First Fruits is an initiative of Disciples Make to honor the Lord with our gifts and talents. As makers, we produce with the work of our hands. As Disciples, we offer back the best of our work to the Lord in Worship. First Fruits is a monthly praise and worship session led by different makers in different locations around the world. 

Session 1 | Ansley Fain

Atlanta, GA
Musician & Songwriter
When asked why I’m here on earth my immediate answer was “love.” I would say that is true to this day, I just now know the Source of that love. The concept of an omnipresent, love-filled, forgiving and merciful God was relatively foreign after previously thinking that God was an angry, authoritarian deity passing out damnation cards left and right. Looking into the Word began to give me a new perspective and peace of mind. This is when my relationship with my Creator began to blossom and when the inspiration for my debut album started to unfold itself.

Session 2 | Alix & Abigail

Atlanta, GA
Musician & Songwriters 
On February 29, 2020 Alix and Abigail met at a worship night in Atlanta. Abigail was invited to the night of worship by her mom, and Alix was the worship leader that helped plan the event . Although Abigail was reluctant to go at first, she and her friends came and ended up leading worship at the beginning of the night.

​Alix asked to join them by playing bass, and that’s when Alix and Abigail sang their first song together and would go on to sing many more songs together. Later on that night Alix and a few of his friends went out to dinner with Abigail and her friends and that’s where their friendship began. Later that year, Alix and Abigail would record worship videos together for their church during the pandemic.

Every Wednesday for almost 5 months, they would practice and sing together as friends, not knowing that God was doing something really special in them and through them. As their feelings for each other grew beyond friendship, God led them to go on a 40 day fast and to pray for direction for their relationship and possible future together. After that fast they knew that they were supposed to be together and decided to go on their first official date on November 10, 2020. The rest is history!

Session 3 | DJ Radikal

Atlanta, GA
Turntablist
Born and raised in Brooklyn (Flatbush), New York, DJ Radikal grew up in the birth place of Hip Hop. At the early age of 5 he developed a passion for the 1’s and 2’s. He watched many family members on the turntables and studied DJs at block parties, events, and by watching videos. When he saw DJ Jazzy Jeff and DJ Nabs in action live, his life changed forever and his desire to learn the arts of scratching and turntablism was etched in stone. His parents saw his relentless passion and decided to invest in his dream. Today DJ Radikal is a staple in the DJ community and has devoted his craft to the Lord. As nice as he is on the 1's and 2's, Radikal's love is exemplified in fatherhood and mentoring the next generation of musicians through his enrichment program, Radikal DJ Academy. 

Session 4 | ​Intercession 

Atlanta, GA
Prayer & Worship
Atlanta based worship leaders come together to lead First Fruits Session 4. Sam and Melissa Littleton accompanied by Bryant, lead disciples in prayer and worship at a venue in Atlanta's West End. 

    Lets make!