I had never heard of them, but now that I’ve given Pearl City Worship’s new CD, We Won’t Be Silent, a listen, I’m betting they are going to be sharing the Good News for years to come!
Already released in India, Pearl City Worship’s debut album, produced by Eskelin, soared to No. 1 on the iTunes “Religious” sales chart, topping Hindu, Muslim and all other religious recordings in India. In a city of multiple religions, social and economic bifurcation, and almost two million living in slums, the light of Christ is shining through the music and message of Pearl City Worship.
“Impacting culture is what I feel sets Pearl City apart of other churches in our city,” says Pearl City Church Pastor, Scott Norling. “We have a unique culture from within for sure, but what matters most to us is not as much what is going on inside, but our impact outside the church.”
“I think God strategically put us here in Hyderabad so we can pull down Heaven into this place,” adds Worship and Creative Pastor of Pearl City Church, Allen Ganta. “They have a hundred million gods here. They don’t mind adding Jesus into this pantheon of gods, but where is the real truth? After looking for answers everywhere, and praying to all these gods, it’s only after you find Jesus that you’ll have the answer for everything.”
Before Pearl City Worship had met Eskelin, they had an interest in recording music that was being written for its local community but had failed to find the necessary infrastructure in an India that was inclined toward Bollywood music. As it turned out, Nashville producer, Ian Eskelin, came in and knew he wanted to be a part of the music pouring from the church.
To share a little more information about Pearl City Worship, here’s an “introduction” video:
The full Pearl City Worship, We Won’t Be Silent, track is as follows:
- The Answer
- The One Who Saves Us
- Hold My Forever
- Love Song
- My Strong Hope
- Awake
- Still
- Where You Are
- The City
- His Love (Hallelujah)
When I listened to this CD, I have to say that one of my favorite songs was My Strong Hope. I’m not sure if I love it because of the music or if the lyrics are what moved me, but either way, I’d have to say it definitely moved me. See what you think:
You can pick up this CD on iTunes now – CLICK HERE!
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