Faith
Band’s Crisis Becomes Blessing for Guatemala’s Children
Musicians Forrest Frank and Noah Hayden recently announced their new band name, “Party Wave,” after losing their original name to copyright issues. Rather than fight a legal battle, they turned the setback into an opportunity for generosity.
Instead of spending money on legal fees, Frank offered a reward for a new name. That decision sparked a chain reaction of selflessness and donations for a children’s center in Guatemala.
Faith Facts
- A $10,000 prize was donated to a ministry rescuing children from trafficking after several winners chose to pass the blessing along.
- The name “Party Wave” is inspired by surfing and reflects the Christ-like act of selflessly sharing with others.
- The funding miracle answered the specific prayers and fasting of a ministry founder seeking support for a new facility.
Frank believes the entire experience was orchestrated by God to extend the reach of their community and serve the Lord.
He maintains that his music will always focus on the Gospel and the life-giving nature of worshiping Jesus.
“As long as I’m putting the truth of the Gospel in the songs, and if I can recognize the Holy Spirit in the music, then I know that He’s going to be doing the work because I don’t put any pressure on it.”
The duo remains committed to Christian music, viewing their platform as a way to help others connect with the Holy Spirit.
They see the unexpected name change as a beautiful testimony to how God honors those who seek His will over earthly gain.