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Thank You Southern Lehigh Youth!
Sunday, April 29, 2012
SWiM had the privilege of kicking off the 2012 touring season at the Southern Lehigh Lutheran Youth Lock-In on Saturday 4/28 at St. James' Lutheran Chuch in Coopersburg for an absolutely fired-up group of incredible youth! Some familiar faces, and a bunch of new ones, some having heard alternative worship music before, and some never knowing worship could be such an experience. The band was not only warmly welcomed, but there was singing, shouting, dancing, and all kinds of energy flowing through the hall. God made himself known in that place, and for the band, it was much more than the best vote of confidence that we could have ever hoped for to show us that the ministry is alive and well. So from the band to all the advisors, planners, and unbelievable youth: thank you so much for an incredible show, authentic worship experience, and for all of your energy! It has truly affirmed us during this new beginning of a revamped ministry and the kick-off of the 2012 touring season.
See you at a future show and/or the pre-gathering at Muhlenberg College in June!! We promise we'll be bringing the same exciting music and pumped up energy!
Reinventing the Predictable
In case you haven't noticed, SWiM's Internet home is being remodeled...again. That's because the ministry itself is also in the process of a major revamp. Continually seeking God's guidance and leadership, the ministry seems to be taking on new life - and an exciting new direction. Over the past year, SWiM has not been as active in terms of playing shows, but has been incredibly active in playing for worship and prayer events. The band has been privileged to be a part of what they feel is a new movement - an effort to bring alternative worship to people who need it, to people who are not aware it even exists, and - perhaps the most challenging scenario of them all - to congregations where alternative worship has created a "divide" between traditional worship and alternative worship.
This has led the band to play worship events, praise and prayer events, mixed events where traditional organ hymns and alternative worship songs are played side-by-side and sometimes even simultaneously, and even given presentations, led workshops,and facilitated discussions with congregations wishing to add more worship opportunities for members and the broader community. Over the course of these many events, the band has seen people come together like never before - in love and faith and understanding. Traditional worshippers and alternative worshippers along with people who have never before set foot into a church, all coming together to worship as one community of faith, one community of people.
This movement could very well be a critical part of what shapes the greater church of the next generation. It could be the very effort that brings all different people from all different places, denominations, and worship styles together and begin to help grow an energized community of faith, committed to living lives like Jesus calls us all to, loving one another, worshipping together, giving more of ourselves, and serving those in and far beyond our immediate communities.
Please join with the band on this next exciting chapter of ministry. Your continued prayers and support have never been more important, or more appreciated.
Upcoming Shows/Events
The Band
Bobby Siegfried (keys, guitars, vocals)
Chris Druckenmiller (vocals)
JT Moyer (bass, vocals)
Todd Leibenguth (drums, vocals)
Shannan Ott (vocals)
James Adams (lead guitars)
Tony Eppelido (lead guitars)
Connect
booking
swimintherain@gmail.com | 610-837-8289
media/general contact
swimintherain@gmail.com | 610-751-0908