Since I last wrote and entry, we have traveled from Montana to Nebraska via Wyoming and Kansas. Before we left White Sulphur Springs, MT, in addition to our scheduled concerts, we had a gospel sing at the RV Park and the local senior's home. The opportunities to get involved in these community activities gives us the chance to share our witness with a larger audience.
The festival in Cedar, Kansas, was a steller event. Performers from as far south as Texas, picked and sang for three days and long into the night. We quickly made some new friends and received invitations to visit their churches on our next tour. Cowboy Church was organized by the folks from the Cedar Community Church. During the service, there were several opportunities to present the gospel in song and poem. This is the reason we're "on the trail" and we thank the Lord that are able to serve in this way.
We're now parked in Stromsburg, Nebraska, getting organized to the last leg of our tour. Now that we are headed north, we are looking forward to being home and fellowshipping with our friends. This has been a very full tour and we are well aware of the prayerful support undergirding our ministry.
Keep praying!
Mike and Suzann
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Monday, May 14, 2007
What A Week We've Had!
Howdy Folks
What a week! Seems like we never stopped 'till the last hymn was sung at cowboy church. Our schedule included teaching 10 music classes to students from grades 1 to 12, participation in 2 school assemblies, day time performances at both evening performances at the Gathering and, of course, cowboy church. In addition to all that, the old stand-up bass got a real workout.
Sitting here in White Sulphur Springs, Montana, it's hard to believe we've already been on the trail for over a month. Sometimes, we've not been sure what will be around the next bend, but we're trusting that the Lord will keep us in the center of the action. Given the past month, it looks like our prayers are sure gonna be answered.
Although we planned on having a rest before heading to Kansas, it looks like the folks at the RV Park and the local nursing home want some entertainment. It's a good thing we brought along our song books for a good old fashioned gospel sing-a-long. These impromptu opportunities to share the Gospel are often hilights of our witness in a community.
The weather is starting to warm up in Montana and, except for our daily wind storm, is quite pleasant. The Lord continues to bless our ministry as we reach out to folks in these small rural communities. So, keep praying.
On the trail,
Mike and Suzann
What a week! Seems like we never stopped 'till the last hymn was sung at cowboy church. Our schedule included teaching 10 music classes to students from grades 1 to 12, participation in 2 school assemblies, day time performances at both evening performances at the Gathering and, of course, cowboy church. In addition to all that, the old stand-up bass got a real workout.
Sitting here in White Sulphur Springs, Montana, it's hard to believe we've already been on the trail for over a month. Sometimes, we've not been sure what will be around the next bend, but we're trusting that the Lord will keep us in the center of the action. Given the past month, it looks like our prayers are sure gonna be answered.
Although we planned on having a rest before heading to Kansas, it looks like the folks at the RV Park and the local nursing home want some entertainment. It's a good thing we brought along our song books for a good old fashioned gospel sing-a-long. These impromptu opportunities to share the Gospel are often hilights of our witness in a community.
The weather is starting to warm up in Montana and, except for our daily wind storm, is quite pleasant. The Lord continues to bless our ministry as we reach out to folks in these small rural communities. So, keep praying.
On the trail,
Mike and Suzann
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Movin' On To Montana
Howdy Folks;
Our last weekend in Idaho was very busy! Saturday night we joined forces with a preacher from Texas to present a Gospel concert. Sunday morning found us at the local Southern Baptist Church in Blackfoot, Idaho, to provide some special music. After the service, we packed up the sound system and drove to the Cowboy Church in Firth, Idaho. At the Cowboy Church, I had the opportunity to talk with the organizers concerning their vision for reaching the rural community for Christ. Although the congregation was small, the folks sure could sing and were enthusiastic about their witness for Christ. We left Idaho tired, but rejoicing in the opportunities the Lord had provided to share the Gospel.
The next stop on our tour is White Sulphur Springs, Montana. I'll be teaching the high school kids to write cowboy songs and performing at the Motherin' Up Gathering on the weekend. There'll be a Cowboy Church service on Sunday, pray that the Lord will open up the people's hearts to hear the Gospel through the old hymns and cowboy poems.
As Suann and I visit these small rural churches, we are blessed by the zeal and commitment of these folks. Their love for the Lord is sure evident, as they reach out to their communities with the Gospel message. We covet your prayers, as we extend our ministry to even smaller congregations.
On the trail,
Mike and Suzann
Our last weekend in Idaho was very busy! Saturday night we joined forces with a preacher from Texas to present a Gospel concert. Sunday morning found us at the local Southern Baptist Church in Blackfoot, Idaho, to provide some special music. After the service, we packed up the sound system and drove to the Cowboy Church in Firth, Idaho. At the Cowboy Church, I had the opportunity to talk with the organizers concerning their vision for reaching the rural community for Christ. Although the congregation was small, the folks sure could sing and were enthusiastic about their witness for Christ. We left Idaho tired, but rejoicing in the opportunities the Lord had provided to share the Gospel.
The next stop on our tour is White Sulphur Springs, Montana. I'll be teaching the high school kids to write cowboy songs and performing at the Motherin' Up Gathering on the weekend. There'll be a Cowboy Church service on Sunday, pray that the Lord will open up the people's hearts to hear the Gospel through the old hymns and cowboy poems.
As Suann and I visit these small rural churches, we are blessed by the zeal and commitment of these folks. Their love for the Lord is sure evident, as they reach out to their communities with the Gospel message. We covet your prayers, as we extend our ministry to even smaller congregations.
On the trail,
Mike and Suzann
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Magic Valley Memories
Howdy folks,
On the weekend, we drove across Idaho's Magic Valley to the Hagerman Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Folks turned out in good numbers and, by all accounts, it was a great success. I had the opportunity to perform on both Friday and Saturday nights and, to share the stage with some outstanding performers.
The Cowboy Church service after the Gathering was held in the Bliss Community Church, Bliss, Idaho. It is the only church in town (pop.298) and has a strong Gospel witness. I teamed up with Bob Jackson, a Christian cowboy poet from Idaho, to lead the service. It was a real blessing to share out gospel songs and poems with the congregation. Following the Pator's message, several folks responded to his invitation to accept Christ as their personal Saviour.
After nearly three weeks on the road, we now have our "trailer legs", and have adjusted to living in a confined space. Continue to pray for us as we travel. Without the prayers of God's people, our ministry would be in vain.
Until next week,
Mike and Suzann
On the weekend, we drove across Idaho's Magic Valley to the Hagerman Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Folks turned out in good numbers and, by all accounts, it was a great success. I had the opportunity to perform on both Friday and Saturday nights and, to share the stage with some outstanding performers.
The Cowboy Church service after the Gathering was held in the Bliss Community Church, Bliss, Idaho. It is the only church in town (pop.298) and has a strong Gospel witness. I teamed up with Bob Jackson, a Christian cowboy poet from Idaho, to lead the service. It was a real blessing to share out gospel songs and poems with the congregation. Following the Pator's message, several folks responded to his invitation to accept Christ as their personal Saviour.
After nearly three weeks on the road, we now have our "trailer legs", and have adjusted to living in a confined space. Continue to pray for us as we travel. Without the prayers of God's people, our ministry would be in vain.
Until next week,
Mike and Suzann
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