For years we've led worship and taught at large events like Seminars4Worship, Worship Leader Workshop, and the Christian Musician Summit and more. Many individual churches have asked us to come and work with their teams. Carl & I feel called to share our experience and concepts to build up God's minstrels to achieve their full potential. Those events events are generally structured like this: We usually kick off Saturday morning with worship followed by a general session. … [Read more...]
Rave Review for Screaming On The Inside – by Paula Parker
SCREAMING ON THE INSIDE (A JOURNEY TO FREEDOM) is a wealth for those seeking hope. Posted by Paula K. Parker Since the fall of Adam and Eve, it’s been part of the human condition to go through pain, betrayal and disappointment. What makes each person’s journey different is how they respond to these challenges. Some believe in the ‘just get over it’ mentality where you bury your pain deep inside, hoping that by ignoring it, it will all go away. Others medicate their pain through chemical, … [Read more...]
How To Listen To God
How To Listen To God By Leann Albrecht I think the first step in listening to God is to understand how much He loves you and desires a relationship with you. He delights in your conversation. He not only likes to hear your prayers, He wants to be able to respond to you and longs for your intimate friendship. John 15: 13-15 Greater love has no one than this; that he lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command, I no longer call you servants, because a … [Read more...]
Jerusalem Chicken
Jerusalem Chicken By Leann Albrecht The first time Carl and I had this dish was at our local Chef's Market. I inquired about the recipe but, of course, it was a "chef's secret". So we dissected the flavors then I went home and created my own recipe which is nearly identical to the flavors we originally savored. I enjoy making meals that bake in the oven for two reasons. First of all, as it bakes, the aroma fills the house and preps your taste buds for dinner. Secondly, oven … [Read more...]
Extended Worship and Prayer – Wednesday at Grace Center
Leann leading worship with a great band - Carl Albrecht on drums, David McKay on keys, Steve Forrest on bass, Mike Westner of guitar and Mary-Kathryn on vocals. I hope you enjoy this extended time of worship. We had a blast in His Presence, riding the waves of the Spirit. Join us again for another wonderful night of worship and prayer this Wednesday at Grace Center - October 5, 7-9 PM. The band will be - Carl Albrecht on drums, David Mckay on keys, Mark Baldwin on guitar, Gary Lunn on bass … [Read more...]
Potato Pancakes
Potato Pancakes This is one of my quick and easy ways to use leftover mashed potatoes. These pancakes are a delicious addition for the savory pallet. I often serve them with a German accent of sauerkraut. 2 cups mashed potatoes 1 egg 3 tablespoons dried minced onion 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill salt and pepper to taste Olive oil Mix together all the ingredients. Then spoon small amounts into a skillet with a generous amount of olive oil... enough so the pancakes don't stick. … [Read more...]
Leann Leading Worship At Grace Center – The Call
Video streaming by Ustream This was a powerful evening of worship, the Word and prayer! If you have friends or loved ones who are not saved or who have walked away from God, join with us in our intercession for their salvation and songs to call them back. David McKay on keys - Carl Albrecht on drums - Steve Forrest on bass - Mike Westner on guitar - Mary Kathryn and Carl on vocals with me. … [Read more...]
Great Defender – The Story Behind The Song
[youtube]gVnvLiDYunc[/youtube] GREAT DEFENDER The Story Behind The Song By Leann Albrecht As I was writing for my latest CD, You Are The One, I wanted a song that gave people hope, peace and comfort through the perilling times in which we live. It seems we are barraged with continual bad news, calamities and impending disasters every where we turn. In fact, if I didn’t know the Lord was my defense and protector, I would faint from fear. I wanted this song to instill strength and … [Read more...]
The Love Verse
THE LOVE VERSE By Leann Albrecht It’s funny to me how some verses take on new meaning as we mature in the Lord. For instance, these "love" verses from I Cor. 13:4-8. In the twenty seven years of being married to Carl, each time I read them, I often felt worse afterwards than I did before I read them. Why? Because I used these verses to measure my own ability to love Carl and others....and I always fell short of what I wanted to be. The reality is, I am incapable of loving to the … [Read more...]
Herbal Lemonade
Herbal Lemonade Lemonade always depicts “summer time” refreshment to me. This is a recipe that my sister-in-law, Cathy, brought to one of our cookouts. It rocked my taste buds and has become my favorite beverage this summer. 2 gallons of lemonade – yellow ½ cup fresh dill ½ cup fresh mint ½ cup fresh basil 5 sprigs of fresh rosemary 1 whole lemon sliced Place whole herbs on stems and lemonade in container. Muddle herbs to release the flavor. If using frozen concentrate, … [Read more...]