This is the May 31, 2004 edition of Glory2Glory Christian Music E-zine!, a contemporary Christian & modern Worship music newsletter distributed to Christian and Worship Music enthusiasts via the World Wide Web.  If you would like a FREE subscription with the latest issue sent to your inbox each week, e-mail publisher Chuck Halley at glory2glory-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.

In some good news this week, MARK SCHULTZ “joins” the Army, the SUPERTONES and STRYPER release new projects, NEWSBOYS’ lead singer becomes a “missionary”; artist birthdays; upcoming concerts in the Southwest; upcoming new album releases; The Ten Commandments, Southern Style; and much more!

IN THE NEWS:

The U.S. Army is teaming up with MARK SCHULTZ to educate soldiers about potential hazards while serving their country.  The new campaign is called “Be Safe – Make It Home” and is targeted at servicemen and women.  The program, which kicks off June 7th., will also inform the general public of their need to encourage servicemen and women to “Be Safe.”  Schultz’s latest radio hit “Letters From War,” which deals with a soldier returning home safely from war, will be the centerpiece of the Army’s latest awareness campaign that includes a music video, training video, and Public Service Announcements that feature the song.  Brigadier General Joseph Smith hopes the program will help educate soldiers and the U.S. public of the Army’s high-rate of fatalities from accidents.  “Statistically, this has been a rough year for Army accident casualties.  In an attempt to reverse this trend, the Secretary of the Army initiated the ‘Be Safe’ campaign to educate soldiers, with the end result of keeping them alive and well.”  General Smith added, “We want our troops to be safe and make it home when participating in everyday activities that can lead to accidents such as driving, swimming, and biking.” <><

SOUNDBYTES:

The O.C. SUPERTONES is releasing their seventh album in seven years.  Look for Revenge of the Supertones on store shelves June 16th. <>< Remember STRYPER?  The multi-platinum selling Christian rock band has released their first ever live album that was recorded during the band’s 20th. Anniversary Reunion Tour last year.  7 Weeks: Live in America 2003 is on Fifty Three Five Records. <>< NEWSBOYS frontman Peter Furler has returned from a mission trip to Baja California, Mexico.  Furler traveled with Baja Christian Ministries and helped build a home for a local family in the small town of Vista de Valle. <><

ARTIST BIRTHDAYS:

Tues., June 1st. - Jason Perry (Plus One), Andy Griffith, Pat Boone, Jeff Schneeweis (Number One Gun)

Wed., June 3rd. - Grant Norsworthy (Paul Colman Trio), Deneice Williams

Thurs., June 4th. - Cindy Morgan

Fri., June 5th. - Michael Winans (The Winans)

UPCOMING SOUTHWEST U.S. CONCERTS:

6/02 – Parachute Band--First Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA (free admission)

6/06 - Paul Colman--Galloway Memorial UMC, Jackson, MS

6/11 - Building 429--Community Fellowship Church, Jonesboro, AR

6/16 - Chris Tomlin--Colonial Hills Church, Southaven, MS (free admission) (phone 662-393-2445)

6/18 – Pillar--Municipal Auditorium, El Dorado, AR (phone 479-459-7563)

6/18 – Switchfoot--Jubilee! Jam (downtown Jackson), Jackson, MS

6/19 - Rebecca St. James & Casting Crowns--Magic Springs, Hot Springs, AR

6/19 - Audio Adrenaline--Dixie Landin Water Park, Baton Rouge, LA

6/23 – Superchic(k)--Teen Mania Ministries, Lindale, TX

6/27 & 6/28 - Allen Asbury & Selah--Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas, TX

6/27 – David Phelps & George Rowe--Rogers High School Auditorium, Rogers, AR

7/03 - Anointed & Audio Adrenaline--Southfork Ranch, Dallas, TX

7/04 - Jeff Deyo--Calvary Temple Assembly,          Irving, TX

7/12 - Paul Baloche--International Worship Institute, Dallas, TX

7/14 – O.C. Supertones--World Harvest Church, Slidell, LA

7/15 - Pillar & O.C. Supertones--Six Flags Over Texas, Arlington, TX

7/16 – Skillet--Lake Pointe Baptist Church, Rockwall, TX

7/16 – Newsboys & Tait--Six Flags Over Texas, Arlington, TX

7/17 - Steven Curtis Chapman & Casting Crowns--Six Flags Over Texas, Arlington, TX

7/17 – Selah--Southside Baptist Church, Stuttgart, AR

7/17 - O.C. Supertones & Paul Colman--Union County Fairgrounds, New Albany, MS

7/24 – Switchfoot--Blue Bayou Park, Baton Rouge, LA

7/26 – FFH--Green Acres Baptist Church, Tyler, TX

7/31 - Mark Schultz--Cornerstone Baptist Church, Texarkana, AR

8/12 - Jeremy Camp, Todd Agnew, & Sanctus Real--Country Woods Baptist Church, Jackson, MS (phone 601-371-7955)

8/19 - Casting Crowns & Starfield--Oakland Heights Baptist Church, Longview, TX

8/20 & 8/21 – “Rock the Desert” w/Jars of Clay & Casting Crowns--Midland, TX

8/21 – ApologetiX--West Ouachita High School, Calhoun, LA (phone 318-644-5101)

8/23 - Tree63--AE Wood Coliseum (Mississippi College), Clinton, MS

8/23 – Switchfoot--Jones Performing Arts Center, Arkadelphia, AR

8/27 & 8/28 – “Irrepressible Hope - Women of Faith” w/Natalie Grant & Laurie Hickson-Smith--American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX

8/27 & 8/28 – “Promise Keepers” w/Brad Stine & Salvador--SBC Center, San Antonio, TX

8/28 - Audio Adrenaline--First Bossier Church, Bossier City, LA

9/18 – downhere--Galloway Memorial UMC, Jackson, MS

9/18 - Steve Green--First Baptist Church, Shreveport, LA

10/03 - Jeff Deyo--Bethesda Community Church, Ft. Worth, TX

10/16 – “Vertical Fest” w/GRITS & downhere--Convention Center, Pine Bluff, AR

10/17 - Tammy Trent--Calvary Baptist Church, Alexandria, LA

10/23 - Gaither Homecoming Tour--CenturyTel Center, Bossier City, LA

11/04 - Phillips, Craig, and Dean--First Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA

11/13 – Selah--Arlington Convention Center, Arlington, TX

UPCOMING CCM, GOSPEL, & DVD RELEASES:

6/1 - Allen Asbury--Stand (Doxology Records)

6/1 - Joy Electric--Hello Mannequin (Tooth & Nail Records)

6/1 - Max Lucado--Max Lucado's Pieces of Passion [CD/DVD] (Here To Him Music)

6/1 - New Breed--Nine (Uprok Records)

6/1 - Project 86--Songs To Burn Your Bridges By (Tooth & Nail Records)

6/1 - ZOE Worship--When The Music Fades (Creative Trust Workshop/The ZOE Group)

6/8 - Cornerstone Festival: Twenty Years & Counting [DVD] (Floodgate Records)

6/8 - Anthony Evans--Even More (INO Records)

6/8 - Crystal Gayle--Hugs Lullaby (Here To Him Music)

6/8 - Al Green--Best of the Gospel Sessions (New Haven Records)

6/8 - Fred Hammond--Something 'Bout Love (Verity Records)

6/8 - Hillsong London--Shout God's Fame (Hillsong/Integrity Music)

6/8 - Stephen Hurd--A Call To Worship - Live in DC (Integrity Gospel)

6/8 - Maranatha!--Life Together Worship Series [CD & DVD] (Maranatha!)

6/8 - Jason Morant--Abandon (Vertical/Integrity Music)

6/8 - Chris Rice--Short Term Memories (Rocketown Records)

6/8 – Various--Worship Extreme Devotion (Worship Extreme/Here To Him Music)

6/8 - Derek Webb--The House Show (INO Records)

6/8 - Tracy Worth--Don't Let Heaven Pass You By (Serenity Entertainment)

CHUCK’S CHUCKLES:

The Ten Commandments, Southern Style (these are simple and to the point!)--

1. There’s just one God

2. Honor yer Ma & Pa

3. No tellin' tales or gossipin'

4. Git yourself to Sunday meetin'

5. Put nothin' before God

6. No foolin' around with another feller’s wife

7. No killin'

8. Watch yer mouth

9. Don't take what ain't yers

10. Don't be hankerin' for yer buddy's stuff

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