... Praise ...

~You are a light for the world ... your light must shine in people's sight,
so that seeing your good works, they may give praise to your Father...
[Mt 5:13-16]

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Your ability to bring praise & worship music to the Mass is a huge part of my "faith in action". Having come from a really strong Catholic group with a very powerful music ministry I feel connected to Jesus through this worship experience. It's nice to know it's not just a "college thing". Thank you! ~Christine S., December 2005

We are inspired by your music. ~Chris Czarnoth, December 2005

Keep up your good work of inspiring our youth through your music. ~Gerald Miller, December 2005

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We really appreciate you playing for us every week.

You do a great job. ~Jen Damasco, December 2005

Hearing you sing "I Can Only Imagine" brings tears of joy to my eyes and warms my heart. It is such a powerful song, it is timeless. ~Pola Jakacki, December 2005

I love your music! I would like to sing music myself,

so I like listening to you. ~Kiera Lynch, December 2005

I'm very traditional in my Mass ... you've converted me!! ~Anonymous, December 2005

I love the way you guys put enthusiasm into your music

when you play and sing. ~Janelle Patterson, December 2005

I am so grateful for the beautiful music you and your band provided for our wedding ceremony. I have been listening to your band at the life teen mass service for a couple of years now and it was very meaningful to me that you all were able to play on our special day. All of my guests commented on the wonderful music and thought the ceremony was beautiful. You have made this day one that Nathan and I will Cherish our entire lives. I truly thank you and God Bless You! ~Mrs. Huguette Groce, January 2005

Back in Apirl, 2003- Megan was 13 years old and she was diagnosed w/ Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma (a blood cancer, like Leukemia)- she received 1 1/2 years of chemo treatment and blood transfusions- during that time, as I explained earlier, about 1 year ago- when we entered the 6:00 mass- your music just got to her and really us too- she couldn’t stop crying, she said that she felt God so close too her and the words of your music was just what she was feeling- well, now she doesn’t like going to any other mass unless its with you singing and praising.- Now she has been in remission for 4 months and she is 15 years old and your music seems to fit right with what we are now feeling of thanksgiving and praising God for healing her.- I don’t know if we have just been through more than most in the last 2 years but all of us, starting with my husband- feel emotional and your music touches our hearts every single Sunday - your music touched her so much (really our entire family) w/ everything she is going thru that we have never missed (unless for being admitted in hospital) any of your teen masses. ... We wanted to thank you for sharing your beautiful music. You are all an inspiration to all of us & you never know when you will touch someone very special who really needs you- as you did our family."~Rudy, Maggie,Megan, Rudy and Sammie Barreneche, November 2004

"It was great to celebrate with you last Sunday. I was visiting St. John the Evangelist with my Father … and was so very thankful to be able to lift my heart up to the Lord with your congregation. I am glad that my Dad has found a group of believers with whom he can be joyous each Sunday! EVEN MORE, I am glad that the Lord God is truly worshipped! My husband and I are involved in music ministry in our church in Vermont - Sunday worship, coffee house, and other venues...so I really identified with what you are doing. I was happy to hear you do the DC Talk song, "In the Light"...but was intrigued by some of your other music as well. "Better Is One Day In Your House", for example, and would love to hear these songs again! Thank you for the wonderful job that you do."~Marisa Hamilton, July 2004

"I enjoy your music so much and look forward to mass on Sunday evenings to hear your music and enjoy the beautiful service. I am wondering if you participate in private bookings such as wedding ceremonies or receptions. I plan on marrying in the spring of next year and would love 4th Vision to be a part of my day". ~Huguette Afriat, July 2004

"I am so moved by your music and your talents. My spirit is transcended when I listen to your music.......and the words are etched in my heart". ~Sarah Doganieri, June 2004

"Hearing 4th Vision for the first time back in April of 2003 was a turning point for me. It renewed my desire to attend church regularly and to recapture the power. I feel the spirit of God in the music, it moves me and motivates me. Thank you for sharing your talents with all who will listen. There is beauty in the music!!" ~A Dedicated Listener, January 2004

"It was a great pleasure to have 4th Vision play at the St. Raphael Fall Festival this year. The Festival's raucous atmosphere was no match for 4th Vision's energy and enthusiasm. I was very pleased to be able to sign them on for the Festival, and all of my expectations were surpassed by their dynamic style and professionalism. I received numerous compliments about their performance from many of the parishioners, who found the music refreshing and joyful. Kudos to 4th Vision!!!!!" ~Margarita Gonazalez, Member of St. Raphaels Fall Festival Committee, Lehigh Acres, FL, December 2003

"I so enjoyed your group last evening, 11/14, you ROCK!" ~Vickie Hillestad, Member of Gateway Trinity Lutheran Church, November 2003

"It has been an honor and privilege to work with the Disciples of St. John's Life Teen band "4th Vision!" Their enthusiasm and willingness to be involved in our youth's lives by bringing the ever so important component of praise and worship to our masses and life nights with quality and heart continues to transform our young church. Their intense preparation and attentiveness to each Sunday's Liturgy leads us through all of the emotions of mass from joyful celebration to prayerful contemplation. 4th Vision has also been committed to our youth by performing at our youth retreats and special activities. It is always rewarding and a pleasure to work with them during the creative process. They have a strong desire to always choose music that meets the participants where they are, while working within the chosen theme. This ultimately creates an environment that leads teens closer to Christ. Their professional approach, experience, and personal touch certainly add to the overall spiritual experience enjoyed by all. This bands' love for Christ and genuine heart shines through all that they do. The combined gifts and talents of the awesome men and woman who make up this band and music ministry truly lifts our voices, touches our souls, and sends our spirit soaring on a high that can only be experienced with our Awesome God." ~Stephanie Woodworth, Former Lifeteen Director, SJE, November 2003

"...4thVision has been active in adding a rich dimension to the worship of the St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church Lifeteen Mass ... Skillful, musical, and insightful, they bring a broad spectrum of talent as guitarists, pianists, percussionists, and singers ... They are able to cover other bands material, provide exciting arrangements of classical hymns, and add their own compositions to the experience of encountering the Lord." ~Reverend Steven Olds, St. Vincent DePaul Regional Seminary, July 2003