Sidewalk Prophets - Prodigal Tour live in concert at Christian Fellowship Church in Ashburn

"For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain" (Philippians 1:21).

A blessed, spirit filled and anointed evening with Sidewalk Prophets Friday, September 23 at 6:30 PM

Doors to the Main Worship Center (a great concert atmosphere) open at 6 PM

Christian Fellowship Church | 21673 Beaumeade Circle Ashburn, VA 20147

The concert benefits Meant 2 Live Foundation's efforts to empower impoverished lives in Washington, DC and Zambia by providing education, medical access, food programs, and spiritual nourishment. For more information, please visit www.meant2live.org.

For more information regarding the Sidewalk Prophets concert, contact Beth Davidson at 630-660-1145 or bdavidson@cfcwired.org.

Sidewalk Prophets can be heard on Christian radio performing songs that you may enjoy at the show: "You Love Me Anyway,” "The Words I Would Say,” "Prodigal,” "Help Me Find It,” "Live Like That” and "To Live is Christ.”

Taken from Sidewalk Prophets Bio:

The Prodigal Tour designed to be an innovative immersive concert experience hosted by Sidewalk Prophets. Come out and enjoy the band as they play the songs you love as well as brand new songs from their critically acclaimed new album Something Different. This is a night like no other... full of great music and unforgettable memories.

The band was formed by lead singer Dave Frey and rhythm guitarist Ben McDonald when the two were attending Indiana's Anderson University. A band known for spending more days on the road than at home, Something Different was created during a unique and challenging time for the band.

This Sidewalk Prophets project was built on candor and honesty about where the band is, has been and is going. It truly is something different for their fans and for the genre.

Sidewalk Prophets has big plans for Something Different. The first single, “Prodigal”, set in motion a brand new season for the band. This new music of captivating instrumentation and gripping lyric, will help to elevate them as they exercise their voices, resourcefulness and vision to walk out their calling.

The intimacy and nearness of God is written into every song on Something Different. As different as they sound—some soft and melodic, others more rock-n-roll in flavor, Sidewalk Prophets doesn’t waste a verse or a chorus. Each line is a chance to present the gospel. The scripture-rooted song “To Live Is Christ” is a perfect example of this.

A favorite on Christian radio, this song adds a moving melody, powerful strings, and piano to a beloved verse in scripture, Philippians 1:21, “For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnReCR0Fq8g

“It’s simple and real. There’s no gloss or glamour to that song,” says Dave. “This verse lays it all on the line for us as a band. What does it mean to truly live? Some hold great stock in wealth, or status or other earthly things but for us…we long to live a life chasing the heart of God. Each day is a continual battle to lay our lives down, and lift up Christ on high. This song has become our anthem.”

For Something Different, the band, which in addition to Ben and Dave includes Cal Joslin (bass), Justin Nace (drums) and Daniel Macal (lead guitar), chose to work with seasoned producer Seth Mosley for the first time. It was a surprisingly perfect fit for Ben and Dave, who have been writing together since their freshman year of college where they met more than 14 years ago.

“This is the most proud I’ve ever been to make music,” Ben says. “We’ve poured everything we have into this project. I feel like I was placed on earth to make this record.”

About Christian Fellowship Church

Christian Fellowship Church (CFC), is an independent, nondenominational church located in Ashburn, Virginia. CFC is committed to being a place where people become followers of Christ no matter what their religious or denominational background. Since 1977, CFC has served the Washington Metro Area and has reached out to the far corners of the globe.

CFC's ministry is grounded on the Word of God, communicated through relevant Biblical teaching. Messages challenge and assist people to change, becoming all that God intends them to be. Energetic, authentic worship makes their services alive and full of celebration. The friendly, casual atmosphere makes guests feel welcomed and relaxed.

Perhaps this is what God revealed to John the apostle when he “looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb” (Revelation 7:9).