last night. And at my own concert, too.
All last winter, I had been working on a short film to raise child abuse awareness and wanted to partner with my town's local youth shelter in the profit of the film. But almost consecutively after learning of the government cutting their funds, God laid on my heart to host a benefit concert for them, because I knew my film would not be completed in time to give them any of the profit made.
After our set, opening bands-- Monty Wu and Donovan Fite of The Lonelys came on stage with us and we dedicated a cover of 'Hey Jude' to the boys and girls in the shelter. I felt so humbled when the kids and the audience came on stage to sing with us. It couldn't have gone any better. I never dreamed of raising $1000 either.
If I could describe this so that others could understand, I would. But during the entire hour we played, it was like my usual fragile body was filled with some kind of supernatural fuel. I moved more than I have in weeks and it was all without pain.
After the show, God gave me the opportunity to share my faith with the two girls from the shelter that were there. Such wonderful, growing people. I'd pick getting to do that over getting paid at any old show.
(During the finale with all the bands and some of the crowd performing 'Hey Jude.')
For more brilliant photos Tori took, you can visit her photostream here
All last winter, I had been working on a short film to raise child abuse awareness and wanted to partner with my town's local youth shelter in the profit of the film. But almost consecutively after learning of the government cutting their funds, God laid on my heart to host a benefit concert for them, because I knew my film would not be completed in time to give them any of the profit made.
After our set, opening bands-- Monty Wu and Donovan Fite of The Lonelys came on stage with us and we dedicated a cover of 'Hey Jude' to the boys and girls in the shelter. I felt so humbled when the kids and the audience came on stage to sing with us. It couldn't have gone any better. I never dreamed of raising $1000 either.
If I could describe this so that others could understand, I would. But during the entire hour we played, it was like my usual fragile body was filled with some kind of supernatural fuel. I moved more than I have in weeks and it was all without pain.
After the show, God gave me the opportunity to share my faith with the two girls from the shelter that were there. Such wonderful, growing people. I'd pick getting to do that over getting paid at any old show.
(During the finale with all the bands and some of the crowd performing 'Hey Jude.')
For more brilliant photos Tori took, you can visit her photostream here
