YFriday End of a Revolution

I am sat on what Dez calls a sofa, but I am not sure about that, situated in a special place known as Broadwater Studios (The home of recording in the North East) Dez and Gavs “baby”. The background is a mix of beeps alerts and the occasional man sobs informing them of incoming messages of surprise, support, sadness and celebration of the forthcoming end of an era – Yfriday.

It has been an unexpected privilege over the last few years to spend precious days evenings and even nights (its def warts and all) with these 4 humble men of God.

Highlights for me have been being there sensing and experiencing Gods anointing fall during times of worship and music lead by YFriday in fields, theme parks, warehouses and church buildings, driving 4 tired boys desperate to lie in a warm bed to the nearest hotel and rest for the night ready for another gruelling day on the road, sitting in a country pub in Sussex with 3 of the 4 off loading and relaxing having just opened The Big Church Day out listening to these real people laughing, joking and moaning that even for them life is hard, and feeling very humble when they all accepted an invite from my wife and I to allow us to serve and feed them at our home in Stoke.

My experience of life as a Christian, Church and Doing outreach has taught me many lessons, one of the most important being this;
I was on mission years ago in St Ives in Cornwall, there I learnt loads but one thing that has stayed in my mind ever since was this, a local phrase “He wouldn’t let it lie” meaning its not good to let things go on and on just for the sake of it. Many Churches, organisations, business and yes music groups do the same. Laying something down which is very dear to you, and also very dear to countless others is hard.

Can YFriday achieve more than they have through Revolution, Universal Broadcast and of course the brilliant Great and Glorious – we will never know. What we do know is that as individuals who have succeeded together they will definitely sail on to unknown fields of experience. God will continue to amaze them and us through the revelation of His plans for them (Many of which have already been revealed and already on the move).

So personally I look forward to the autumn of 2010 when the singular banner of YFriday is laid down (Probably at Newcastle city hall) and the new 4 fold ministry of 4 men of God, talented, gifted, successful yet extremely humble, is raised and released.

“But those who wait on the Lord will find new strength. They will fly high on wings like eagles. They will run and not go weary. They will walk and not go faint.”

 

"We will miss you guys! You are 4 amazing blokes!"

 

"We will really miss you guys! You are amazing! Will always remember meeting you all at Ignite Hope 2008 in Cardiff x"

 

"Definately a very sad day. Good luck to you all in whatever your future holds."

 

"we will all miss you so much thank you for being such an amazing part in my journey with god over these past few years! x"

 

"Good luck and God less you for the future, and looking forward to saying goodbye later in the year".

 

"Gutted. :-( God bless you guys, I've been really blessed by your worship over the years."

 

"Oh man!!!Must have been a hard decission! Keep serving the Lord in whatever you do! God bless you greatly!"

 

"Sad, but so good the way that God has used you all over the years - hope to see you again before you move on to other things"

 

"So sorry to read this news, but we pray that God will bless you all richly in whatever you do. Looking forward to the final gigs later this year. YFriday have blessed our family more than you know & joined us (via CD's) through some really difficult times bringing us through on a wave of praise & worship. God bless you all real good!!"

 

"gutted.my grandaughter has just become a huge fan of your music as i am,ive taken her to 2 of your gigs,and thought there would be many more.God bless you all,and please dont give up the music altogether.xxxxxxxxx"

 

"You have been part of so many journeys of faith. Thank you for all your efforts, sacrifices, laughs, tears, hours driving, time away from home, encouragement, amazing music, you havent just been musicians on a distant stage you've had the human touch and thats meant so much to people.
I hope you can look forward with great excitement, and thanks again for everything."

 

"Sorry to hear this guys. Thanks and I am sure God has got great things in store for you in the future."

 

"With huge thanks for the part you have played as God has met with and blessed hundreds of people in and around Chester. May God bless you and all your future ventures as he leads you on!"

 

"Thankyou for all the special songs you have all written, and what they have meant to our lives and our relationship with God. Those songs will continue to be part of our lives and our walk with God. We will be supporting you with everything that God has planned for you all in the future!"

 

"Sad to hear this. Thanks for your witness so far and looking forwards to the next chapter!"