In Memory Of Dolores Santiago
Mom Went Home to Be With Our Lord On 10/20/2002
Neftali gave his heart to Christ in 1983.
God had been preparing him before then, and in September of that year he was viewing TBN
and fell to his knees. The Holy Spirit zapped him, broke him, and gave him the gift of tongues. Neftali said he cried like a baby for hours finally realizing the power of God in his life.
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01-17-05
Yesterday I was asked to speak at "Antioch Bible Church" in Redmond, WA. Antioch is pastored by Ken Hutcherson.
I had been in the Seattle area for eight days prior to speaking on Sunday. Tia Marshall, a very strong youth leader and new found friend worked, around the clock with her womens bible study group to bring me to the Seattle area. All the moms have teens, and hand delivered invites to their youth pastors. I met with many youth pastors from the surrounding area on the 13th at Dale and Phillis's Larson's home. The meeting was to discuss my coming to the area to deliver Gods promise of a "Youth Wave" like the "Jesus Movement" in the 60's, but so much stronger because this wave is rooted in the elders wisdom ushering in the Youth Wave quoted by Lee Bennett. The dinner and fellowship was a great blessed time together, and all pastors came on board.
Some of you may be saying, what is he talking about? Well let me explain.
Throughout Christian history there have been great movements of the Holy Spirit.
The Spirit of God speaks to the elders and choses ones to announce his coming movement.
The youth of this world have never before been so strongly attacked by the enemy through music and entertainment as they are today. God is taking back the airwaves by building up the "New Song" he has put in our youth's hearts and minds. This new song deals with all the creative arts: music, dance, art, film producing, poetry, and etc. This new song will be stronger than anything the world has to offer, and will be received by the masses.
It is a counter attack to the junk that is being pushed off on our youth today through tv, radio, and movies. Where I come in is through the music. Naturally, right? I am dedicated to showing our youth and their parents what the enemy looks like and how he is attacking.
It was quite refreshing to be received so well at Antioch. The night before I stayed with Tia and Todd Marshall, they opened there house to a group of teens to sample what I had to present. DT MARSHALL Printing, Todd's company is donating our printing for "The Great Deception." What a blessing Todd is!
The teens were extremely intelligent, and very responsive to the reality of changing some of the music they listen to. Praise God for that! I learned from them not to leave out the 60s music in my seminar. History must be a complete study of the satanic plan of Mr. Crowley.
I fell in love with David and Holly Hughes, Antioch's Missions pastors. And even though we didn't get to talk much, Ken and I are on the same page with the youth.
Antioch's youth group is headed by pastor Joe Walker, a great brother in Christ.
I also had the pleasure of having dinner with pastor Lee Bennett from Northwest Community church. We hit it off big time. Lee is one who road the first wave in the late 60s and early 70s. We are both from the school of "what you see is what you get."
I visited his church also, and was very blessed by his message.
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10-20-2002
Neftali:
"I really didn't know what faith really meant until the day my mother went home.
She had been in a coma for three days, and nobody knew what was keeping her alive.
Mom had 15% of her heart left after a massive heart attack. It hurt me so much to see her in this state. She wanted to pass away at home, so we were at her side every minute of her last days.
I prayed to the Father to forgive me for wanting her to live in her state; but I love my Mom and the thought of her passing was too great fathom. I wanted to die in her place.
Her last day on earth was spent with me speaking scripture to her, assuring her our Lord would be there to meet her.
The Holy Spirit spoke to me telling me to gather my siblings and have communion with Mom.
This would be hard because I was the only real believer in the family; and communion, wow!
I did what the Holy Spirit asked, and told my brother and two sisters I believed this would help Mom let go.
Well, they agreed and said, "If you really think it will help." I put on a worship CD I had just finished producing, and for the first time ever my family was all worshiping the Lord.
I got an eye dropper with wine and placed it in Mom's mouth. I told her it was the blood of Christ.
I then went through all the scripture dealing with dying, and where we go when we are saved.
My family was very touched by my level of faith and knowledge. What they didn't understand was that it was not me, but the Holy Spirit guiding my words.
I asked Mom if there was anyway to let us know she understood the words spoken. Out of her coma state she grabbed my sister's hand and squeezed it. We all cried like babies. I took my sisters place and held Moms hand. I then prayed a prayer for God to take Mom home:
'Now in the name of Jesus, father show mercy on your daughter!'
I kissed Mom on the forehead, and watched her take her last breath while she was in my arms.
'Father, into your hands she goes,' I said; and I began to worship God in my tears of pain and hurt.
My siblings looked on as I praised God speaking in my heavenly language.
I miss my Mother so much but I know she is home with her new body and in no pain whatsoever."
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Awakening
Written by:
Neftali Santiago
Neftali Music copyright 2004
I wake up in the middle of the night.
I feel like there has been some kind of fight, but I don't know
Heart racing, body shakin, mind thinking I'm sleepin
or is this some kind of a dream, I don't know
I don't know about this world anymore.
Politics, music, God, and Satan.
Families breakin all kinds of moral rules.
Am I a fool to believe there's more?
To want for my self a better score.
Success isn't what it use to be.
Today I'm not a puppet on a string
but a voice that sings the words of life.
World can you hear me? I'm reaching out to you!
What are we waiting for to change the things we do,
or is it just me looking for change.
It's not a pocket full of coins but my soul re-arranged.
People searching for that special hook
They don't like the way they look.
Change my noise, change my clothes,
Change my body, change my soul.
Doctor give me a script that I can follow.
Give me a life that I can swallow whole
and wake up feeling good about tomorrow.
Doctor are you practicing this decision?
Because I want the best, the great physician!
One not just treating symptoms
I want the one who heals the sick and the victims.
Is this called preaching, or teaching that I am seeking?
A healing from the inside out, the me in me reaching.
You know my soul is bleeding all over these words.
My tongue is strong it cuts through life and dirt.
Time to clean up what I've been covering.
Band ads, masks coming off I am recovering.
Wow! Is this really me?
Scabs falling off revealing.
Yes you know I'm really healing.
I think I like this new me full of hope and possible dreams.
I learned God descended from heaven to earth,
died on a cross yea he's really real it's all in his word.
I now know it was he who bled so I could heal.
It was he who led the great revel.
Through him the narrow not the wide.
I am now awake thanks to Christ.
This I know.
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Contemporary Christian Music
History/Forum/Lyrics
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To Russia With "Love School" (1992):
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Neftali was told by Russian officials he was the first man of color to perform in Red Square. He performed in front of thousands of Russians, and another million or so watching live Russian television It was their Russian independence day called "Victory day." The band was called "Love School", a World Beat Christian rock band. Neftali went on to tour Saint Petersburg, Vladimir, Kostrama, and Suzdail, with the tour mission ending back in Moscow. The mission was a success bringing 100's of people to the Lord.
Red Square Concert 1992
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Urbana (1990):
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Urbana which happens once every three years, for the first time ever, featured a contemporary worship band called "Full Armour", which were comprised of an 11-member team. Twenty-thousand college students from all over the world gathered together for five nights to attend this inspirational missionary conference.
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Full Armour Unity (1992):
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Unity, only released on a cassette format from Full Armour.
Neftali produced, arranged, and wrote many of the songs. Unity, Servant of the Lord, Take Us Home. Jesus Christ Lord Of The Universe was entered into the World Hymn book.
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Juble (1995):
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Worship and Praise CD released in Los Angels only. Neftali was blessed to become part of a church in Santa Monica CA called "The Hiding Place". It was a non-denominational church which focused on modern day worship: Latin, Funk, Rock, Calypso, you name it. The church released 5 worship CDs.
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Debbie Vernon Harvest (1996) :
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Worship and Praise CD released in Los Angels only. Debbie is a very gifted song writer of praise and worship music.
Neftali was asked to record drums on her CD.
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Bridges (1993) Standing:
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Lexicon recording artists released one LP distributed by Polygram records. The Hiding Place worship team was basically chosen to record this perfect blend of contemporary Christian music lead by Henry Catrona.
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Grace Rohwer (1998) In the Shadow Of Your Wings:
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Neftali produced and performed on Graces CD. The CD is a very humble and pure approach to worship and praise song writing. Grace uses her whole family to sing on her tracks including her two year old.
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The Greatest Gift Of All
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In 1989 Neftali produced and composed an original musical called, “The Greatest Gift Of All”. The birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. He raised over $30,000 during three performances of his play for a Youth Incentive Program for children in Watts and South Central LA. In 2001 Neftali put on his production for the Valley Vineyard Youth ministry as well as " Iglesia Cristiana Adonai" church youth ministry.
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Servant Of The Lord
Unity (Full Armour) 1990
Written by: Neftali Santiago
Publisher: Neftali Music (ascap)
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(Verse 1)
Lord hear my anger, raging up inside
hear the silence of my pain, wash away the lies
Lord heal my broken heart, heal my mental scars
Jesus Lord I worship you I'm a servant to your call
(Chorus)
I'm a servant of the Lord (x3)
(Verse 2)
I'm an empty vessel, fill me with your love
Send me out to plant new seeds teach me wisdom through your son
Open up my eyes to see, visions from above
I want to be just like my king, cleanse me with your blood
(Bridge)
I can hear, Lord you calling, pour your spirit on me
Spirit come know, release your power unto me....
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Unity
Unity (Full Armour) 1990
Written by: Neftali Santiago/ Ann Patillo
Publisher: Neftali Music (ascap)
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(Chorus)
Unity, Unity let love bring the world together, ( Lord we pray for)
Unity, Unity let love bring the world together, (world united)
(Verse)
Whoever loves his brother lives in the light and nothing can make him stumble (repeat)
Lets be humble and gentle and keep the unity, through the bond of peace (repeat)
Cause there's one Lord (men) one Lord,
one faith (women) one faith,
(together) and one baptism (repeat)
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Take Us Home
Unity (Full Armour) 1990
Written by: Neftali Santiago
Publisher: Neftali Music (ascap)
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(Verse 1)
Lord I get down, on my knees, and pray for your spirit to guide me
Holy Spirit, build me up, to where I seek the kingdom and see my God
Spirit strengthen me, build me up, help me win the old man battle that rages on
Precious Jesus, I await the day, when my soul is called to take it's place
(Lift)
Then I'll see the heavens open, and a white horse appears
It's rider called faithful and true and his eyes like flaming fire
(Chorus)
Precious Jesus, take us home, with the dead in Christ we'll rise to our new home
Our Lord Jesus, take us home, home to our father take us home
(Verse 2)
And on his head, are many crowns, he's clothed in garments dipped in his own blood
And his title, is the word of God, with his army he comes to claim is bride
Precious Jesus, take us home, with the dead in Christ we'll rise to our new home
Our Lord Jesus, take us home, home to the father take us home
(Chorus)
Precious Jesus, take us home, with the dead in Christ we'll rise to our new home
Our Lord Jesus, take us home, home to our father take us home
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Jesus Christ Lord Of The Universe
Unity- Full Armour (1990)
Writer: Neftali Santiago
Publisher: Neftali Music
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Chorus:
Jesus Christ Lord of the universe hope of the world (repeat)
Verse:
Wisdom I will seek, Jesus speak to me
I'll obey your call for me, your words will plant the seeds
Your service I will seek, Where there is a need
Bridge:
I'll proclaim, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus is Lord !!!
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