8/27/2010

So things have finally calmed down a little bit here in Boise and it's finally time to give another update on what God has been doing in and through the lives of myself and my band members. As of today it's been a full week since I moved in with the band and it's been absolutely amazing already. The band has played five shows since I've been here, not including four worship services at Eagle Christian Church over the weekend. I wasn't playing in these concerts, however I actually liked that more because I've been able to understand how the band operates, and I feel much more comfortable jumping into the lead guitar roll this week.

This week has shown me even more why I am excited to become a part of this ministry, the ability that this band has to reach people is amazing. Over several concerts I've been able to sit back and watch how amazing it is to see the kids open up afterward and really connect to the band. We were able to not only share the love of Christ with them, but also to share the struggles we go through. C.S. Lewis talks about how fiction can break down the "watchful dragons" in our mind, and it seems to me that the same is true for music. It's amazing to be able to go into a venue or church, set up, then play for an hour and have people connecting with us even though they haven't known us personally. I know that God is going to use this to affect people and I've seen Him at work even in the short amount of time that I've been here.

Thank you all so much for supporting me, and I ask that you continue to pray for not only myself but also Morgan, Jacob, Reid, and Prestin, the other band members. Keep checking in to see more updates soon along with a few video updates I hope.

With Much Love,

Derek

Introduction

Hey guys, so this is the first post ever and I'm going to try and keep it short :) Basically I've started this because I have just become the lead guitarist for a band called A Life Set Apart. I'm going to be going on the road with them and I'm super excited to see how God is going to use me and the rest of the band in the coming year or years. I really have no idea where this is going to lead, I'm trying to just let God use me however he wants.

The first step in all of this is moving from The Dalles out to Boise. This is happening this Friday the 20th. I'm extremely excited about this, but I'd love pray support cause this is a pretty crazy move for me. At the beginning of September we go out on tour :)

Thank you to everyone who is supporting me, I couldn't do this without you. Can't wait to see you out on the road :) If you have any questions contact me here, or Facebook, or by my Email derekreaves@gmail.com

-Derek