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Just wanted to post and say that the new song from P. Mel and Terryl is amazing.

This song is in a league of its own. After hearing it at practice, I was driving home and it hit me, "I can't catagorize this or compare it to any other song...it stands alone!" I believe we are seeing the manifestation (...that sounds a little Christianese...sorry:-) of what has already been proclaimed, a unique sound and song out of the RC that will travel the world.

I don't know...maybe I am biassed! But I believe there is a message and a spirit to this song that will change lives!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AARON

Sunday is Aaron's birthday. Happy birthday! I thank God each day for the wonderful team player you are, Aaron. I know this is going to be your best year yet!

Thank you for giving your all in all you put your hands to. And...I couldn't find the yellow and black spandex. Sorry.

WANT TO WIN? CHIME IN!

What's your favorite Christmas song (artist and version)???

Come one, it's June and I am planning. Besides, I can't wait until July.

SUNDAY'S SONG

This weekend was a great one.

It has been posted and was on the website for a while but I want to make sure everyone is aware that TVM is in the Grid on Saturday nights and not in the Worship Center.

Thank you for your hard work at practice. I had a great time with the new song.

Second service was a service to mark in the books. We hit that "high praise" mark that is amazing! God is so faithful and keeps meeting us and bringing us into greater times with Him.

This is a testament not only of the greatness of God but also the purity, practice, passion, order...and all the core values this team holds true. Thank you!

Super job with "Life is a Highway." The kids loved it, too. Jonathan Nelson came in the church and heard the song (which is his fav) and said, "It's the Cars song, Mommy!" That's cool!

Happy Father's Day to our dads on the team. You are the greatest dads! You will have many awesome Father's Days. I pray you are blessed this week with all the goodness of God. He daily loads you with benefits!


About the guest I posted was going to join us at practice...he didn't. I received an e-mail from him on Sunday that said he wanted to do it some time in July. I'll keep you posted.

Enjoy today!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HEATHER

We want to wish Heather Eder a happy birthday today!

You are wonderful. I appreciate your passion and willingness to go "all out."

BAND CAMP FOLLOW-UP

I did not receive any volunteers to help out with band camp so we will postpone the thought until next year.

This year, our focus will continue to be writing our own songs.

I really believe it is important and mandated on us to raise up the next generation so I will continue to allow God's leading for strategy. We will do it next year!

I look forward to an incredible weekend!

GUEST AT PRACTICE

Saturday, we will have a guest minister at practice to get a feel for what we do. You may remember a handful of us who led worship in Lynnwood at A New Day church, a few months ago. Well, the music director has asked to come to our practice and just watch. He would eventually like to bring his team to one of our all-team practices when we can do workshops and they can glean from us.

This is good. We are here to help lead people to worship God. "Touching the world one measure at a time." We have the ability to help an entire church aside from The Rock, by helping this team.

If there is ever a time when you need extra focus on a part of a song or feel like you are not comfortable practicing in front of him, please let me know. We will do what we need to do in order to take care of our team. And I won't "call you out."

YOU COME FIRST. PERIOD.

WEEKEND RECAP

Hey Team,

I am so proud of you for your hard work and passion for seeing God glorified and His people worship!

You are smart, discerning and powerful. There is nothing we can't do together! I look forward to a great week. God has been good to you and He is going to bless you, this week.

Thank you for this weekend. There was a sweet presence in the house. The new song was wonderful. I was caught up in the presence of God and truly touched in the service today.

SHOUT OUT!

This week's shout out goes to Robin Davis. She plays drums, percussion and trumpet.

Robin, you struggled last night and today but pushed through without giving up. Because of that, you overcame! Thank you for your dedication and loyalty. Thank you for your passion after the things of God, righteousness and purity.

Way to go, Robin!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY KYLE AND KAREN PEARSON

Kyle and Karen celebrated seven years of marriage yesterday. Happy Anniversary!

Thank you for your joy, dedication, service and support! I love you both!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TRAVIS!

Happy birthday Travis! I am so proud of you.

Thank you for your prayer, support and passion! Enjoy today!

BBQ RECAP

We did it! We had a BBQ!

THANK YOU FOR THE FEEDBACK ON THE WEBSITE. I MADE A FEW CHANGES. CHECK IT OUT AND FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH IT. I LOVE SUGGESTIONS, TOO!

GREAT BIG SHOUT OUT TO OUR SPOUSES!!! THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO AND YOUR SUPPORT!

I thought you would all be inspired by this bit of reading...Courtesy of Rory and the ..."I forgot." Sorry, Kevin!

BBQ of Deville
On a hot summer day
The grill is got
The briquettes were gray
on a hot summer day.

The drool was hanging
Out of my mouth
Watching the steaks
Fry all about
on a hot summer day...

Smoke poured up from the
Grill- and mingled with
The aroma of Tacoma
In the hot summer air
Around my grill

the neighbors were yelling
They were very rude
They didn't care for me
Grilling in the nude!
...On a hot summer day.

And the Dove Award goes to...
DOVE AWARDS

Michael: Go wild on stage award
Katherine Webb: Prayer since 2004 for our team.
Dan W: Do anything as long as he gets to laugh and talk/red bull addict award
Travis: Only man I know who can jump and play guitar and look cool/most number of picks stolen (lost) award
Zach: Forgets the most words to a song award
Terryl: Most creative award
Kat: Kids love you but we love you more service (Pastor Jeff added the Bon Jovi back-up dancer) award
Tiffany: I avoided emphysema from the fog machine award
Naomi: Looks the best in 80’s clothing and furthest drive therefore the most practiced on new song award
Aaron: Human metronome award
Rachel: Most cough droppage for our continued throat coziness award
Robin: Running around tracking down her own gear and most generous with instrument
loaning award
Heather: Most improved stage presence award
Gia: Only woman capable of the inaugural application of make-up on Kevin award
Nahshon: One man orchestra award
Karen Pearson: Mad 12-string guitar skills award
Chris: Best communicator (we don’t have to track him down for songs and schedule)
award
Award: Person who has been in 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and now 00’s…most transformed through the eras and seasons of The Rock…best uncle Terryl never wanted but loves, best dressed…namely the Butterfly award…Kevin
Mitch: Double kick master award
Dan H.: White funkster award

WE MISSED THOSE OF YOU WHO WEREN'T THERE!!!

BBQ THIS FRIDAY

After hearing many comments on Thursday not working but Friday working...

THE BBQ IS ON FOR THIS FRIDAY. It is going to be beautiful!

Time: 6pm-9pm
Date: This Friday, June 1st
Who to bring: Your kids and spouse
What to bring: swimsuit, towel, your own meat and a side dish
Directions? Call the office and Kathryn or Lori will give direction.

THIS WEEKEND

Wow! What great reports from this weekend! Thank you to all of you on the team.

Jeff and I were in Ellensburg where he spoke at the State High School Finals. The head of the National High School Rodeo Association and her assistant were there and LOVED him! They asked him to do the next two years at Nationals! That was pretty cool!

We prayed a lot, drove a lot and did a lot of nothing! That's always fun. Really.

I heard there are some mishaps with our music webpage. I was told to refresh the page a couple times to get the current updates (not sure why). I don't plan on ever leaving without a detailed description of service and practice and who is doing what. So, if you don't see those notes, call me or e-mail me because there would be something you are not seeing.

Rachel didn't get those updates so she wasn't just NOT doing what was laid out. Funny how cyberspace works...or doesn't!

Again, we are working these bugs out but let me reiterate to call or e-mail. I love getting e-mails and receiving questions so you will not be bothering me. Services are too big a deal, touching too many people and you are too valuable to have you not feel totally prepared and it not well laid out.

If you don't see a junior high schedule and you are a bgv, call or e-mail because you may not have the updated page.

How fun is this? You are the best! I am so proud of each of you and where we are going!!!

BBQ

I just heard there is a TVM meeting on that Friday. I am thinking of making it a Thursday...hmmmm...

Definite no's?