Shine On Trio

      Two thousand miles later, we made it back to South Carolina.  All along the way the Lord kept us safe, he answered our prayers, he let us be a witness, and to be witnessed to.  

      And now the rest of the story…..

      When we left Saturday morning for Versailes, Indiana, Cathy was sick with a fever and bronchitis.  We prayed before we left for travling mercy, healing, and for God to anoint us in our ministry….He came through as always on all accounts.  Thank you Jesus.

     Sunday morning we had the great priviledge to celebrate the Versailles First Baptist Church’s 180th Anniversary.  WOW!  We really enjoyed hearing about the history of this church and it’s members over the years.  Thank you so much Pastor Mike and Sister Brenda for letting us be a part of this very special day.  Also, thanks to all the ladies (and gentlemen) for the awsome dinner we shared with you all.  We left there with our stomachs full, ready for the trip to Logansport.

     How wonderful it was, as always, returning to see our old friends and family.  Roger got to see his brand new grandson, Cassedy.  What a cute little chunk he was.  Didn’t look a thing like his grandpa!  HA! 

     Just like the 1st time we sang at the Cass County 4H fair, this time too was such a blessing.  As always we were so glad to see our dear friend Crunch and so many others that it is impossible to name them all…..Jackie, Jim, Dawn, Braydon, Danny, Robin, Tom, Greg, Mel and Linda, Barb, the wonderful couple that sends us peanut and pecan brittle every year…Thank you all for being there!  Thanks so much to all the people who made this possible for us, we love coming to sing for the fair.  We look forward to coming back any time you will have us.  Thanks Crunch for all you have done for us.  We love you!  Jim, Dawn and Braydon, thanks for riding the rides with Rachel, if we come back next year take your Dramamine first….HA!!!

     Right after getting everything loaded back up at the fair, we left out with the big idea of driving all night until we reached Branson, MO for the Branson Gospel Music Convention.  Though Roger and Earl (Brenda’s husband) gave it their best shot, the Lord once again watched over us as we snoozed a few hours in the WalMart parking lot. (And you thought all you got there was great deals!)

     Finally on Tuesday afternoon we made it there.   What a week we had in store.  So many friends to make and to see that we had spoken with for so long, but had never laid eyes on.  Rod and Kelly Burton were these faceless friends.  Their drive and anointing in putting the BGMC together was nothing short of another miracle from God.  Though the devil tried to thwart them at every turn, he left bruised and limping because God got all the GLORY!!!!

     It was such a figt to be with so many people and groups who may not have the national recoginition, but, like the Shine On Trio, they want to spread the good news of Jesus to all they can.  Whether there are 10 or 10,000 gathered, we all want God to be in the midst.  We were all together in one accord.

     What a wonderful time we had being with and hearing all these groups sind and testify to God’s goodness.  We also enjoyed hearing and seeing some of the more renouned groups such as the Chuck Wagon Gang, the Blackwood Qt., Eric Hinson, and the Stamps. 

     Roger also got to see his sister Audrey, who came up with her friend Susie.  Rachel enjoyed Audrey more than anything on our whole trip  (it had something to do with Audrey threatening to hit Roger in the head with a frying pan….long story).  Also some of Roger’s friends came from his hometown of Houston MO to hear us and catch up on the news…Thanks for coming Eddie, Louellen, and Freddie….it was good to see you!

      Thanks to Rod and Kelly for making it all possible…to Jake Holder for being such a good sport with Rachel, and also to sister Cathy for sharing her puppy  and her time with Rachel.

     Finally on Saturday morning we packed up and headed down the road again.  We were now on our way to Kentucky.  First stop was to see Roger’s cousin Zona in Barlow.  Thanks to Zona and Bob we had a great supper waiting on us, and then we got a chance to go see Aunt Stella.  Saturday night we got to stay in our favorite motel in LaCenter, KY.  This is also the favorite motel (ONLY MOTEL) for all the local hunters……that must be why they had signs in the room prohibiting the cleaning of game in the rooms and no dogs allowed in the rooms. 

     Sunday morning we were invited to sing at the Grace Valley Baptist Church in Kevil, KY.  Pastor Crane and Sister Mary Lou have a wonderful church and we had a great time praising the Lord with them.    Thank you every one for letting us come worship with you. 

     Back on the road….we made it back to SC about 11pm that night…..and that’s the rest of the story….

THANK YOU LORD FOR ALL YOUR BLESSINGS AND KEEPING US SAFE AND HEALTHY.

ROGER, CATHY AND BRENDA…….THE SHINE ON TRIO

Check us out on GOSPEL GIGS.

Be listening beginning in May for our new single, “I’m Headed Home” from our CD Let the Son Shine.

Last weekend we had the privilege to visit with, sing to, and eat with the Mountain Valley Baptist church on the beautiful Green River just outside of Saluda, NC.  Wish we would have sang first and ate last……what a spread of food.   We really enjoyed meeting all the folks who came out to join in the worship and fun.  Thank you all for the support you showed us and the wonderful time in the Lord.  We really enjoyed Soul Vision, what an anointed group with such talent.  We hope to sing with them again soon! 

Many thanks to Gene and Cathy McGuire for putting us up and taking such good care of us BUT MOSt OF ALL FOR getting us there thru the 123 hairpin turns,  oh, it was just 23, only felt like 123!!!!  Praise God we made it there alive.  Thanks to Ross Woodall for making sure all the bikers were off the road……..”I really want that little red ‘29 truck Ross”.

Sunday morning we sang at Gethsemane Baptist in Hendersonville, NC.  What a sermon Pastor Eric Hartman had.  We left there knowing we had been to church!    What a blessing Gethsemane has in Pastor Eric.   We will be back there the fifth Sunday in November.  We are really looking forward to worshiping again with you all.

Sunday night we had the privilege to go back to Victory Tabernacle in East Flat Rock, NC.  We had sang a few songs there before with the Smith Family Trio during a revival Brother Phil Smith had there a while back.    The Lord is alive and well at Victory!!!  Thank you Pastor Lawrence for having us. 

God Bless you all….we love you…The Shine On Trio- Roger, Cathy and Brenda

Hello to everyone we saw in Indiana!   We had such a good time…..wish it wasn’t such a long ride.   It was so good to see all of our family and friends at the First Assembly of God in Logansport.  Wish we could have had an all night sing…maybe someday.  Thank you so much Pastor Andy and Sister Sheryl for your hospitality.  Thank you all who came and made this such a good time in the LORD!!   Praise God!

What a beautiful day in Commiskey at the First Marion Baptist.  Thank you Pastror Mike and Sister Brenda for the oppurtunity to minister to you and your congregation.  We had a great time….Thank you!

We would also like to thank God for keeping His hand on us during our trip….to and from…

Keep Shining……Roger, Cathy, and Brenda

What a great time we have been having these last few months, sharing God’s message and praising Him! It has been so good to see old friends and make new friends. Thanks to all of you who have supported us throughout this ‘adventure’ that God has allowed us to take. Keep praying for us, pray that the Lord would use us in whatever capacity He wants us…everyday, not just when we are singing.

It is nice to have a place now that our friends can come and let us know what you think, if you need prayer, or just let us know what the Lord has done for you……..because He has done so much for us!

PRAISE GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We Love you and Jesus loves you too!! The Shine On Trio—Roger, Cathy, & Brenda