World Wide Worship – Volume 1

Hey Ya’ll -

Today’s podcast is a “new thing”. Rather than send out a podcast featuring new music, new artists, etc., I decided to just “minister”.

I feel like we get so busy that we seldom take the time to stop, listen, pray, and worship. That’s what this podcast is all about. I’ve led a 22 minute worship session for you.

It’s kinda like this – if I ministered at your church and then said “OK, does anyone want for me to go home and be there for you in the morning so I can sit down, play, pray, and lead you into a time of worship …”? If you would say “Sure” … this is for you.

Disclaimer: I am not, nor have I ever been a great vocalist. For years, songs and worship stayed “bottled up” inside of me because of my great insecurity about my “lack” of ability to sing. Over the years, God has stripped away that insecurity to the point where I don’t really care anymore – it’s all about Him, and if you can bear with my singing, I hope you’ll find a place in His Presence.

Also, as I’ve listened to the podcast, I realize that I should have gotten into the “ministry” a lot quicker instead of just “talking”.

IMPORTANT:

This is a trial run … I would like to continue sending “new songs”, “new artists”, etc., through the Highest Praise Worship Podcast, but I also have a strong passion right now about leading others into that place of “worship in spirit and truth”. As a result, I’ve created this episode – a way that I can lead you, the listener, into a time of personal worship.

So, don’t just sit and listen to this … yield to it. If “now” isn’t the time to really worship with this podcast, save it for later – get alone, or join with your friends, spouse, or others … turn down the lights (if you like) … close your eyes, and allow me to minister to you, and allow yourself to minister TO GOD and to receive ministry FROM GOD.

If this blesses you, please let me know by leaving a COMMENT below. If the response is positive, I’ll likely create a totally separate podcast on a new page, new feed, etc., and do this often. It was very fulfilling today in creating this time of ministry. I look forward to your response.

World Wide Worship – Volume 1

Contents:
1) Intro, Vision – 6:10
2) Ministry, Worship, and Prayer

“Draw Near” Lyrics:

You have given me the Spirit of the Truth
And now my heart cries out to You, “Abba Father”.
You have given me the Spirit of the Truth
And now my heart cries out to You.

Draw near. I hear Your voice calling me.
Draw near. I hear Your voice calling me.

I will behold You. Rest my head upon Your shoulders.
I will forever sing of Your mercies. (repeat)

For the Kingdom,
Fred F. McKinnon

October 5 Newsletter: David Crowder Band, Podcasts, Worship Under The Stars

Hey Ya’ll,

Well, this is obviously a ‘different’ type of “podcast”. I decided that the monthly “Highest Praise” newsletter would be posted on the podcast blog … and I’d also make an “audio podcast newsletter” to go along with it. So … here it goes.

First – notice … you can “read” the newsletter here, but I have some audio commentary associated with it in the “podcast”. So, feel free to ‘read’ the newsletter … but if you’d like to hear the other stuff, subscribe and download it! (or just do it the old fashioned way, and hit the “play” button!)

The Show

Contents:
1) NEW: David Crowder Band CD – “A Collision”
2) Podcast News
3) Worship Under the Stars Report

David Crowder Band – “A Collision”

The David Crowder Band is not affiliated with Highest Praise Productions, but they are too incredible not to mention in our newsletter when their much anticipated, new CD has been released. I’d play some of their music on the podcast if I could, but copyright restrictions don’t allow for that … but trust me … I’m working on it!

They have just launched their much anticipated CD, “A Collision”. You can buy it just about everywhere – Target, Amazon, Wal-mart, etc … but the coolest play to but it is on ITunes Music Store! Why? Because exclusively at ITunes, you can download the entire record for only $9.99, and as a bonus, you get all the artwork and booklet in .pdf format, and even better – you get a cool bonus VIDEO that you can watch in ITunes. Interested – just use this handy lil’ button below, and it will launch your ITunes application and take you straight into the ITunes Music Store to the CD! (how easy is that?!)





^^^ click that “Itunes” image to order ^^^

Don’t have Itunes yet? First, repent. (just kidding). Seriously, ITunes is free, and it totally rocks. It allows you to do so much – listen to music, rip CD’s, buy from the ITunes Music Store, listen to podcats (like the Highest Praise Worship Podcast!), burn your own custom Cd’s, etc. Best of all – IT IS LEGAL! You can use the button below to go to the Itunes download page:






I’m listening to it now, and it’s so fresh … so, if you’ve got $10 to invest in a great musical/worship encounter, checkout “A Collision” by the David Crowder Band. If $10 is too steep for ya, you can preview all 21 tracks on ITunes (no, that’s not a typo – there are 21 tracks on this record!) and buy only the ones you want for $.99.

Podcast News

Ok, so if you haven’t figured it out, we’ve gone crazy with this “podcasting” thing. If you are reading this as part of our regular “newsletter” you may still be wondering what it’s all about. Basically, we can produce audio segments called “podcasts” and you can subscribe to them and they will be automatically delivered to your computer. From there, you can listen on your computer … or … for those who are probably saying … “geez, I’m too busy to sit around listening to this stuff on my computer” … then you can burn a CD of the podcast to listen to in your car, or … transfer if to your “IPod” or other portable MP3/Audio device (hence the name, “podcast”).

The “Highest Praise Worship Podcast” is currently being delivered about once per week and features new music from Highest Praise Productions, songwriters, and other artists, worship leaders, and instrumentalists (like those at InstrumentalWorship.Com) that I’ve found “online” or through other relationships who give us permission to promote their music. It’s an awesome resource for you to hear new music & commentary. Sometimes, I’ll actually sit down at the piano “live” and play, sing, and minister freely for the “podcast”. I also try to make the podcasts “fun” by inviting everyone listening to leave comments and participate in “contests”, etc.

So, checkout all of the great “subscribe” options you have at the top right of the podcast page. Of course, you can always just sign up for the email updates and get notified that way, and just listen to the “podcast” right here off the website. (but that’s not near as cool as having it automatically downloaded into your “Itunes” program!)

Worship Under The Stars Update

Nearly every day, we get more positive feedback regarding the recent “Worship Under The Stars” concert that we led. If you haven’t taken the time, please visit the “Worship Under the Stars” website and checkout the pictures and video clips. You can also pre-order the DVD and CD product at discounted “pre-order only” pricing on the website. I’ll be in Dallas, TX the 2nd week of November with Randy Adams at his studio at Christ For the Nations doing the final mix. We can’t wait.

The residual of the worship concert continues to be felt in other cities. As a result, planning has already begun for possible “Worship Under The Stars” events in Dublin, GA and Hilton Head, SC. If you’d like to have a “Worship Under The Stars” event in your town, contact us!

That’s about it for now … hope you have a great week. Oh yeah – one last thing … keep an eye on my personal “blog” at www.fredmckinnon.com over the next few days … (or sooner) … for a special surprise.

For the Kingdom,
Fred