Happy Easter! Here is the compilation of songs written by our members and friends of Alpha and Omega Christian Songwriters. The playlist is followed by some interesting information about each of the songwriters, and links to their websites and information. Enjoy. Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!
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MEET THE SONGWRITERS
MICHAEL LEWIS
“Roll the Stone Away”
Where do we start? Producer, Recording Engineer, videographer, multi-talented award winning musician. Michael has performed and co-written original songs with some of the finest musicians in the industry! Not to mention, some of the best musicians we have heard come right out of Michael’s own house! His son and daughter are top vocalists and musicians. Michael and his family have an amazing career traveling the beautiful Pacific Northwest and the Western States with their band, “One Street Over”. They are almost completely booked for 2024, at venues including cruise ships on the Columbia River. If you want to see a picture of success, this is what it looks like! And Michael will be the first to tell you that it takes hard work and perseverance. See More About Michael
ROSHAWN NICOLE
”Only One”
Roshawn is a vocal artist, songwriter, actress and PK from Tacoma Washington. We were privileged to interview Roshawn in 2023, and you can see the video of that interview here. Take a few minutes to hear her amazing testimony about her near-death experience, and how God used everything in her life to His glory. You can see more about Roshawn on her website at: www.RoshawnNicole.com
TOM TAYLOR
“FORGIVE THEM”
Words By Tom & Becky Taylor
Music By Tom Taylor
Produced By Tom Taylor & Tom Brown
Engineer: Tom Brown
“HE IS RISEN”
Words & Music By Tom Taylor
Produced By Tom Taylor
Tom is an award-winning songwriter. With a career already in place in 2020, Tom joined our songwriters meeting just before the pandemic started, and yet still found a way to keep writing and performing for the past 4 years. Congrats, Tom! His song displayed here, “Forgive Them” is one of his first original songs Tom wrote, back in 2013. To see and hear more about Tom, go to his website.
BRIAN HOFFPAUER
“Come Let Us Sing”
“Message of Hope”
Brian is an amazing guitarist, songwriter and worship leader from Spokane Washington. He just released a new album, “Message of Hope”. He has a beautiful website where you can see and hear his latest music. Find out more about Brian and his music at: https://brianhoffpauer.com/
TOM PANICH
“The New Song”
“He Gave The Highest Praise”
Tom is a multi-talented musician and evangelist from Vancouver Washington. He shares the Gospel world-wide, and has authored a book “War Drums” that contains spiritual wisdom and insight for Christians of our era. Tom plays several instruments, has an amazing collection of drums, and sings his own original songs at the Minnehaha Grange in Vancouver on worship nights. If you want to get in touch with Tom, contact him at: TomDrums7@gmail.com
MARK HENRI/FRANK AUSTIN
“Sing Glory”
Mark and Frank are both independent songwriters and worship leaders in Oregon. Mark is also a recording engineer in Vancouver. When not busily engaged in rehearsal sessions, Mark occasionally takes on new clients for recording projects. Mark also has access to a talented mastering engineer. If you are interested in contacting Mark or Frank, go to our Contact page.
JOSEPH TOBING
“J-E-S-U-S”
Joseph and his wife Hephzibah live in Denver Colorado, and minister where God leads. Joseph became known to our songwriters group when our agency, Sound Praise, was looking for a worship Leader for the Protestant chapel at Buckley Air Force Base. Joseph served there faithfully for a year. If you would like to contact Joseph, let us know on our Contact page.
PHIL SUTTON
“Calvary”
A Navy veteran, Phil writes songs for Jesus and blesses youth camps with special songs. He coordinates Worship Night at the Minnehaha Grange every third Saturday after worshiping with his local Messianic congregation. Phil is currently on a mission trip to Nicaragua. His main career choice is selling real estate. If you want to contact Phil about real estate, or if you are interested in being in the lineup for Grange worship, contact Phil at: TheHomeSell@gmail.com
RICHARD MOULTON
“Gethsemane You Are Waiting”
Question: What do a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Master of Science in Computer Science, Master of Divinity, and Doctor of Ministry have in common?
Answer: Richard Moulton!
Math professor, computer expert, pastor, and…songwriter? Yes! Richard is all the above. He is our latest member, from Florida.
See more about Richard’s amazing testimony and the backstory on Richard’s song.
ANN JOHNSON
”Did My Savior Bleed”
Ann is the founder and host of Alpha and Omega Christian Songwriters, which began in 2014. “Did My Savior Bleed” is based on the lyrics of Isaac Watts, and comes from the album “A Hymn For All Seasons: A Tribute To Isaac Watts”. You can contact Ann at the Contact page.
Let’s hear from you!