My first and last Delirious? concert was this year and was amazeing! I think the best feeling in the whole world is when everyone is just in complete surrender to God, praiseing and worshiping him, it's overwelming. And your concert was something special, it made me think twice on how I should live my life for Him. The song History Maker is a great song that talks so much of how prayer can move mountains, and in which for me can be eaisly forgotten in hard times. You guys are my heros.God Bless you guys for so many years of Delirious? in which I wish I had more time in the know of you guys! I know that you guys will do great things in whatever you guys do next. See you in heaven :)
-Christine

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I can't fully describe the feeling I've had over the past few days. I was driving into Dorset a couple of weeks ago and happened upon Hope FM. There were two songs that stuck in my mind - Revelation Song, by I can't remember who and'God Is Smiling'. I had to find out about Delirious? I delved into the website, bought My Soul Sings and spent last Friday playing it non-stop on my way to and from Lincolnshire on another work trip. Having just found you, I learnt that you were 'retiring'. I was between tears and joy. I have never in my 40 odd years found such a immediate connection with fab music and the most beautiful message possible. A friend suggested I felt uplifted, it feels more like transformed. As a Dad to 3 great children, I can understand the drive to spend time with family, so respect to you for wanting that. I haven't had a cross word with any of them since....5 days running is pretty good going in my book! I am a church goer, but feel more of a Christian than ever before, thankk you for coming into my life...however late I've been to catch on! I hope this feeling lasts.

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I thank God for the opportunity of attending with my son Roy the amazing concert at the Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City. It was a great experience of praise to our almighty God. It was a great blessing having been part of a chorus of thousands voices, unanimous in praise to our Saviour. We sang, raised our hands and jumped with the only purpose of showing God our love and gratitude. Thank you Delirious for coming to Mexico. I look forward to the day that we again will worship our God together, if not in this world, certainly in heaven.
I feel happy, blessed, with new encouragement and committed to God to testify of my faith wherever I am, forming part of the "history makers". God bless you Delirious and thank you.

Agradezco a Dios que me haya permitido asistir con mi hijo Roy al magnífico concierto en el Auditorio Nacional, Ciudad de México. Fue una gran experiencia de alabanza a Dios que nunca antes había vivido. Ha sido una gran bendición el formar parte de un coro de miles de personas unánimes en la alabanza a nuestro Salvador. Cantamos, levantamos nuestras manos y brincamos con el único propósito de demostrarle a Dios nuestro amor y gratitud.
Gracias Delirious por haber considerado a México en su gira, y espero el día en que reunidos volvamos a alabar a Dios, si no en esta tierra, ciertamente en el cielo.
Me siento feliz, bendecida, con nuevos ánimos y comprometida con Dios para dar testimonio de mí fe dondequiera que me encuentre, formando parte de los “Protagonistas de la Historia�
Dios los bendiga Delirious? y gracias.

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Martin, Tim, Jon, Stu G, Paul & Stew,

I just want to thank you so much for the inspiration you have been to me personally and for all the times I have listened to your music and have been pointed towards God! I first fell in love with your music over ten years ago before I even knew Jesus as my saviour. Your words and melodies have played a part in my life and continue to do so as I continue to follow him!

Today I managed to run the London 'run to the beat' half marathon starting and finishing at the millenium dome. It was brilliant for me to listen to your songs on my ipod throughout the run and I guess it was an illustration of my life and how you guys have spurred me on along all the way through the challenges and joys! I was reminded today of the song 'August 30th' which cries to God... 'and I'll run always for you'.

All the best for the future guys. Thanks again for all you have done for me. Thanks for the amazing concerts that have helped fan the flame within me! I remember fondly conerts in Liverpool in 99, 07 and 08 as well as Manchester 06 and London 09! I look forward to seeing you in Leeds and then back in the amazing city of London in November!

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Wow!!! Delirious? have been a great inspirational band for me... through the years when in my local church a "rock band" was "bad" lol! I heard this guys with a feeling of "fear"... But thanks God many things happened in the Gospel History from Mexico... and the things change... I never been in a Worship night from Delirious?... and when appears the first notice that this band will be desintegrate... I feel so bad... a friend tell me: Delirious will be in MExico this 20 09 09... Wow! is my birthday!!! Was a amazing present for God to me... The night was awesome... The presence of God was amazing... I can't stop fro dancing, I lift my hands and heart so high and my voice... I'm sorry for the people near of me that hear my "sweet voice" lol!!!

Thank You God for make me part of the history of this great band and his Cause, Your cause! Jesus I love u!

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Well your music has helped changed lives of many people 99.9% of christian artist write music for the saved. You write from the heart of the Lord. Listening to you as the cutting edge for the 1st time did you feel the mountains tremble change my life. I then got married then divorced and my world crashed. Been on a 5 yr hiatus from the Lord living a sad ashamed life. I am alone in my room its 2am Sept 24th. I am trying to find my joy again in Him and I am listening to my soul sings remembering when my soul use to sing like that. Broken ashamed, as close as dirt is to ground I return to Him wondering how can He have use for me.Now I want my soul to sing again. Thank for staying the path when others like myself Fall wayside in the gutter of shame and guilt, but thank you for reminding me of grace.I'll never fully understand it cuz I deserve nothing and now as I write i feel renewed to live for Him again with purpose, to be a light on a hill not the lamp thats covered in mud. I am on the right path again. thanks to your music there to remind me that,"I'm in that ol place again down on my face again."Its never too late to return to God. He is always there for us. we say where is God at in our hard and sad times? But we are the ones who leave the course not him because we forget He is the path, trail,and the map. Guys Thank you

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I first heard delirious as a 15 yr old @ wembly stadium in 1997. I saw 5 guys having fun and playing some amazing tunes. The next week I bought a copy of King of fools and was hooked. My Walkman/Minidisk/MP3 player/Ipod has ever since always carried your music.

You guys have been the backing track to most of my life and whilst I am saddened that there will be no more Christmas gigs... no more new albums or singles... no more impromtu gigs in Virgin Megastores... no more chances to yell for the Happy song at every inappropriate moment... I will continue to take the music and take my life "wherever it goes"

Thankyou :)

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Hi, my name is Carlos Cano, i have 28 yeras old. I want say thank you very much for the amazing concert in Mexico City this sunday!!! I had to travel for five hours and coming to my house at 4:00 am and wake up to work at 7:00 am, but i don´t care!! Was a great experience in my life, i´m your fan since ten years ago. Really... you touch my life, my pastor always teach excelence to serve God, and you´re christian mans find excelence to serve God and you´re an example for all us. Four months ago i find a date in mexico but sadly there was´nt, when I knew that would come.... was the excelente news. Again.... thank you for coming to Mexico before say good bye in this tour!!!! My dream is coming true this 20th september, never forget this night. God bless you D:guys! In the picture i´m the only one with the lyrics of cd where you autograph. Please if you can send me an e-mail to know you see this story, to keep it.

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Hi! My Name is Luis,I've presence the concert in Mexico City,I was amazed and blessed by the presence of the Holy Ghost,in the middle of "God Is Smiling" I started to cry;broken in my soul and my spirit.I know God had somethin' for Me that night and it certanly did,and it will continue transform me,day by day,I was away from Him for about 10 years..but now I don't wanna be away from Him Never,You help me guys along my road,there's a song i've never erase from my mp3 player and that song is "Inside Outside"..Everytime i've listened to that song..even tough i was separated from my church and my brothers,it gaves me strenght to continue..Now I Praise and Worship The Lord with All my Heart and Soul..and I'm never gonna be Apart..

Thanx

Blessings and Love

Luis.

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...(continued from History Makers Indeed Part I)

Years later Glo came out. Futuristic in sound, lyrics, and should I say wardrobe? (were the outfits intended to be for the UK version of the Power Rangers?). Around that time I attended my first delirious? concert in San Antonio, TX. My wife and I drove over 500 miles from Mexico to the U.S. We met d:boys minutes before the concert at a meet & greet. We heard from Martin himself about their upcoming Spanish album Libertad: Do you think I'd be popular? he asked us with a marked English accent. I grinned. I also remember giving Martin a pre-release of my band's own album (the cover I gave him was handcrafted because the original ones were still at the printer!). Later that night during the concert, Martin dedicated a couple of lines of Cantaré de tu Amor to his new Mexican friends (my wife and I) mainly (I guess) for being crazy enough to drive that long just to see them perform. That was my first and only delirious? concert and I will never forget it.

Many albums came after Glo, each and everyone of them leaving a deep mark in my life and heart. World Service and The Mission Bell would help me to understand the deep spiritual conclusions learned by the band throughout their journey. At the same time the songs reflected my own life journey. Every album including Kingdom of Comfort has a song that resembles a landmark in my lifetime walk with God.

A final word to the original history makers: Yes, the mountain was high, perhaps too high for you to climb. It has been high for every one of us following. But you guys have climbed with such courage and passion making everyone else want to continue to press on. We all know that all this time, since the day that we were born, there's been a time like this, and we don't want to fail. And we will not fail. As I look back to the years, I'm able to see more than five history makers coming out of Littlehampton and bringing revival to a generation, but I'm able to see thousands and thousands of history makers that have come out of that revival. Thank you guys for being such history makers and for making us want to become ones our selves. Thanks for the passion, the freshness, the cry, the joy, the pain, the prophetic word, the restlessness, the heart, the madness, the anger, the wonder, and the delirious? of it all. It is only fair to say that this has been the journey of a lifetime.

God bless.

David M.
Reynosa, Mexico

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Summer of 1994: Monterrey, MEXICO. A bus loaded with U.S. teenage missionaries were trying to bring revival and rock and roll to the Northeastern Mexican Hills just outside of Monterrey, Mexico's third largest city. I guess that as part of their revival efforts, my friend Bryan (the group's worship leader) gave me a copy of the original Cutting Edge (1&2) CD. I had never (and up to this date) seen an album cover so vivid, fresh, clever and curious (?). A recyclable folded paper including the songs lyrics? No band pics?

Hey! La, la, la, la! were the first sounds coming out of the lead singer's voice. “This is the message of the cross:That we can be free! and for next sixty minutes I was captured by the heart, sound, and message of an unknown young band from Littlehampton, UK. And little did I know that this would mark the start of a journey: The journey of delirious?, and the parallel journey of my life.

Back then I was only 19, undergrad, single, thirsty for God, and undone. Today I'm (well you do the math), a MBA, married, father of three, happy, but still thirsty and undone. I've been inspired to translate many delirious? songs to Spanish, to write my own songs, to lead my band, to pursue my dreams, but most of all to become a humble history maker in this place. I have received the message of the cross, sung of his love, heard the mountains tremble, found Jesus, been led and shaken up; been found in the river, sanctified, obsessed, and everything in between.

I've seen and felt delirious? ups and downs, sometimes as a cheerer and others as a criticizer. I loved Live and in the Can (which I bought in London during my honeymoon back in 1998). It took me sometime to digest the raw and unpolite King of Fools. Later, I thought d:boys had taken a de:tour in d:tour 1997 Live thinking for a moment it was going to be Game Over? for them. I both loved AND hated the Mezzamorphis album mainly because I couldn't understand its lyrics. Yet at the same time I felt completely identified. At some point I wrote a harsh email to the delirious? office in the UK, swearing (fingers crossed) that I would never buy a delirious? cd again! I got caught up on the delirious? sold-out pandemia. I felt betrayed, or at least I thought so. But then I got an e-mail back from the delirious office: The response caught me unguarded: So loving, so kind, so true, Jesus. I couldn't help but look into myself and see what God was seeing. He never gave up on me, or anybody for that matter. Who was I to criticize?

To be continued...

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What can I say boys. Going to miss the music a lot. I was 11 when I got my first delirious album, which was D tour 97. The tracks and energy of that one album carried me through right to my late teens. I was given the opportunity to lead worship at 19, and I found my self going to some of these songs that had touched me so deeply, obsession, King or cripple, I'm not ashamed, king of fools. Nothing compared for me, it was against the ordinary and stood out to inspire. I am 23 now and lead worship in my church called Freedom in Hereford, we have just recorded our first EP (which we have decided to give away for free). I can honestly say that I personally was impacted by the music you guys have done, coming to see you live, totally overplaying Take off my shoes (and yet still loving it) and it helped to spur us on as young men to write music that wasn't just predictable but was powerful. Thank you Smithy and the boys for encouraging so many. GOD bless you, you beasts!

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I was introduced to delirious by my pastor after my daughter, Sarah, had passed away in 1999. I was having trouble finding joy in life and forgiving God and he thought your music would be good for me. I've had the opportunity to see you guys several times both in Phoenix and in St. Louis. I have been deeply moved by your music every time but when you sang Everybody Hurts on Saturday last, I cried like a baby. That song has ALWAYS reminded me of Sarah. Thank you for being faithful to what God has called you to do. We will miss you. I'll pray that God keeps you and your families under His Wings, and that He keeps on Annointing you all. Thanks so much for touching my heart with your music. Chris Matson

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I had/have been a youth leader at our church for many years. Having heard your music over and over was amazing. However this last weekend I was at the Joyce Meyer Women's Conference. Having never seen you in person before I was amazed and blessed, trully blessed by your talents and love for Jesus.
Thank you So very much for giving of yourselves so that we could be blessed by your music, your words and your love.

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I've been wanting to write and thank you guys for a while now. I was "introduced" to delirious? in 2006 by a friend, my first album being Mission Bell. The song, "I'll See You" blew me away and brought me to tears. No, it brought me to weeping. I believe with all my heart that our Father God was bringing me here to worship...and to heal.
On November 5th, 2005, my nineteen year old son was in a tragic car accident. He died the next day. My heart was ripped apart as I experienced shock, anger, and sadness I never knew one could feel...and survive.
My son, Josh, as some teenagers do, struggled to make sense of this fallen world, trying to fit in, wondering could he be real before God and still be loved and accepted. The day before the accident he uttered these words..."I just want to learn to trust God and let Him live His life through me".
Now he's gone, and though I will always miss him and will always feel a part of me is missing...I know he's home...

I'll see you when I get there,
Shining like the sun,
I'll see you when I get there,
Into your arms I'll run.

The journey has been bitterseet. My relationship with our God was shaken to it's core. I was angry and hurt...how could He let this happen...why did this happen. Little did I know at the time, but God was no longer in the box I had Him in.

I see you when the wind blows,
Running without fear,
Born to rest in your Father's arms,
Your joy has dried the tears.

Through all of this Jesus has been faithful, patient, and embraced me with His limitless compassion. Even though I still sometimes have "tough" days I am now content that He is and was always bigger than my box, bigger than my pain and anguish, bigger than my story.

I'll see you when I get there,
When my life's complete,
Will you take me to Jesus'feet,
Hand in hand we'll sing.

So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you Martin, Stu, Jon, Stew, and Tim for your honesty, openess, sacrifice and humbleness. Thank you for moving with the Holy Spirit as He stirred your hearts. Your music continues to encourage and bring me joy.

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hi!! Im bere Im 20 years old and I'm from Monterrey. Nuevo Leon , Mex. its one of the most important city in the country it is located in the northeast!

well let me tell you that I heard about delirious? 3 years ago ( march 2006) because a friend of mine lent me a cd, and when I started to listen omG!! I love it I really liked a lot!! .. In fact In 2007 I went to Cd Juarez, Chihuahua when you came to Vision Juvenil!! and you know what? I got in shock!! when you Guys sang [ God is smiling over us tonight] WOW!!! WHAT A BLESSING GOD HAS GIVEN TO ME THROUGH THAT I JUST WANNA SAY THANK YOU FOR ALL!!

IM SO GRATEFUL THAT YOU BEING HERE AGAIN, AND I'm SO HAPPY ABOUT WHAT HAPPENDS YESTERDAR!! omG!! I WOULD NEVER FORGET THE CONCERT, I MEAN THE SONGS, THE LYRICS, AND THE MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL THE PRESENCE OF GOD THE PRAISE AND WORSHIP THAT WE OFFER TO HIM. THE KING OF ALL THE EARTH HAS SAVED US FROM OURSELVES..

by the way... HOPE YOU LIKE THE CANDY THAT I GAVE STU YESTERDAY AT BACKSTAGE ( SIGNING AUTOGRAPHS) IN THE AUDITORIO NACIONAL!!


WISH TO SEE YOU AGAIN..GOD BLESS YOU IN ABUNDANCE

PSALM: 16.2

lots of love ♥ ♥ ♥!!


XOXOXO BERE ♥:::.
♥

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July
Where to start, it must be 10 years ago I was nudged by my Dad to listen to an album by this young band and I have never looked back.
I have lost my way a bit over the years, and although God has been here in my heart all the time,I have resisted really letting him through . But this music ; these words from these remarkable musicians a have slowly chipped away at any barriers I have put up over the years. I listened to them as a rock band without really hearing, but slowly these words resonated and I started listening to the questions they were asking.
One of the most profound things, which I will carry with me always, happened one night last October at a gig in Cambridge , I got my Dad back!! My best gig buddy, if there was nothing else we have in common it is this music that binds us. A couple of years ago I thought I was going to lose him .No words can tell the feeling when he nudged me halfway through Eagle Rider that night grinning and giving me the thumbs up , it was the best feeling in the world . It was a testament that night that this music has the power to do so much more than entertain, it affirms, uplifts and cements us and is that signpost to look to when sometimes nothing else gets through.
Where ever the next journey takes the guys, I can honestly say hand on heart I thank them for this music and bringing so many people together and pointing me home.
I am so grateful and proud to have been part of this particular Journey.
xx
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September
Tomorrow sees a sad postscript to this story...
I say goodbye to my Dad who passed suddenly last week ....And in the struggle to write something to say at his service ..Delirious? provide me with some of the words I can't say ... so he goes on his next journey while we listen to My Soul Sings...Thank You Guys !.
He thought the world of you..

And come November 26th I'm sure he'll be with me in Bristol .
Bless your hearts for this music...
xx

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mmm, I cannot write in English well but, But I try.
I have just returned from the concert in the city of Mexico it is 3:58am and cannot go to the bed without writing to them this, Thank you for everything. For teaching to this generation the difference between adorer and singer, between "History Maker" and " maker of nothing ", thank you for coming to deposit this unction to transform this nation and his leaders, but for my, thank you for my inspiration during of 5 years and that were continuing it being.
It of this night estubo spectacular because this was gasping to be you and I joined in a place though it(he,she) is with thousands of persons and though maybe they never know who I am, but with the firm intention of exalting the king of kings and Lord of Lords, Jesus, thanks for making this possible in Mexico, Many Many thank you very much, God fulfil them with benedictions and with his thanks for every thing.
David Garcia.
P.d The concert was BRILLIANT(GENIAL), MAGNIFICENT MARVELLOUS
p.d 2 maybe do not create it but this opportunity prays for more than two years.
P.d 3 is all, thank you.
Thank you God for Delirious?. Guard them, protect them, take care of them and it blesses his ways, in Jesus' name, Amen.
(spanish version)
acabo de regresar del concierto en la ciudad de Mexico son las 3:58am y no puedo ir a la cama sin escribirles esto, Gracias por todo. por enseñar a esta generacion la diferencia entre adorador y cantante, entre "History Maker" y "maker of nothing", gracias por venir a depositar esa uncion para transformar a esta nacion y sus gobernantes, pero para mi, gracias por se mi inspiracion durante de 5 años y se que lo continuaran siendo.
lo de esta noche estubo espectacular porque esto anhelaba estar ustedes y yo unidos en un lugar aunque sea con miles de personas y aunque talves nunca me conoscan, pero con el firme proposito de exaltar al rey de reyes y señor de señores, Jesus, gracias por hacer esto posible en Mexico, Muchas muchas gracias,
Dios los colme de bendiciones y de su gracia.
David Garcia.
p.d El concierto estuvo GENIAL,MAGNIFICO ESTUPENDO
p.d 2 tal vez no lo crean pero ore por más de dos años esta oportunidad.
P.d 3 es todo gracias.
Gracias Dios por Delirious?. Guardalos, protegelos, cuidalos y bendice sus caminos, en el nombre de Jesus, Amén.

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I'm Gaby from Mexico.

Delirious? is one of my favorite bands ever, they sound like U2 and Radiohead at the same time but, since their message is 100 times stronger, they are far better than those legendary bands. Music for the Kings of Kings should never be less than the best, right?

When I knew Delirious? was coming I promissed myself I would do everything I could to go to the concert. I satarted saving for a ticket and the travel expenses. Although I had the money things got hard, nobody wanted to join me, I've never had many friends. I couldn't go alone because I'm not from the city where the concer was going to be, I didn't know how to move across that city and, sadly, I must admit that Mexico City can be dangerous for a lonely girl.

I was about to give up but I found a church that was helding a trip to the concert, It was great!!!, I wouldn't go alone, so I brought a ticket for the best place availible and paid the travel. They set the hour and place of meeting.

Concert is today, September 20th., I got on time to the meeting point but for some reason nobody was there, I suppose they change the departure time and they forgot to tell me... I waited but they didn't show up, I tried to call them but nobody was at the church!!!

I cried, so weird in me but I did it. I was so sad and went back to my house... I tried not think while I was making my way home, I was too disturbed.

When I got home I cried once more and then I looked up and said to God "Hold me" as I do whenever I'm sad, then I started, as always, to feel better. I called to my mother to tell her, she made feel better too.

Once my mind was clear I told God that I don't mind if sudenly something that I want so much is gone, the only one thing I don't want to loose ever is my faith because as long as I have faith God does exist to me and when God exists I need nothing else.

Where did I learn it? With my beloved Delirious? When they decided to break up I got sad but they gave me an enormous lesson. They decided to quite on stages and fame to leave the "Kingdom of comfort", to care and work for others in this needy world, so if someone like the Delirious? guys are capable to leave aside someting that seems so big it must means that when there is true faith, everything is dispensable but God!!!

Thanks Delirious? for reminding me that we live for greater things. Let's keep up praying for God to "Save us from the Kingdom of Comfort where we are Kings, from the unhealthy lust of material things!!!"

GOD BLESS YOU(Martin-Jon-Stu-Tim-Stew-Paul) NO MATTER WHERE WE ARE WE WILL ALWAYS WORSHIP TOGETHER!!!

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We have been in Haiti almost two weeks now. We are set up like campers in a house with about 20 little boys running around kick-boxing, sword-fighting with plastic wiffle bats, and asking us in a thick creole accent: Ken aye watch ahh moovie? The great thing about being someone who loves camping here is that the whole country is camping! There are little houses with holes for windows, and everyone cooks on a charcoal grille and sleeps on the ground. You get electricity when you start a generator, and you pretty much live outside. The best place to sleep is on the roof! Our 3 children are adapting better than we could have ever imagined and are going full throttle in the love and care of 75 children in the orphanage. They are already beginning to take up roles in the children's lives. Today, as I left the school, Levy was leading a rollicking kickball game with girls and boys. He is going to be one of our PE teachers. Eliza is going to tutor one of the children with special needs, and Sophie is starting to administrate a Won by One program for child sponsorship. Today she helped our friend Jennifer take photos of the children and set up files.

Danita Estrella, who founded Espoir Pour Haiti ten years ago here in Ouanaminthe, Haiti, was preaching in the church here several days ago and she said that every American missionary has had some family or friends who have said: you're not really going to Haiti, are you? We have all been asked why on earth we would go to a place which has been found dangerous, deathly, and difficult by missionaries, businessmen, politicians, and even tourists. We see here a Joshua Generation, whom God has always been wanting to lift up to bring the land into its true destiny. When the Hebrews entered the promised land under the guidance of Joshua, they were pushing out peoples who sacrificed their children to idols and practiced spiritual conjuring by means of prostitution, bloodletting, and superstition. God's will was that His land would be under entirely different management. God has such a will for every nation, that we would be drawn to real worship, and that rule would go from oppressive to just, because every man would be set free in his own heart and mind by the revelation of who God is and what He wants. This is what it means to have a vision for a Joshua Generation. We're not here creating it, but we're here watering and tending the work that God is doing. But there are eras in which the ways of the past are all turned over, such as in the days of Joshua, or in America from 1860 to 1865, or during the Civil Rights movement in the 60's. In a generation, everything changed, and what was here before became unrecognizable. We are here believing that this is such a time.

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We're a church of 5000 literally a few miles down the road from where you'll be this Saturday night. Our church was birthed about the same time you were (first public service 1994). You probably wouldn't know this side of Heaven what impact you've had on The Crossing if we don't stop to tell you. I've lost count of how many powerful moments of worship your music has facilitated. Your songs have such lyrical and musical integrity; the writing is so obviously Spirit-led. From Majesty to Solid Rock and many more - to just this last weekend: How Sweet The Name. Know that God has graciously and mightily moved in our midst when your music has been in the house. This past weekend was no exception - tears, prayers, people making REAL PROGRESS on their spiritual journeys.
We can't thank you enough. Your music will be sorely missed. Thank you for following God whole-heartedly. Whatever He does in you and through you next, may unprecedented blessings, grace, and peace be yours. Keep us posted.

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Martin and Tim visited my son at a San Diego, Ca. hospital in Sept. '05, courtesy of a 4 seat Cessna. Jake had suffered a severe brain injury and was in a coma. Martin played and sang and we all prayed and believed in our hearts that Jake would be a history maker yet still. Our nightmare has turned into a dream come true. Though he has so far to go, Jake has come along way and he lives to tell people about Jesus. Praying for God's blessings on you and your families as you turn this page of you

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From praying for you and your broken legs in my home group; to dancing on the bus shelters on the beach being told of by the police whilst watching you gig, to making poverty history day by day in my job at Tearfund. I joined Tearfund 15 years ago and have had the immense privilege of travelling globally with them to see the difference our work is making.

One of these changes was a project on challenging the church on issues of gender and HIV. Not the easiest of topics to tackle but HIV and gender stereotypes have resulted in killing women. Something needed to change. The initial research i conducted with a colleague was a damning indictement of the church. Two years of funding through the lcoal church, to enact programmes on healthy relationships, and we saw massive, life changing results. It is mind blowing. It is God. It is relationships restored.

We heard stories of abuse turn to love, husbands declaringly openly their love for their wives, husbands serving their wives, wives saying they had better improved lives as a result. God is awesome. We had young women and men show and tell of greater respect for one another. Listening to one another. Working together. Stories of villagers coming to church to find out what was the change going on in te couples at church because they could see a diference in them now and wanted a relationship in their own lives like it - what a fantastic witness for the local church!

We wrote a case study about it which can be accessed here: http://tilz.tearfund.org/webdocs/Tilz/Topics/Gender/Gender%20HIV%20and%20Church%20web.pdf

When I started I wondered who was I to take on this huge issue? Who am I to tread into this culturally explosive issue? In the words of Nelson Mandela, 'Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world.'

Your songs have been an inspiration to keep going in the midst of the rubbish I see all around me on a daily basis. I am absolutely passionate about what i do. I know I can play my part in bringing the kingdom of God here on earth. It needs us all to play our parts. Thank you for playing yours.

We all play our part in God's kingdom. I have made the most of the opportunity to serve in my area of expertise and you have in yours. Together a womderful symphony of redemption. Thank you for playing your part so well.

Looking forward to dancing in heaven

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I have seen Delirious live twice already and the first time that i saw delirious i was in year 5. I can't remember exactly the date when i saw them but i saw them live at the Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone and it was the first concert that i had ever been too. I didn't know what to expect but It was such an uplifting experience that brought me closer to God. It was inspiring and led me forward through the songs and the incredible time i had there. I then most recently went back in oct 2008 and saw them once again live in Tunbridge wells and again it was the most incredibly inspiring, uplifting concert that i had ever been too. I was in the front row standing and during the concert i could not express how amazing it really was. There was a girl in a wheelchair next to me and in one of the numbers Martin sang directly to her and i could see her smile light up. Seeing this girl smiling sent tears to my eyes. Knowing how much Delirious meant to her. How much of an inspiration they are. To not one person in this world but too many. Delirious thankyou for your inspiring songs and uplifting music! it means alot too many people of all ages all aroudn the world! Thankyou so much for bringing me closer to God!

I will be returning to see you live in London for the last time and i look extremelu forward to once again what i know will be an incredible concert! :) Thanks again :)

Perry Dover Kent :)

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When i found out at around july of the year you guys where breaking it sort of tour me inside, Your words and music inspired a generation, it gave me words i could not say at 15/16 as a young man, i found i could sing to God I Love You with no shame, now 25 there are still the words coming through. im about to loss my job as a civil servent and feeling really helpless but on the way to work plugged in to my iphone i came a cross the song "every little things gonna be alright". it made me smile and i was so on the edge of tears thinking NO DON'T CRY ON A PUBLIC BUS. instead i waited till i got to work locked myself in the toliet block and cryed with a mix of sadness but also knowing GOD has me in his mind he will pick me up give me hope and a new job so Hannah and I can look to get maried settle down and all that stuff just got to give him the hope and the time and the glory. YOU changed my Christian life forever THANKYOU DELIRIOUS? THANKYOU SO MUCH. Matthew Howe 25 Nottingham England

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Delirious,
You're music has helped shape my Christian walk since I was about 13 when my brother in law introduce me to you guys giving me "The Cutting Edge" I'd worship God to your music almost every day. I'm a youth and worship pastor now of a growing church and we use your music ALL the time - probably 20 songs of yours that we do. Your music has always connected me to GOD and others that I'm leading in worship. Songs like Did You Feel The Mountains Tremble, History Maker and Now Is The Time inspire us, Investigate and Lord You Have My Heart convict us, etc. ...
I just wanted to say thanks!
Jordan Biel
NewChristianArtist.com

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It was July 2007, in Stoke - Passion 07. You were playing that last hour or so and the crowd were all on their feet: something that had not happened all day.
Martin, you sang the words of History Maker and someting inside me changed. I hadn't beeen a Christian for very long and my faith, I have to admit, was ....is faltering the right word? I'm not sure..but anyway, it wasn't strong. Later on, Our God Reigns was played and it was only then did I realise how much I meant to God and how AMAZINGLY powerful and strong He is!
I guess what I am trying to say here is thank you for everything. I don't suppose, that without you five, I wouldn't be who I am today...I know that sounds a bit ...weird...but it's true!! :)
I have listened to your music every day since that Saturday and it still speaks to me, even though I could tell you the lyrics backwards!! Haha.
Thank you so much, guys.Thank you for the powerful lyrics and the mindblowing concerts. Thank you for all the work you have done.
Take care and may God bless you deeply. Amy xxxx

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Dear Guys, I also saw you in San Diego on Saturday night and was at the edge of the stage. I have been moved by you and your music since I first heard you in 1998 with the Cutting Edge album. I have found it so moving that young men would choose to spend their time finding ways to praise God and minister to the hearts of others. Your music will always uplift me. I have listened to it since 1998 when I took a job that required a 45 minute commute. I thought, "why not spend this time with some music to uplift me." I went to the Christian store, not familiar with any contemporary Christian musicians. Your album was on sale so I thought I'd give it a try. You have ministered to me since then. You have also caused me to think more earnestly about how God can use me. I am moved by your love of God and Christ. I was moved by the love and kindness from your faces while you were on stage. Specifically, Jon, you blessed me with such soft, loving eyes and responded to me with several smiles (I was the very tall, older woman, wearing a blue shirt who was at the edge of the stage in front of you.) I felt you all embodied the love of Christ. Jon, you granted me blessings. Thank you! I love you guys and totally support you spending time with your families. They have been my heroes to enable you to do your ministry away from home. My love goes out to them. I will love to hear more from you (and maybe your children!) in the years to come. I am also curious about your families and your church home that nurtured you. Maybe a further documentary?... I will always love you through Christ! May God richly bless you! Linda Heida

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Just saw Delirious in concert at The Rock in San Diego last night. My 3rd time at having the privelege of seeing them perform. Before concert started, I had the opportunity at meeting Martin, just very briefly. Unfortunately, my friend was rather rude and interrupted Martin as he spoke to a young lady; (my deepest apologies. How I wish it had turned out differently, Martin). As a result, I felt so bad and ended up not having the chance to tell Martin (in the few seconds I had to speak to him) just how much Delirious have meant to me since I first saw them in L.A in 2007. One thing I wanted to tell Martin was, when I do Jail Ministry at the local women's jail in San Diego, I often quote the powerful lyric: "God didn't screw up when he made you; He's a father who loves to parade you." Your words minister to so many hurting women, myself included, who had bad relationships with their earthly fathers. (Its not just the teenagers that adore you guys; its men and women of all ages.) Thank you Delirious for showing me the love that our Heavenly father has for us.
I have listened to your music almost daily for the past two and a half years. No band has ever made such an impact on me. You have all, without knowing, seen me through some difficult times. Sometimes experiencing thoughts of suicide, depression, self doubt, and unworthiness... I was completely amazed at hearing such beautiful lyrics that would bring me back from the brink, time and time again. It was like having my very own cheer squad and theme song! When I first learned that Delirious would retire, my selfish side kicked in and all i could think was "who will cheer me on, now?" But I realized something very important last night, standing near the stage: it is not so much just about "Delirious" as it is about Jesus. And it was Delirious who taught me that.
Thank you also for the amazing work Delirious has done around the world; thank you to your wives and families for sharing you all with us for so many years. I will miss those new albums and future concerts deeply! Wishing you the very best for your futures, and Happy B Day again to Stu G! Blessings, Suzanne

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History Makers

It started when we took our youth group to a meeting in Brighton. It must have been 1990 (?). It was only memorable because of the worship led by delirious. We had never seen such passion for Jesus and we were inspired to enter into his presence. The music was fresh and exciting and one of our group bought a tape. There were no CDs then. The journey continued at an open air concert on Littlehampton beach, young and old from our church danced and sung along together, bringing a new sense of unity among us and desire to share Jesus. I remember dancing and jumping together at a church leadership team party, getting so excited at the prospect of ours being a revival town. Still praying for that one!
I felt the unmistakable stirring of the spirit deep in my soul when traveling through a South African township listening to a CD in a car, desperately wanting the streams to flow as one river and to dance upon injustice. A couple of years later we were members at a church in that township.
I was invited to ask Him to investigate my life and make me clean at a really turbulent time in my relationships. This resulted in us adopting a child.
I shed tears as I shared the healing touch brought by majesty, forever I am changed by your love and was privileged to witness its effect on the broken hearts of 3 Rwandan orphans we were looking after.
Still clinging to His beauty as an eagle rider going higher than I've been.
Our histories have blurred edges, we work as a body, interdependent yet totally dependent on Him. Thanks delirious for your years of passionate service to Christ and his body. I wish you well as you continue to serve him and look forward to meeting you in the greatest party of all.

Gail, Cape Town

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Growing up as a missionarys child in Ecuador in the 60s and 70s, I was deeply wounded by those charged by the church to carry the gospel to the ends of the earth. My heart turned hard, filled with anger at God and hatred towards his people. For years I walked on the dark side of life, which included a connection with the heavy metal sounds coming out of Britain. The Lord did not leave me there. The hound of heaven pursued me and brought me back to his loving heart. I made a break with the past, including heavy metal. Nothing in the Christian music realm came to fill the void. Nothing could touch me in those deeper places of my soul like that sound.

A part of my restoration was a year at Torchbearers schools in Germany and England, 1978-1979. The outreach ministry I chose at Capernwray Hall was to share with students in the coffee shops at the local university. I was saddened to discover the spiritual darkness of the nation that at one time had carried the message of Jesus to all corners of the earth. How could this be?

Fast forward to 1995. I and my husband had been serving with Wycliffe Bible Translators in Cameroon, Africa for five years; I as a nurse, my husband as an accountant. I was loving and serving my Lord but had never received healing for my wounds. A friend and colleague was brutally assaulted and ravaged, plunging me into grief for her and for myself. What followed were two of the darkest years of my life as I plumbed the depths of my pain, surrounded by loving sisters in Christ, my husband, and my therapist. Let the little children come unto me and forbid them not and let the healing begin. ~ Marie Fortune. By 1997 I began to feel as if I was living again; maybe really living for the first time in my life.

August 1997 my daughter came home from school, popped a CD in the player, out came Sanctify and out I flew from the kitchen saying, Who is that! On that CD the Lord gave me August 30th. Tears of gratitude streamed down my face for the chance He had given me to live again. Sanctify became my recovery song over the next 6 years of dealing with medical crises among my colleagues in Africa that left me down on my face, broken and stripped.

Over the years I have watched your music mature, becoming deeper and richer every album; continuing to touch me and provide the healing and encouragement of Jesus in my life. I have prayed for you to stand firm, pure, a shining light for Jesus in Britain and the world. You have. Thank you. You have ministered in ways you will never know until heaven. My only sadness is that I never got a chance to be with you in concert. My soul would have drunk deeply. God bless as you move on.

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I remember it was the Autumn of 2003 when for the first time I picked an Delirious? album. It was Access:d. I remember listening to Touch, Deeper, God's Romance, and my favorite,"Love is the Compass," I felt the Holy Spirit come down and engulf me in tears and shudders. I had never experienced Christian music like Delirious? and sadly never will again after November. I remeber going to my first and only Delirious? concert at the House of Blues in Anaheim, California and seeing Delirious? open with "Bliss." I always dream of playing like Delirious?I love you guys, God Bless in all your future endeavours.

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