2004

The Quicks - Sep 04

So many things are on my mind lately; I can hardly pin down one topic to talk about! I'm concerned about the folks in Florida dealing with the hurricanes; I have made a point to watch the Democratic and the Republican National Conventions; As usual, about the most important thing on my mind is my family. Tim is back in school trying to finish his degree with Troy State; Rachel began attending MTSU this week, and Rebecca is settled in High School with a host of activities including First Priority and volleyball. She is the starting setter for S.H.S. (Just like her ole mom did a few years ago!) I have begun reading three different books - Joyce Meyer's Knowing God Intimately, Stormie Omartian's Power of a Praying Wife, (Deon probably knows why I need to read that! : ) another one for a weekly Bible study, but recently time has been gloriously consumed with putting the finishing touches on our new project, "What Are You Waiting For!" With graphics to proof, getting the recording finalized, the new photo shoot, a new hair color, (Oh, I guess I shouldn't be telling that...), it is all coming together just in time for National Quartet Convention! We are very excited about NQC '04! This year, even more than previous years, since we are having our first booth! We would love for all of you to come by Booth #422 (Near BSA, The Wilburns, and Steve Hurst) to meet our family! Tim and I will be there all week, with our little cherubs, Rachel and Rebecca, driving up on Thursday. (I will be doing a lot of praying that day!) We are planning a daily drawing - so get by our booth to register! My verse for the week is Psalm 63:1 - "Oh GOD, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is."
Seek the Lord early in the morning; seek the Lord early in life; seek the Lord early in your problem; always seek the Lord EARLY!

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Master’s Voice - Aug 2004

Life on the road can certainly seem taxing at times. It isn't easy being away from your family, friends or church home, but the Lord sustains us.

Undoubtedly, one of the ways that keep the "road life" not so grueling is all the opportunities to laugh at one another. I have the privelege of traveling with two of the funniest human beings on Earth. They are both ministers in the most purest form, but both of them keep me rolling non-stop. It is mostly at my expense it seems which doesn't bother me. I wonder what that says about my sad little person? Anyway, I thought it would be funny to share some things that happen to us on the road that is eventually funny:

Not long ago, Master's Voice was singing outside at a place that was too quaint and narrow to fit the bus in, so we all showed up in separate cars.

I was the first one to arrive, so being the minister that I am (cough), I went to see what this place was all about. I met the guy who was apparently in charge. He stood about 6'4'', dressed in all black with jet black hair (possibly related to Johnny Cash?) I went up to him and introducec myself.

"Good evening sir! My name is Ricky." He shook my hand and said "Dicky?"

I corrected him and said again, "Ricky." Well, he repeated it again, "Dicky." I chuckled, thinking he was teasing me, but still unsure, I clarified with the proverbial chest pat...."Ricky." He was a persistent kidder as he said it again, "Dicky." This time, just to make sure, I said "Rick...with an R." This time, he just looked at me with a half-scowl, and then there was this awkward silence that seemed like it lasted for a while.

We both sort of started looking around....up towards the sky....down to the ground and kind of wondered off from each other. I was confused completely.

He through me for a loop. I thought..."can the guy not say "Ricky?" Is somethign wrong with his speech? Hoping I didn't embarrass him, I went and stood at our table and waited for the other guys to show up. Just as I did that, the sound engineer was checking the microphones from stage. "Check 1...check 2." Then it happened. The sound engineer asked, "hey, Dicky, does that sound ok?" That was the guy's name. The Johnny Cash fella's name was Dicky! He must have thought I was a complete goober. I was just glad we walked away from each other before I spelled my whole name to him...or before I got out flashcards. Needless to say, I tried to avoid him for a while, but he was a real class act about it....he didn't make us leave or anything. When I told the boys what happened, oddly they didn't seemed surprised, but I have since been sanctioned to not meet the "in-charge" guy by myself, ha!

July was a busy month even if our schedule didn't suggest that. We had youth camps, Steve Hurst School, and we had to deal with the newly-weds! By the way, Jess and John are doing great. They are cuter than a dalmation puppy in a little red wagon.
Our CD is done! It is finished! "By Request," is now available, so get in touch with us if you need one, and yes, we are already gathering songs for our next project.

Lastly, I want to thank the Unthanks for having us once again at the SoGospelNews Convention. It was a blast as always. It was a full house, and we look forward to next year! We love you all!

The Browns - Aug 2004

The month of July has been exciting for The Browns. The group received an invitation by Hall of Fame legend, Gary McSpadden, for them to join him performing 30 Christmas shows in Branson, MO at the Americana Theater. A Christmas Celebration with GARY and his friends, the Browns, will be filled with Christmas classics and Gospel favorites celebrating Jesus, the reason for the season. The Browns are looking forward to spending Christmas in the "Live Entertainment Capital of the World", Branson, Missouri. The group will be in the studio this month recording a Christmas CD. The musical tracks will be produced by award winning pianist, Jeff Stice. For more about "A Christmas Celebration" Show visit : http://www.bransonalive.com Call toll free 877-336-7827 or 417-337-9333 for information and reservations.

The Browns will be traveling to Nashville twice this month for various events. The 23rd of July The Browns will be singing their new radio release "ONE WAY" at TBN for the Exalt Him talent search semi finals. In the middle of the month the group will attend the Steve Hurst School of Music Ministry for the 5th year in a row. The school is always a highlight for the group each year. The Steve Hurst school is held at Trevecca University where the group will study voice, stage performance and enjoy a time of revival and goal setting for their ministry for the coming year. "God always renews, guides and gives us direction at the school. That's why we make it a priority to go study and get with God's people there each year. Our goal is to be lifelong learners and skillful with the gift God has given us."