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Thursday, January 17, 2008

After Edmund Leading Worship

We ran into a scheduling problem with our initial worship band and had to look for a last moment replacement. What appeared to be a major problem turned into a great opportunity. The professional band After Edmund agreed to lead worship even though it was last minute and our budget is considerably less than they typically make.

Band Info
Website: Listen to their music (they will be doing an acoustic worship set for us), check out their pics etc.
Myspace: Add em to your friends


Bio
Having been raised on a hearty intake of indie, classic and experimental rock, along with the fact that members are classically trained and met amidst college music classes, are just a few points of distinction for After Edmund in the modern pop/rock pack. The LaGrange, Georgia-groomed quintet (named after the Edmund character in C.S. Lewis' bestselling book series The Chronicles of Narnia) has been electrifying that regional scene and beyond since 2001, touring tirelessly and refining a potent alternative sound that merges the timeless sensibilities of Pink Floyd and the Beatles with the organic influences of Wilco, the dynamic swells of Keane, plus the band's own razor-sharp rhythms and introspective lyrics

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Our Speaker

Michael D. Sciretti, Jr., an experienced youth and spiritual formation leader, will guide us in exploring spiritual disciplines at D-Now.

He has been in youth ministry for nine years, most recently at Lake Shore Baptist Church in Waco, TX. After graduating from George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Michael attended the Epiphany Academy of Formative Spirituality in Pittsburgh, PA.

At present he is pursuing a doctorate in historical studies through Baylor University’s Religion Department and is the Contemplative Resources section editor for Baylor’s journal, Family and Community Ministries: Empowering through Faith.

He and his wife, Rachel, have been married for eight years and have two daughters - Anastasia (2 years) and Zoe (3 months). In addition to spending time with his family, Michael enjoys watching the New Orleans Saints and LSU Tigers, playing basketball, reading and watching works of historical fiction, and playing with his two Welsh Springer Spaniels Britton and Riley.