Rise! Christian Music Ministry

4 very different men united. One a police officer, one the president and CEO of an international tech company., one a sales manager for an industrial materials manufacturer and one a part-time photographer. The only thing these four individuals had in common was that they were embarking on a journey to know Jesus Christ.

Steve, the sales Manager and family man had not known Jesus Christ during his life, but in one life altering instant, he made a promise a 'deal' with God. This deal would give him new hope and a life he never dreamed possible.

Mike, the Police officer and family man was raised without God. Years of witnessing death, violence and pain on the street of Los Angeles led him down the dark path of questioning the very existence of God. After years of emptiness, a cry out to God with one simple prayer…"Show me the way!" led him to Christ, the Church and a new life.

Jorge, the CEO and family man, is a life long Catholic. He learned that Steve was interested in knowing Christ and sponsored him in his journey. This commitment helped to strengthen his faith and experience the joy of watching stonehearted men break down the barriers and receive Christ.

Russell, the photographer had seen glimpses of Christ in his life, but felt a greater calling and desire to know Christ and to enter the Church.
Each of these men became involved in the Right of Christian Initiation for adults (RCIA) in 1999, desiring to enter the Catholic Church. This would be the beginning of powerful life changes, the formation of deep friendships and the birth of the Christian Rock ministry known as RISE !

EASTER VIGIL 2000
We were on fire! The fire of the holy Spirit was burning deep inside each one of us. Our First Holy Communion and Confirmation felt like we were walking 3 feet off the ground.

NOW WHAT?
Our mentor said:
'You cannot keep this FIRE TO YOURSELVES, Why would you want to?
We organised a band, began writing songs (with a lot of help from God) and began to share our music with people. So many wonderful things have taken place within us and around us during the past two years to be less than blessings from the Lord.

RISE is a contemporary rock band with a great range of musical style. Their enthusiasm and Love of Jesus shine through in their debut CD 'Through the Son'
They are an American based band and you can check out their music at:
www.RiseFan.com

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