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In some Good News this week, RUSS LEE, TRUE VIBE, MARGARET BECKER, STACIE ORRICO, JEREMY CAMP, and THIRD DAY; artist birthdays; upcoming concerts; this week's album releases; Chuck's Chuckles; and much more!
IN THE NEWS:
RUSS LEE is heading to Iraq during the week of November 17th.-25th. to sing and minister to over 20,000 U.S. troops stationed in Mosul, Qayyarah, Tall Afar, Irbil, and Sinjar. The CCM artist was invited by the 101st. Airborne Division from Ft. Campbell, Kentucky to not only perform for them but to spend time meeting one-on-one with the soldiers and host prayer breakfasts and luncheons. Lee's visit is scheduled during a recent escalation of hostility in Iraq and Saudi Arabia, as soldiers are facing heightened issues of security and morale there. "Soldiers are dealing with loneliness, security, relationships, and an extended length of tour," according to Lt. Colonel Chester C. Egert, the 101st.'s Chaplain. "They also deal with family issues back home (with) fidelity in marriage also a big concern." But Lee looks at this potentially dangerous area as a mission field: "I want our troops to know that God is even more concerned with this situation than they are. He is concerned about them and their families. They need to see gratitude, encouragement, and God's love." <><
Two former members of the defunct TRUE VIBE have formed a new group called SOJOURN FARE. Nathan Gaddis and Jordan Roe have stayed busy writing new songs and now promise fans they can expect "more depth" from the duo's new project: "Lyrically, we are trying to go to a place that we never really got to go to while we were in True Vibe," according to Gaddis. "Now we're writing in a style that shows who we are and reveals more of our heart." Both Gaddis and Roe, who have backgrounds as worship leaders, will be playing their own instruments (this time) and are striving for "a more acoustic guitar-driven, live-instrument sound" in their concerts.
Another original True Vibe member, Gilbert, Louisiana native Jason Barton, initially signed a "demo" record deal along with Gaddis and Roe but Barton has now decided to move on. Gaddis adds, "Jason really felt called to move on to other things so we totally respected that and wish him the best at whatever he does. In fact, we are still extremely close to Jason--we're neighbors." <><
MARGARET BECKER has received the prestigious "Lumiere du Monde" ("Light of the World") award from the European Convocation of Episcopal Churches. The title of the award comes from Matthew 5:14 when Jesus said to His followers, "You are the light of the world." The "Lumiere du Monde" stemed from a fellowship of Christians eager to impact the world outside of their churches after the group studied Bob Briner's book, "Roaring Lambs" and began challenging each other to be "lambs in the midst of wolves." The late author Briner, who was a self-confessed fan of Becker, wrote, "this extraordinary woman is must see, must hear, and a must read. Anyone who does not know her yet, ought to." <><
STACIE ORRICO will perform as part of both the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City and the traditional Christmas Tree Lighting in Rockefeller Center. The 77th. Annual Macy's Parade will be broadcast live starting at 8:00 AM CST on Thanksgiving Day on NBC-TV hosted by "The Today Show's" Katie Couric, Matt Lauer, and Al Roker. Orrico will return to New York on December 3rd. to perform during the 71st. Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Rockefeller Center, one of NYC's longest running Christmas traditions. The star-studded event will also be broadcast live on NBC.
The teen sensation's sophomore project, the self-titled "Stacie Orrico," has sold almost 1½ million units around the world and has reached Gold status in Japan, Korea, and the United Kingdom. <><
SOUNDBYTES: REBECCA ST. JAMES' "Let My Words Be Few Tour" this fall is being recorded for an upcoming live EP album set to be released in early 2004. The project will include St. James' favorite worship songs recorded live at many of her sold-out concerts. <>< The wedding is still on in December for JEREMY CAMP and fiancé ADRIENNE LIESCHING of THE BENJAMIN GATE. The couple will not enjoy a long honeymoon, though, as Camp hits the road with NEWSBOYS and REBECCA ST. JAMES in February to promote his new album entitled "Carried Me: The Worship Project", which will be on store shelves February 10th. <>< A memorial for JOHNNY CASH is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 12th. at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium with the event free and open to the public. The legendary singer and devout Christian passed away in September from complications with diabetes. His devoted wife of 35 years, June Carter Cash, also died this year on May 15th. <>< Congratulations to Mark Lee of THIRD DAY and wife Stephanie on the birth of their first child, daughter Abigail Madden Lee, on October 28th. Abigail weighed in at 9 lbs., 2 ounces and mom and baby are reportedly doing just fine! <>< MERCYME's album "Spoken For" has now been certified Gold by the RIAA with sales of over 500,000 copies. The project has remained in the Top 20 for 57 weeks and is currently at #9 nationally on Radio & Records Magazine's Contemporary Christian Music chart. <><
CHRISTIAN MUSIC ARTIST BIRTHDAYS:
Tues., Nov. 11th. - Russ Taff
Thurs., Nov. 13th. - Russ Lee
Fri., Nov. 14th. - Joy Williams, Robby Shaffer (MercyMe)
Sat., Nov. 15th. - David Carr (Third Day), Miguel DeJesus (Smalltown Poets), Clarke Leake (The Waiting), Jonathan Pierce
Sun., Nov. 16th. - Marc Marte (downhere)
UPCOMING ARK-LA-MISS CONCERTS:
11/13 - Smalltown Poets & Tree63, Cornerstone Church, Pearl, MS
11/14 - Dallas Holm, Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA (7:00 PM)
11/22 - (CANCELLED) Carman & Crystal Lewis, New Orleans Arena, New Orleans, LA
11/23 - downhere, Alexandria Convention Center, Alexandria, LA
11/24 - Audio Adrenaline, Rapides Coliseum, Alexandria, LA
11/30 - Angelina McKeithen, Rocky Branch Assembly of God, Rocky Branch, LA
12/04 - Selah, Crowne Plaza, Jackson, MS
12/09 - David Phelps & Erin O'Donnell, Summer Grove Baptist Church, Shreveport, LA (8:00 PM)
12/11 - Geoff Moore & Rachael Lampa, North Monroe Baptist, Monroe, LA
12/13 - Michael W. Smith Christmas Tour w/Point of Grace, DeSoto Civic Center, Southhaven, MS
12/15 - Erin O'Donnell, First Baptist Church, McComb, MS
12/29 - By The Tree, Mississippi College, Clinton, MS
12/30 - Newsboys, DeSoto Civic Center, Southaven, MS
1/11/04 - "The All New Winter Jam 2004 Tour" w/Audio Adrenaline & NewSong, Mississippi Coliseum, Jackson, MS
1/15/04- Everyday Sunday, Bowmar Baptist, Vicksburg, MS
1/26/04 - Louisiana Baptist Conference w/Charles Billingsley, First Baptist Church, Lafayette, LA
2/27 & 2/28/04 - Women of Faith Conference w/Natalie Grant, CenturyTel Center, Shreveport, LA
2/28/04 - Gaither Homecoming Tour, Mississippi Coliseum, Jackson, MS
3/20/04 - Selah, McClendon Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA
4/02/04 - Chris Tomlin, Mississippi Coliseum, Jackson, MS
4/8/04 - Salvador, Pentecostal Campground Tabernacle, Tioga, LA
4/24/04 - Big Daddy Weave, Hinds Community College, Raymond, MS
4/30 & 05/01/04-Women's Conference w/ Tammy Trent, First Baptist Church, Bossier City, LA
6/19/04 - Rebecca St. James & Casting Crowns, Timberwood Amphitheater (Magic Springs), Hot Springs, AR
7/17/04 - Selah, Southside Baptist Church, Stuttgart, AR
THIS WEEK'S CHRISTIAN MUSIC & GOSPEL ALBUM RELEASES:
11/11: The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir Live...This Is Your House (M2.0 Communications)
11/11: Gerald Crabb--Roads That I've Traveled (Daywind Music Group)
11/11: Michael Gungor--Bigger Than My Imagination (Vertical Music/Integrity Music)
11/11: The Insyderz--Soundtrack To A Revolution (Floodgate Records)
11/11: Kathryn Scott--Satisfy (Vertical Music/Integrity Music)
11/11: Randy Travis--Worship & Faith (CD & DVD) (Word/Curb/Warner Bros.)
11/11: Various--Gotta Have Gospel (Integrity Gospel/Gospo Centric)
11/11: Various--I Can Only Imagine…Lullabies For A Peaceful Rest (M2.0)
CHUCK'S CHUCKLES:
20 Reasons You Know You're Having A Bad Day--
1. Your horn sticks on the highway behind two dozen Hell's Angels bikers.
2. The worst player on the golf course wants to play you for money.
3. Your birthday cake collapses from the weight of the candles.
4. Your twin sister forgets your birthday.
5. You turn on the evening news and they are showing emergency routes out of the city.
6. You wake up to the soothing sound of running water...and remember that you just bought a waterbed.
7. You wake up and your braces are stuck together.
8. You have to sit down to brush your teeth in the morning.
9. You call your answering service and they tell you "it's none of your business."
10. Your income tax refund check bounces.
11. You put both contact lenses in the same eye.
12. You compliment the boss' wife on her unusual perfume and she tells you she isn't wearing any.
13. You need one bathroom scale for each foot.
14. You call your wife and tell her that you would like to eat out tonight and when you get home there is a sandwich on the front porch.
15. The restaurant check has been on the table for ten minutes...and no one has touched it.
16. You have to get a cash advance on your VISA card to pay your MasterCard bill.
17. The grocery store checker comments that she loves your driver's license photo.
18. Your kids treat you the same way you treated your parents.
(These last two really happened to me--Chuck.)
19. The cashier at the restaurant offers you the Senior Citizen discount…but you're only 40.
20. The restaurant manager at the "All You Can" seafood buffet orders the waitress to bring you a clean SAUCER.
© November 10, 2003; Glory2Glory Productions; Chuck Halley, publisher; Monroe, Louisiana. All rights reserved. No part of this e-zine may be reproduced without prior written consent. Our subscriber list is NOT made available to any other companies or individuals because we value each subscriber and respect their privacy.
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