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+ Musicians, Vic, Chris, Rod, Jason & DeeAnna
+ Pray for God to increase our obedience + Traveling this year + Possible new booking agent
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Monthly Scripture: Revelation 111
"You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receove glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being."
T.A.P.P. Ministry
Last Year michele and the band were able to raise money for two women to do missionary work in Africa. When these two women came back they brought more than stories of their trip. They introduced us to a new mission we feel God is calling us to support, and we want to do all we can to help educate others about the T.A.P.P. mission.
Most people are aware of the aids epidemic in Africa and how it has affected everyone, including children and even infants. The T.A.P.P (Tumaini AIDS prevention program) is a grassroots social movement. Tumaini is a Swahili word meaning "hope." The T.A.P.P. program "seeks to engage in longterm, holistic care with persons living with HIV and aids." The members of this program handcraft necklaces, bracelets and earrings out of recycled paper and sell them to help pay for food and medicine. The sale of these items creates an income for the members as well as the opportunity to start small business projects. Each bead invites you into the story of a person living with HIV or aids. The handcrafted pieces are beautiful and every time you purchase just one of the items you can feel blessed knowing you provided food for one family for an entire month! Through one of the women who traveled to Africa we have the ability to offer these beautiful items for sale at our concerts. Since this is a mission we wish to support, our ministry will not be taking any of the proceeds from the sale of these items. All money will go directly into the program. If you are interested you can ask for more information or check out their website at the following addresses:
tapp.futurehope@gmail.com or www.tapphope.org
Shower of Love!
Bourbon Indiana: Wow! Wow! Wow! That is what michele and the band have to say about the Bourbon First United Methodist Church in Bourbon Indiana. Michele and the band had the opportunity to provide the worship music in the morning and evening revival services Sep 13th. The Bourbon congregation expressed their gratitude and appreciation of michele and the band, however michele and the band say they were just as blessed by the shower of Christ's love from the congregation. Michele says: "This church will soon burst at the seams if they continue the wonderful hospitality and servant like attitudes they showed us." We were especially grateful forJan Lemler, his wife Margo, Pastor Mark, and Mr and Mrs Wayne Bessing. What fun to lead and usher these people into the presence of God with our music and a bit of testimony! We are still talking about how this church shared the love of Christ with us, and how we will linger over the memory of their love for a long time.
California Dreamin'
St. John's Lutheran Church: Michele had the opportunity to share one of her new songs with the St Johns church in Arroyo Grande on November 1st. She had no idea that she would be blessed to be a part of such a wonderful and meaningful service! The new youth pastor, Sarah, planned and did the sermon. Michele said it was a joy to meet her, and see Pastor Randy again. The highlight was the special candle ceremony in memory of those who have recently passed." Michele was also blessed to have some of her relatives travel the 5 hour drive from Sacramento to see her sing at St Johns. Big Blessings! Michele said "that even made up for my luggage arriving on another plane!"
Worship Seminar
St. Michael's U.M. Church: Michele and her band had the opportunity to minister through music at the main service then host a worship seminar for the musicians and vocalists of St Michaels Church. Michele said she felt God leading her to invite the congregation pray for the pastor during the main service and as everyone came forward, laid hands on the pastor, and prayed, she said she felt a very strong Holy Spirit presence. Michele said a few days later the pastor confided to her that he had not told anyone in the congregation that he would be undergoing some testing at the hospital the very next week, and the prayer was a big blessing and really appreciated.Michele said "I love it when the Holy Spirit knows that I am going to be obedient and works through me to encourage, build up or help someone. There are no words to explain how that feels!"
Animal Lovers Unite!
Radio Jingle for cats and dogs: Michele recently had the opportunity to give to another one of her favorite organizations, The Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County IN. Michele was asked to create the words and music to a radio jingle for the Organization a few months ago. After God gave michele the words and music she asked the band members if they wanted to participate as well so they played the music and had a good time recording the song. The jingle will play during all of the Indianapolis Colts games on several radio stations. If you are interested in checking out the Animal Welfare League web site just click this button below:
