2008
July
Bev McCann - Jul 08
Summer is here and it is getting a little warm, so find a nice cool place to sit and take a moment to be refreshed in God’s Word.
I don’t know about you but these past few weeks have been quite the challenge; but you know God has great things in store for his people, if we can only trust in His word and keep on holding on. I have been reading over a few scriptures these past few weeks that has encouraged me, I’d like to share with you this month Ps: 121 and Ps; 34 17-22,
During this time I had a very good friend call me and with some encouragement from the Lord. When she called I had been talking to God about life and how we were going to work a few things out? He was quick to remind me through his word and through my good friend that it wasn’t how we (me and God) were, but He was working it out and He would take care of it and it would be in His time.
Have you heard the song Josh Turner sings “Me and God”? I love that song, because we can do anything as long as we walk with God and give him control Philippians 4:19 God will supply all of our needs according to His riches in Glory, Philippians 4; 13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
PS: 121 I lift up my eyes to the hills where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of the heaven and earth. Skip down to vs 7; the Lord will keep you from all harm, he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore….. Wow!
people God knows that price of gas, he knows the situations of this world, there is not one thing that goes on in Washington , the Middle East or in our life, that He is not aware of. I think we have to be wise and tuned into what God is saying, but know that He is in control, and he will supply the needs and watch over us as we travel these highways of life.
Ps 34:17-19; the righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them: he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; and saves those who are crushed in sprit. VS; 19, A righteous man may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all…
I had a very difficult week last week and I did not do so well, but knowing that God was there, even though I messed up. I had to do my part and apologize to a couple of people and ask for forgiveness from them as well as God, and for God to help me not fall into that trap again, I’m sure your minds are running wild, what did she do? It wasn’t earth shattering, but it just wasn’t a good witness, so God and I talked and we are good and the people involved didn’t think much about it, but God was not pleased and that is what matters.
So that being said, we all fight the same devil, and if he can get us to mess up he is happy, however, I know the giver of life, grace and redemption and his name is Jesus and that gives me strength to stand back up and pick up my armor and continue on this journey that will lead me straight into Heavens Gates. Just hold on people Jesus is coming and coming soon!
I hope this has blessed, and encouraged someone to pick back up and keep on your journey to Heaven, for we are conquerors through Christ who gives us our strength. Have a wonderful month in the Lord.
Blessings
Bev McCann
http://www.bevmccann.com
King’s Heralds - Jul 08
We trust that everyone will have a safe and blessed July 4th. It's hard to believe that we are in the midst of summer already. Where has 2008 gone? They say time flies when you are having fun. Speaking of fun. We were blessed to have been invited to participate in the barbarshop harmony society convention held in Nashville. They asked us to sing a 15 minute segment during the gospel portion of their convention. We didn't realize that we had so many friends who were barbarshoppers!! Several folks come up to us and said they had been listening to quartet for years. What a treat to listen to those folks sing!! I have never heard anything quite like it! Talk about a great time.
We just finished a 4 day run to Texas .It's always good to go to Texas. If any of you have followed the history of The King's Heralds, you know that the quartet started there in 1927. We always see special friends when we go that part of the world. On this trip it was good to see our former first tenor John Ramsey. John sang with the group from 1971-1982. We the opportunity to sing with him during our concert on a couple of songs. He sounds better than ever and is always such an encourager.
O.K last month we told you that were going on a cruise March 22-29, 2009. We thought that we would tell you just a bit more about it, in hopes that you will go to our website http://www.theheralds.org and look at the cruise brouchure that we will have posted should you want further details. We will be cruising to the Eastern Caribbean aboard the Crown Princess. From what we understand this particular ship is the crown jewell of the princess fleet. We will sail from Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. some of the ports of call will be St. Martin, St, Thomas and Grand turk as well as others. If you enjoy good food and good singing this will be the trip of a lifetime. We will tell you that the cabins seem to be going fast. The last time there was a cruise of this nature there were several folks that couldn't get cabins because they waited to long. We would recommed that if you think you may want to go,go ahead and get your deposite in asap!! Just tell 'em that the King's Heralds sent you!
Well I guess that all for now. Keep us in your prayers as we travel. Also pray that God will give us souls for our labor. Untill next time we'll catch ya down the road.
July Reflections - Jul 08
I’ve attended lots of outdoor gospel concerts over the years promoted by various organizations, some better than others. I’ve sung at fairs and festivals on make-shift stages and truckbeds. I’ve seen the Thrasher Brothers perform in the middle of a race track so far from their audience that they appeared to be little more than “action figures”. I saw James Blackwood sing “I’ll Meet you in the Morning” and jump five feet off a truckbed into ankle deep mud while working the crowd at the Coles County Fair.
There are a few things about outdoor summer concerts that are consistent. It’s always hot. The sound is never great. The crowd is rarely attentive. Then after dark there is the mosquito loose in your shorts and the ceremonial swallowing of the June bug.
If I close my eyes, I can transport myself back to the seventies. I’m at “Six Flags Over St. Louis” with my sister, Sheryl. It’s a horrifically hot July day and we’ve paid our way through the gate. We’re hoofing it through the park. We ignore the red-haired kid hawking cotton candy and the guy on stilts dressed like Uncle Sam, and although a cool, grape Sno-Cone is tempting, there’s no time. We’re on a mission. We have to make it to the main stage and find a bleacher seat for soon The Oak Ridge Boys will be appearing.
The Oaks take the stage and begin to sing. When I think about it now, it’s pretty amazing. Here they are singing gospel to a crowd that is definitely a duke’s mixture…people from all walks of life…everything from Catholic nuns to the tattooed roller derby crowd and everything in between.
A little girl is crying because her helium balloon has just floated off into the stratosphere. A little boy whines because the chocolate layer of his triple scoop ice cream cone has just tumbled off the top. In the background you can hear the calliope music from the carousel and the shrieks and screams as the Screaming Eagle plunges from its dizzying heights.
About the time Duane Allen reaches his featured verse, the train rumbles around behind the stage and the engineer thinks it would be a good time to blow the deafening whistle. People wave from the train and the crowd in the stands obligingly wave back. Just about the time the train clacks on down the track, the song ends. There’s a momentary silence that’s broken with another child’s demand…”I gotta go potty NOW”. The crowd giggles. The Oaks begin another song.
As if the noise wasn’t enough distraction, there was a strange mingling of aromas in the air. There were hotdogs roasting somewhere as well as hamburgers and fries. There was pizza and nachos with jalapenos. There was hot buttered popcorn and some kind of sugary cinnamon concoction. Mix with that the smell of too many people spending too many hours in the sun, stale booze, cigarette smoke and sometimes a faint whiff of someone smoking some “funny” stuff.
I can’t imagine how they kept their concentration to perform amidst all the hubbub, but they somehow got through it. They stood behind a metal barricade to shake a few hands and sign a few autographs and then, after a quick change, they headed to the Screaming Eagle like everyone else…everyone but me, that is.
I was always amazed at the people of all ages who could ride that spooky roller coaster and not be totally, one hundred percent, terrified. I watched as they hung almost suspended upside down as the coaster chugged up the steep incline and heard their screams as they plummeted down the other side. And what amazed me most was that many of them had their arms in the air!! I would have been holding on for dear life, praying all the way that I wouldn’t lose my purse …. or my lunch.
Of course at some point someone shamed me into riding the Screaming Eagle and I did it…once. (To me a roller coaster is like a colonoscopy…something you probably should do, but won’t sign up for again.)
Sorry. I was chasing a mental rabbit there. It may sound like I’m somewhat down on outdoor concerts. On the contrary, for all the discomfort they afford they really can be a lot of fun. Sometimes you just have to set your mind to enjoy it. You have to ignore all the distractions and all the things that bug you and just stay focused on the reason you’re there…to hear great gospel music.
It’s kind of like life. There are all kinds of things going on around us while we’re trying to live a Christian life. There’s the noise and the enticements of this world vying for our attention, constantly offering us some “tasty morsel” of sin. There are the merry-go-round situations in our life where we just feel as though we’re going in circles, getting nowhere fast. And then there are the times we climb high only to plunge to the depths. How do we handle that situation? I’d say the best way is like those people on the roller coaster…arms in the air, surrendered, praising the Lord, until we coast safely to the finish. We may be a little wobbly when we arrive, but, oh, what a ride!!
Find a great outdoor concert and enjoy!
Happy Summer,
Janice Crow
Meet Gus Gaches
Gus has been with us for nearly 2 years and night after night, he absolutely blows me away with his singing. Southern Gospel Music has many tenor singers, but few that can sing the part naturally and as flawlessly as Gus Gaches. No squeeky, weird, nonhuman sounds come from this guy, just an incredible, natural vocal that interprets a song like few can. One of my favoriite songs on our new Canaan Records release, "Nothin' But Good", is a song called, "You're Never Too Far Away" that features Gus. If you are a fan of not just tenor singing, but great singing in general, you have to hear it!Although the group is based out of Gainesville, GA, Gus lives in Goodlettsville, TN, just north of Nashville. Here is a little known fact about Gus. He is a huge hockey fan. He follows the Nashville Predators and is a season ticket holder. If you are shy and you're not sure how to start a conversation with Gus, just say, "How about those Preds". You will quickly find yourself in a very deep conversation and Gus will have made a new friend for life.
Gus has a beautiful wife named Tamara. Few people know this about Gus' wife.....she sees dead people. She works at a cemetary in Springfield, TN. They have two children, Gus who is 16 and Kylee who is 11. Little Gus is starting to drive, so please keep them in your prayers. The next time you are at a LeFevre Quartet concert, go up to Gus and introduce yourself. You will find that he is as genuine and real off stage as he is when he's up there singing his heart out.
Mike LeFevre Quartet
http://www.lefevrequartet.com
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