I just returned from a trip to the spring break capital of the world: Cancun? Nope St. Pete...wrong again. Disney World...really, really close. No, my friends. Peoria, Illinois. It's a little known secret, this little midwestern town, but let me tell you....the shuffleboards and bingo games were by reservation only!! Actually, the weather was beautiful...75 degrees...and I had a great time with my family. However, you should be glad to know that I'm back now and ready to jump in!

CONGRATULATIONS

Jason Garret (vocal team) and his wife, Caity, are proud to announce the birth of their new daughter, Addison, to their family. Their other two children are Kennedy & Tucker. We congratulate all of them!

At the time of this writing, Arnie (band) and Jen Gish have not had their third baby. They have two boys and they're excited over the coming of this little girl. We'll get back to you on particulars as soon as we know something for sure. Pray for a safe delivery.

Mike and Ruthie Martinez have delivered a baby of their own to their mountain cabin. Yes...their new puppy has arrived and although there have been some sleepless nights....puppy and parents are adjusting well. "The Dog Whisperer" is their new favorite program.

By the way...if you have any fun news to share with us, let me know!!

SCHEDULE

April
8 (Resurrection Sunday) Marc, Mark, Chad, Brently, Julie Vocals: Full Team
15 Joel, Jesse, Josh Vocals: Jonathan & Christine
22 Geof, Mark, Jeremy Vocals: Scott & Shelly
29 Geof (?), Chad, Arnie, Brently Vocals: Mike, Ruthie, Dena

May
6 Geof, Mark, Jeremy Vocals: Scott & Jeremy
13 Marc, Chad, Arnie, Brently Vocals: John S, Jonathan, Mike, Jason
20 Kevin Matthews leading
27 Joel, Josh, Jesse Vocal: Shelly, Dena, Liz, Christine, Ruthie

June
3 Geof, Mark, Arnie(?) Vocals: Scott
10 Marc, Chad, Jeremy Vocals: Full Team (last one for summer)
17 Joel, Jesse, Josh Vocals: Jonathan, Christine, Dena
24 Geof, Charlie, Arnie, Brently Vocals: Kim, Liz, Jason

July 1 Marc, Charlie, Arnie Vocals: Dena & Scott

PLEASE SEND ME YOUR AVAILABILITIES FOR JULY - AUGUST

We are looking into the possibilty of a one-day retreat in the fall. It would be a time to practice some new music, get to know each other and have some fun!!! More info later.

Hallelujah, once and for all, Death is defeated! As it gasped its last breath, You tore us from the grip of the grave. It has forever lost its fearsome power over us. And You, our victor, are but the first of many to emerge not only unharmed but transformed!
If this doesn't make us laugh out loud, the truth hasn't dawned on us at all. This is simply the best news a mortal can get: "You're the luckiest person on the planet - you've just won a contest you didn't even enter!" It's not an idea or simply a dogma. It's real. It's now.
You are risen. You are risen indeed!

John Randall Dennis "The Book of Worship"