Monday, December 27, 2010

Singing in Columbus, Mi.

We had another great meeting this past Sunday in Columbus, Mi. The crowd was fantastic, and loved everything that we did! They were also one of the best laughing crowds that we've sung for in a while. I preached a short message at the end as well. They were very appreciative at the table, and the pastor enjoyed us so much that he already booked us back for next August! I'll be posting that dates on our schedule as soon as I double check something to confirm it.
Be sure to keep checking our schedule. After new year's eve, I'll be locking myself away from the world until I get our schedule filled. God always has been good about getting us new bookings, but He expects me to put in my part of the effort!

-Stephen

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

College Concerts, Church Cantatas, Plays, Etc.

Just because we are out of school now does not mean that we have had nothing to do! We go out last Thursday, went to college choir rehearsal on Friday, then sang for their annual Christmas concert on Saturday night. We were at our home church on Sunday morning, and then I had to come back early that night to get ready for Dixie Baptist's annual Christmas cantata that night! Two huge Christmas concerts two nights in a row! The only thing that was difficult for me was that I sang through the whole cantata on the way to church for practice, sang the whole thing again for early rehearsal, then again for the actual concert......three times in one night! I wasn't hoarse at the end, but my voice was VERY tired!
Both concerts went really well. Tonight, we are having the annual kid's program of the Nativity. It was supposed to be on Sunday evening two weeks ago, but we got snowed out! Even though Josh and I are college students (soon to graduate) we never were able to get away from jr. church. Hope it goes well!
Next Sunday will be the encore performance of the church cantata. If you missed it the first time, come our to Dixie Baptist Church at 6:00pm for one of the best Christmas concerts that you've ever heard. I know, because I was there once already!

-Stephen

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Finished!

Well, it's official: Stephen and I are done with our college classes! As of tonight, we have finished up our requirements for our associates' degrees and we will be graduating in May. It's a pretty exciting feeling to get through this stage of our lives, and we're excited to see what the Lord has for us in the future! We won't be taking any classes in Spring 2011, so we'll be heading off to Florida to do some dates down there. God is good, and we can't wait for what's in store next!

-Joshua

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

I Live!..... Again!

WOW it's been forever since I last posted a blog! Sorry about that, everyone! School has been hectic, but it's almost over! Tomorrow will be our last day of classes for the semester and then we'll be out for the year!...... (Man.... this blogging stuff is kinda nostalgic.... it... smells familiar.. I KNOW this place!) Sorry.... Anyway, word on the street is that penguins DO in fact taste better than unicorns! I have tried and I know for myself! (Don't ask............ seriously, don't...)

-Joshua

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Blessings from God!

Josh and I have been given a nice reprieve in college this week. We were supposed to have three final exams today, the worst one being in the sinful world of Algebra! But, our teacher got stuck in snow in the dorm driveway this morning and could not make it........further proof that there is a God! The test has been moved to Thursday, so we have a couple more days to study and (hopefully) pass the class.

-Stephen

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Saturday & Sunday Morning

Our two meetings this weekend went really well, which is nice since they were both at the same church! We sang for a Christmas banquet on Saturday, and then came back Sunday morning for a Sunday school concert, then two specials in the morning service, then a kid's show in the morning service for Jr. church.
The food was great, people loved us, sold lots of CDs, and they already booked us back for a different event next year!
-Stephen

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Christmas Concerts



The Christmas season is now officially upon us! I am happy to say that I've already got all of my Christmas shopping done...and it's been done since mid-November!
The ministry goals that I posted in my last blog are already starting to come true! The booking is going well, and plans are slowly coming together for our first annual homecoming concert. Most of the other plans will come together a little later next year, but I'm already excited about them and making my plans!
I am now involved in TWO Christmas cantatas! My college is having their annual concert on December 18th, and our home church is holding their choir cantata the next evening on December 19th (with an encore performance on Dec.26th).
Speaking of my college concert, here's a look at the poster that I designed for that event (for those of you who have not seen it on Facebook).
Lastly, be sure to check our schedule on our website for our meetings that we have booked during December. We have a couple of Christmas meetings coming this Saturday, with another on December 12th.

-Stephen