Update from Fred McKinnon

Posted on January 27th, 2006 in Faith, General, Ministry Trips, Worship Under The Stars by Fred

Hey Ya’ll -

I don’t normally post twice in one day … it goes to show how crazy things have been. I logged in this morning to “blog” and noticed that my “Worship Under The Stars CD’s are Here!” entry was saved a few days ago, but never published. I didn’t even realize I’d failed to hit the “Publish” button.

So, if you are getting both of these entries at once - don’t forget to check out the other article - my worship CD, “Worship Under The Stars” is finally here! Woo-Hoo! Here’s a testimony I got just this morning:

Hello there Fred and staff! I just received the CD today and have listened to it over and over! I was in Valdosta today and as always visited the bookstore, “The Potter’s House” and bought 4 new CD’s. None of them capture the “Spirit of Worship” the way that this CD does. What an awesome and sweet prescience of the Lord!!! I most definitely want to purchase the DVD, so please send it on! I’m so much looking forward to this year’s “Worship Under the Stars”!

I was out of town all last week visiting Pensacola, FL. I went on my annual “January Sabbatical” - a time of prayer, fasting, and retreat. I’ve been going for 11-12 years now and it’s so awesome. I hook up with a group of about 10 guys each year and we have a serious time of getting close to God. It’s always a time of seeking and receiving. This year was no different.

While in Pensacola, I was privileged and blessed to both lead worship AND teach the Word in two churches:
Coast Community Church [church site | Pastor Robert's blog]
Harvest Outreach Church [church site | Pastor Bobby's blog]

Both of these men of God have awesome churches (and awesome blogs). It was a privilege to minister in their churches and I felt warmly received and blessed. I got to stay with Pastor Craig Walker and his beautiful family while I was there - Craig and I ministered together for 2 years in Vicksburg, MS back in the 90’s.

Lots more to share - but rather than make this a long entry, I’ll just try and be more disciplined to blog more often. Please send this blog to your friends, and recommend it to them. I always enjoy hearing back from you in the “Comments”, too.

For the Kingdom,
Fred

PS: Joy, my gorgeous (and pregnant) wife celebrated her 36th birthday this past Monday. Happy Birthday, sexy!

My Other Blogs, Podcasts, and Sites:
Highest Praise Worship Podcast
E-Business Online Podcast & Journal
MySpace

Worship Under The Stars CD’s are HERE!

Posted on January 27th, 2006 in General, Music, Worship Under The Stars by Fred

Worship Under The Stars 2005 CD cover

Dear Family, Friends, and Visitors:

It’s with great pleasure that I announce that after more than 12 years of leading worship and producing records for other artists, I’ve finally released my first, live album -
Worship Under The Stars” 2005. I’m very critical of my own music, but I can honestly say that I am very pleased with the outcome of this record.

The album was recorded “live” on Sept 10, 2005 on Jekyll Island GA. It has a companion DVD that was also made (should be shipping in 2-3 weeks, althouth the CD’s are shipping now). I produced and led this evening of worship which included a world-class band and more than 2,500 excited, passionate worshipers from all across the Southeastern United States. There are 12 songs including 4 originals! (The DVD includes a 5th piano solo as well).

You can listen to samples at HighestPraise.Com.

To purchase, use these links:
CD ($12.95) - shipping immediately
DVD ($17.95) - shipping in 2-3 weeks
CD/DVD Combo ($24.95) - CD ships immediately, DVD ships in 2-3 weeks

DOWNLOAD VERSION OF CD - get it instantly!
The download version of the CD is $10.95 and has all (12) songs encoded as high resolution, 192kbs MP3 files. To purchase the download version, it’s recommended that you have broadband as the file size is over 100MB.

I appreciate your support!
For the Kingdom,
Fred F. McKinnon

I’d be blessed if you’d consider purchasing a copy today!

Happy New Year, Etc.

Posted on January 6th, 2006 in Cool Stuff, Family, General, Podcasts & Updates by Fred

Hey Ya’ll -

phew - I’ll have to make this one quick … so much happening - but have to take off for a wedding!

Let’s see - HAPPY NEW YEAR, now that we’re nearly 1 full week into 2006. We spent most of New Year’s Eve in the EMERGENCY ROOM at St. Joseph’s in Savannah, GA with our 3-year old, Will … it’s a long story, but suffice it to say … he fell off a cow (yes, a real cow) and busted his forehead open on the side of a big hayride trailer. He’s a tough rodeo boy, for sure.

The CD master for “Worship Under The Stars” is officially IN REPLICATION at DiscMakers … CD’s should be released the week of Jan. 24 - stay tuned!
[more info at worshipunderthestars.com | preorder the CD and/or DVD]

I’m headed out in a few minutes to McRae, GA … my hometown, to play piano in my buddy’s wedding - Chuck Hutcheson … a great friend, great musician, and great man of God. Chuck is one of my “friends” on MySpace - check out his page!

I just launched a new podcast today called the “E-Business Online Podcast & Journal” - crazy as it sounds, I’ll continue doing the “Highest Praise Worship Podcast” - leading worship, sharing ministry and music, etc. Then, I’ll change hats and do this “E-Business” blog and podcast to share insights and commentary on some of the things I’ve learned in doing business online, including a few things lately that have proven QUITE LUCRATIVE,, thankfully! (thanks to God, who ultimately provides all things, right!?)

Wish I could say more … I’m really disappointed that Georgia lost to West Virginia this week. Thrilled that Texas beat USC, although I wish it would’ve been by more than one touchdown, ’cause everybody knows that one of the Texas touchdowns shouldn’t have counted, much as I hate to admit it. And Robert Pooley … before you leave “ha-ha” comments about Georgia losing on this blog, just remember FSU lost, too, bro! We’ll drown our sorrows in prayer and fasting in a few weeks together in Pensacola.

More to come - press in, and get close to God.

For the Kingdom,
Fred