Tomlin
7. Beautiful Jesus - Kristian Stanfill
8. Walk The World - Charlie Hall
9. We Shine - Fee
10. God Of Our Yesterdays - Matt Redman
11. The Glory Of It All - David Crowder Band
12. Shine - Matt Redman
13. Dancing Generation - Matt Redman
14. Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone - Chris Tomlin
LET GOD ARISE : Video, Lyrics & Chords
Live Version from Chris Tomlin's How Great Is Our God Tour
Chords - here
Lyrics to LET GOD ARISE (Key B)
Verse1
Hear the holy roar of God resound
Watch the waters part before us now
Come and see what He has done for us
Tell the world of His great love
Pre-Chorus
Our God is a God who saves
Our God is a God who saves
Chorus
Let God arise
Let God arise
Our God reigns now and forever
He reigns now and forever
Verse2
His enemies will run for sure
The church will stand, she will endure
He holds the keys of life, our Lord
Death has no sting, no final word
Video : Interview with Chris Tomlin - Watch how he Plays LET GOD ARISE
LINKS
Buy the CD
Review of the CD
[tags : sembah worship passion lyrics god of the city]
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Glad Tidings Easter Drama - BROKEN
BROKEN
An Easter Drama coming your way on 21 & 22 March 2008. It will be a contemporary and modern drama. Call your friends and join us on Good Friday & Saturday.
Watch the video teaser below or click here
Location
Glad Tidings Petaling Jaya
No 6 Jalan 13/4
46200 Petaling Jaya
http://www.gtpj.com/
[tags : sembah easter glad tidings gtpj drama]
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Glad Tidings Worship Team Audition
This is a video promo seeking all talents in the area of worship & av.
- Musicians [Piano / Keys / Acoustic Guitar / Electric Guitar / Bass / Drums / Percussion]
- Choir / Singer
- AV [ Sound / Camera / Video Mixing / LCD / Lights]
So there are many many areas where you can choose and opt to Serve God in your church. Choose one of the areas and audition for it!!
Let us know if you wanna join our Audition this weekend.
Drop an email to our Audition Leader - Jesse Liew [jesliew@yahoo.com]
For a twist, check out Lakewood's Worship Audition here
[tags : sembah worship gtpj audition worship team audition glad tidings]
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Israel Houghton on the Grammy's Nominee List
Well, to be nominated first of all is a Big Deal and although they didn't win that's not too bad. The other nominees for 2008 Grammy Best Gospel Performance were Casting Crowns, The Clark Sisters, Aretha Franklin & Mary J Blige and Cece Winans.
And the Winners were tied between
- The Clark Sisters for their song "Blessed and Highly Favored"
- Aretha Franklin & Mary J Blige for their song "Never Gonna Break My Faith"
Check out the Video of the 2008 Grammys below (Live Presentation) for Never Gonna Break My Faith and some others.
VIDEO : See the Video of the Gospel Performance of the 2008 Grammy featuring Aretha Franklin, Bebe Winans, Madisson Bumblebee, The Clark Sisters, Trinity 5:7, Israel Houghton & The New Breed
And for those of u who wanna sing along to the Video & Songs above, the Lyrics are below.
Lyrics - Never Gonna Break My Faith
Verse 1
My Lord
I have read this book so many times
But nowhere can I find the page
That says what I experience today
Ain't it great?
Now I know that life was meant to be hard
Thats how I learn to appreciate my God
Though my courage made me try
I can tell you i won't hide
Because the footprints show you are by my side
Chorus
You can lie to a child with a smilin' face
Tell me that color aint about race
You can cast the first stones you can break my bones
But your never gonna break
Your never gonna break my Faith
Faith and Hope aint yours to give
Truth and Liberty are mine to live
You can steal a crown from a king
Break an angels wings
But your never gonna break
Your never gonna break my Faith
Verse 2
My Lord
Won't you help them to understand
That when someone takes the life of an innocent man
Well they never really Won because all they've really done
Is set the Soul Free where it's supposed to be
Bridge
For those we lose before their time
I pray their souls will find the light
I know that the day will surely come
When his will, His will, will be done
Lyrics - You Brought The Sunshine
Verse1
You made my day, You came my way
You heard me every, every time I pray
You gave me peace, You gave me grace
You put a smile upon my face
Chorus
You brought the sunshine {You brought the sunshine}
In my life {Threw out the lifeline}
Threw out the lifeline (You brought the sunshine)
To save my life {Threw out the lifeline}
Since then I have known Christ
There has been such a change in my life (Uh-huh)
Verse2
You made my day, You came my way
You heard me every, every time I pray
You gave me peace, You gave me grace
You put a smile upon my face
You brought the sunshine {You brought the sunshine}
In my life {Threw out the lifeline}
Threw out the lifeline (You brought the sunshine)
To save my life {Threw out the lifeline}
Amazing Grace, how sweet the song
That saved a wretch like me
{I'm a witness that Jesus} Anybody know Jesus
{Will make a difference in your life}
{I'm a witness} Can I get a witness {That Jesus}, anybody know Jesus
{Will make a difference in your life}
{I'm a witness} Can I get a witness {That Jesus}, anybody know Jesus
{Will make a difference in your life}
I once was lost, but now I?m found
But now, but now I see
Oh, yeah, yeah
Mmm, hmm, mmm, hmm
You made, You made my day (You brought the sunshine)
You came, You came my way (Thank You, Jesus, threw out the lifeline)
You made, You made my day (Thank You, Jesus, mmm, hmm, thank You, Jesus)
You came, You came my way (Thank You, Jesus, Thank You, Jesus, mmm, hmm)
Lyrics - With Long Life
Chorus
With long life You will satisfy me, You will satisfy me with long life
With long life You will satisfy me, You will satisfy me with long life
I will praise You forever, only You can satisfy
Verse
When I call, Lord, You will answer, when I fall, You will raise me up
I’m protected by Your shadow, You’re so good, You’re so good to me
I will praise You forever
Other Links
2008 Grammy Winner's Website
[tags : sembah awards The Clark Sisters grammy israel houghton Aretha Franklin & Mary J. Blige]
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Lakewood Church Worship Team Audition
Reason why i find it funny is because our church's worship audition is also just around the corner. We are having our Worship Team Audition on 24 & 25 Feb. Gonna be exciting!! :)
Check out this one minute video ... you'll get a laugh from it! But you'll need to pump up the volume on your PC, cos the recording volume is very low.
Watch the video promo for Lakewood Worship Team Audition below
:: Voices of Lakewood
[tags : sembah worship lakewood worship audition worship team]
United's I Heart Revolution
We've recorded a double album worth of songs old and new, and I have to say,
it's all about the people and the passion of their worship toward God.. It's
very live... A little rugged in places, but that's the beauty of it - it's not
about "united" or even the songs.. It's about the heart cry of a generation
consumed with their Maker..
One Way (Kuala Lumpur)
Look To You (Cape Town)
‘Til I See You (London)
Take All Of Me (Lakewood)
The Stand (London)
You'll Come To Us (Encounterfest, Sydney)
Salvation Is Here (Toronto)
Breakfree
Forever
Where The Love Lasts Forever (Kiev)
There is Nothing Like (London)
Solution (West Covina)
Tell The World (New Jersey)
Take It All (Beunos Aires)
Future Decided (Encounterfest, Sydney)
Might To Save (West Covina)
All I Need Is You (Cape Town)
Nothing But The Blood / Hosanna (New Jersey)
Shout Unto God (New Jersey)
Your Name High (Encounterfest, Sydney)
What The World Will Never Take (Chicago)
More Than Life (West Covina)
None But Jesus (Lakewood)
From The Inside Out (Beunos Aires)
Be Lifted High (Manilla)
Saviour King (West Covina)
All Day
Watch the Trailer for I Heart Revolution below, its broken into Two Parts
Trailer Part 1 (3.47 mins)
Trailer Part 2 (2.29 mins)
Saturday, February 02, 2008
Review CD : Hillsong Kids Tell The World
The fast songs are mostly techno style with electronic drumbeats and cool sound effects from the keyboards, and the songs are wild, and excitingly done.
I love the remake of Tell The World, My Redeemer Lives and
If you have kids, you gotta go get one. (In Malaysia, both the Audio CD & DVD is available for sale already at Salvation Bookstore).
The songs are lively and the message in the CD of course is simple and so important for all to do. Which is to Tell The World about Jesus!
CD Track List
01 - My Number One - Sample MP3 Download
02 - Tell The World - Sample MP3 Download
03 - My Redeemer Lives
04 - Light Of The World - Sample MP3 Download
05 - You're The Answer - Sample MP3 Download
06 - Yours Alone - Sample MP3 Download
07 - I Want The World To Know - Sample MP3 Download
08 - Forever - Sample MP3 Download
09 - Power In Your Name - Sample MP3 Download
10 - God So Loved - Sample MP3 Download
11 - Lean On You - Sample MP3 Download
12 - I'm Not Ashamed - Sample MP3 Download
If you're into Kids Ministries, you may wanna check out Hillsong 2008's BIG Series as well. Watch the Video Promo here:
Buy The CD - Hillsong.com
[tags : sembah worship hillsong hillsong kids Tell The World lyrics chords]
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
A Brand New Year - 2008
And as many around us celebrate the Brand New Year ... some are caught with the idea on how can we celebrate with challenges building up!
I just wanted to share a text message that a friend sent very timely this evening.
All she said was
As we step into the New Year, let us remember this song:
. . . Many things about tomorrow
I don't seem to understand
But I know who holds tomorrow
And I know who holds my hand . . .
And its true... with GOD with us and on our side .... HE holds our tomorrows and He will hold our hand thru it all! :) So don't be overly anxious and be encouraged that God will walk with us.
Its a really old song (not sure if its a Hymn), check it out as Kelly Price sings it ... in her all gospel-soulish style ... I Know Who Holds Tomorrow
Lyrics
Verse
I don't know about tomorrow
I just live from day to day
I don't borrow from it's sunshine
For it's skies may turn to gray
I don't worry o'er the future
For I know what Jesus said
And today I'll walk beside Him
For He knows what is ahead
Chorus
Many things about tomorrow,
I don't seem to understand;
But I know Who holds tomorrow,
And I know Who holds my hand.
Lyrics Link - here
Chords Link - here
[tags : sembah worship new year lyrics chords Kelly Price I Know Who Holds Tomorrow ]