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00:04 Hello friends. We're here at another iSITE REVIEW.
00:07 We're in Central London. 00:09 We're here by Buckingham Palace, and we... 00:11 Right by Buckingham Palace. 00:13 We're right on the corner. 00:15 Buckingham Palace is right here off to my right. 00:17 And the people are starting to line up in front of the gates. 00:19 They've been lining up for quite a little while getting ready 00:22 for the Changing of the Guard. 00:26 So we're just here at the Buckingham Palace and the 00:29 Changing of the Guard. 00:31 And I was running fast through the crowd, 00:32 and I hear someone say, Greg! 00:33 And guess who we bumped into down here in Central London 00:36 but Reggie and Ladye Love Smith. 00:38 Really! Really! So when did you guys get here? 00:41 Oh, really? We've been here for hours and hours. 00:44 We've seen them, but not today at Buckingham Palace. 00:47 And with the thousands of people we ran into each other. 00:49 It was like funny because we came at different times. 00:51 We know it's amazing. 00:53 You look at this whole group of people and anticipation 00:54 of the Changing of the Guard. Right. 00:56 And we were talking about the anticipation of the coming 00:59 of Jesus Christ. That's right. 01:00 Anticipation we should have, right? Absolutely! 01:02 For the event. Absolutely. 01:03 This kind of anticipation, too. 01:05 Well, you know, everybody from all over the world come for this 01:08 one moment all over the world. 01:10 So this is the anticipation for the coming of Christ. 01:13 Absolutely it is. We should have. 01:14 So what do you think about this campaign that 01:16 we're all involved with? 01:17 Actually... singing at some of the events already. 01:19 Oh, yes. We're preparing people for the second 01:21 coming of Jesus Christ. 01:22 And it's a blessing to be a part of that. 01:24 It sure is. Everyone, everywhere. 01:25 Yeah, that's true. Hello. 01:27 You can tell, everyone, everywhere. 01:29 This is great though. 01:31 London is really a melting pot. 01:32 You know, you just see so many people, and cultures, 01:34 and everyone's together lined up here. 01:36 We're right in front of Buckingham Palace and we 01:38 are packed in watching the Changing of the Guard. 01:40 That's right. And we're here with Tim Parton, 01:42 Reggie and Ladye Love Smith, and, of course, my wife. 01:45 And it's a blessing to be here. 01:46 You know, everyone's looking forward to this event taking 01:49 place, so let's go to the Changing of the 01:51 Guard at this point. 02:59 That was incredible to see the Changing of the Guard. 03:02 I have never seen that before. Me neither. 03:05 What do you all think about it? 03:07 Well, it's amazing, yeah. First time? 03:09 Definitely, first time, yeah. 03:11 I was back here in January and we drove by the palace, 03:14 but they weren't doing the Changing of the Guard. 03:19 That's right. But it was, yeah, it was 03:21 definitely something to see. What a treat. 03:23 There's a lot of pageantry involved. 03:25 Oh, yeah. And the music! Yes! 03:27 Amazing! And it took a long, quite a long time, too. 03:30 They started at the stables and they did all the regalia there, 03:33 and it took about an hour there, and then on over here. 03:37 And there were two bands, two different bands: 03:39 an A band and a B band. 03:40 And they broke off and the A band went that way, 03:42 and the B band went this way. 03:44 It was fabulous. Oh, absolutely. 03:46 Yeah, it's amazing to see the changing, you know? 03:49 You've got the old guard coming in, and the new guard taking 03:51 over, and they're changing, and, that's incredible. 03:53 We're standing on the back side of you all. 03:56 On the frontside of us is the Buckingham Palace, 03:58 and behind is the gate, and Saint James' Palace 04:01 is on the other side. 04:02 And we are here with Tim Parton, and Reggie and Ladye Love Smith. 04:05 And we're so glad to be here for this campaign, London 2016. 04:10 And these folk are all doing music. 04:12 So tell me a little bit what its been like. 04:14 We'll start with you, Reggie. 04:15 What has it been like doing music here? 04:17 Oh, it's incredible. 04:18 You know, just it's always a wonderful experience to get to 04:20 meet new people from all over the world and work with them. 04:24 But, you know, we all have... there's a lot of differences 04:26 along the way, many, many, differences. 04:28 But the same goal. But the same goal in mind is Jesus. 04:32 And once we get to that goal and everybody gets on 04:35 the page, it's just amazing. 04:36 And it's fun to get to see how people do things differently 04:41 with audio, and video and things. 04:43 And to learn from them, and them from us, too. 04:46 And that's always a challenge, but it's always fun, too. 04:48 Yeah, absolutely. 04:50 I'll tell you something kind of funny that happened last night 04:51 in one of our concerts. Okay. 04:52 Where were you last night? 04:54 We were at the Gauna London church. Right. Okay. 04:56 And, you know, we all of course speak the same language. 04:59 But there's a difference in our dialect. Right. 05:02 And so last night the pastor was speaking and he said, 05:04 Turn in your Bible to Deuteronomy, and they all just 05:07 fell out laughing. 05:09 And we're, Deuteronomy. 05:10 And we're like, Deuteronomy? 05:11 And he's like, What? What? 05:13 And so I looked around and she said... How did she say it? 05:15 Deedaron? Deedaronomy. 05:16 Deetodaronomy. Detodaromy or something. 05:19 They're going to laugh when they see this. 05:20 I still can't say it. 05:22 But they just died out laughing. 05:23 They just couldn't believe that we said it that way. 05:25 And so there's the little subtle differences that way in our 05:28 cultures, but in the end we all have the same common goal, 05:31 and we're here for the same reasons. 05:33 Really we're all on the same page. 05:34 Yeah, that's right. 05:36 We say it a little bit differently, but it's great. 05:37 You know, we were asking, actually, as far as the 05:38 difference, we're asking for a wash cloth and we didn't realize 05:43 that they're called flannels. 05:44 So we asked for wash cloths, and we ended up with a 05:47 whole stack of towels. 05:48 The big old hand towels, you know? 05:51 And I'm like, no, no, no. 05:52 I need a little one to wash my face, you know? 05:54 Did you get one? Did you get one? 05:56 He said, Oh, you mean flannels. 05:57 We'll ask for a flannel now. 05:59 So I'm getting educated. Yes. Absolutely. 06:03 But we're also learning some great truths. 06:05 Last night Pastor Corey Jackson was preaching on tithing. 06:11 And such a wonderful, wonderful lesson. things that we have 06:14 So, you know, things that we have heard growing up in church. 06:18 All my life I've heard it, but it's so great to be reminded. 06:21 And he had some wonderful ways to connect the applications 06:27 with his family, the way he's going. 06:29 He's teaching his son. 06:31 Who's a teenager. Right. Right. 06:32 So it was great to hear those examples, and be able to apply 06:36 those things to our life. 06:38 The Bible is so applicable. It sure is. 06:39 I looked over at Tim at the same time, 06:41 and he's looking at me, and we've got teenage sons now, 06:43 and he has a 17, 18? 06:45 17 year old, right. 06:46 Which is the same age as the pastor's. 06:47 I have a 14 year old. 06:49 And we were like... 06:50 And we're going, Oh, he's reading our mail. 06:51 Because we're trying to teach our kids, you know. 06:53 So it's a hard thing to get over, you know? 06:56 You know, this whole campaign has been a blessing, hasn't it? 06:58 Over at London 2016, because we're reaching souls, 07:01 not only locally here, but going out over 3ABN, 07:03 and then through the Internet. 07:04 And I know that music is a huge ministry. Yes. 07:07 And we really appreciate your part in this, and also the other 07:11 vocal musicians that are participating. 07:13 Absolutely. Yeah, that's a great thing. 07:15 You know, it's been fun to listen to the local 07:17 singers and players. 07:19 I've really enjoyed it. 07:21 And to plug in with them, and sometimes do things together. 07:23 I mean that's always a fun thing. 07:25 Last night, I've got to tell you that Tim was over on the 07:29 keyboard on the piano, and their pianist, 07:32 the church pianist was there next to him. 07:34 And at the end there was an appeal, and we were singing, 07:37 and there was some music along the way. 07:39 And then afterwards they just had a play out where, 07:42 you know, you play out. 07:43 And Tim was going to move on the piano, and I think he says, 07:45 No, you play, you play. 07:47 Because he had his iPad up going around; he was shedding. 07:49 He was videoing. And he was watching Tim's fingers, 07:51 you know, as he was moving along. 07:52 So it's really great. 07:54 It's a really sweet spirit over there; 07:56 sharing and working together on this. Oh incredible. 08:00 I think that's key, when we're working together. 08:02 We're not competing, we're not coming in taking over. 08:05 That's not our goal by any means. 08:07 We're in this thing together. 08:09 Oh yeah, amen. And that's a key point, Tim. 08:11 Because, you're right, it's not 3ABN coming over and taking 08:14 over SEC, this, you know, Southern England Conference, 08:16 or these churches. Right. 08:18 It's a partnership of working together. 08:19 Because when we're... What does it say in the Bible? 08:22 A threefold cord? is not easily broken. 08:26 So all of us working together, along with Jesus Christ, 08:28 we can't go wrong! No. 08:30 And the way they do things... 08:31 It's a win, win Greg. 08:32 It is a win win, and the way they do things here may be 08:35 different from the way that we do them back in the states, 08:38 so we definitely need to be on the same page. 08:40 And they need to know that our goal is, and our heart is to do, 08:45 you know, ministry, 08:47 So ministry is the same, as I believe, it's all about Jesus. 08:51 It is, that's right. 08:52 And to me music in a special way prepares 08:54 the heart for the message. 08:56 Oh, yeah, for sure. 08:57 You know, before the preaching of the word, the music opens up 08:59 our hearts and just like prepares it, softens. 09:02 You know, when my heart gets hard sometimes? 09:04 It softens the hard heart and prepares us to receive it. 09:08 I had the great privilege last night of playing for Reggie and 09:12 Ladye on the appeal song. 09:13 What song did you all do? 09:15 Our Redeemer is Faithful and True. 09:16 We were talking about how faithful God is. 09:19 As we tithe He is so faithful to give. 09:22 And so Reggie said, Let's just do this song. 09:24 So I was thrilled to be able to be there with them so that we 09:28 could just pull that right off. 09:29 A really beautiful, sweet moment the Lord used, used that moment. 09:33 And the great thing about it was a very, it was a very, 09:36 Spirit filled moment. 09:37 And the Holy Spirit was there. 09:39 And, you know, here's the thing, we all love being musicians. 09:43 We love this. Tim loves it. 09:45 It's just, I think, what we were born to kind of do. 09:48 At least at this moment in our life, okay? for now. 09:51 And so we're so honored to do it. 09:53 And it's a blast doing it. 09:55 But you know what? Here's the deal; 09:56 where we really get a kick out of it is when we 09:59 just really feel in the moment, Lord, this is Your's, 10:03 and everything is all coming together. 10:05 And even the sound might not be perfect, or this might not 10:08 be perfect, or the piano might be out of tune. 10:10 If it's out of tune it's probably better, because we can 10:12 sing out of tune a little bit, you know. 10:14 No you all sound... you all are perfectional. 10:17 They're professional. 10:19 You know it, when the Spirit just takes over? Yeah. 10:22 And it's not a magical thing. No! 10:24 It's not magic. It's a God thing. 10:26 It's a Jesus thing. 10:28 And so it was a sweet moment. 10:30 And I know that in all the campaigns going on, 10:32 all 9 or 10 campaigns that Spirit is happening. 10:36 And as the deeper we get into this I feel like the Lord is 10:39 really using and working. 10:41 And I've got to tell you, it is just a blast to 10:44 work with this guy. 10:45 I'm telling you, because it's... 10:47 And these two! Of course, these two! 10:48 It's fun to watch you guys work together, because, you know, 10:51 as professional musicians, and you guys have been given 10:54 a talent of the Lord. That's obvious. Amen! 10:56 And you're using it for Him, and that just is a wonderful thing. 10:59 A great example for those of us that, we're not, 11:01 Jill and I don't consider us really musicians. 11:03 We're not musicians. 11:04 Yes, you are. Jill is. Yes, she is, and Greg, too. 11:07 We all have talents though. 11:08 And that's where we utilize them; give them 11:10 to God; He blesses them. 11:11 But you guys have multi-talents. 11:12 We sing, that's; we sing. 11:14 We do music, but you're... 11:15 But Greg and Jill, I know you don't want to do this, 11:17 but you know what? We're so grateful for you guys, 11:20 and all that you do for 3ABN. 11:22 You now, and more than that, the bigger picture, 11:24 all you do for God's kingdom. That's right. 11:27 You know, and so that means a lot to us. 11:29 That's encouragement for us. 11:30 And because you always, you guys, you're always centered. 11:33 Not always a great day. 11:36 But you choose joy. 11:37 You choose joy every time. 11:39 But you choose joy. 11:40 That's Jesus. 11:41 Your gifts are so multifaceted. 11:43 And Jill never likes to me say this. 11:44 Every time I say this she says, Praise the Lord! 11:45 And it is, Praise the Lord! 11:47 But I just want to say, He has given you so many gifts to be 11:49 used, and you're using them to the full extent. 11:51 Well, we're so blessed to be a part of the team. 11:54 You know? Praise Jesus that He calls each one of us to minister. 11:58 That's right. And he called you at home to ministry. 12:01 And whether you're a musician, whether you're a singer, 12:04 whether you can speak for God; whatever you do 12:07 He calls you to ministry. 12:08 So we just want to encourage you to get involved in ministry; 12:12 to reach out, and to step out, and to share Jesus with your 12:14 neighbors, and friends, and those in your community. 12:16 Yeah, you know, speaking of neighbor, if you make a good 12:19 apple pie that can be your ministry to your neighbor. 12:22 Where we are staying, we are staying across the street from 12:26 the Archbishop of Canterbury. 12:28 And, you know, the Bible says to love your neighbor. 12:31 Well, it's important before you love your neighbor you've got to 12:33 know your neighbor, so you've got to get outside of your 12:37 comfort zone and... 12:38 I like apple pie. I do, too. 12:41 So whatever you do you can have a ministry right 12:47 there to your neighbor. 12:49 If you feel like you can't go to London from the states, 12:53 but you can go right next door. 12:55 And that sometimes is even greater, 12:56 leaving more of an impact than going across the pond. 13:00 I know it's going even a step further, but I often think about 13:04 people thinking their age limits their gifts, or their ministry. 13:08 And your age does not limit your ministry. 13:10 If you're still breathing, and you're still alive, 13:12 God has a ministry for you. 13:14 That's great! He really does. 13:15 And I don't want you to give up on that because somebody 13:17 needs you; you, yeah! 13:19 I mean we're in London and we're only here for a short time, 13:21 so we're going to be gone here, too. 13:23 But where you are, like Tim was saying, people need you. 13:26 That's just like your 98 year old friend on Facebook. 13:28 That's right. I have a 98 year old friend which, by the way, 13:31 I meant to say Happy Birthday to in London, Mr. Donald Jones. 13:35 He is 98, so vibrant, on Facebook. 13:38 He puts it all in caps, but he is on Facebook! 13:41 I'm not on Facebook. 13:42 I couldn't believe it! 13:44 I know that he isn't either. 13:47 He isn't either! But he's so vibrant. 13:49 She has a purpose, my friend, Annette, you know, Boyer. 13:52 She's 80 years young, and she runs circles around me. 13:55 But it doesn't even matter if it's hard for you, 13:58 it's hard for you to even get out of your house. 14:00 You still have a ministry. 14:01 And God, there's one person that God needs you to touch, 14:04 and to be a part of their lives. 14:05 And I really, I really hope that people can know that. 14:07 It's not about our age, it's not about the gifts. 14:10 It really isn't, because we all have gifts. 14:12 Like I was saying, Jill, you know, you have music too, 14:14 but the clerical part, the planning, the behind the scenes, 14:18 all that matters so much, encouraging somebody. 14:21 That's the biggest thing; encouraging somebody to take 14:24 another step forward for another day. 14:25 Praise the Lord! Yeah, it's definitely been a team effort 14:27 here, and it's fun to work together. 14:28 I have to say, yeah, it really... 14:30 And we're not done. 14:31 We've got more to go. 14:32 Yes, that's exciting. 14:34 And when we get home we have a lot to do. 14:35 Now speaking of music, we have a theme song; 14:37 a structured theme song that was written specifically 14:40 for this campaign. 14:42 And we have a montage of a few of the different 14:44 churches, but before we go to that let's talk about the theme 14:47 song a moment. 14:48 Tell me how it is has impacted you, or what you 14:50 all think about it. 14:52 Well, first of all, it's very catchy. 14:54 Which, as musicians; everyone, everywhere, yeah. 14:58 The melody is catching, the lyrics are catching, 15:00 and as singers and players, that's something we 15:03 definitely are attracted to. 15:05 Anything that we find that when we're looking for material, 15:08 we always look for something that we walk away 15:11 still humming it, or singing the words. 15:13 But for them to have such an impact, a ministry message. 15:18 With the words. You know, that it's the cry: Everyone, 15:23 everywhere, tell someone Jesus loves them. He's sharing love. 15:27 Just what we were just saying. 15:28 Yes! Exactly what we were just saying. 15:30 Sharing love, sharing hope, to everybody, everywhere 15:34 and everyone, everywhere. 15:36 Amen! Yeah, it's a wonderful... 15:37 Well done! That's right. Praise God. 15:40 It was written locally. 15:41 It was! It was written locally here at the South England 15:43 Conference specifically for this event. 15:45 So, Praise the Lord, that is what this campaign is all about; 15:48 telling someone that Jesus loves them. 15:51 Let's go to that at this time. 16:01 And to call me back one and all, across water, people all around. 16:16 They're trying to gather all of God's children, 16:23 to bring the truth to each and every land. 16:32 Everyone, everywhere, tell someone that Jesus loves them. 16:48 Sharing love, sharing hope, everybody, everywhere. 17:03 Everybody, everywhere! 17:10 Everyone, everywhere! 17:22 Amen. That's a blessing. 17:23 We've been talking, it seems like almost every iSIGHT 17:26 a little bit about the music, the praise team, or the special 17:30 music's, or what takes place during the series, the campaign. 17:34 But the theme song we've mentioned several times, 17:37 and we wanted to bring you just a snippet of the theme song. 17:39 That was actually from three different churches. 17:42 Brad Walker, our director, edited and kind 17:44 of put that together. 17:46 We heard from Kevin Hart's church at Chiswick. 17:48 We heard from Kenny Shelton's church at Hampstead, 17:51 as well as Croydon. 17:53 And we were downtown today hanging out with Reggie 17:56 and Ladye Love, and Tim. 17:57 But now we're back on the steps of the Croydon church. 18:01 Yeah, we've had a fun, busy, filled day that is for sure. 18:04 It was nice going there seeing that special, I don't know, 18:07 ceremony; a lot of pageantry like we were saying. 18:09 Having a nice time talking with Reggie, 18:12 Ladye Love, and Tim Parton. 18:13 You know, and the incredible gift that God has given to them, 18:15 and I know that they are involved in multiple churches 18:18 here bringing them wonderful music. 18:21 Yes, they each have a servant's heart. 18:24 You know, I really see that in them; 18:26 a desire to sing from their heart. 18:29 To use the gifts that God has given them in ministry. 18:32 And, you know, they could be singing for the world. 18:34 They could be going out and doing this, 18:36 but they've dedicated their talents for ministry. 18:38 And I know that the music is blessing and touching people 18:41 in preparation for the messages each evening. 18:44 Yeah, you're right. 18:45 And, you know, we're showing some of the footage around the 18:47 Buckingham Palace with the Changing of the Guard. 18:50 And you saw all those people. 18:51 When we were traveling down... 18:52 I know we've talked about the subway. 18:54 They call it the tube here, and just the crowds. 18:56 Well, we were down with the crew again trying to get to 18:59 downtown Central London, and they... 19:02 We came to a complete stop of people. 19:04 I couldn't believe it. 19:06 I actually took some photos. 19:07 I put the camera way above my head and took some shots. 19:09 And basically we came to a stand still because there were so many 19:12 people on the train platforms that they actually shut some 19:15 gates to keep people from piling onto the platforms. 19:17 And I was standing next to a guy; I mean I was just like 19:20 this; just people all around. 19:22 And I asked this guy, I said, Is this normal? 19:24 And he said, Yes, it is this time of day. 19:26 He said, We're at the breaking point. 19:28 And he said, I'm at the breaking point. 19:30 To be honest with you, he said, I'm going to tell my boss 19:32 today that I'm done. 19:34 I'm not going to do this anymore. 19:35 I'm going to quit this job and do something else. 19:37 Because he couldn't handle the commute, and just the pressure. 19:40 I mean people were not happy. 19:42 You could see that. 19:43 You now, everyone's just crowded together. 19:44 They're not getting to where they need to in a good time. 19:46 And so you think about the breaking point. 19:48 You know, I think multiple people can at different types 19:50 of breaking points in their personal lives. 19:53 And I think that's what's great about, again, this campaign 19:55 is that Jesus is the answer. 19:57 We all have that void inside of us that Jesus can fill. 20:00 And so to share Jesus with the people here in London, 20:03 in your community, around the world, is a tremendous blessing. 20:06 Amen, that's right. 20:08 And Reggie and Ladye, as we mentioned before, 20:09 and Tim Parton, are doing a wonderful job of sharing in 20:12 ministering through music Jesus' love. 20:16 And when we were downtown there in Buckingham Palace, 20:19 Reggie and Ladye just broke out into song right in 20:21 front of the palace. 20:23 They sang, My Redeemer is Faithful and True. 20:25 And we want to go to that just now. 20:29 My Redeemer is faithful and true. 20:37 And everything that He has said, He will do. 20:47 And every morning His mercies are new. 20:58 My Redeemer is faithful and true. 21:05 And in every situation He has proved His love to me. 21:14 When I lacked the understanding He gives more grace to me. 21:23 My Redeemer is faithful and true. 21:32 And everything that He has said, He will do. 21:41 And every morning His mercies are new. 21:54 My Redeemer is faithful and true. 22:04 Your Redeemer is faithful and true. 22:21 Thank you Reggie and Ladye Love. 22:22 Wow, incredible! My Redeemer is Faithful and True. 22:26 And boy, we can all say that, can't we? 22:28 You know, and they were standing there right in front 22:30 of the Buckingham Palace. 22:31 And, again, these are truly talented musicians. 22:33 And what a blessing! 22:35 Even with all the cars, and trucks, and vehicles going by, 22:38 they were right there ministering to people, 22:40 because there are multiple people standing around 22:42 enjoying the music, walking by. 22:44 You could see them, their ears, yeah, listening to what the 22:46 message was in song. 22:48 That's right. We didn't have fancy mikes or or any sort of 22:51 studio, or anything like that. 22:52 But they just sang for Jesus right there. 22:55 And that was incredible. 22:56 We want to go out tonight a little different. 22:58 Normally Greg and I are sitting on the steps; sometimes 23:01 together, sometimes with someone sitting here. 23:03 And then we go right into the service there 23:05 with Pastor Lomacang, right behind us in the Croydon church. 23:08 We will be coming to Pastor Lomacang after this. 23:11 But instead of ending with us on the steps here, we want to go 23:14 back to Buckingham Palace. 23:15 And Tim Parton, Reggie and Ladye Love, they sang a song 23:20 which I love, I will serve Thee because I love Thee, 23:25 You have given life to me. 23:27 That is what the Lord Jesus Christ has done for Greg and I, 23:31 for each person here. 23:32 That's His call to each person who's listening to the 23:37 messages night by night. 23:38 And that's His call to you at home. 23:40 Choose right now tonight, even while they sing this song, 23:44 to accept the Lord Jesus Christ into your heart and life, 23:48 and accept Him as your personal Savior. Amen. 23:53 I will serve Thee, because I love Thee. 24:04 You have given life to me. 24:17 I was nothing before You found me. 24:30 You have given life to me. 24:43 Heartaches, broken pieces, ruined lives are why 25:03 You died on Calvary. 25:13 Your touch was what I longed for. 25:25 You have given life to me. |
Revised 2017-07-19