Hundreds of believers gathered on Clifton beach on Saturday night to declare Jesus’ Name and to worship Him under the stars, dedicating the New Year to Christ.
The event was organised by Almost Sunday, a local band who ‘exist for the creator Himself’, as listed on their Facebook page. Band members include Lloyd Wayne Pullen, Geraldo January, Luwadlin Bosman, and Hayley Roman.
Many photos and videos of the night are available online, on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
Many however were upset that the media did not report on the event at Clifton, as the media was so quick to report on the recent sheep slaughtering at Clifton beach.
It is so wonderful to see Christ’s name and glory declared by so many, so openly, with such adoration.
Almost Sunday share their story of how they came to be:
“What started in 2013 as an idea between two big dreamers has morphed into a closely knit family of friends who have joined hearts on the journey of expressing their love for Christ and people through music and service. Though neither of the friends envisaged what would come of the endeavour, they are adamant that each moment in their time together has been perfectly crafted by God. Since coming together, the band has evolved as they continue to work towards finding and perfecting their sound – a sound they believe to be unique, fresh and one that satisfies the appetites of all age groups.”
“Some of the members have changed since coming together in 2013 but the vision and the heart has been upheld and continually improved. With hearts positioned to serve their King, AlmostSunday strives to be a band that connects beyond their music. Understanding that their gifts are not limited to their musical ability, they aspire to serve and represent the heart of God holistically.”
“Their name, AlmostSunday, was derived on a Saturday evening when someone noticed that it was almost Sunday. The phrase stuck, and the acoustic band has since been well received by peers and wider audiences that have seen them in action.”
“Having grown the family of AlmostSunday, one can expect to see a unique line up whenever they take stage. To date, the core team is made up of the acoustic melodies of guitarist Lloyd Pullen; the intricate lead lines of lead guitarist Geraldo January; the vibey beats of percussionist Luwadlin Bosman and the vocal styling of lead vocalist, Haylie Roman. The extended AlmostSunday family is made up of the beats of drummer Jamie Zeeman and the sounds of dynamic triple threat, Adrian Zass who can be seen playing the bass guitar, the keyboard and, occasionally, the drums.”
“AlmostSunday performs at special events, church functions, and is also available to lead worship. Their repertoire comprises cover songs, as well as original music written and composed by the band’s members. AlmostSunday exists for more than just musical creativity. AlmostSunday exists for the creator Himself.”
Follow the band on Facebook here: Facebook.com
Date published: 21/01/2019
Written by: Gillian Fraser
Article source: JOY News
We have this from Jesus:
“And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. 7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.”
Yest these modern day pharisees even protest when their show of prayer is not covered by the media:
“Many however were upset that the media did not report on the event at Clifton, ….”
And another man left a meeting and he went into a restaurant, and a man was watching him, and for about ten minutes, he watched him. And he had this. .. young man who came up to him and said, “Excuse me, but are you a Christian?” And this chap had just left the meeting — he said, “You bet.” And he said, “Well, my wife has just left me. I’ve just lost my home. I’ve just lost my job, and I’m about to take my life.” And “What can help me?” And he led him to Christ. And He spared his life, and he secured him for heaven, and five minutes before, he was on his way to hell. And this is good news, people. This is news for the people out there. People are getting saved right and left. And they are now discovering even in the Toronto area that there are several hundreds of people that are getting saved. People right and left are coming to know Jesus, because Jesus is the joy of our lives. It’s a wonderful, wonderful thing.