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CURRENT EVENTS
KATHY & GREG CROWEKathy gets the awesome opportunity to meet Nationally known singer/songwriter, Greg Crowe from Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Kathy got to share the stage with Greg and sing a favorite song of hers with him. |
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WHERE'S THE BAKERS?Instead of "Where's Waldo?" I'm asking "Where's the Bakers?" Could they be on this tour bus somewhere? I had to take a step back as I was directed to stop and give my approval on this bus for the Baker's to travel in as I left the Greg Crowe concert in Dupo. Well Baker's, I DON'T THINK SO!! You pulled a fast one on me and I had a good laugh. I'm sure you all did too, as you were watching from afar. Doesn't God have a sense of humor? |
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NEW BIRTH WORSHIP CENTER PRAISE & WORSHIP TEAMNBWC Praise Team is invited to sing special music for KNLC Channel 24, St. Louis, MO which houses and feeds many homeless and under privilege people of St. Louis. The Praise Team consists of Julie Fields, Kathy Atkins, Nicole Bayard, Rev's Steve & Louise Hunsaker, Ted Sesseman (Acoustic Guitar), Tom Powers (Bass Guitar) & Jeff Fields (Drums). This program is scheduled to air on April 1st, at 10 a.m. Hope you all get to watch. |
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KATHY MINISTERS SONG AT HER NEW CHURCH, NEW BIRTH WORSHIP CENTERKathy had the awesome privilege to hold a benefit concert on February 24, 2001, for the building fund of her new home church, New Birth Worship Center. Over $600 was received towards the building fund and what a miraculous offering! Praise God!! New Birth is expected to move into their new building on March 15, 2001. |
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KATHY MINISTERS WITH GENE & ANN YOUNG (LIGHTHOUSE PRODUCTIONS)Kathy gets the privilege of ministering God's Word with Gene & Ann Young of Kingsport, Tennessee who run Lighthouse Productions. Lighthouse Productions is a booking agency for National known gospel singers. Their testimony of how they met moved everyone to tears. Both of them lost their spouses to death and met through a powerful move of God. Kathy poses with Gene, Ann, Pastor Ed & Mary Stovall. |
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KATHY WORKS GAITHER HOMECOMING CONCERTGod opened the door for Kathy and some friends to work the Gaither Homecoming Concert held at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, MO on February 23, 2001. Kathy was introduced to the biggest Southern Gospel Music Radio Station in the Kansas City, MO area KEXS 1090AM and left her 2 CD projects with the station manager to hopefully play on air in that area. Kathy also got to meet most of the singers and what an honor!! Janet Paschal, Lynda Randall, Jeff & Sherrie Easter, Anthony burger, Sue Dodge |
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PLUMMER FAMILY THEATER GRAND OPENINGKathy, Karen Carr, & Carol Sanguinette-How get front row seats to the Grand Opening of the New Plummer Family theater located in Farmington, MO, on February 17, 2001. They retired from Branson, MO and built this theater near their hometown of Farmington, MO. Kathy, Karen & Carol are scheduled to perform at the theater on October 28, 2001. |
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KATHY, NICOLE BAYARD, & MICHAEL COLEMANKathy invites Nicole Bayard (19 years old) and Michael Coleman (ventrilequist) to join her in concert at the Joyful Noise Gospel Theater on February 10th. It was a wonderful evening of fun and laughter along with a very moving moment as Nicole made her singing debut ministering to a very receptive audience including her mom and dad Reverends Steve & Louise Hunsaker of New Birth Worship Center, Cahokia, IL |
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LIBERTY SQUARE RETIREMENT CENTER, TROY, ILLINOISGod opened the door through a request from Mickey Boker (Far left) for Kathy to spend a lovely afternoon with some of the most precious senior people who live in a beautiful senior retirement center. Kathy shared God's Word through song and the seniors were so receptive. There was a lovely fellowship of cake & punch in which Kathy was able to get acquainted with some of the ladies. Kathy was invited to come back and graciouly accepted. This is Kathy's favorite kind of event to minister at because Seniors are dear to Kathy's heart. Kathy's grandmother, Elsie Marshall, played a very important role in Kathy's life spiritually. |
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NEW HORIZONS 7th DAY CHRISTIAN CHURCHKathy is invited to share God's Word through Song at the New Horizon's 7th Day Christian Church in St. Louis, Missouri, Saturday, February 10, 2001, with the Reverend B.T. Rice along with guest speaker Admiral Black (the highest ranking chaplan for the United States Navy). Kathy shared song to an audience of several hundred people and was honored to share a luncheon at the head table for the guests of honor. As Admiral Black shared in message that day, "God's people are worthy of promotion", well Kathy certainly felt like she had been promoted that day. Thanks to Deborah Fisher-Graves for the invitation and Rev. B.T. Rice for his warm fellowship. |
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KATHY MEETS LISA DAGGS-CHARETKathy had the wonderful privilege to meet Lisa Daggs as she was in concert at Joyful Noise Gospel Theater on January 6, 2001. Lisa tours and sings with the Gaither's Homecoming concerts around the world. Kathy first heard Lisa at the Gaither's on Oct 6, 2000 at the Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis, MO |
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KNLC, CHANNEL 24, LARRY RICE MINISTRYGod opened the door for Kathy to be a part of the annual New Year's Day telethon that Channel 24 host each year for the homeless, and less fortunate people of the St. Louis, Missouri and metro area. Kathy sang with New Birth Worship Center Praise and Worship Team and also sang solo and worked the phones that the pledges were received from. It was a humbling experience. You can see reruns of this taping throughout January and February of this year. Thanks to all of my family and friends that called in and gave pledges for this wonderful cause. God will receive the glory!! |
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KATHY GIVES CHRISTMAS MESSAGE ON RADIOKSLG, radio gave Kathy, along with Karen Carr and Carol Sanguinette-How airtime to share with their listeners, friends, & family a warm & loving Christmas/New Year message that was played the whole week of Christmas. God continues to open more doors for our love for Him to be shared. |
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KSLG, 1380 AM, RADIO CHRISTMAS PARTYKSLG radio station invited Kathy to join them at their annual Christmas party where many singing artists of southern gospel music gathered together. It was a wonderful time of sharing and meeting new people and putting faces with the voices you hear daily on the radio station during MAGMA hour. Thanks Bob Lowery, James Starks, and Deborah Fisher-Graves for all of your support in playing my music to the public. |
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KATHY'S PICTURE ADDED TO RADIO's "WALL OF FAME"KSLG, 1380AM, radio station added Kathy's picture to their "Wall of Fame" where they showcase all of the singers that have released CDs and play daily on the radio. Kathy's picture is small for now, but soon will be enlarged to the same as the ones on the wall. Most of these artists have all gone National (Nashville, TN & Branson, MO), so maybe there's something in the future for Kathy. Only God knows. But for now, Kathy is very content ministering to her local area. |
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KATHY IN CONCERT AT JOYFUL NOISE THEATERKathy, Jonathan (her son), Jeff & Julie Fields and Emily Kmiecik joined Kathy as she ministered in song at the Joyful Noise Gospel Theater on December 8th. She was joined by the house group "The McCoys" and God was praised and worshipped as the night went on. This little theater will be a wonderful outlet for God's Word to be shared and received by many as the word gets out. Come down and share in the excitement. There are southern gospel concerts every Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. Also check out their website: www.ourchurch.com/member/j/joyfulnoise. |
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JOYFUL NOISE GOSPEL THEATERKathy debuts at Joyful Noise Gospel Theater. She has signed with Joyful Noise to sing the First Friday of each month. Come out and support Kathy if you can, and meet Eugene & Pauline Trousdale, the owners. You will truly be blessed!! |
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CAROL SANGUINETTE-HOW "CD" RELEASE CONCERTCarol Sanguinette-How held a double "CD" Release concert at Emmanuel Baptist in DeSoto, Missouri on December 2, 2000. Carol invited Kathy to join her on stage to sing "Ain't No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down" which is featured on her new CD. Thanks Carol, it was great!! |
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SECOND MILE "CD" RELEASE CONCERT (#2)God has graciously given Kathy the opportunity to release a second "CD" at her release concert titled "The Second Mile". The concert was held at Abundant Love Fellowship located on Rt. 3 in Cahokia, IL. There were 291 in attendance and her tape sales were excellent. Thank you to all of my family and friends that were there to support me. |
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JOYFUL NOISE GOSPEL THEATER GRAND OPENINGKathy ministered in song on the opening day of Joyful Noise Gospel Theater on November 18, 2000. Joyful Noise theater is located at 6009 Heege Road, in Afton, Missouri (St. Louis) and owned and operated by Eugene & Pauline Trousdale. It was an honor to share in this special day. This theater is opened for all gospel singing groups/soloists. |
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KJSL BROADCAST LIVE AT KINGDOM TREASURES CHRISTIAN BOOKSTOREDebra Peppers of KJSL radio, invited Kathy to join her and Soloists Roy Waugh to a live broadcast at Kingdom Treasures Christian Bookstore located in O'Fallon, Illinois on November 10, 2000. The broadcast was to promote the bookstore and also a special tribute to veterans for the Veterans Day Holiday. Many people were there and it was an awesome time of fellowship with Christians in the metro area. Thanks to all of my family who came out to support Kathy. |
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MAGMA FALL CONVENTIONMid American Gospel Music Assocation helds it's first Fall Convention with all the music groups/soloists in Desloge, Missouri on November 3 & 4, 2000 at the Junior High School Auditorium. The event was spectacular and God was lifted up and glorified through song. The attendance was wonderful and it will be the start of an annual gathering that will grow and grow. Thanks to Alan Berry of the Berry Brothers, also the President of MAGMA, for coordinating this event and contributing to it's success. |
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Glory Train Gospel Television ProgramKathy, Carol, & Karen Carr were invited to come to Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and minister in song on their local cable television program called Glory Train. We were also live on Radio Station KOKS, 89.5 FM. Liberty Church located on Victor Street was packed and filled with the Spirit of God as God opened the door for us to share His precious Word through song. I will have pics soon to share with you. |
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CHRISTIAN WINGS , Aviators for Christ, Arcadia Valley (Ironton, Missouri)I was invited to minister through song at Dove Field located in beautiful Arcadia Valley (Ironton, Missouri) which sponsors Christian Wings for the World, Aviators for Christ. A gospel sing was held to support donations for this wonderful ministry. Christian Wings trains pilots to fly for all kinds of missions for the Lord. Anyone who needs urgent care can fly free and flights are made for mission needs all over the world. I was very moved at this ministry and honored to share my spiritual gifts with such humble people. I have pics to follow soon. |
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CANCER AWARENESS SOCIAL AT EMMANUEL BAPTIST, DESOTO, MISSOURICarol Sanguinette-How invited Kathy to come and share in song as Emmanuel Baptist in DeSoto, Missouri held a ladies social as Carol shared her testimony of surviving breast cancer. Her pink outfit was in honor of "Race for Life" hosted by Channel 5 and Karen Foss broadcaster. Thanks Carol, I was honored. |
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GENERAL FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH, VULCAN, MISSOURIKathy shared her testimony and ministered in song at this little church in Vulcan Missouri following the Freedom Festival. She was visited by a big black and white cow who made her presence known in the church window behind Kathy as she sang. It quite an experience since Kathy is a city girl. I know these country folks won't forget this day as they had a good laugh at the startled look on Kathy's face when she realized what was going on. |
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Freedom Festival, Annapolis, MissouriIt was so cold as Carol, Karen, and myself tried to minister to a wonderful crowd at the annual Freedom Festival in Annapolis, Missouri. I went with Sharon Sesseman and her family who opened their home for me to spend the entire weekend. What a blessing. I was also invited to minister the next morning (Sunday) at Freewill General Baptist Church in Vulcan, MO. There I experienced an unusual ordeal of a cow coming up to the back side of the church and letting us know he was going to be a part of my ministry. It was a very funny experience and we all got a good laugh out of it. God does have a sense of humor!! |
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KATHY WITH MARK LOWRY Kathy had the awesome honor to meet Mark Lowry from the Gaithers concert on Oct 6, 2000 in St. Louis at the Kiel Auditorium. Mark signed one of Kathy's CD which was a switch. Check out Mark's website where he will put this same picture (www.marklowry.com) |
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| FSBC, Cahokia, 50th Anniversary Celebration I was honored to share God's Word at my home church to help celebrate it's 50th Anniversary of ministering to the Cahokia community. We had a wonderful attendance of 175 with a luncheon that was catered. Sandi Pegg, Amy Geist, and myself ministered through song, God's Word in the afternoon. |
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| Senior Rally, FBC, O'Fallon, Illinois I was honored to minister to the Seniors of Metro-East Baptist Assoc. at First Baptist Church, O'Fallon, Illinois at their quarterly Senior Rally. It was a special rally due to the fact we were in the new 1200 seat auditorium of FBC, O'Fallon. What an awesome building to worship our Lord Jesus in. I was a bit overwhelmed at the beautiful scenery. The spirt was sweet and the luncheon was great. Thanks to Greg Doussard for the invitation. I always enjoy singing for our local Association. These are home folk for me. |
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| Senior Rally, FBC, Harvestor; St. Charles, MO As I fellowshipped with the most wonderful Seniors of Missouri at First Baptist, Harvestor, I was moved at the sweet spirit present. I ministered through song, the people were so receptive to God's Word and I was asked to come back in April of 2001. I humbly accepted. |
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KATHY RECORDS NEW PROJECT (#2) Just a short note to let you all know I am currently in the studio recording my new project to be released on November 18. Most of you have received newsletters by now and I'm excited to share all of this with you. Two of the songs on this project I have written and just can't believe it was in me. But of course, it is God in me and not me personally. God's Word says: "With God all things are possible". The message God has laid on my heart to share at the Release concert is very moving. So be sure to come and here this special message. Jeff Fields, a very close friend of mine, recorded with me along with my son, Jonathan. |
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KATHY SINGS WITH "MASS CHOIR"Kathy sings with a "Mass Choir" sponsored by First Baptist Church, Fairview Hts, Illinois for choir members of different churches in the "Metro-East" Baptist Assoc. It's truly was a blessing to be with so many gifted people. There were approximately 100 singers. Kathy is on the far left of the picture in the front. |
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VULCAN ASSEMBLY OF GOD CONCERTKathy had the awesome privilege of traveling to Vulcan, Missouri and spend the entire weekend with Ruby Wright, Rosemary & Emily Kmiecik. Ruby definitely has the gift of Hospitality. Kathy performed a concert at Vulcan Assembly of God with 90 people in attendance. Thanks to Pastor Jerry Cuneio for a warm welcome and to the congregation for their awesome welcome. I have been invited to come back after the release of my new CD. |
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| KATHY WRITES & RECORDS SECOND SONG Well God has done it again!! He gave Kathy another song while sitting in her Wednesday evening church service. The new song is titled "Is Your Life a Testimony for Jesus?" based on Scripture found in Ephesians 4:17-20. It's talks about what kind of testimony are you for God. The song will be coming out on Kathy's new CD "The Second Mile". |
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| KATHY IS VOTED IN TO BE A PART OF MAGMA (Mid America Gospel Music Association) MAGMA unanimously voted Kathy into the Association on August 7th. What a privilege and honor to be apart of such an opportunity to be promoted to share the Word of God!!! This will open doors for Kathy to sing all over South-East Missouri at special events, churches, fairs, etc. with A lot of different Southern Gospel Groups. Thanks to Carol Sanguinette-How for the vote of confidence and the invite to come. God is so good. |
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Kathy & Carol Sanguinette-How sing at Kingdom Treasures Christian BookstoreKathy & Carol took turns singing at Kingdom Treasures on August 12. The temperature was in the 90's but God kept us cool long enough to share His word to the people. It was a different experience for Carol, but enjoyable. She will certainly be back. |
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RAIN TREE RESORT, DITTMER, MISSOURIKathy was invited to sing at Rain Tree Resort in Dittmer, Missouri which is a private resort. There were 3 churches represented that day: New Birth Worship Center (Cahokia, IL), Boundless Love (St. Louis, MO), and Dittmer Living Word (Dittmer, MO). They had 14 baptisms in the lake that day. What an experience!! We had great fellowship, Worship & Praise, and food, food, food. Lot's of people got to swim when the weather got a little stuffy. Check out the rest of the pics in the website. |
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MUSIC NIGHT, EMMANUEL BAPTIST, DESOTO, MISSOURI:Emmanuel Baptist in DeSoto, MO, cordially invited Kathy to join them in their Music Night celebration. It truly was a time of praise and worship to our Precious Lord Jesus. Connie (11 years old)joined Kathy in singing "Hello In Heaven" and did the little dance that David danced when Goliath "Bit the Dust"! There were singers of all ages from 4 years old up to Senior age (you guess). But overall the sweet spirit and fellowship that followed was wonderful. Not to mention the special birthday recognition they gave Kathy with gifts and cake. Thank you for your kindness. Look for pictures we took to share this wonderful event with you all. |
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GRAND OPENING OF NEW BIRTH WORSHIP CENTER:New Birth Worship Center with Pastor Steve Hunsaker and his lovely wife Louise open their hearts to the community of Cahokia and the surrounding area. Kathy was very honored to be a guest soloists in the blessed day. God's presence was truly in the congregation as Pastor Steve shared God's Word from Romans, Chapter 8. You come to God Just As You Are!! We had a wonderful time of fellowship. Stop in and visit if you get the chance. Service times are Sunday Morning-10:30 a.m., Sunday Evening-6pm, Thursday Evening-7 p.m. You will surely be blessed. New Birth is located at Rt.3 & Gloria Street in Cahokia, IL. The Phone number is 618-337-5772. Look for pictures of this wonderful event soon. |
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GODFEST, ALL-DAY SINGING AT KINGDOM TREASURES CHRISTIAN BOOKSTOREKathy was given the opportunity to perform a full concert at the 2nd Annual "GodFest" that Kingdom Treasures Christian Bookstore promotes. Many shoppers and passer-by's would sit a while and listen to God's Word through song. It was a wonderful experience for Kathy. The theme this year was tropical. |
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STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL - Missouri Baptist Children's Home. The Strawberry Festival was absolutely awesome. There were literally hundreds of people everywhere and while I performed an hour concert, they ate strawberry goodies galore!! There were many little children and events for everyone. We had a wonderful time and look forward to going back next year. I then left there and headed back to Illinois to Kingdom Treasures Christian Bookstore to participate in the GodFest. The theme was Tropical and many people stopped by to enjoy the wonderful music that was scheduled. Kingdom Treasures interviewed me about my Ministry and my new CD that I am currently working on. I will be adding lots of new pictures this week so be sure to check in. |
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MEBA HomecomingMetro East Baptist Association had it's Annual Homecoming, Saturday, May 20 at Longacre Park in Fairview Heights, IL. I was asked to perform a 30 minute concert and also sing as Pastor Gene Spurgeon painted an oil painting of a mountain and lake scene to be given away as a gift. We were located at Pavilion #4 with 4 other pavilions surrounding us. So God had the opportunity to use our program to minister and witness to several hundred people and also several ballgames that took place that day. We sang about Jesus and had devotions, presentations, and just a lot of good ole fashioned fun. The food was great and the fellowship was wonderful. Thanks to Greg Doussard for inviting me to come and share God's Word in Song. If you didn't make it this year, plan to come next year. You missed a great time. |
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DEBRA PEPPERS, KJSL am630 RADIO, INTERVIEWS KATHYSharon Sesseman, Jessica Sesseman, and myself were driving down 270 on the way to the Radio Station and all of a sudden, "Ain't No Grave" came over the radio. We were just squealing and carrying on. It was so exciting to actually hear it over the radio. Well, all I can say is: "My Cup Runneth Over"!! God, how much better can it get to be able to share what you have done for me over radio. I hope you all had the opportunity to listen in on the interview. I talked about being a bus-kid and sharing my testimony of my life, and ended the interview with the song God gave me last month with the message of "Going the Second Mile" Matthew 5:41. We took lots of pictures in the station and I will be putting them on the website this week. Debra asked me to describe how to know if you are truly doing God's will and using the gifts He has given you. I answered by saying, "Your gift will involve doing things you enjoy the most and then you look around and think, the only way I accomplished that was God! All you have to have is a willing heart. God will do the rest. Thank you Debra for giving me this wonderful opportunity. I will always cherish it and give God the glory & honor!! |
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KATHY RECORDS NEW SONG, GOD GAVE HER TO WRITEWell everyone, the most impossible tasks has been completed today. Two weeks ago, God consumed my mind with a wonderful new song and also gave me the music to go with it. Upon receiving all of this, I went into the Studio today and my wonderful producer, Steve Hunsaker, was able to put music arrangement to the song and "Oh MY Goodness", I thought I was going to cry. Anyway, he will be polishing it up and hopefully I will have a cut by the end of this week. I can't wait to share it with the public. I hopefully will be singing it this Saturday at the Bookstore. So come out and listen. I also did some backup vocals for Damon Stephens, a wonderful songwriter and recording artist. Thank you Damon for believeing in me. We serve an awesome God. |
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KATHY PERFORMS CONCERT AT KINGDOM TREASURES CHRISTIAN BOOKSTOREGlory to God!! Customers were greeted today by God's Word in Song as they browsed the bookstore. Melinda Hoyer and myself took turns sharing and the customers were receptive. I debuted by new song "The Second Mile". What a joy in Lord I experienced. God is soooooooooooo good!! God tells us to be ready to give an account for what we believe at all times. This song allowed me to share a part of my testimony of going the second mile for Jesus!! Matthew 5:41 says it all, IF A SOLDIER DEMANDS THAT YOU CARRY HIS GEAR FOR A MILE, CARRY IT TWO MILES. Jesus did just that. He never stopped at what was expected of Him, He always went beyond that. We must do the same. Thanks to Aunt Dinah, Tara, Mary, Jesse, & Dee for coming out to support me. |
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