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Last month the Gang had a great month of concerts and travelling. We thoroughly enjoyed every church and venue. We especially had a good time at the NQC this year. We sang Tuesday evening on the main stage and also on Saturday. It was good to see friends that we don't seem to get to see except there.
It was Penny's first time to step on the NQC stage. She said she nervous to the point of hives, but her professionalism took over and it was undetectable. (except for the occasional scratching...just kidding Penny!) She did exceptionally good and I am so proud of the team.
As to be expected, Julie and Stan did equally as good, also. Throughout the week everyone pitched in to 'man' the tables, making the job a piece of cake. I might make mention that Julie swings a powerful bat when playing softball! It was reported that she hit a line drive down third base line and her little legs were a blur as she made her way speedily around the bases. Penny held back...so she says...but promises next year to let 'er rip!
Shaye flew in Saturday morning so she could join us on stage Saturday evening. She did a marvelous job, as usual, on 'I Will Meet You In The Morning'. Folks all over the the auditorium stood applauding her stirring performance. I asked her to stay on stage to share verses and choruses with Penny on 'Heaven's Really Gonna Shine'. They both did great and the crowd applauded their approval.
Our new CD is finished and was unveiled at the NQC. So far the reports that have come in are complimentary of the third generation Chuck Wagon Gang's recording of 'Remembering the Old Songs'. The DVD, titled 'Reminiscing', is due out the first of November. We put several songs from our current CDs on this recording, one you will be certain to enjoy. It will Penny's first DVD with the Gang.
As we move into October, we look forward to coming to your areas. You can always check on current information on our discussion board by going to: http://www.chuckwagongangblog.com. Harold Timmons is running our Nashville office and doing a fine job. If you have questions about the current or former CWG groups, our products, and future plans, he will be happy to answer them. You can call him at 888-319- 1021.
Dave
A Biblical Perspective
"...we must be about the Father's business.
As a former Pastor, I often preached on the subject of forgiveness. Not only is forgiveness the essential element of our reconciliation to God from a life of sinfulness, but it is at the very core of every earthly relationship in which we find ourselves. Whether parental, marital, or mere friendship, every one of us will be called upon to forgive another person who has violated our rights or wounded us in some way.
Humanly, it can become very difficult to forgive. Our emotions usually run a gauntlet of pain and hurt, to anger, and ultimately to vindictiveness. Vindictiveness is the attitude that becomes so destructive in our lives. The 'get even spirit' will zap us of emotional, physical, and even spiritual strength. Our normal justification to this disposition is that nobody knows or feels what we have experienced. But...there is One who has.
To be hurt and to feel pain, and even anger, is not a sin. It is what we do with those feelings that determine whether or not we are going to depart from God's remedy for enduring affliction and persecution or whether we are going to embrace it. Forgiveness of a wrongful deed inflicted upon us, or upon someone we love, doesn't condone or validate the deed. Forgiveness goes beyond the deed, to the heart of the issue, which is to forgive the person rather than merely the act of the trespass against us. The best example of this is Jesus' own words as the soldiers were nailing him to the cross. "Father", he prayed, "forgive them for they know not what they do!" He wasn't addressing the deed only, but rather his own desire to forgive the doers of the deed regardless of what the deed was. When we are hurt by someone, often they have no idea how deeply we are hurt. But...there is Someone who does.
Another way to look at this is to understand the Lord's Prayer. We pray 'forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive others their trespasses.' The emphasis is on receiving forgiveness for ourselves as we offer forgiveness for the other person. It is not so much on what our trespasses are or what their's are, but that we receive as we give to others the gift of forgiveness.
Now the radical truth we must understand from God's Word in Matthew 6:14, 15 is that for us to be forgiven by God for our trespasses, we MUST forgive others their trespasses. It isn't a 'suggestion' or even and offered as 'optional'. It is unequivocally a requirement. Firstly, God knows that our lives would be wrapped up in the bondage grudges, anger, and vindictiveness and that it would be impossible for the Holy Spirit to function in our lives. Secondly, all of the traits that unforgiveness gives us are carnal and sinful. They are not subject to the law of love as found in 1st Corinthians 13.
The beauty of forgiveness is that as we are restored to fellowship with Jesus through His forgiveness of our sins that nailed him to the cross, so can we be restored to fellowship with those in our lives who have brought us pain and sorrow. If you are struggling with unforgiveness, ask God to give you grace and strength to forgive. The result will be an everlasting peace that passes understanding. It doesn't come easy, and it may take time and determination. But, I want to tell you from personal experience, it is worth it! Remember, there is Someone who has walked where you walk, and if you will follow His path, you find the remedy that He so freely offers...forgiveness, grace and peace.
The Upcoming CWG Reunion...
Moves to Pigeon Forge!
The Chuck Wagon Gang is pleased to announce plans for our Second Annual Reunion Concert to take place at the Music Road Inn Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, TN on Saturday, April 12th at 6:00 PM. Former members will again be invited to participate in this year's event.
TICKET INFORMATION:
RESERVED SEATS - $20.00 - We have a limited number of numbered reserved seats which are closer and more center. These are available on a first come, first served basis, and are not expected to last long.
GENERAL ADMISSION - $15.00 - GENERAL ADMISSION - Overall general admission - sit where you like in the larger general admission area
CHILDREN - Free through age 12 - general admission only.
YOUTH - $5.00 Ages 13 through 18 - general admission only.
TO ORDER TICKETS: Tickets are currently available through the Nashville office. You may call me at 615- 885-8000; if there is no answer leave a message on 888-319-1021. You may also fax orders to 615-316- 0990. Tickets are now available and will be mailed to you. Tickets ordered after 10 days prior to the program will not be mailed, but will be held as a "will call" at the door. All ticket orders will be processed in the order received.
The Music Road Inn and Convention Center is located right off the parkway at 314 Henderson Chapel Rd. in Pigeon Forge, TN right behind the Smith Family Theater. We have reserved a block of 70 rooms at the hotel for this event, but only for the night of the event. The rate for a standard room with two queen sized beds is $99 plus 11.75% tax. If you wish to make a reservation, call 1-800-429-7700. You must mention "Chuck Wagon Gang Reunion" / Music Road Inn for April 12th in order to get the discounted rate. Guests will be issued a parking pass to place on their car at the hotel. Please note that the hotel does not have a restaurant, but there are many eating places nearby.
Other motels are in the area, including the Holiday Inn, which is the closest. The convention center has limited parking space, and urges all guests not staying at the Music Road Inn to ride the shuttle to and from the convention center.
The New Album, "Remembering the Old Songs" is here!!
Our new CD, "Remembering the Old Songs" is available in the CWG online store. I believe you will enjoy the songs on the new album. As usual, we selected some formerly recorded 'Chuck' songs to re- issue as recorded by the 3rd generation Gang. We also, recorded for the first time, some of the old songs by authors like Albert E. Brumley that you are sure to enjoy. If you like "There's a Little Pine Log Cabin", you can thank Ronnie Page who has requested for the last couple of years that the song be recorded . To order the new CD, simply click on the album cover.
The songs on the album include: I'm Gonna See Heaven | I'll Meet You By The River | I've Been With Jesus | The Old Country Church | There's A Little Pine Log Cabin | I Want To See My Jesus | Did You Ever Go Sailin'? | Suppertime I Can Hear Them Singing Over There | When We Get To The Gloryland
I will let you know just as soon as the new DVD, "Reminiscing" is available.
We continue to carry and you can order a variety of DVDs, namely, 'Clinging to a Saving Hand' , and 'Wagon Tracks', both recorded live in Pigeon Forge, TN as well as 'Live in Branson', 'The Farewell Tour' and now 'Live at the Grand Ole Gospel, Chocowinity, NC'. Be sure and check out the Original Gang recordings we have, like 'Looking for a City'. and 'I'll Fly Away'.
To order any of our products, including the new "Remembering the Old Songs" and "I Have A Prayer", simply click on the CWG Online Store link which will take you to our online store. If you don't want to use a credit card, you can always mail a check to P.O. Box 1459, Pigeon Forge, TN 37868 or call 888- 319-1021 and Harold Timmons will help you.
The CWG Road Schedule
October and November 2007 Schedule
There are always some changes, so be sure and check the schedule online.
October 2007
October 6, 2007 Greenwood, DE 302-398-6106
October 7, 2007 Sam Yoder Farm - 10:00 AM Greenwood, DE 302-398-6106
October 9, 2007 Waycross Memorial Stadium - 11:00 AM Satilla REMC, Alma GA 912-632-3423
October 12, 2007 Lincoln Jamboree - 7:00 PM Hodgenville, KY
October 13, 2007 Morningside Baptist Church - 7:00 PM 2202 Chestnut Ave, Morristown, TN 423-587- 4901
October 14, 2007 Eastern Mennonite High School - 2:30 PM Harrisonburg, VA
October 19, 2007 Inspiration Park - 11:00 AM Bryson City, NC
October 20, 2007 Renfro Valley - 7 PM and 9:15 PM US HWY 25, Refro Valley, KY 800-765-7464
October 21, 2007 GA Mountain Fairgrounds - 2:00 PM Anderson Music Hall, Hiawassee, GA 706-896- 4191
October 25, 2007 Wesley Memorial Methodist Church - 7:00 PM Live Oak & 17th St, DeFuniak Springs, FL 850-859-2366
October 26, 2007 Dixieland Music Park - 7:30 PM 17500 US Hwy 301 NE, Waldo, FL (941) 756-6942
October 28, 2007 Bill's Music Shop and Picking Parlor - 2:30 PM West Columbia, SC 29169
November 2007
November 1, 2007 Murray Marketplace - 6:30 PM Shirley, IN 765-738-6978
November 2, 2007 Bluegate Restaurant - 7:00 PM Shipshewana, IN 888-447-4725
November 3, 2007 Bluegate Restaurant - 7:00 PM Shipshewana, IN 888-447-4725
November 4, 2007 Hills Chapel - 2:00 PM Otway, Ohio 678-895-4386
November 9, 2007 Yoder's Restaurant - 6:30 PM New Holland, PA
November 15, 2007 Church is First Baptist Church - 6:30 PM Hwy 15, Mathiston, MS 800-327- 8158
November 16, 2007 New Life in Christ Church - 7:00 PM Foley, AL 251-949-7771
November 17, 2007 Flomaton H. S. Auditorium - 6:00 PM Flomaton, AL 251-296-3783
November 30, 2007 Collins Theater - 7:00 PM Paragould, AR 870-236-7169
Thank you so much for all your prayers and thoughts. They don't go unnoticed as we see God's Hand on us continually. It is our prayer that God blesses you and keeps each of you till we meet again. We welcome your comments and emails.
Chuck Wagon Gang
http://www.chuckwagongang.net
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