Lee Gibson dates added Dec 29, 2010

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Date	Venue	Details
Saturday Jan 15, 2011	Tammy’s Outback 207 Edison Street West Fayetteville, TN (931) 433-7719 Get directions	9PM
Tuesday Jan 18, 2011	Humphrey’s Acoustic Show Huntsville, AL (256) 704-5555 Get Directions	8PM No Cover
Friday Feb 18, 2011	E & D Bar and Grill Acoustic Performance 263 Flintville School Rd Elora, TN (931) 937-6329 Get directions	9PM No Cover

Jeff Arrandale Calendar Update Dec 21, 2010

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Date	Venue	Details
Friday Dec 24, 2010	Fellowship Community Church Christmas Eve Candle Light Service 225 North Avenue Norwalk, IA	5PM-7PM

gschmitt date added Dec 15, 2010

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Date	Venue	Details
Friday Dec 17, 2010	La Respuesta CAMINANDO a tribute to Ruben Blades Santurce, PR	8PM $5 Cover

Jeff Arrandale Blog – Back from SE Asia

What a great trip to SE Asia! It doesn’t seem possible, but I’ve been back for a couple of weeks and I couldn’t be more thankful for the opportunity I had to go. I had amazing prayer support – so much so that it was apparent in way to many situations to not be apparent for what it was. There was a special hedge of protection throughout the air travel and in-country travel, around health while gone, around our group’s unity and, most importantly, around our spiritual protection.

Even though the country is enslaved by Buddhism, animism, and communism, the people we encountered didn’t seem much different from you and me. In the area where we were, a small river city of 30 thousand or so and its nearby villages, people were industrious, hard-working, friendly, and curious about us. It seemed nearly every structure along the streets and roads we traveled had some sort of shop or business along with being the primary residence, either upstairs or in back. Most who were going somewhere traveled via little motorcycles. We saw uniformed elementary students, uniformed police, and uniformed government officials. While the food is different from here we didn’t go hungry. I had ice cream at least once per day and still lost 5 pounds. At the markets, we saw fresh beef, pork, chicken, fish, vegetables, fruits, and spices being sold along with more exotic (at least to me) “food” like crickets, eels, leaches, bats, and squid.

One thing I noticed is the number of people, especially students, who spoke or were learning to speak English. Many loved trying their new language out on the American, which made for great fun and much laughter. I was grateful they were understanding of my limited knowledge of their language. Before leaving the U.S. and while in-country I learned five basic phrases with two of them being “Thank you,” and “Thank you very much.” Ha!

As planned, I performed with Certainty in support of a company who promotes clean water and personal hygiene. We played at bustling markets in 5 different villages over five days while the company’s staff sold water filters. We were loud and sang Christian rock and worship songs, though we disguised most of the lyrics since we’d been advised to be wise in this country where people can’t freely worship the One True God and His Son Jesus. We kept ourselves humble by interacting with as many as we could while encouraging the staff in their efforts. We were told that 74 water filters were sold during our performances, and everyone, including the company’s leadership, seemed pleased. We were told that what we did was “ground-breaking,” at least in the part of the country we were in. What we did wasn’t unlike the worshippers going before the Israelites in Old Testament battles. The enemy knew we were there.

It was a blessing to learn that many on the staff already call Jesus “savior.” I pray that God would use these people to enlighten their fellow countrymen and that they be bold in their witness. I also pray they will be protected by the Holy Spirit as they proclaim His name (mostly in secret and small underground groups) in this country where Christians are persecuted on a daily basis. One village we played in had a believer who had just been released from prison after serving 9 months for sharing the gospel. Another believer in that village had been in prison for 6 months and no one knows when or if he will be released.

Another very important thing I did as we toured the city, villages, and temples was pray. My heart broke for the young monks we visited with at one temple. When asked what they did there and they said they went to school, which was in session at that time. They were asked what they studied and they said their religion mostly. When asked if they were taught other religions, they said, “no.” When asked if they had ever heard the name of Jesus, they said, “no.” God is capable of great things, even overcoming the deception they’ve been told for years.

Philippians 2:10-11

10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

The Great Commission from Matthew and the verse above is the reason I went on this trip. God calls us to gather worshipers from every nation, or people group. The country we visited, though small, is the home of hundreds of different people groups and very few have ever heard the name of Jesus. Philippians 2:10 says in part “…at the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” I believe this means everyone, whether their faith has been put in Christ or not, will one day bow before Jesus. I think it would be better if more bow out of love for the Savior rather than obligation and it’s my prayer that those bowing out of love will include a multitude from SE Asia.

Since I’ve been home I’ve had time process what I saw and learned and my heart goes out to the lost there. They need our prayers. They need us. They need you. They need Jesus.

Until next time,
Jeff

Valerie Borman dates added Dec 03, 2010

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Date	Venue	Details
Saturday Dec 04, 2010	Margaritaville 322 Broadway Nashville, TN	1PM – 5PM No Cover
Sunday Dec 05, 2010	Margaritaville 322 Broadway Nashville, TN	5:30PM – 9:30PM No Cover