"Love God, Serve Others"
Beloved
music and lyrics by: Amy Goins and Kim Gravel

Love God, serve others, share your story

We have a common goal that points us to the cross
Love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength
We look beyond the walls to live out our faith
And be a servant to the least of these
And it all comes down to

Love God, serve others, share your story
Love God, serve others, share your story

We have call to go and be the salt and light
In our hearts we set apart that Jesus is our Lord
We are prepared to tell everyone who asks
And give a reason for the hope we have
And it all comes down to

Love God (with all that you’ve got)
Serve others (cause He gave His life)
Share your story (tell somebody, somebody, yeah)
Love God (with all that you’ve got)
Serve others (cause He gave His life)
Share your story (tell somebody, somebody, yeah)

It’s about giving not to get
It’s about loving someone else
It’s about sharing what you know with those who don’t know
Can’t you feel a stirring in your heart
Can’t you feel a change coming on
Everybody sing with me
All you gotta do is

CHORUS

©  2008 Diva Music Publishing (BMI)

Cover Letter

To get the full impact of the group Beloved, you have to experience the pop trio. Since launching their ministry in 2003, this Atlanta-based group has developed a reputation of being “one of a kind.” In fact, they have created a new genre - women’s ministry music. They sing Real Music for Real Women. They write songs that are life-applicable and relatable, connecting with an audience instantly through relational humor and infectious encouragement.

You and your listeners can begin to experience the music and ministry of Beloved, made up of Kim Gravel, Denise Clark and Amy Goins, through the release of the group’s debut Inspirational / Soft AC single, “LOVE GOD, SERVE OTHERS.”

Written by group members Kim Gravel and Amy Goins, “Love God, Serve Others” was born out of a challenge made by their pastor and the mission statement of their church. The ladies took up the challenge that day in a much different way than their pastor’s message intended. They put pen to paper and hammered out a song to do just that….to show their love of God, serve others and share their story. “To be honest, from the moment Kim and I heard our church’s mission statement, we knew it was a no-brainer to write a song to go along with it. It was a such a simple and straight forward message, but packed with such potential for passion and action”, says Amy. Kim adds, “Sometimes we can get overwhelmed with all the busyness of life and all the things we are supposed to do. It is my hope and prayer that those who hear this song are encouraged to live a victorious Christian life, to just do what God puts before them. If we would focus on those simple things, all else will fall in line.” Beloved is excited that “Love God, Serve Others” is the first single off of their new CD release WAKE THE WORLD because it’s a simple message that challenges and can inspire believers to live out the great commission in a practical and applicable way.

The production of “Love God, Serve Others,” also brought about an unexpected blessing. The group’s long time friend Mac Powell of Third Day had already committed to produce a track for Beloved’s third release but the actual song had not been decided on yet. Some of the new songs were played for him without mentioning that they were hoping he would choose this track. After listening to the tracks, Mac chose to produce “Love God, Serve Others”…and the rest is history. Beloved is so thankful for Mac’s divine appointment to produce the song and will always count it as a favorite.

The first time I heard “Love God, Serve Others” from Beloved I was quickly taken in by the songs great groove and soulful lead vocal. The song has a great sound that should work well across the full Inspirational / Soft AC format.

Give “Love God, Serve Others” from Beloved a listen TODAY. We’re going for national adds THIS FRIDAY!
 

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Biography

To get the full impact of Beloved, you have to experience the pop trio. Since bursting onto the scene in 2003, this Atlanta-based group has developed a reputation of being “one of a kind.” In fact, they have created a new genre - women’s ministry music. They sing Real Music for Real Women. They write songs that are life-applicable and relatable, connecting with an audience instantly through relational humor and infectious encouragement. (They have as many requests for their funny stories, i.e., “the panty-hose story”, “the wig story”, “stingy”, as they do their songs!) Their annual retreat, which sold out in its first two years, has women coming to Georgia from around the U.S. It’s clear that the ministry of Beloved has struck a chord with today’s Christian woman.

The diversity of Beloved’s members is one aspect that makes them appealing to a wide audience. Award winning songwriter Kim Gravel (blonde) traveled the world as Miss Georgia, and currently juggles hosting duties for the popular Christian TV talk show Friends & Neighbors with her role as a new mom. Denise Clark (brunette) has been married for 25 years, has 2 grown children, 1 grandchild and is now realizing the dreams that have been hibernating in her heart. Amy Goins (redhead) is single (a/k/a unclaimed blessing) and spent time in Nashville songwriting and working in the music industry at Forefront Records.

Beloved’s first two releases Beloved and Lovely Day achieved notable success with significant radio play and several award nominations. By obtaining national distribution through Infinity Music Distribution, Wake the World is staged to reach an even wider audience. The project’s first single, “Love God, Serve Others, Share Your Story,” produced by multi-award winning Mac Powell of Third Day, reminds believers that when the focus is on those three simple steps, all else will fall in line. The opening track “I Dare You” solidifies that ‘we aren’t in Kansas anymore’ so to speak and the driving guitar riffs and bratty pop BGVs are the perfect match for it’s ‘you can do it’ lyrics. Proverbs 13:12 and the story of Rachel in Genesis 30 served as the inspiration for the introspective “Hope Deferred.” With 9 of the 11 tracks written by Beloved, their passionate message is clearly on display.

Mission Statement: The purpose of Beloved is to encourage and edify the body of Christ, particularly women, and to present salvation through Jesus Christ to those who do not know Him. Beloved facilitates their calling through singing, songwriting, testimony, humor, but most of all through genuine, relationship building.

I John 3:1

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