Meet the Band

Andrew DCruz

Andrew DCruz

The drummer with a kick!

Andrew has been a part of the worship band since the age of 10. He started off on bongos and graduated to an electronic drum kit when he was 11. He worked hard to buy himself an acoustic drum kit at the age of 18. He serves faithfully constantly growing his skill and growing as a worshipper. He has a growing prophetic gift.  He does not just play drums but plays with great skill and anointing. He also serves in leading the Set Up team. He will make whatever sacrifice is needed to show up 100%. It has honour to have him on the team. He is also a drum tutor.
Lasya V

Lasya V

Vocalist - worship leader with abandon

Lasya has been on the worship band for the last 5 years. Trained in Indian classical she brings a unique quality to our voice mix. From just a backup vocalist she has grown to be a powerful worship leader who commands things to happen in the heavenlies. She is growing in her prophetic gift and in songwriting. We have introduced a few of her songs in church with many more in the pipeline. She leads a Gym group and helps with some of the administration. She is a Lawyer by profession. All our team members have learned to serve on Set up teams and she is no exception. She will do whatever, wherever to serve the body of Christ. What a privilege to have such men and women of valor serving alongside each other.
Austin Kudalkar

Austin Kudalkar

The bassist - Its all about the bass

Austin has been with the band for the last 6 years. He leads worship that leads you into the very throne room of God. A budding guitarist, he took up learning the bass as we had no one to play it.  This is how our team serve one another by doing whatever it takes to make it happen. Austin has faithfully led our serving teams over the years. He is growing in his preaching and prophetic gifts. He is compassionate and kind. We love having Austin around. We are privileged to have loyal people like him on our team.
Navaz DCruz

Navaz DCruz

Band Leader - jack of all

Navaz has been leading this band since its inception which is 16 years ago.  Her husband Colin and she lead Word of Grace. They have two children, Andrew and Jessica. She is a worship leader who ushers in the presence of God and shifts atmospheres. She is an accomplished flutist and guitarist. She has a keen and growing prophetic gift and has written many songs that are sung at Word of Grace. She leads by example by being on the setup team herself. No task is too small for her to put her hands to. She has labored painstakingly to build this band from scratch, training many to play their instruments well. She has also trained more than half a dozen worship leaders over these years. She is passionate about drawing out the gifts in her team members and encourages them and makes room for them to grow and flourish. She has not just grown a band but a band of friends who love trust and serve each other. She counts it an honour and privilege to serve alongside a fine group of men and women who honour each other and have one desire and that is to bring heaven on earth in their worship.
Samantha

Samantha

Vocalist - worship leader with a voice like silk

Samantha has been on the worship band for the last 5 years.  She is married to Sunith and has a 4year old son, Ralphy our band mascot!! Sam as we fondly call her, is one of the most dedicated members of this band. She would travel for more than an hour one way to get to our weekly practice. No sacrifice was too big. She has the most amazing voice that can soothe the disturbed spirit and quiet your soul. She is a growing worship leader and stands alongside her husband as they both lead Gym groups and serve on various setup teams for the Sunday service. She is one who will stop at nothing to get a job done. What joy to serve beside such loyal, faithful dependable friends such as these.
Vijaya Diska

Vijaya Diska

The Sound Lady - what would we do without her?

Vijaya has been our sound engineer for the last 3 years. From knowing nothing about sound except for a heart to learn, she is the one that makes us sound good! She has been at the mixing desk faithfully every Sunday, making sure the levels are good we have our worship and sermon recorded so that they can be uploaded to the website. She also serves on the setup team ( no surprise there) and serves with a smile. She is an integral part of the Band. Without her we would have no sound. We are grateful for the unflinching service with a good spirit of wanting the best of everyone.
Worship | Jan 22nd 2023

Worship | Jan 22nd 2023

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 Be blessed as you listen to this live worship at Word of Grace led by Navaz and do write a comment on how you have been blessed by the worship. This is an edited version.

Worship | Jan 8th 2023

Worship | Jan 8th 2023

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Worship | Nov 27th 2022

Worship | Nov 27th 2022

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 Be blessed as you listen to this live worship at Word of Grace led by Navaz and do write a comment on how you have been blessed by the worship. This is an edited version.