Karen Lafferty
Karen Lafferty
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Karen Lafferty is probably best known in the Christian world as the author of the scripture chorus “Seek Ye First.” This chorus, and its message, has been key in opening doors for Karen around the world and found in most major hymnals today. Karen’s public performance began during her teenage years as she participated in musical groups ranging from folk and rock groups to marching band, stage band, orchestra, choir and solo performances. She received the majority of her formal musical training at Eastern New Mexico University earning a Bachelor of Music Education.
Karen spent her first years in ministry with the Christian recording company Maranatha! Music, which was an outgrowth of Calvary Chapel. There she recorded four albums. As she began to have invitations to share her music outside the USA, she began to see the incredible potential that contemporary Christian music had in reaching youth around the world. Karen began to seek the Lord concerning this new discovery and a strong burden to be involved in world missions full-time was birthed. After completing missionary training in Holland with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) Karen founded Musicians For Missions International (MFMI) in 1981 as a part of YWAM in Amsterdam, Holland. She states, “God has called me to be a ‘Musicianary’; to seek those places where others aren’t going and to disciple the national musicians, who can then reach their own nations. I believe there are other Christian musicians with that calling too. MFMI’s goal is to work with the local church to facilitate these musicians into ministry, especially missions.”
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Let's be honest, you want your band to sound great. Beyond just the chords, our lead sheets and piano/vocal charts give you a clear road map to follow. Establish a tempo, find the groove, play the right chords, and sing the melody with the right kind of harmony. Everything comes together when the members of your band are all on the same page. We take pride in our charts so that you can play with confidence, sound amazing, and truly lead your congregation in life-changing worship.
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The 1970s ushered in a new wave of worship music, blending heartfelt lyrics with the rich musical styles of the era. This collection of popular worship songs from the 70s captures the spirit of a time when faith and music united in fresh, meaningful ways. Rediscover these foundational songs or experience them for the first time, and download chord charts, lead sheets, orchestrations, and multitracks to bring these enduring classics into your worship setting today.