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A Special Prayer Request!
Prayers for our Prayer Warrior April!
I am having some health issues that scare me some and I need some supportive prayer. I went to the cardiologist Tuesday because they wanted me to walk on the treadmill; and I could barely walk for a minute, I struggled through the three minutes and I just couldn't do it anymore. I was gasping for breath. Apparently, my resting blood pressure is low and even pretty normal, but when I get active like on the treadmill it skyrockets. Just movement is so exhausting and now they have put me on Toprol which is designed to prevent heart attacks and slow your heart down so it can work normally.
Latest report from Paul concerning Trae.
Brother Paul brought her home today, so I know that has to make her feel better. The doctors think they got everything and that it is under control, but that there was something they wanted to keep an eye on. So they are saying it is Stage 1 of ovarian cancer and that she will undergo a series of six treatments sometime in the middle of this month. Please don't let up in your praying for them as they face this time in their lives.
I know that Sister Trae would love to hear from all of you so if you would like to send her a card or note, you should send it to: McQueen Music Ministries
P.O. Box 11307
Indianapolis, In. 46201-0307
On their behalf, thank you for your prayers and like I said earlier, don't give up praying for them now!
God is in control!!
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Saturday night at First Church of God, Greensburg, IN
This is the first time that the Sonshiners Quartet has been called to the First Church of God in Greensburg. Last spring the Quartet was invited and participated in a Benefit sing at the First Baptist Church in Greensburg; so we were not strangers to Greensburg, IN. It is really exciting to go to new venues! This is a great Church; Pastor John Mattern and his lovely wife appear to be doing great works at this Church. This Church has done many Gospel Sings over the years, but had not hosted a Gospel Sing in over a year. Well, attendance was not as good as had been anticipated, but no one let that get to them! There were many church members there anticipating a worshipful and glorious service! The Church officials and the Sonshiners Quartet were determined that God was going to be praised “Quartet Style” on this night! HE WAS!
It was a special night for two of the four guys in the Quartet! Terry was blessed on this day because he and his wife and three of his five children had been visiting his dad and mother earlier in the day. (They live near Westport, Indiana). Many of you may not know that Terry’s mother suffers from Parkinson’s disease. His time spent with his mother and father, Charles is extremely special when he has the opportunity to visit with them. Vicky and the girls stayed the night, as well, and attended the concert. By the way, Terry was awesome tonight!
Josh was also very surprised on this night. It seems that his wife Carly, his mother, brother, Grandmother, and Grandfather had been scheming all week to surprise Josh. His wife, Carly, has attended several times, but the rest of his family has not had the opportunity to do so since New Year’s Eve! They all walked in about the second song of the concert, at first Josh was taken back a bit, but very quickly he sorted his thoughts and began singing like never before! The Sonshiners Quartet is very fortunate to have a talented young man such as Josh!
The concert was special and the fellowship afterwards was special as well. Pastor John his wife and Brother Darren Covington and his wife took the Quartet to Ponderosa for a great meal! God is good.
Sunday morning at Greenville River Family Ministry
Two hour drive to the Greenville area from Greensburg (we did not even change colors?) Really the sleet/rain was trying to come down, but there was just an appearance of things being slick, but it was not really slick. The temperature was just high enough to keep the rain from freezing. Praise God!
Oh we were met by a visitor when we parked the bus at the Church River Family Ministries. The visitor was a huge dog “the size of a horse”. We found out the next morning his name is Sampson. Well, late Saturday night Mike was checking the water supply under the bus and was startled by a low barking noise (woof). Mike turned around and saw this dog the size of a horse! He ran quickly into the bus! The Quartet went to sleep listening to woof, woof, and woof!
Morning came early but not too early; set up time at 8:30 a.m. Of course, Tim was up first at about 7 a.m. and there was no sign of Sampson so we were all safe! Tim’s former co-worker Roger was there to open the Church up for set-up and the day was started! A Great day in the Lord!
This was the first time at the River Family Ministry Church, but not the first time we have worked with the Pastor Jim Bougher and his wife, Michelle. They have been at Tri-City Baptist in New Albany, at New Beginnings at New Albany and now at River Family Ministry Church. Jim is a wonderful person and pastor and a very dynamic evangelist! He is also a great friend of the Sonshiners Quartet. The guys enjoyed meeting all the great folks here at the Church and met many new Godly friends.
The service was just outstanding and the great folks there really embraced the Quartet and their presentation and their ministry. The Quartet sang their hearts out and the congregation received the Quartet very well! Each song was a true blessing of praise!
The River Ministry Church had a fellowship plan for themselves and the Quartet. After the service everyone and the SeaMist drove to a sister’s house from the Church. It was a huge house near Greenville, and boy what a fellowship meal we had! If there is one thing the Sonshiners Quartet always seems to get into is these great fellowship meals! These folks were just great!
Sunday night at Highway Church in Pekin
After a great time with the folks at River Ministry Church in Greenville, just a short 25 minute drive to Pekin, Indiana at the Highway Church where the Sonshiners Quartet has been coming for many years, probably about 13 or 14 years or so. Like many churches that have so faithfully supported the Quartet over the years, the Highway Church always makes a Sunday night early in the year, each year for a Concert. They do an outstanding job of advertising and inviting everyone they know; and then they plan an outstanding meal for afterwards; and, then they just let the Lord and His Holy Spirit to work in the service and people’s lives.
Two years ago this was Terry’s very first place to sing with the Sonshiners Quarter. Tonight was Josh’s first time being at Highway Church. Josh is such an outstanding singer, entertainer, and his personality spilled out and overflowed in each song presented tonight. It was good, no, it was great to see special friends of the Quartet listening and accepting a new part of the Quartet. Highway Church just loves Josh! Josh is beginning to accept a vital role in the Quartet. He is thriving in his role both professionally and spiritually!
This truly was an amazing night; whenever the Quartet needs an emotional boost there are dear friends in their path to give them that emotional lift! Highway Church was amazed at Terry’s newly developed confidence and singing ability hitting those low bass notes! They were astounded at Mike’s clear vocals. They were impressed with Tim’s leadership of the program and were flabbergasted with Josh’s abilities at his young age of 23. It was a great night and best of all; God was praised. This is the intent night after night; always following the leading of His Spirit and witnessing His Grace and blessings that are enjoyed by all!
Experiencing these special times is the goal at each service, not every night is as good as tonight was, but enjoying the Blessings of the Lord are always very special! Praise God for His hand on the Quartet and their Ministry!
This is the first time that the Sonshiners Quartet has been called to the First Church of God in Greensburg. Last spring the Quartet was invited and participated in a Benefit sing at the First Baptist Church in Greensburg; so we were not strangers to Greensburg, IN. It is really exciting to go to new venues! This is a great Church; Pastor John Mattern and his lovely wife appear to be doing great works at this Church. This Church has done many Gospel Sings over the years, but had not hosted a Gospel Sing in over a year. Well, attendance was not as good as had been anticipated, but no one let that get to them! There were many church members there anticipating a worshipful and glorious service! The Church officials and the Sonshiners Quartet were determined that God was going to be praised “Quartet Style” on this night! HE WAS!
It was a special night for two of the four guys in the Quartet! Terry was blessed on this day because he and his wife and three of his five children had been visiting his dad and mother earlier in the day. (They live near Westport, Indiana). Many of you may not know that Terry’s mother suffers from Parkinson’s disease. His time spent with his mother and father, Charles is extremely special when he has the opportunity to visit with them. Vicky and the girls stayed the night, as well, and attended the concert. By the way, Terry was awesome tonight!
Josh was also very surprised on this night. It seems that his wife Carly, his mother, brother, Grandmother, and Grandfather had been scheming all week to surprise Josh. His wife, Carly, has attended several times, but the rest of his family has not had the opportunity to do so since New Year’s Eve! They all walked in about the second song of the concert, at first Josh was taken back a bit, but very quickly he sorted his thoughts and began singing like never before! The Sonshiners Quartet is very fortunate to have a talented young man such as Josh!
The concert was special and the fellowship afterwards was special as well. Pastor John his wife and Brother Darren Covington and his wife took the Quartet to Ponderosa for a great meal! God is good.
Sunday morning at Greenville River Family Ministry
Two hour drive to the Greenville area from Greensburg (we did not even change colors?) Really the sleet/rain was trying to come down, but there was just an appearance of things being slick, but it was not really slick. The temperature was just high enough to keep the rain from freezing. Praise God!
Oh we were met by a visitor when we parked the bus at the Church River Family Ministries. The visitor was a huge dog “the size of a horse”. We found out the next morning his name is Sampson. Well, late Saturday night Mike was checking the water supply under the bus and was startled by a low barking noise (woof). Mike turned around and saw this dog the size of a horse! He ran quickly into the bus! The Quartet went to sleep listening to woof, woof, and woof!
Morning came early but not too early; set up time at 8:30 a.m. Of course, Tim was up first at about 7 a.m. and there was no sign of Sampson so we were all safe! Tim’s former co-worker Roger was there to open the Church up for set-up and the day was started! A Great day in the Lord!
This was the first time at the River Family Ministry Church, but not the first time we have worked with the Pastor Jim Bougher and his wife, Michelle. They have been at Tri-City Baptist in New Albany, at New Beginnings at New Albany and now at River Family Ministry Church. Jim is a wonderful person and pastor and a very dynamic evangelist! He is also a great friend of the Sonshiners Quartet. The guys enjoyed meeting all the great folks here at the Church and met many new Godly friends.
The service was just outstanding and the great folks there really embraced the Quartet and their presentation and their ministry. The Quartet sang their hearts out and the congregation received the Quartet very well! Each song was a true blessing of praise!
The River Ministry Church had a fellowship plan for themselves and the Quartet. After the service everyone and the SeaMist drove to a sister’s house from the Church. It was a huge house near Greenville, and boy what a fellowship meal we had! If there is one thing the Sonshiners Quartet always seems to get into is these great fellowship meals! These folks were just great!
Sunday night at Highway Church in Pekin
After a great time with the folks at River Ministry Church in Greenville, just a short 25 minute drive to Pekin, Indiana at the Highway Church where the Sonshiners Quartet has been coming for many years, probably about 13 or 14 years or so. Like many churches that have so faithfully supported the Quartet over the years, the Highway Church always makes a Sunday night early in the year, each year for a Concert. They do an outstanding job of advertising and inviting everyone they know; and then they plan an outstanding meal for afterwards; and, then they just let the Lord and His Holy Spirit to work in the service and people’s lives.
Two years ago this was Terry’s very first place to sing with the Sonshiners Quarter. Tonight was Josh’s first time being at Highway Church. Josh is such an outstanding singer, entertainer, and his personality spilled out and overflowed in each song presented tonight. It was good, no, it was great to see special friends of the Quartet listening and accepting a new part of the Quartet. Highway Church just loves Josh! Josh is beginning to accept a vital role in the Quartet. He is thriving in his role both professionally and spiritually!
This truly was an amazing night; whenever the Quartet needs an emotional boost there are dear friends in their path to give them that emotional lift! Highway Church was amazed at Terry’s newly developed confidence and singing ability hitting those low bass notes! They were astounded at Mike’s clear vocals. They were impressed with Tim’s leadership of the program and were flabbergasted with Josh’s abilities at his young age of 23. It was a great night and best of all; God was praised. This is the intent night after night; always following the leading of His Spirit and witnessing His Grace and blessings that are enjoyed by all!
Experiencing these special times is the goal at each service, not every night is as good as tonight was, but enjoying the Blessings of the Lord are always very special! Praise God for His hand on the Quartet and their Ministry!
