Update on Crowns Camp and new album

Here is a video update from SoulFest '09

Comments

[Rory from Missoula, MT]

Hi Mark! Another nice blog! I always look forward to new postings as God really speaks to me through your insights. I am looking forward the new album. But I am even more excited about seeing Crowns twice in 3 days in Montana. Missoula, MT 8/13 and in Great Falls @ Downpour on 8/15. We saw you last summer in Bozeman and my 12 year old son became Andy's biggest fan (he is a drummer too). If Andy ever needs a protege I am sure that my son would sign-up!

[Laura Chambers]

Hey there Mark! I'm so glad you're gonna keep running with this devotional idea! I liked it last time and can't wait to see what happens next!

[Casey Hoggard]

The Crowns camp sounds AWESOME. I feel the same way about youth camps. They were some of the BEST weeks of my life and I often think back to how close I was with God and wonder why it's sooo hard to feel that way now. I'm looking forward to hearing more!

[Jeanette Pike]

Hey Mark! Just thinking lastnight how you "preach through song", for which I for one am thankful. My family and I just moved to Metro Atlanta, temporarily in an apartment while the house is being built, had a C-section and baby is still in NICU. Alot of stuff going on all at once and just when I felt like drowning, a song like "Praise You in the Storm" or "Voice of Truth" comes over the radio and picks me back up again. Thanks so much for sharing the Truth! We're praying for Crowns. God Bless!

[Denise Dorsey]

This is not a comment but a request. I have considered myself a Christian for many years, but I have yet to be able to lift my hands in praise and song while at a service or concert. I am attending your concert in Phoenix in September 2009. I feel that your song "East to West" is special to me, I request it daily from Radio Shine for my drive home. Could you please do this song in Phoenix, I know that this song will help me to be able to "let go" and praise as I should. I know that everyone praises in their own way but I know this song is special. Thanks

[Casey Hoggard]

Oh wow!!! Just finished the crowns camp and LOVED IT!!!! Please hurry with the next one. No rush or anything. :) I really thought the "media fast" was gonna be hard but I came to realize I didn't really miss those things. They weren't fulfilling at all but the time I spent with Christ this week was! Now my new challenge is to include crowns camp practices into every part of my life. I just can't thank you enough for taking the time to make those videos!!! Thank you also for the thoughts and prayers, you're in mine as well.

[B@rt]

Hi Mark,
Looking forward to your new album in november!
But there's one thing: I can not find a tourdate in the list for Holland (the Netherlands).
When is your real breaktrough in Europe?
(Come over and help!)

[Sarah from TN]

I heard "Until The Whole World Hears" on the radio about an hour ago. Like it!

[Leon Jasper]

Brother Mark
I saw you on Fox tv. I would like to find out more about North Korea. Is there some way I could contact you.

[Amanda]

Mark,

I just wanted to let you know how you and the band are changing lives. I have a very good friend who's Jewish, but very, very interested in Christianity. She found your page on MySpace "by accident," although we all know it was no accident, and fell in love with your band. Your songs have triggered some very deep conversations between the two of us.

God is using you and your music in amazing ways. I'd appreciate your prayers for my friend, that she'll come to know the truth, and that I will have the right words to answer her questions. Thanks so much; you all are awesome.

[Sam Kuiper]

Hi Mark
I just want to let you know that I love love love you and the bands music. I cant wait until your newest album comes out. :-)

[Christina M. Clayton]

Thankyou Mark for being a warrior for the Lord. The Lord has showed me alot through your music all of them has touched my life in many of ways.

I have been through alot in my life and when that song praise you in the storm came out it helped me alot. see just recently I lost my husband Buddy who was only 22 years old to a car accident we both were in it God spared me. I am only 25 myself my husband was a God fearing man he also was a marine he taught me what true love is all about. See I was married before Buddy came into my life to a man I dated for four years before I married him. He turned out to be a Child molester and I tried to help him out I tried to show him he needed the Lord to change him but he didn't want to change. It was harder for me to deal with this because I was molested myself when I was five and sexually harrassed and asulted throughout my junior high and high school years. The second time my ex husband got in trouble after we renewed our vowels my Best Friend introduced me to her cousin Buddy Collison who later became my husband. This man showed me that I had value and that I was loved and that no one should take advantage of me in any way. I truely saw God in him. It has been hard and right now I am confused he was such a Godly man he wanted to be a preacher as soon as he got out of the military which was coming up this next June. We just got married May 10th, 2009 only married for three weeks and he was taken in a car accident. We were in a Jeep Wrangler on a dirt road and it swirved and flipped multiple times no one knows how I made it out alive cause it was so bad. I know I have a purpose that God has a plan for me but this hurts so bad please pray for me and my family I live with his family and I am trying to help them in any way that I can. So many dreams we had together are shattered he wanted to be a parent as well as I and it can't happen now. I don't know if I should remain a widow forever or remarry later I'm confused and I need prayer and Godly Cousel from outsider Brothers and Sisters in the Lord!

Love you in the Lord and God Bless

[Ellen Phillips]

Hi, Mark! I think u would love the video that was done to your song, "Set Me Free" it was done by Ignite Student Ministries on www.tangle.com! Please check it out...it makes your song even more powerful than it already is if that is possible! For ameteurs, I think that you would agree that this is what this song is all about. FYI...make sure you read the t-shirts on the "demons"! I get goosebumps every time, and I think you will too!! God Bless you and your band for the wonderful work you do for Christ!! You have been an inspiration to me and my husband and lots of our friends! Thank you!!!

[Amanda]

When does the next Crowns Camp start?
I loved the last one!!

[Monica]

Hi Mark and group,
Thank you for reaching so many with your music. You'll be in Charlotte this Saturday and our Youth Group wanted to be there, but were unable. Can we book Casting Crowns for Spring 2010? Is that doable? Thank you for allowing God's blessings thru your music. Stay the course.

[Mark]

Hi Mark! My name is Mark too and I am from Argentina! Here in argentina there is a lot of people that would love to have Casting crowns in Argentina!
God bless you a lot and may he make great things with you guys!

[Randy Hogan]

Hey All:
Love your songs, love your ministry, would love to see you in Oklahoma City!!!
Lovin' 2B Livin'

[G. Tregaskis]

To Mark and My Extended Family-
I am a re-believer who has searched many, many alternates to Our Father and His Son. I found your music and messages on line just 4 days ago.
God's Grace is proven through the story of my life. It is not one I can openly share yet, but I want you and everyone to know the words of Amazing Grace have special special meaning to me. Thank you for your messages. I hope some day your band will tour to Utah. I will be promoting your music-all that is Good is Good. God bless and keep you safe!

[Arvid and Kay Peterson]

We live in Arizona. When will we be included in the "Whole World" tour. Our children have seen you in the Midwest.

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Hi Mark...do You have an email?? I have a story to tell you and would rather not post on a Blog. It is about my autistic daughter who has been a non believer all her life...she is scare of our world and death...YOU have made an impact on her and you should hear the story. I hope you will reply to me and I can tell you all about this amazing young lady! molly@buffalo.com

[Penny Eibenholzl]

Mark,
I was at Elmbrook Church last night for the concert. Wow, I felt the Holy Spirit move amongg us! Amazing worship and glory to God. When you come to Madison, WI. in April, can you sing "SLOW FADE"? It is one of my absolute favorites (among many!!!!) You guys totally rock for the Lord!

[Rene Steynberg]

I'm so excited about your new album....!!!!!!! I pray that you guys will come and do a tour in SOUTH AFRICA as well...??

[parice]

Can't wait to hear your new album. I was also excited to see that Casting Crowns has a song on the new WOW 2010 album http://www.hearitfirst.com/wow/

[Heidi Hunt]

Hi to all of casting crowns, I felt compelled to share a bit of our story as a way to thank you all for what you do. Our son Ryan was born 6 weeks premature and with down syndrome. I can't tell you how many times I poured my soul out to the Lord while listening to Praise You in the Storm. Ryan is turning two soon. He has yet to crawl or walk, but, he has a smile that lights up the room, and I am sure that He was created exactly how God intended him to be. As a mom, it is still a daily challenge to see your kiddo struggle. Thank you for your music. It has helped me through so many tough times, and even though the storm continues to rage, I will continue to offer praise, and I will teach Ryan to praise our God who controls all things.

[John !]

Love your posts!

Hey, for those interested, Casting Crowns is on the new WOW HITS 2010 CD. You can check it out here:

http://hearitfirst.com/wow