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In some good news this week, iWORSHIP Tour helps build homes in Jamaica; THE SUPERTONES say goodbye; upcoming concerts in the Southwest; new album releases; Top 10 Signs You Know a Desktop Computer Belongs to a Redneck; and much more!

IN THE NEWS:  The Integrity Music Group recently donated nearly $150,000 to Food For The Poor to help build 72 new homes in Jamaica.  Proceeds came from Integrity’s 2nd. Annual Charity Golf Tournament and the recent iWORSHIP™ Tour in October featuring worship leaders/artists DON MOEN, SARA GROVES, PAUL BALOCHE, ROBIN MARK, and LENNY LEBLANC.  Moen, a Food For The Poor spokesman, presented a video prior to each concert’s intermission and shared his personal experiences in Jamaica. <><   

THE O.C. SUPERTONES have decided to call it quits in 2005 after ten years together and seven albums.  The Christian ska band’s website reports “there were several reasons that factored into (the) decision” and “after much discussion and lots of prayer,” 2005 will be the group’s “last year together.”  The Supertones plan to release a greatest hits album (Unite) and conduct a national tour, as well as select concerts overseas.  Frontman and founder Matt Morginsky says the breakup will be difficult:  “It’s…sad to say goodbye to something you have been a part of since you were 15.  I hope that this band leaves behind more than what numbers can indicate.  Our goal was and still is to glorify God and to edify His people.”  During its’ decade-long career, the band has sold more than one million CDs, played almost 20 concert tours, was featured on MTV and CNN, and appeared on the cover of national touring magazine Pollstar.  For more info on The O.C. Supertones touring schedule, visit Supertones.com. <><

SOUNDBYTES:  Former DCTALK-er KEVIN MAX has signed with new indie label, Northern Records.  Put On The Masquerade will feature songs co-written by Max and Warren Cuccurullo (DuranDuran). <>< Classic Christian rockers STAVESACRE will be back on December 6th. with a new “very” limited edition four song EP.  Bull Takes Fighter can be preordered on the band’s website, stavesacre.com.   

ARTIST BIRTHDAYS:

Tues., November 30th. - Noel Paul Stookey (formerly Peter, Paul, & Mary), Byron Goggin (SMALLTOWN POETS)

Wed., December 1st. - Bart Millard (MERCYME), Sarah Masen

Sat., December 4th. - Joe Katina (THE KATINAS)

Sun., December 5th. - Bruce Carroll

UPCOMING CONCERTS IN THE SOUTHWEST:

12/2 – Amy Grant--Riverside Centroplex, Baton Rouge, LA

12/9 - Steven Curtis Chapman, Casting Crowns, & Chris Tomlin--CenturyTel Center, Bossier City, LA

12/18 - NewSong, FFH, & Palisade--Ouachita Parish High School, Monroe, LA

12/22 - Jim Brickman & Kristy Starling--The Strand Theatre, Shreveport, LA

01/02/05 - Ron Kenoly--Christian Worship Center, Alexandria, LA

01/06/05 - Ginny Owens--Woodland Hills Baptist, Jackson, MS

01/09/05 - Angelina McKeithen--First Assembly of God, Bastrop, LA

01/13/05 - Shane Barnard & Shane Everett--First Baptist Church, Ruston, LA

02/03/05 – Selah--First Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA

02/10/05 – downhere--Louisiana Baptist Convention, Alexandria, LA

02/18/05 – NewSong & tobyMac--River Center, Baton Rouge, LA

02/22/05 – Skillet & Seventh Day Slumber--Planet Rock, Pearl, MS

03/02/05 – Kutless & BarlowGirl--Planet Rock, Pearl, MS

03/11/05 - Natalie Grant--First Baptist Church, Bossier City, LA

03/11 – 03/13/05 - Point of Grace--First Baptist Church, Bossier City, LA

03/12/05 - Natalie Grant--First Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA

03/18 - 03/20/05 – Watermark--First Baptist Church, Shreveport, LA

03/25/05 – Skillet--Six Flags, New Orleans, LA

04/01/05 - Chonda Pierce, Sandi Patty, & Sheila Walsh--“Women Of Faith” Conference, CenturyTel Center, Bossier City, LA

04/15/05 – Skillet--“Acquire the Fire”, Baton Rouge, LA

04/29/05 - Wayne Watson--First Baptist Church, Minden, LA

UPCOMING CCM, GOSPEL, & VIDEO RELEASES:

12/07/04—

The Gospel Wonders--The Gospel Wonders (Church Howse/Lightyear)

Christ Tabernacle Choir--We Have Overcome (Daywind)

12/14/2004—

Various--Let It Rise: Songs of Celebration (Maranatha! Music)

CHUCK’S CHUCKLES:

Top 10 Signs You Know a Desktop Computer Belongs to a Redneck…

10. The mouse is referred to as a “critter.”

9. The keyboard is camouflaged.

8. There is a Skoal can in the disc drive.

7. The password is "Bubba."

6. The numeric keypad only goes up to six.

5. The computer’s monitor is up on blocks.

4. Deer Jerky is stored in the computer desk drawers.

3. The screen saver is a photo of Ned Beatty and Burt Reynolds in Deliverance (with “Dueling Banjos” playing in the background.)

2. The six front keys have rotted out.

1. The only computer games installed are "Awesome Deer Hunting" and "Bass Fishing with Bill Dance."

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