Gig Report 2000-2001

Christian Ministry for Youth Through Music.

Check out the "Schedule" page for our upcoming gigs!

11/10/2001 Check out the Pictures
Restoration 2001 - White Oak, TX. Oh Cool! What an awesome gathering of artists and Christians! We had a complete blast at this gig. Things were a little messy on the schedule end of things, but God's timing is always best. We ended up playing on the back stage before Clay Crosse. A couple of the guys got to hang around and meet Sonic Flood! WAY COOL!!! They put on a great show complete with lights and everything. They totally rocked the city!

We totally loved serving in this way. The crowd was just great! Thanks for inviting us and call us again next year!

10/28/2001
Dallas Sound Labs - Dallas, TX. COOL! We walked out of there with a new song practically finished all courtesy of the awesome Mr. Mowery! Thanks man! A little post-production work, and it will be ready to add to the CD. The name of the song is "Secret" and we can't wait to share it with you. It's a story about secret sins and the way that God can set us free from them.

10/27/2001
Youth Connection - Tioga, TX. 2 SOULS SAVED! Probably our best gig ever! God showed up in a MAJOR way at this show. Thank you guys for getting with the program. We absolutely loved playing for you and ministering to you! We can't wait to do it again! Thanks for all your support too!

It was a smooth night all the way around. No problems. God really allowed us to coast on this one. We had potential scheduling nightmares and some of us weren't able to arrive until minutes before the show. Nevertheless... God took our loaves and fishes and fed the masses with 'em. WOW! The effect of this show is going to still be with us well into next year. The praise and worship lifted the roof off the place... What more can you ask for?

9/29/2001 Check out the Pictures
Bikers N Bands - Paris, TX. WOW! The bikes rocked! It is so cool to see people using their passion to serve God! And working with Rain on the Land was a blessing from start to finish. You guys were truly the easiest and most Christ-Like group of guys to work with. Hey - let's do more gigs together! The YMCA people were just amazing and super helpful as well. Thanks to the Christian Motorcycle Association for the bikes and for all the service you provided at the event. God will honor everyone's contribution.

9/18/2001 Check out the Pictures
C U @ The Pole Rally - FBC - Clarksville, TX. Another good turnout. You guys rocked! It was such a joy to be part of the recovery process for the nation. The praise set was inhabited by God which at least for us was a chance to just talk to God in a special way. It is our prayer that all you guys turned out Wednesday morning to witness to your school

Before we left, God was already starting to change lives. There were 2 REDEDICATIONS on this night!!! You two are in our prayers and we're praying that you take your faith seriously and to a higher level.

9/16/2001 Check out the Pictures
C U @ The Pole Rally - RRV Bible Camp - Paris, TX. Just 5 days after the terrible terrorist activities and everyone was a little bummed out. There was a good turnout which attests to the fortitude of Americans everywhere. Actually, God's timing is perfect once again as he allowed such a horrible thing to occur knowing that a few days afterward - just when everyone is thinking about their mortality - that See You at the Pole was planned. If the whole group that attended this rally showed up to their poles on Wednesday - God got a serious opportunity to move. Thanks to everyone who attended.

9/7/2001 Check out the Pictures
5th Quarter - Main St. Grill - Royse City, TX. AWESOME doesn't even come close. This was one great time of lifting up the name of Jesus from beginning to end. It all started when we were contacted by a member of The Shake to play in their place. We all felt like it was important to play here, so we all made significant sacrifices to play on short notice. God rewarded our obedience.

We didn't play until 10:30, so we knew we'd be late getting home. Greg, Mat, and I had to go to work the next day, but we made it through. The venue was just awesome and the crowd really got into the praise and worship part. It was amazing to see a group of people who simply had to jump in order to fully express their praise for God. Dave left the stage and went down there with them. Greg and I followed and it was a blast! (Sorry Dave for unplugging you - I snagged your cord with my clod hoppers)

Then there was the trip back - oh man! Greg's truck broke down and they called me 7 times to stop and help them. Unfortunately, I had the phone buried in the truck on vibrate and never knew it. I decided to check voicemail and found all 7 messages the 5th of which said "Dude - you just passed us!" So 20 minutes later, I got back to where they had gotten stranded only to find they'd already gotten help from Dave and were on their way home... what a comedy of errors. The end result was - I met my bed at 3:30 the other guys got home about 3:00 and Greg just went straight to work... What a day! But it was all worth it. We got 10 people registered in our database and sold a few CDs and T-Shirts. But most importantly, we shared the word of Jesus Christ in no uncertain terms to a pretty big bunch of kids and adults. Amen!

9/1/2001 Check out the Pictures
Extreme Cafe - Forney, TX. VERY COOL! Once again, we were blessed by Extreme Cafe. You guys have such a great ministry there! Steve and the guys - thanks for putting up with our sound system requests - you guys are without a doubt the best! And thank you Jenifer, for taking all the pictures and staffing the merchandise table! It's always a special treat to have you along! And Jan McInvale - thank you for having us again - we thoroughly enjoyed it as always!

Everything went smoothly for this gig. We got setup, ate, changed, and prayed in plenty of time to play. We didn't tell anyone (in case we messed it up royally) but we debuted a new song at this gig called "Secret". It's got a really driving 80's kinda sound to it (the good kind of 80's driving sound) Anyway, it went off without a hitch. We couldn't have asked for anything better. Glen gave his testimony which had to have planted seeds in the hearts of anyone who was lost in the audience. We thank God for the opportunity to minister in venues like this.

Unfortunately, we got word on Monday that this was the last show Extreme Cafe will put on. They are closing the doors. This knowledge stirs up deep feelings of loss because the Extreme Cafe has been such an amazing blessing to us personally. It is our deepest desire and prayer that you guys are able to open again someday. Until then, please stay in touch. We will certainly try to stay in touch with you - our sisters and brothers in the ministry together for Christ. Farewell, friends.

7/28/2001 Check out the Pictures
Maxey Baptist Church Concert - Maxey, TX. YEAH BOYEEE! We had a complete blast hanging out with you guys and ministering to you. The system was acting all funky for the first time ever - so we know Satan didn't want us to be heard. We got past it, though, and didn't let it interfere with the message. God allowed us to have a smooth setup, soundcheck, and prayer time which we thanked Him for. Gigs like this are all too uncommon. The pizza was awesome! Anyway, Adam Jones kicked it all off by introducing Travis Bone who did three great songs to open. The awesome Mr. Matthew T. was his usual amazing self on sound. You guys rocked during the praise and worship time. Especially on In the Secret... Thank you for praising with us! We delivered an explanation that "All have fallen and come short of the Glory of God" by explaining that being good simply doesn't meet God's standard. We've got to have our sins washed away by the blood of Jesus Christ.

Thank you guys for having us - we thoroughly enjoyed it. And thank you for your support - you bought lots of t-shirts and CDs. We really appreciate it. Your support goes 100% back into the ministry.

6/30/2001 Check out the Pictures
Pineapple Studios - Arlington, TX. We went back to the studio to fix a few little things we'd noticed over the past month or so on the recording. About 5 headaches and a case of Red Bull later, we walked out with an almost complete set of songs. On the way home, we found something we missed and here's where Pineapple showed their true colors... Glen went back to the studio on Tuesday with instructions from the rest of the band. Two hours later, he walked out with the final master of our first four songs... AT NO EXTRA COST! Thanks, Pineapple, for making it right. You guys rock! We will be back for sure!

6/23/2001 Check out the Pictures
Next Door - Dallas, TX. OH YEAH! This was our first gig quite like this... There were three bands total who played, and the venue really isn't setup in such a way that it is easy to minister, but God found a way! BLISSE was at the Door which is next to where we played and they were having a CD release party. People were lined up around the block to get in to see them... that was cool. More cool, though is that we had a lot of support too! All you guys that came just to see us, THANK YOU! We are forever in your debt.

We only had 30 minutes to play, so we tailored our set and practiced it to exactly 30 minutes. Amazingly, we were able to minister at least a little during that time. We believe VERY strongly that we should never be entertainment, so we held true to that belief even on this night.

Food was interesting this trip... We ate at some place near the gig that sold most of us on a Turkey club, then told us they were out of turkey!!! Everyone subbed ham instead. It was cool! And of course, as always, we wrapped up the evening with a stop at our sponsor - IHOP. (Just kidding, please don't sue us)

We wanted to hop around on the stage and stuff, but we were afraid we'd break through it. The platform was way cool, but it coulda used a few more braces. The awesome Mr. Matthew T. helped on sound and provided the special effects on Let it Go (Thanks, Matt!), and Generous Jan and Sweet Sarah took all the pics for us...Mr. Steve was on standby for sound which we REALLY appreciate - you are the MAN, Steve! How do you do it? Overall it was a great gig and we really enjoyed listening to the other groups. 72 Others (Great clean, acoustic sound with deep lyrics) and Rain on the Land (Awesome rocking stuff!) really lit the place up with some great music.

6/5/2001 Check out the Pictures
First Christian Church Camp - Athens, TX. IT TOTALLY ROCKED!!! You guys were just the BEST! Thanks for all your help in setting up and everything else. You graciously ran sound, took pictures, and fed us! Special thanks to Trey who ran sound and helped out, Anthony who helped with the system and took pictures, and all those who thoughtfully saved us some much needed food. And thank you all for buying the shirts! You guys wear them when it counts and see if God doesn't use ya!

The performance was one of the best we've had. Everybody completely loved the rap in The Power and lost their heads when Greg finished it up. We were so excited about your reaction, that we almost got a little confused ourselves. And during Let it Go you guys took the pogo and ran with it! Thanks! That was soooo cool! Never before have we as a band been able to completely lift up the name of the Lord like this night. You guys totally made the praise and worship segment exactly that. A staunch atheist could've walked through the door and felt the obvious presence of the Lord while you guys were singing. What a blessing to have been there with God inhabiting your praise! All we could do is keep playing and backup from the mic. Sometimes when God takes over, you just gotta get out of the way and watch Him move. This was one of those times.

The best part, by far though was the fact that we were able to be used by God. Some of our message tied in perfectly with the keynote speaker's subject matter for the night. He actually made reference to the songs we did and the things we shared. God is the best all time coordinator.

5/13/2001
First Christian Church - Paris, TX. Without a doubt, this was the most appreciative crowd we've ever played for. When we went into the praise and worship section of the set, you guys lifted the roof off the place. WOW that was so cool! Then after the show, you guys stormed the stage. I was personally scared to death - but you guys were awesome!! We can't wait to play for you guys in June! Hey, by the way - that facility you've got would sure make a great coffee house... Hint, Hint!

The bad news: I popped my first bass string ever just before the show. The good news: God had a spare available through the awesome Mr. Matthew T. Not only did he let me use his bass which happens to be the same brand as mine - but it's also the same color!

4/28/2001 - 4/29/2001 Check out the Pictures
Pineapple Studios - Arlington, TX. WHAT A BLAST! Barry "The Hatchet" Saling was our engineer and producer. In short - he rocked! We give God all the glory for working an absolute miracle through the equipment and Barry. We nailed four songs to the wall - I'll be there, Superfriend, Let It Go, and The Power. Clips and lyrics are up. Let It Go is just awesome! In all, it was a great weekend of fellowship with our brothers in Christ (Each other). We spent the night at David and Rachel's house (Thanks, Rachael for your hospitality and grace - we are forever in your debt) and went to their church on Sunday. Man, Rockwall is blessed with a great church in First Baptist. The Sunday School and worship services were just amazing.

It never stops amazing us how God can take a bunch of no talents and fill us up with awesome licks when the time comes. We've got loads of pictures and video clips from the whole experience to share with you. We plan to make them part of a multi-media CD to be relased soon.

3/24/2001 Check out the Pictures
Extreme Cafe - Forney, TX. Jan, Steve, Mike, Daniel, and all you guys - it just never gets old. We got there early, got setup, and even had time to pray TWICE before the gig. That's a first! But it's the most important. God allowed us to pray as a complete group with the Extreme Cafe people and it was awesome! He obviously orchestrated the prayer that night and showed us that the body of the church was complete right there through all our presence. We all prayed that the message Daniel delivered would nail the kids right in the heart - and God came through. We played and Daniel taught everyone that they have a mission in life given to them by God. At the end, there was an altar call that literally buried the altar in a mass of humanity. People getting right with God - That's what it's all about.

2/24/2001 Check out the Pictures
Lakeview Church - Tawakoni, TX. AWESOME! We totally enjoyed this one! Some of the guys from Extreme Cafe showed up too! That's so cool! Thanks for your support! And thank you again, Steve, for running sound for us. You're the MAN! We really poured our hearts and souls into this gig. It sounded great and the kids were really into it. We believe we ministered to the group exactly like we believe is God's will and exactly as we'd hoped. It is such a blessing to know that you're being used by God. Glen gave his testimony and really drove home the important points. The kids listened, so we know seeds were planted. We never want to be just entertainment, and this gig just really summed that point up.

2/22/2001
Disciple NOW - EPBC - Paris, TX. It is so gratifying to know we were part of something God is doing. Over the Disciple NOW weekend, several kids got saved. We opened the event with a mini concert and praise session. Because of technical difficulties, it wasn't as smooth as we'd like - but we learned a long time ago that it's not what we want, but want HE wants that counts. We're just happy to be given the opportunity to be obedient and to serve.

2/10/2001 Check out the Pictures
Deport Baptist - Deport, TX. Thanks again, God! 1 SOUL SAVED! Finally, a gig where there weren't any setup or arrival problems. Sound check was awesome. The "Right Reverend" performed near the middle of the set and then Adam Jones (the youth minister) gave a lesson. And what an awesome job God did through him! Glen gave the testimony of his life and how God reached him. God obviously put exactly the right words in all of them and wrote the words in one of our songs to reach one soul that night. I love it when a plan comes together and I love it even more when God lets us see a small part of his plan. Words written maybe months or maybe years ago were written for at least one purpose - to reach one soul at Detroit Baptist Church on 2/10/01. How cool is that?

1/28/2001
Azleway Boys Ranch - Tyler, TX. That's what it's all about! 1 SOUL SAVED! What a way to start off the year. Azleway Boys Ranch is an awesome ministry that needs all of your prayers. They've been helping boys in difficult situations for decades with a Christ-centered slant on their counseling. The staff we met was absolutely on fire for God and willing to do whatever it took to reach the boys. It was an honor to meet you guys. And thanks for putting us up in your recreation center - I didn't think we'd ever get to sleep, but we loved every minute of it! Please have us back again! This whole day was proof of the power in prayer. Just before the gig, we felt so burdened with the responsibility of standing before such a group of boys that need God so much. We asked God to take control, use us even though we are not worthy, and to not let us squander the opportunity to proclaim His Glory to these boys. I think He answered our prayer "Yes." God is so awesome! Thanks for letting us be there when You moved in that boy's life, God.

1/27/2001Check out the News Clip!
TNT Ministries- Longview, TX Dude, it was loud and it was awesome! What a confidence builder! This was our first gig after the holiday break, so we needed to gain a little confidence back. This was the place! TNT ministries is a lot like Extreme Cafe in Forney which provides a place for kids to go on the weekend. More importantly, it provides a non-intimidating way of bringing lost friends to a Christian gathering. Hopefully a seed gets planted in the process. We made sure as always that the Truth of God was explained and that everyone knew they could ask any of us to lead them to a personal relationship with Christ. Looking back on it, this was the perfect preparation for the next day. God had a plan we couldn't possibly have comprehended.

11/4/2000
Extreme Cafe - Forney, TX. Man it was almost like coming home. Mike, Jan, and Steve - you guys are awesome! Thanks for your love, support, and prayers. It's inspiring to be in the presence of people like you! We actually got there without breaking down or something!! As far as the gig went, it was Glen's first time with electronic drums (Awesome) and it seemed to go very well. We opened the 4:00 session and then Cody Pope (a youth minister and heck of a speaker) delivered an absolutely awe inspiring message, and then CrossTied led us all in probably the best praise and worship I've ever heard.The best part for me though personally was when Mike prayed over us all after the gig. He reminded me and Greg of Robert Duvall in the movie "The Apostle". Thanks, Mike, for your confident and special way of speaking to God and for doing so on our behalf.

10/21/2000 Check out the Pictures
Aggie Habitat for Humanity Rock the House Concert - College Station, TX. Wow! We're not worthy!! For real, names like Forty Days, Rythm, and Sycamore played at this event! It was great to get back to the old alma mater and even better to be playing and serving God there. This was just an awesome experience. The concert was outdoors and it rained pretty much all weekend but that didn't matter. Before we left, Greg spent all night sick - but we weren't worried. We've learned that lesson. Trust God and nothing and nobody else. And as expected through faith, God came through because Greg was able to play and sing - no problem. Because of the rain, the massive sound and light system wasn't even powered up so we just used the monitors for vocals and our amps for the guitars. It was one of the best sounding gigs we've done. The audience got on the stage with us in order to escape the rain so we were all up close and personal. That allowed us to talk to them eye to eye and share God's love effectively. Overall, it was way cool! Hope they ask us back next year!

Hey Dave - What about them reflectors?

9/9/2000
Greg McNabb Benefit Concert- Paris Junior College Auditorium- Paris, TX. God must get a real kick out of watching us. No matter how many times He proves it to us, we still think everything's gotta be just right or it won't be good enough for God. Lesson learned tonight - It's never about what we do or how we prepare, it's about God moving and being glorified. Okay, let me back up and explain. We started setting up around 1:30 and nothing went right from the beginning. I started stressing. Couldn't get anything to sound right with the system, we were using new equipment for the first time, and Greg's amp was blowing fuses... it was total chaos. We didn't even get a sound check. We did provide sound checks for the other people playing that night and they sounded great. I should've seen God moving right then, but I was still stressing. Then, we prayed as a group with everyone that was playing that night. God prayed a prayer right through Bro. Steve (our music minister) that just put everything back in perspective. We were there to honor God and to help a friend in need. That's what we did, and God did get the glory. To anyone who heard us attempt that one song sound check - I want to take this opportunity to apologize for the pain you are probably still experiencing. I promise your suffering won't last much longer. The good news is, you got to hear how bad we really sound and can see what happens when God takes over. When we took the stage, I had a peace that was very, very welcome. Within 10 seconds of the first song, God literally worked a miracle through the awesome Mr. Matthew T., and had the mix absolutely nailed. Really for the first time, I was able to relax, enjoy God's presence, and "feel the music." If a second to God is as a thousand years to us, God's still laughing at our ridiculous effort to do something for Him. It's like a little kid making a macaroni bracelet for mom and dad - the thought is good, but if the gift is going to have any spiritual value, God is gonna have to make it so - Hopefully through us in some way.

8/27/2000
Sunday Evening Service - East Paris Baptist Church - Paris, TX. Amazed is the word that comes to mind. I remember a guy in a group years ago telling me "Your home church will never support you as much as other churches." Man, was he ever wrong! Our pastor prayed over us before church and spoke with God concerning each of us individually. I'm awed by the quality and the nail head hitting accuracy of his prayer. We played two songs and two choruses to an almost full house. And then, Bro. Mike begins his sermon with an explanation of this ministry and a challenge to the congregation to pray for us! What more can you ask for? They've already provided us a place to practice. Interceding with God for us is exactly what we need. OK, church - I'm expecting an explosion in this ministry any day now. What can you dream up that God can do? Well, multiply that times infinity and you're still only a minuscule fraction of the way there. MY God owns the cattle on a thousand hills - You gonna doubt that? And Bro. Mike brought the sermon to die for - I mean stepped all over my toes and made me love it! He challenged the entire church that we aren't being faithful followers of God. He's right. Thanks for picking me up, pointing me in the right direction, and sending me on my way. I needed that!

8/26/2000
Studio Time - Fishes and Loaves - Plano, TX. I got stuck at work, but the two Gs (that's Greg and Glen for you geeks that don't know) made it and said the place was awesome. The owner's spirit is in the right place and it sounds like God has led us to the studio we should use. I can't wait!

8/23/2000
Revival Youth Night - Trinity Baptist Church- Bonham, TX. God's grace is sufficient again. This was a great opportunity to serve with Greg and My old pastor from the SYC days - Dr. James Semple. I halfway expected to get a less than warm reception from him, but I shoulda known better. Dr. Semple has always been a man of God who is concerned about lost souls. He's very professional in his conduct, but he never lets "religion" get in the way of God. I hope to be half the man you are someday, Dr. Semple. During the normal revival services, several kids were led to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Even though our performance was less than stellar, God can make anything useful for His glory and His kingdom. He proved it again this night.

P.S. To the guys who stopped by while I was getting gas at the Exxon station in Paris - Thanks, fellas. You really lifted my spirits that night and I needed it in a major way. Thanks for your interest in this ministry. Please stay in touch. Sorry I couldn't make it to your revival, but give us a holler and we'll come play sometime!

8/19/2000
Singles Conference.First Baptist Church - Paris, TX. Wow! What awesome speakers these guys lined up. Everything was well planned and the lessons taught were just right on the money. I hope these guys do this thing annually because it's bound to grow into something huge if they do. God used this gig to prepare us for things in the future I'm certain. They wanted us to lead praise and worship at the beginning of three different sessions. We didn't have enough choruses lined up to do all that. We made the time, and now we have several new choruses added to our list. That's something we knew we needed to do, but just never seemed to get around to actually doing... I don't think any of that was a coincidence. I can't wait to see what God's got brewing!

8/12/2000
Extreme Cafe - Terrell, TX. Broken down, late, and short a guy. Talk about hopeless. Extreme Cafe called us at the last minute because their scheduled band couldn't make it. By the way, thanks guys for calling on us first. We consider that a HUGE honor. So on the way to the gig, the truck breaks down. We called the coordinators, and they sent a truck to get us and the trailer. We got there, played the gig, and tore down. Then Extreme Cafe lived up to its name by blessing us in an extreme way. They were able to lift the burden of the broken vehicle from our hearts. That was obviously their obedience to God. We were left absolutely speechless. Then, they hauled the trailer to a safe place, took us back to our truck, and we drove home in it. The guys at Extreme Cafe must've been praying like they said they would. Guys, I missed it a little - I predicted we'd be able to drive 70 mph back home, but it was only 65! Amazingly the next day, the truck would only go 35 mph! Can you say "That ain't to coincidinc?"

8/11/2000
Midnight Volleyball - Fanin Bible Baptist - Bonham, TX. 8 SOULS SAVED!!! There were 8 or 9 other decisions as well. How can I say any more? Well, I can because there is more - a lot more What an awesome thing. Man, we're gonna be on the genius level when God is finished teaching us stuff. Nothing went right it seemed. No one's schedule worked out as planned, everyone was out of touch, and everyone was late. We had to change the schedule of the event because of everyone being "lost and confused." When it was all said and done, though, it was obvious that God had His own schedule and His was WAY better than ours. If we had've played when scheduled, about half of the kids would've missed the music, testimony, and invitation time. God knew what He was planning on doing, we just needed to be shown the way. So what did we do different? NOTHING! It's obvious that God chose to move and we just had to be obedient to allow it all to happen. We can't take any credit and don't want to do so. We're just thankful that God used us and that we could be part of 8 souls being added to the kingdom. Hey, God... Please do that again, okay?

When everything looked hopeless, we still had hope and peace - but God was planning on teaching us to trust Him the next night.

7/29/2000
Extreme Cafe - Forney, TX. WHOAH, MOMMA! Please, please, please, God let us do more like this one! The kids were the right age, the numbers were about right, the music jammed, and the message was heard! What more can you ask? There are a group of adults that sponsor this thing - providing a massive sound system, lights, and refreshments - just so kids have an uplifting place to go on the weekends. While there, they get a message taught to them. If every town in the US had this going on, it would only be 6 months before the whole nation turned back to God. Thank you for your faithful work, adults. Whether you see it or not, you are definitely making a difference. We've been invited back and can't wait to worship with you guys again.

7/15/2000
The Square Coffee Pot - Rockwall, TX. Oh man! What a cool place! Paris needs something like this. People chillin', Mocha double latte and espresso wafting through the air, and D13 rockin' the house! (Well, maybe I exaggerated a little). No, it was a great experience with great people at the Coffee Pot and a totally awesome place. God taught me a lot about trusting Him when the truck started overheating on the way down to this gig.

7/14//2000
Summer Youth Concert - Detroit Baptist Church. OK, God. We get the message. Whether it's two kids or two hundred, we're gonna praise Your name. We believe you open the door for every gig, so there must've been someone there who needed to hear something we said or sang. Thank You, God for the opportunity to serve.

7/12/2000
Youth Rally - First Methodist - Paris, TX. What a blessing! These kids had scraped and painted two houses this week and we were a small part of their earthly reward. We saw the before and after pictures. Let me tell ya - "this wasn't no picnic project." In today's world, it sure is great to see the good kids making a difference. We understand their work changed the heart of an elderly man they helped. Why don't you see stories like this on the evening news?

7/9//2000
High Way Christian Center. Check out the picture of this gig on the pictures page. Yeah! That's us at a Sunday morning worship service! Where's the 3-piece suit? These guys know how to have a praise service. Once a year they have an extremely casual summer service that is nothing but praise, worship, and fellowship. Where would all the "stuffy liturgy-ridden" churches be able to reach if they could just get past the religion of being Christian? We look forward to doing this gig again in the future.

6/17/2000
Models of the Maker Christian Women's Shelter Benefit - Cool stuff! For some reason, I still get amazed when I see God moving. The gig was great, but we got a lot more out of it than the audience will ever know. The situation during setup and preparation for the gig taught us volumes about trusting God. I pray we never forget the lessons we learn upon the way. God has obviously orchestrated every move made including the members of the group. It always amazes us when we step back and look at the perfect diversity among the four of us. What one lacks, another exceeds in and as a group, we are complete. We have everything we need right here in the middle of God's hand. Thank you, God.

5/5/2000
Lock-in - Powderly Baptist. God showed up again. We played a little, stopped to eat, played a little more, and then Pat's son John gave a devotional. Man that's cool to see father and son ministering like that. There were lots of kids and I think we got a good solid message across to them. I saw a few of the kids' eyebrows raise when "It isn't love" was introduced. Some of them weren't expecting to hear about sex from a Christian band. At least now we can know that the kids that were there will think twice before they confuse sex and love. We finished the set on a high note - the Power.

5/4/2000
Pastor's conference - God proved His divine planning once again. All the right people were exactly where God would have them be and all were like-minded. This was a time for one minister to share his God-given vision of a united church in Lamar County. That means no racial, theological, or political lines drawn between individuals or churches. He along with several other ministers believes that Lamar Country will be God's if only we will follow Him by uniting.

4/30/2000
Youth Explosion 2000 - What a complete and total blast! There were 5 bands in total at this event in the Love civic center in Paris. We played just before Forty Days (The band involved in the Wedgewood incident) Man, has God ever used even that hideous event for His glory! These guys were an awesome witness and example of keeping your head on straight while serving God and being in the limelight. That's not a task easily carried out. I will never forget the bass player's words when we asked if we could use his awesome bass rig. He said with a very kind spirit about him, "Sure man - tear it up! Change anything you need to. It doesn't belong to me anyway - It belongs to THE MAN!" WOW! We had the honor of praying with the guys before going on stage. The prayer was awesome and each and every person focused on the main point which was put very eloquently by Chris from Forty Days - "We just want to be Jesus with skin..." These guys should be supported every chance you get!

Check out their website at www.fortydays.com

Other groups at the event were Sabbatical, Crimson Patchwork, and "Adams Band" for lack of a better name. These guys came together just for this gig, but they were so good they should really stay together and do some work for God. All the bands were just awesome.

Most importantly, there were several decisions made by youth at the event. Counselors were available for them. That's the way it ought to be. God is GOOD!