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Print PLAN:BE descended on Milwaukee on February, (Friday the) 13th. Ominous? Only for those spirits that are not of God! They rocked, crooned, laughed, prayed and in the end, at least two more names were written down in glory. Parkway Apostolic Church of Oak Creek, Wisconsin, invited PLAN:BE to share their music at a Youth Lock-In. Worship began officially at 8 p.m., and the doors were locked at midnight to keep the young in. Revealing true versatility, Travis Carter led the worship team. Perhaps this was in an effort to lull the parents into bringing their kids to the lock-in—that this band wasn’t what they had heard, but rather was a more “mainstream, Christian music group.” Those who stayed for the lock-in, well, rocked until Saturday was no longer a new day. Playing two shows through the night, energy unleashed through riffs and licks, crazy faces and jammin’ beats. Saturday afternoon found PLAN:BE at Something More, a local Christian music store, playing to curious shoppers. None seemed surprised to hear Tony Aponte’s voice mixing with his Les Paul. Rather, it seemed the natural place and the natural thing. Except for the clerk who couldn’t hear the ringing phone, everyone enjoyed sharing the Word through music. One more gig before Saturday was done. Fairgrounds Espresso Coffeehouse usually hosts only a Latin Jazz band on Saturday evenings. Sometimes, you know, you just gotta mix it up a bit. Perhaps the crowd came expecting something different, but they certainly enjoyed what they saw. Annette Carter was the epitome of smooth bass sound. Sunday morning left Parkway wishing they had committed to Sunday evening as PLAN:BE rocked and worshipped through the morning. Perceptions of what is worship music were changed; understanding of musical expression soared. That’s how PLAN:BE connects. Elim Tabernacle, the place of refreshing, was the final stop. The weekend ended as it began. PLAN:BE’s original music and openness to the prompting of the Holy Ghost ushered in a Divine move. Quietly, yet effectively, Tony shared his testimony with the listeners. The young listened raptly, amazed at the grace of God, perhaps thinking of their friends from school, their families. The not so young heard their own stories told again, as it were, relating themselves and their first touch from God. It wasn’t long-winded preaching or the squeal of a guitar, but the gentle move of His presence filling the sanctuary. Travis Carter — drummer extraordinaire, known for making crazy faces and being loud — on his knees, exampling praise, “Here I am, Lord, Here I am.” Heaven heard. Angels rejoiced. Two received the baptism of the Holy Ghost. That’s what PLAN:BE is really all about. Another way to share the old-fashioned truth. Monday found them back in the Big Apple, but they have left behind their mark on our lives and in our church culture.
ninetyandnine.com © 2004, Kris Newman --------- Since stealing the CD from her son, Kris Newman enjoys listening to PLAN:BE music as atmospheric background while reading Louis L'Amour, her favorite author. |
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