Hey guys. Thanks to everyone who worshipped with us this week at Orange Beach. It was an awesome week and God moved in powerful ways. We’d love for you to comment on what God taught you this week. Please continue to pray for all the students there this week, the children around the world
that are being sponsored through Compassion, the Student Life team, and David Platt as we all continue through the summer. I thought I’d let you know where a few of these songs came from so you can find them on iTunes if you’d like to.
Your Great Name – The People’s Church – Michael Neale – Shine Out CD
Reign In Us – Starfield – I Will Go
Solution – Hillsong United – All of the Above
Healer – Kari Jobe – Kari Jobe (the original version isn’t available anymore but Kari does a great job on it, and she’s a great worship leader to get to know anyway)
In The Secret – Andy Park – In The Secret
Hosanna – Hillsong United – All of the Above
Well, that’s a start at least. We hope you all have a great summer. May you walk out the decisions you made at camp and may God be glorified in your lives. Till next summer,
Todd
I was able to help serve as a chaperone with our youth from Magnolia Baptist Church in Laurel, MS and all I can say is that it was a wonderful week! God’s spirit really moved among not only our youth, but also among the chaperones. My wife also served as a chaperone and she and I were both touched by the Holy Spirit! Thanks for allowing God to use you as a tool in being our worship leader. The last two nights of the camp were two that I’ll never forget. Your choice of songs touched me so much. Seeing kids flat on their face on the floor as they cried out to God was wonderful. I’ve never been so emotional during a song service and I’m 38 years old. Each service, the songs spoke to me in a different way. I told my wife that if I were a lady, all of my makeup would have been gone by the time the services were over! You were a TRUE WORSHIP LEADER because you allowed God to use you in the ways that you did! I’ll be praying for you as you continue on in your ministry!
In His Service,
Kelly (and Karlyn) Pugh
Todd,
I served as a family group leader for a local church (FBC LaPlace) this past week in Orange Beach and couldn’t have enjoyed myself more. I’m a huge fan of your music and couldn’t wait to hear you live. I had the students listen to all your CDs on our drive to camp! Needless to say, once we arrived, they were not disappointed. Thank you for what you do. I can’t wait to hear your new album. Great job at Student Life.
Damon
Todd,
Thanks for the info on the songs we sung at Orange Beach, but is there any way to get a copy of the actual music service from one of the nights? I wasn’t sure if Student Life recorded the services. It would be awesome to be able to hear the audience as we sung along with you. I wasn’t sure if there was even a possiblility of this. A DVD or audio CD of the service would be great to have to listen to just before starting my time in the word each day.
Thanks,
Kelly Pugh
Laurel, MS
Todd,
I was at Orange Beach this past week! I was from Moselle Memorial Baptist Church. I had an awesome time this week, your a amazing worship leader! You were at Wakeforest the summer of ’08 and that was the first time I had heard of you and I fell in love with your music! It really made me open up and realize he was real! May GOD bless you, your band, and your family in everything ya’ll do!!
Amanda Jackson
MMBC
Moselle,MS
Todd, i’m so pumped up and just flat out ecstatic from this week! I was there with my youth group and God definitely spoke through you and your music this week. I saw so many people change in my youth group and my cousin even got saved! My eyes have been opened up to so much and I thank you and David so much for your willingness to help students grow in Christ. You rock and God bless!
P.S. thanks so much for posting the songs you sang this week. i’ve been going nuts trying to find them! haha
Jacob
FBC
Thomasville, GA
I was at Orange Beach this past week and very much enjoyed the music you played. Thank you for playing for us. It really made me think about the words that I sing to God.
Thank you,
Lance Holder
Houston,TX
Todd,
My 30 year old pastor and I (36) were talking at Orange Beach and he made the statement that in his opinion, there are “worship” leaders and “song” leaders. And we both agree that you are a true leader of worship. My pastor has had the privelege of serving with you @ another camp several years ago, and really liked what you did there as well as Orange Beach. Too many artists today use this time to “rock out” or put on a “show”…and I really like the fact that you readied our hearts for the word. Your input in the youth pastor meetings was gold as well. You are an inspiration to not only me, but to our students, and countless other YM that feel likewise. I just want to encourage you in what you’re doing. It’s obvious that God’s hand is upon you and your band, and we will continually be in prayer for you guys, and we look forward to the day that our paths may cross again!
In Christ,
Jeff Aplin
Magnolia BC – Laurel, MS
Todd,
I was able to attend the Student Life Camp this past week as a chaperone for FBC LaPlace. Your ability to break down the songs and force everyone to focus on the words of the songs they were singing was amazing. I realize that the camp is about the kids and being there to help them grow in their relationship with Christ (or even better, start a relationship with Christ), but the depth of your leadership in the worship portion of the service was truly refreshing to students and adults alike. You and David Platt are the perfect compliment for each other. It’s amazing to have a deep and moving song service followed by a deep and moving message. Keep up the great work, and I look forward to your new album.
Jace Raney
FBC LaPlace
Another great week of camp. This was my 4th year in a row to be with you guys (Orange Beach, Wake Forest, Stetson, & LA Tech) It is always inspiring and challenging. Thanks.
Todd that was a great thing you did this week. I was a student at the camp last week and I felt so close to God. You also did our D’ Now in Batesville,ms back in April. Great job you did last week! Love the songs. Especially the song Your Great Name. Thank YOu
I recently took my students to Student Life at the Beach and was curious if you had the sheet music for “Your Great Name”? I have looked online but can not find it to purchase it. If you could email me the chords I would appreciate it!
Thanks,
Aaron Smith
Student Pastor @ North River Church
205-213-0765