I am back from Africa! AND I am back from a whirlwind tour of Europe with friends, family, and new friends in Germany, Ireland, England, France, Switzerland, and Italy. I was able to share my new song, "Send Me" with my new friends (that I like to call family) in Italy and England! Germany was an amazing experience with Mama Brigitte's friends and family. I had the honor of sharing HER song - "Hoping in You" (on the Cd) at her memorial service in Germany. I met so many wonderful people along the way, and if you are one of them, thank you for making me feel so at home.
Oh Africa! God hears you! He sees you! I couldn't come away from Africa untouched. No one can... that is, if you are there to be with the people of Africa. Some say you leave your heart in San Francisco, but I left my heart in Africa. The work with Far Reaching Ministries and World Harvest stirred my heart so much. My prayer is that by reading the blog, you'll be stirred as well. Thanks to all who made it possible for me to travel the world and become hands and feet for our Lord!
Please read the Africa Blog-- start from the beginning and you'll feel like you were with us: View Elva's In To Africa Blog
Elva Frye was born and raised in a family of musicians. Mom, Elva Diaz, a Christian Spanish/English singer/songwriter recording artist, worship leader, and guitarist. She and her brothers sang with their mother. The family of five toured the country in many different vehicles, but most notable: a tour bus and a Volkswagon beetle. Elva began playing piano at age five, and began writing songs at age 12. At age 11, she played the piano for her "pastor dad's" church worship team with her mother until she was 18.
In college, Elva played at a few different open mic nights and talent contests, but found her true calling after meeting her, now husband, Brian. Music had become unimportant in college, but the fire was rekindled after she played at a Calvary Chapel Cafe Open Mic Night. When she married, they began leading worship together at Calvary Chapel San Francisco. Brian and Elva Frye now lead worship on Sunday Mornings at Calvary Chapel Beach Cities in Huntington Beach, CA. Elva also leads worship at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa.
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Influences
Jesus Christ, Keith Green (since I was a lil' girl), Elva Diaz (mom), MercyMe, Nicol Sponberg from Selah, Julie Warner, Micheal W. Smith, Delirious, Nicole Nordeman (just recently), Beethoven, Bach, Hymns writers...
Sounds Like
Piano like George Winston, Heart and soul resembles Keith Green or Katherine Scott, Style- Nicole Nordeman, Sara Groves...
I MISS YOU TOO. I WAS ACTUALLY THINKING ABOUT YOU AND BRIAN 'CAUSE I RECENTLY SAW GREG LAURIE'S "LOST BOY" MOVIE AND THEY SHOWED A CLIP FROM BIG TENT REVIVAL BACK IN THE DAYS AND SAW PASTOR JIM SPEAKING ON IT. I'M DOING WELL STILL FOLLOWING JESUS WHOLEHEARTEDLY. AS FAR AS THE ALBUM I HAVEN' REALLY FOCUSED ON LAYING MY TRACKS DOWN BUT I'M STILL WRITING...JUST WAITING ON THE LORD'S TIMING FOR IT. THE BEST PART IS JUST SIMPLY WORSHIPPING HIM WHILE WAITING FOR HIS NEXT MOVE. PLEASE PRAY FOR ME 'CAUSE I MIGHT BE GOING ON THE MISSIONS FIELD AGAIN. LOVE YOU GUYS TELL EVERYONE I SAID GREETINGS! WHEN ARE WE GONNA DO A CONCERT AGAIN? HOPEFULLY SOON MY FRIEND! [GOOD TIMES!]
HI beautiful I miss you so much. I called you a few months ago just to see how you were doing. I might be in that area this summer would love to see you. PLease let me know how you and brain are doing. Love you so. Barnie.
Hey how are you? It’s good to hear from you and I'm super stoked you had a blessed time in Africa. Being a part of the 5 min band was... well it was life changing haha.
hey...again, always good to see you at church! we should try and grab coffee sometime! i know life is crazy but i would love to hang out! if there is a good day, let me know...!
Hey Elva!! I Just wanted to let you know I think of you often and I'm praying you're doing well! I'm back home in Jersey now since School of Worship ended and to this day I read what you wrote on my piano lab test paper haha that little note has been so encouraging and inspiring to me all these months since you wrote it. I learned a lot in your class and it was an honor and a pleasure to take part in it. Hope all is well with you! God bless you!
I miss you so much and I think of you all the time! I am thrilled for all God is doing in your life and ministry, they both are totally blossoming! Praise GOD! You can access the show anytime at www.tbn.org Love and Prayers always! Coffee date soon? xoxo
Hey Elva! Just wanted to say hi and that I miss you and Brian! Im gonna try to make it out when you play at Royce's church at the end of July. Hope you guys are well!
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