Bluetree
Belfast-based modern worship band Bluetree, whose acclaimed album God Of This City has become one the best selling Christian recordings this year, has announced the formation of StandOut International.
The new charity is an organisation that has become a natural, non-profit extension of Bluetree’s pursuit of worship, music and justice. The worldwide success of Bluetree’s song, “God Of This City”, has given the band a platform for sharing its message of hope for the exploited and voiceless around the world.
“God Of This City” was written by Bluetree during a mission trip and while the band was on stage performing worship songs in the Climax Bar, a club which doubles as a brothel in the red light district of Pattaya, Thailand. Forever changed by what they saw in Pattaya, the band is determined to make a difference through StandOut International.
“We created StandOut International to help end child sex exploitation on a global scale, while loving, educating and releasing those rescued into the fullness of life that God has for them,” says Bluetree deejay Pete Kernoghan (“Petey K”).
“We believe that when people worship, they encounter the genuine heart of God for all humanity,” adds lead singer/guitarist Aaron Boyd. “From His platform of love, we are compelled to serve the needs of others and we ultimately become a voice for those who have no voice.”
Ways to become involved with StandOut International in its mission is through financial giving, prayer, short-term mission trips and through organising events to raise awareness and support of those fighting to end child sex exploitation.
