Event Review: Oasis "The June Sessions" 2012 by Altarsound Ministries

The theme of last Saturday's edition of OASIS - "Exhale.Breathe" looked appropriate, in a way commemorating the fresh air of summer we've been longing for. 
As OASIS celebrated it's one year anniversary, the question remains on how much impact has it really had? Or is this just another propaganda to get people excited and stir up emotions? Is OASIS overrated?

Poem - No Greater love

This amazing feeling
to be loved
unconditional love
undeserved, unworthy

To hear your heart beat
beating with rhythms of love
the warmth of your embrace
no greater feeling

it's like the freshness of spring
the brightness of the summer sun
the colours of autumn leaves
the purity of winter snow

Pure, undefiled
sweet smelling savour
lavished without limits
free access, no discrimination

This love
makes my heart glow
For God so loved
no greater love.
© 2012 Niyi Adereti

No Greater Love - Fred Hammond

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May Mentality - The Rise Of A New Breed

It's a new month. May
It's that month. May.
It's that word. May. Allow. Permit. Let.
It's the signal. Time to take action.
It's the clarion call. Hear. Heed.
It's that song. Moving. Forward.
It's the new breed. Takers. Overcomers.
It's the new mentality. Away with the norm.
It's the rebellion. The usual gives way.
It's the emergence of a new system.
It's that time. Time is now. Act.
It's the rise of a new breed. Strong. Determined.
It's the time to march. To Battle. Be Brave.
It's that feeling.
The heart is at the weakest
The battle is at its hottest
Fret Not!
Victory is near!
No time for tears.
Speak to yourself.
Encourage yourself.
May.
Allow.
Permit.
Emit.
Let.
New Month
New breed.
Enlist.
Be the light.
Bring the peace.

Song by Israel Houghton   - Moving Forward.

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Event Review: OASIS AprilFeast 2012 - What else can happen?

There's a sense of excitement, anticipation and anxiety that seems to build towards the third saturday of every month. In this case, it's the first "Lunch" edition of Oasis - your place of refreshing. (Sigh of relief for non-early risers). What else can happen - we've seen it all before! Afterall it's been 6 editions, so there shouldn't be so much fuss. 
The theme keeps getting bizarre - "War Cry - The Awakening" - ugh?

Poem: Herein is the love that we feel

Herein is the love that we feel
a deep stiring in our souls
a longing desire to make
to break
to explore
to feel
to transcend

Herein is the love that we feel
an inner longing for something deeper
someone true and passionate
to enter the place
where everything works out
where everyone feels loved

Book Review "Ears Wide Open" by Malachi Talabi

There have been timeless controversies around the theme "I heard God" or "God told me", which has resulted in a questionable stance assumed by church and non-church goers every time they hear these words. Question is does God really speak? How do we recognise His voice if He does? Is there any specific formula or principle to hearing Him? Answers might just have come from South London!

Event Review: Altarsound's OASIS February 2012 - did heaven come down?

Following on the heels of the "Worship Experience - III" held November last year and previous 5 editions, expectations were high as Altarsound Ministries announced the first OASIS event for 2012 to be held Saturday February 18. The theme "Piping Heaven Unto The Earth" raised eyebrows with many wondering and questioning - what's the rationale behind this? 


According to the visioneer Pastor Alexander Victor, OASIS aims to be a forum "to connect with God in worship, prayer, Bible exposition, manifestations of the Holy Spirit along with fantastic food and fellowship as always!"

With so much events currently centered around the worship theme, it's daunting to see how OASIS will be any different?

Here's an account of my personal experience:

Santa meets Jesus: A Post-Christmas Conversation

Santa: Hey Jesus
Jesus: Hey Santa, how are you?
Santa: Very well. Slightly tired, been around the world in one night *yawns*
Jesus: I see. You're getting too old for this, any plans to retire soon?
Santa: Retire? Nah, the world needs me. They need to believe I'm real. So I can't retire
Jesus: I'm not so sure about the "believe" part. Humans find it hard to believe in what they can't see.
Santa: I don't know about you but I've been around a long time to know they do. You just need the right story.
Jesus: Story?

Inspiring Stories: British Military Wives Choir with Gareth Malone

"We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender." Winston Churchill

Music has been described as the food of the soul. Everyone has an emotional connection to one form or music or the other. However getting people to sing professionally (especially if they are not interested or never really done it before) can be a daunting task. This seems to be a specialization that Gareth has acquired.

Event Review: WE-III : The Love Affair @ Graceland London

The Love Affair. It was everywhere - Facebook, Twitter, Text Messages, Emails - so much buzz generated about the event and it was finally a relief when on the Saturday evening "lovers" gathered for a night of music and worship organised by Alexander Victor & Altarsound.

Alexander Victor, Altarsound and WE-III: Trick or Treat?

It's 11.00pm, thursday night in leyton. A group of people are chatting away, getting to know each other better and catching up with lots of jokes + laughs. 11.20pm, the leader calls their attention and after a prayer session they get to the business of the night. It's the first joint rehearsal of Alexander Victor and Altarsound with guest ministers. With Aaron T Aaron, Toye D Toye and Gina Gee in the house and Jake Isaac expected to arrive any moment, it looks like an interesting night.

Question what are these guys all about? What's all the buzz about WE-II "The Love Affair" every minute on Facebook? Is this another "trick" to get us hyped up or a special "treat" for everyone?

Let's find out!

Is "JesusWeen" the christian alternative to "Halloween"?

Nothing stirs up more debate than issues that create a sense of contention between those of a particular belief system and popular view. As with most religions, Christianity has always had to answer questions when taking stands for or against popular culture. So I was intrigued when I read a column in a newspaper, stating the existence of "JesusWeen",

Have you killed your Gadaffi?

Muammar Gadaffi - the king of kings

Is he dead? Or is it just pranks been played on human intelligence? Another propaganda sponsored by the "powers that be" to make us believe what they want us to?

These are questions that we may or may not get clear answers to. But one thing is certain - a group of people had enough of over 40 years of one man's tyranny and decided it was time to rise up! And they were ready to pay the price with their blood! And yes, they did!


What price have you paid to get what you want?

Movie Review: Real Steel - The Fight to Survive

"If you get one shot, make it real" 

 A mix of excitement, emotion plus a touch of life lessons - that's what you get from the movie REAL STEEL. It's not often you get this kind of mix in an action flick. But what amazes me the most is the connection you feel with the characters portrayed - even the robots!

So what's so real about the steel?

Event Review: Jemi's Album launch with Alexander Victor, Dayo Bello, His Levites band, Mayowa, Sophy-yah, MC Mark, Shola Victor Sajowa and David Aliyu

When "African" meets "contemporary" and you add a spice of jazz with a plate full of soulful  rhythms, what do you get? That was my personal experience at the launch of Jemi Nwadike's album - "His Perfect Will" on Saturday, October 15 2011 at the Greenwich West Community & Arts Centre.

My first observation was the music from the band. When you've got "His Levites" band in the house, trust you get all the groove and perfection! It was absolutely on point. (I still wonder where the drummer gets his energy from though, redbull or "heavendove"? lol).

Blackberry Customer vs Apple Fan vs Android Fanatic

Admit it, you belong to one of these categories! The world is driven by the smartphone craze [that is for those who haven't caught the tablet bug yet :-)]. I came across a tweet recently during the "blackberry blackout" about blackberry customers and apple fans. Sounded quite interesting, so I set out to discover my personal analysis.

Blackberry Customer

The last 2-3 days were probably "unbearable" for obsessive pinging machines (I mean people who use blackberry messenger). And yes, some had a needed break from funny and ridiculous broadcasts (I still wonder why some think blackberry won't contact a customer directly but will decide to use a broadcast on blackberry messenger to send messages...ridiculous isn't it?).

Book Review: "Maximised Manhood" by Edwin Louis Cole

Few books written about men, for men and by a man can claim to hold the answers to the problems confronting men in this 21st century. Yet this timeless book manages to capture this in great essence and describe in vivid terms why men should take responsibility for solving the issues in our modern world.

How To Sing the September Song

September is significant for various reasons around the world. A few examples:

• Father's day celebrated on the first Sunday of September in Australia and New Zealand
• Brazil's independence day is September 7, Chile's September 18, Mexico's September 16 and Uzbekistan's September 1. 
• First Monday in September is Labour day in USA and Canada
• September 11 is Patriot day in USA in honour of those who lost their lives in the September 11 2001 attack.

"From a Christian point of view of course we do want a peaceful world, and I think September 11 did actually make people aware not only of vulnerability and how transitory life is, but there are forces of good and honour and justice which speak to us of God and his love for us.  " George Carey

Inspiring Stories: Steve Jobs, his apple and the world

"Steve Jobs is a genius. He is an innovator. A visionary. He is perhaps the most beloved billionaire in the world." Andrew Ross Sorkin (NY Times)

 How a college drop-out convinced the world of his capacity to be a genius never stops to intrigue anyone. An adopted child who slept on the floor in his friends' rooms and relied on free meals went on to rule the world. Sometimes you wonder how he does it or what he is thinking.

SMILE - Recession and Depression Therapy

"After every storm the sun will smile; for every problem there is a solution, and the soul's indefeasible duty is to be of good cheer." William R. Alger

This is not exactly a good time in the world. There's the fear of a "second recession" in the USA. The effect of the recent riots in the UK still lingers with businesses counting their losses and families grieving the loss of loved ones. Spending cuts, stock market gloom, retirement benefits seeming insufficient and a sense of disorder around the world - it doesn't look like good times, does it?

So why smile?