Shine, Jesus Shine songwriter to visit Somerset in May
Singer-songwriter Graham Kendrick is set to visit Taunton on Saturday, May 10.
The event, hosted by the young adults' charity AWAKEN, promises an evening of sing-along and worship with the Shine, Jesus Shine writer.
Sam Burton from AWAKEN said: "This will be a great evening to join with Graham, a chance for many to relive and sing along to one of the most loved primary school bangers, Shine, Jesus Shine.
"There will also be space to praise and worship along with Graham sharing some of his other songs.
"This event is sure to be popular so if you are keen, book early before it sells out."
Tickets for the event, which will take place at North Street Church, can be purchased at worshipawaken.com.
Mr Kendrick has written and recorded hundreds of songs, many of which are well-known around the world.
His songs include Knowing You, The Servant King, Amazing Love, and God of the Poor (Beauty for Brokenness).
Besides being a singer-songwriter, he gained recognition as a writer of contemporary praise and worship songs.
He was one of the founders and the songwriter behind March for Jesus.
He regularly leads worship in his home church in the UK and travels widely as a worship leader, speaker, and performer.
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