BREATHE WORSHIP GATHERING

Mariah Ballweber is a passionate woman of God who loves worship and leading people into the manifest presence of God. Starting at age 16, Mariah began leading worship in her high-school youth group at Bridgeway Church in OKC. Since then, she has grown in her understanding of prophetic and Spirit-led worship, and has led worship at various venues, including Avodah Prayer and Worship Center, Teen Challenge, House Churches and in everyday backyard jam sessions.  She is honored and grateful to lead the worship team for Breathe Retreat and steward THECLOUD with Israel Hindman! 

Israel Lee, a dynamic, Spirit-led worship leader with a heart to see Heaven on earth. Under the artist title “Tree Giants”, he currently has music out with Hollyn, Andy Mineo, and Social Club Misfits. Raised in Oklahoma City, he grew up in a Christian home. His passion for music began at a young age. He started his first band in Junior High and after seeing success in the music world, he was called by the Lord to serve as a worship leader. He served a few years at Oasis Church of Edmond and one year at Guts church in Tulsa. Through the years, his heart for worship has grown and he is currently stewarding “THECLOUD”, a nightly worship movement sprouting in Edmond, OK.

Diallo and Heather Prather met in college and have been a part of music ministry and worship together for over 20 years. Heather is a passionate vocalist and Dee is a dynamic drummer, keyboardist and vocalist as well. They both have a great love for expressing the Father's heart and worshipping Him through music. It's their desire that people would know and experience the rapturous love of Jesus Christ that changes you from the inside out. They live in Edmond, Oklahoma and enjoy sharing their lives with their children DJ, Callie and Brendan. 

Erica Ray’s mother prayed throughout her whole pregnancy that Erica would have a voice to sing our King’s praise. Fast forward 20 years and Erica began leading worship. As a songwriter, Erica joyfully accepts Holy Spirit inspiration and feels led to fiercely pursue the healing that comes from writing transparently and for His glory. She is beyond excited to worship with everyone at Breathe and knows breakthrough is coming! 

Follow the link below to listen to Erica's music:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3sS8uvoPoAEMCgPK0QKQYb?si=8apyzOISQuyYQ3p-JuoddA    

Stuart Godfrey has been playing guitar since getting one on Christmas when he was 16.  Since then he has devoted much of his free time learning all he can about music and playing the guitar.  He currently serves on the worship team at Timber Creek Fellowship in Norman, Oklahoma.  In the past he has played with Journey Church in Norman, World Harvest Church in Enid, Oklahoma, and New Life Christian Church in Chickasha, Oklahoma.  Stuart is also lead guitarist in the alternative country band, Oklahoma Uprising (oklahomauprising.com).  

Outside of playing guitar, Stuart serves his true calling working with Oklahoma’s Early Intervention program, SoonerStart. He specializes mainly in working with small children on the autism spectrum and their families.  

Stuart has been married to his lovely bride, Amber for 17 years, and they have two children, Ireland, age 10 and Jones, age 6.  

Open Sky is a Dallas and Houston based missional arts organization comprised of professional artists who use dance as a way to share the Kingdom of God. We believe art can impact people and atmospheres with love, value, honor, and healing. What we share with the public is a small piece of what we have sown in private. With deep, consistent community we come together for worship, discipleship, movement technique, and collaboration. 

To learn more about Open Sky, or to give to this mission, visit their website here: https://www.openskyarts.com