July 2009

Greetings Dear Friend,

We’re here in Colorado Springs this week leading worship for the annual AWM Summer Family Bible Conference. They are having record turn out this year, so much so that it’s the last time the AWM facilities will be able to host the event and will have to move off campus for next year’s conference. These are great problems! And what a fantastic vehicle to impact countless thousands as each service is being streamed live over the internet, including all the music! The morning meetings are laid out “Bible College style” with four speakers each day. Tuesday morning we were invited to have a session as well, which is the first time we spoke publicly since last December. God gave us both encouraging words to share on the subject of (can u guess??) Worshiping God, and we are privileged to have this opportunity to reach so many at one time.

CBC School of Worship & Music Ministry
There is finally some introductory information in print regarding the upcoming classes this fall. Visit our website at www.charlieandjill/cbc.html or you can contact Charis Bible College to have a brochure mailed to you by calling 719-635-2223. We are gearing up for a life-changing year, affecting the lives of multitudes by investing in the future generation of those called to serve God with their music gifts.

COMING SOON!
Our Grandbaby! We’ll be heading to Florida the middle of this month to welcome our grandson into this world. How exciting! We know that God’s timing is perfect, and we are confident he will be a major extension of God’s healing touch to our hearts.

IN CLOSING…
May your summer be enjoyable and may you take time to reflect on how much God loves you. Eph 3:17b-19a says And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge… We recently heard a friend share something God had spoken to their heart, The Lord said to me in a sweet, almost longing tone, ‘You know, I paid a huge price for you, and I’m not getting my money’s worth.’ The Lord does long to have a genuine relationship with each of us and have us realize His amazing love. Even if we’ve been walking with Him for years, let’s press in even more and discover the depths of His love for us.

We love you and thank you for all of your prayers and financial help to take God’s word in song to the world!

Blessings,