Arts Ministry In Action
 
STUDENT MISSIONS MOBILIZATION CONCERT

Sonicflood is not a ministry of Artists in Christian Testimony Intl, but this is a wonderful example of artists using their God-given gifts and platform to make a difference for the Kingdom.

The lights dimmed as the familiar intro to “Open the Eyes of My Heart Lord” began. Screams from nearly 1,200 high school and college students filled the air as Sonicflood ran energetically onto the stage beginning their first-ever missions-oriented tour in Charleston, S.C. This was the first of 58 tour venues in 23 states and Canada.

The band performed crowd favorites such as “I Want to Know You” and “I Could Sing of Your Love Forever,” as well as songs from their latest album, “This Generation.” During each song, videos played on two large screens near the round stage, showing people groups from all over the world and young missionaries on the field.

“We want you to go out into the world and proclaim Jesus Christ,” said Rick Heil, lead singer of Sonicflood. “I want you to go out of here with a heart breaking for Jesus.”

With missions booths located in the lobby of the auditorium, the event provided many opportunities for students to get involved with mission work in China, Peru, South Asia, and West Africa.

To learn more about Sonicflood and see a complete listing of upcoming tour venues, check out the band’s Web site at Sonicflood.com. To learn how you can get involved in missions, go to thetask.org.

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Copyright (c) 2001 Southern Baptist Convention, Baptist Press

By Marie Travis, Aug 31, 2006