September 30, 2005

Janice Chaffee update
My friends Jim, Janice, Dan, Paul and I celebrated Paul's 59th birthday the other night. I love getting together with these wonderful friends because the conversation is so good. Janice has been battling cancer. She and Jim have written fascinating updates of her journey and they're posted on her Web site.

September 29, 2005

Mark Lowry concert to benefit Hurricane Katrina victims in Mobile

Premier Productions has announced that the Mark Lowry concert scheduled for Dauphin Way Baptist Church on Friday, October 7, 2005, has been designated as a benefit concert for Hurricane Katrina victims. All proceeds, beyond the basic expenses of the concert, will be donated back to Dauphin Way Baptist Church to be used locally in Mobile for those impacted by the recent hurricane.

Admission to the concert will now be $5.00 at the door and a love offering will be accepted. If you have already purchased tickets for this concert, those tickets will be accepted at the door instead of the $5.00 and you will have a guaranteed seat in the Reserved Artist Circle section at the front of the church.

"This is a tremendous opportunity for the Christian community to reach out and impact their city for Christ," states Gary Gentry with Premier Productions. "Nobody can minister to hurting people any better than Mark Lowry with his unique blend of music and comedy. We hope everyone takes advantage of the chance to see one of Christian music's finest artists and support a great cause at the same time. Everyone is welcome!

September 28, 2005

Knoxville Unites was an incredible success. Around 3,000 people turned out for the concert. And over $48,000 was raised for Hurricane Katrina relief. All of it going to the Red Cross.

The sweet people of the Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church opened the doors and hearts to us. If you are ever in the Knoxville area, you must visit this church. They say they're Baptist but that choir is at least half Pentecostal. They set the mood for the evening with their opening two songs; full of the Spirit and worship.

September 19, 2005

Today, I'm sitting in a recording studio in Nashville, TN. There is a full orchestra on the other side of the glass. I've never done this before... worked with a full orchestra. I've hired an arranger who has been hiding for 20 years. Really. But he is one of the best. Take 6 credits this arranger as the one they learned chord structure from. Life's circumstances have kept him from doing what he loves (arrange/write music). But, on this project, he's coming out of hiding. You're going to love this. I can't believe what my ears are hearing.

The entire project will be fully orchestrated. It's not the regular project I've been working on. It's another project I really haven't told many people about. And I'm not going to tell you, either. Not yet. But you're going to love it. I hope.

Here is Katelyn Carter's first birthday picture:

September 17, 2005

San Antonio
I'm performing in San Antonio tonight at the SBC Center. Today, I ate some really good Mexican food. It was on the river walk downtown. A bunch of us went out to eat: Guy, Marsh, Wes (the new tenor with the Gaither Vocal Band), Lori Apple and Lu Ann Burger. We ate at Casa Rio. It's right on the river and a beautiful place to eat. I admit it, I'm prejudiced towards Texas. I love my home state. It's hot, it's humid but the people are the nicest in the world. (No offense to all of the rest of you in the world but they really are nice. As I know most of you are, too.)

Next weekend, I'll be with my tour. If we're in your area, come see us!

I'm stuffed and I'm going to go take a nap.

September 13, 2005

Knoxville Unites
Remember in my last reMarks newsletter when I said: "I have been glued to the TV watching the devastation in Louisiana and Mississippi caused by Hurricane Katrina. During one of the commercial breaks, I read an e-mail inviting me to be a part of a benefit to help raise money for the victims."

See what happens when you read your e-mail? You're asked to be a part of something and the next thing you know... you're HOSTING!

September 4, 2005

Dwight Davidson
My friend, Dena Davidson's mother, Dwight, passed away today at 2 p.m. I had asked you guys to remember her in prayer when she had her stroke a few years ago. Today, she went Home. Thank you for your prayers for my dear friend, Dena, as she goes through this sad time.

September 1, 2005

Benefit concert
I will be a part of a benefit concert for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. It will be Tuesday, September 27th at the Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN, at 7 p.m.

Also scheduled to appear: The Talley Trio, Triumphant Quartet, Kirk Talley, Blackwood Quartet, LordSong and more.