We just returned from the SC Creative Music and Worship Extravaganza. It was a really neat opportunity to get to visit with some collegues and dear friends. I attended several different classes although there was nothing there that pertained to writing, I still attended some interesting things. Some of the friends I was able to see were:
Jim and Louanne Tippens
Mark Blankenship
Pepper Choplin
Dennis and Nan Allen
Jeremy Lucas

We had an awesome concert with Pepper. He is absolutely HILLARIOUS on his parody works about choirs/leaders etc. We also observed a couple of choirs perform some of Dennis and Nan's collections. One of the best things we saw was a musical called "SOMEBODY'S PRAYING FOR YOU". What a powerful, powerful work!! I also attended Jeremy's Interpretive Movement class. That, was proof for me that I have TWO LEFT FEET!! It was uncomfortable for me, but because the music was my favorite! "WHO AM I", by Casting Crowns.

I was also priviledged to obtain a copy of my book that Jim Tippens and ON THE EDGE PRODUCTIONS have compiled. It was the first time I had seen it, and must admit that I honestly had forgotten that I'd written some of them! AMAZING

I'm tired now and am going to bed to prepare for a good day tomorrow. I will also add this footnote. It was so encouraging to talk with so many friends, primarily Tom's Singing Churchmen friends. So many offered words of encouragement and promises to pray for us and our future ministry. THANK GOD for fellow ministry friends!