Mark Lavey

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Riding on the heels of landing three (3) original songs within the top 100 of the 5th annual Contemporary Christian Music Network International (CCMNI) songwriting contest www.christiansongwriting.com, not to mention national TV’s VH1 network contacting his publishing company for the use of another song, Mark Lavey is on the brink of something special. Presently living in the Twin Cities, Mark is an accomplished singer/songwriter who plays, produces, and arranges his own music. With an adult Christian contemporary-pop flavor, his latest project and new CD, "I Pray", was released in December of 2007. “I’m very passionate about the messages in my music because they have ministered to many people,” Mark exclaims adding, “I thank God for using me to serve Him.” Mark is pitching his material as an artist/performer looking for a recording contract, a songwriter in search of a major publishing deal, or additional work as a session guitar player. His faith and talent come together in no finer example than when Mark received a phone call from a family 200 miles away from his home, asking for permission to engrave the lyrics to one of his songs “Walk In The Ways Of Our Lord” on their 6 year old daughter’s tombstone. She had recently been killed in a car accident. In July of 2001, Mark and his family suffered the loss of their infant son. Compounding matters, the end of August found him laid off and looking for work. Less than two weeks later, the devastation of 911 left America grieving. Having felt like the world was crashing around him, Mark turned to the one thing he could always depend on…God and music. With a renewed dedication to follow Christ, Mark set out to record his solo debut “Positive Thinking.” It was this recording, released in January of 2003, where Mark shared a very personal life. Weaving heartfelt, yet, positive stories about his affirming love for God and living life as a Christian. The CD also showcased a broad range of original musical styles, confirming the deep fondness in which Mark has for all types of music. A new ministry for Mark was born. He had to share his story… Today, you can find Mark as worship leader on Sunday mornings at a contemporary service called “The Table” at his church, Shepherd Of The Valley, in Apple Valley, MN.

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