News from Laurie (Collins) O'Brien

Hi Tom:

Thanks for this great blog. I will take you up on giving an update for those who want to know.

I am the 3rd Collins to sing with Revivaltime Choir, following in my brothers Randy (1970-1974) & Rick’s (1972-1976) footsteps. I met my husband Steve O’Brien (1975-1979) standing next to him on the front row of the choir. So when I made the joke that I was looking for “God’s will for my life, so Will if you’re out there meet me after service” he followed up with the “Hi, I’m Will” joke. We got married in 1977 and continued to both sing in the choir as a married couple, and then when I left after my senior year he continued until his graduation. I worked as a secretary to the Dean, Alan Phillips during that time.

Steve is currently pastor of LifeSpring Assembly of God in Riverside, CA, www.lifespringonline.com and also serves as Chaplain, Lt. Colonel in the Air Force Reserve.

I work as an administrative secretary for the construction department of the Riverside Unified School District (we build the schools).

We have 2 married daughters who live in the area and are expecting our first grandchild in February of next year. I have included a picture of Steve and I from our RT days, and a more current one that you can use if you want (or not).

That’s about it. I will forward the blog link to Randy and Rick and let them update you on their lives.

Laurie O'Brien
Riverside Unified School District
Facilities Projects Department

Great to hear about you Laurie.
Ask Randy about the Chicklets he enjoyed with his girl friend.
Tell Randy and Rick to send us an update too.
T&J

Sharon Pratt Checks In!

Hi! I was only in RT for one semester (Spring '82) but definitely loved being part of it. I also was in a few ensembles with Bro. Mac as a violinist.... (I went to Evangel.) My blog uses my second name, but it's still me, Sharon Pratt. I am the Children's Director at La Jolla Presbyterian Church. Lots of stories...too little time today!
Bless You,
Sharon

Great to hear from you Sharon.
Send us your blog and we'll have everyone
check it out.
T&J

Updates and Pictures - Where are YOU?

Here is your opportunity to fill us in on the latest. We need to find out about what you are doing now. Tell us about your family, your dog, your hobbies, your kids and grandkids.
Pictures really help validate your stories.
Who has gray hair? Who has none?
Inquiring minds want to know!
Send your pictures to tjbougher@bellsouth.net

For instance ... Did You Know -
(1) ... that Bryan & Carol Rainbow are still pastoring in Southern Pines, NC?
Their church has helped plant 2 other churches!
(2) ... that David & Nancy Cawston have moved from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?
(3) ... that Mark Thallander has a new song just published?
Check out "Sing Unto God with Joy and Gladness" matorgan@aol.com
(4) ... that Lowell Qualls got re-married? http://lowellqualls.wordpress.com/
(5) ... that Gaylan Grant cooked supper for the N. Texas District Council?
(6) ... that Kelly (Grizzle) Woods leads worship at Raleigh A/G - Memphis?
(7) ... that Ernie White is the Elementary Principal of 1st A/G Christian School - Cordova, TN?
(8) ... that there is a RT Alumni Group on Facebook? (Thanks to Tim Enloe!)

What is YOUR story?
Take a little time and write us a note!
T&J

A New Song - RT 71-72

Yes, I know about this one. The picture was
taken out near the sign for A/G HQ.

FYI: It was a real windy day.

What you don't see ...just out of the frame of
the picture, are cans of hair spray.

Some of us used it ... others didn't.
I don't think Joy Emory knew about our secret.
T&J

Shawn Baker has an Inquiry

Shawn Baker 91-92 www.myspace.com/broken2worship
I'm really enjoying seeing these old album covers..Does anyone have any from the last couple of CD's?
Be Blessed...
Shawn

Okay, you heard the request, now we need to know.
Who has RT CD's? ... Who knew RT had CD's?
So far we have been sharing album covers from
the Marty Gould Collection. Thanks Marty!
T&J

Cindy McDonald shares an Idea

Cindy McDonald said...
Just found this blog, and Tami & Rich Stevens' website through facebook links. Haven't heard Tami sing since '83, but I knew she'd always be singing! Might be nice to keep a sidebar of RT members blogs/sites, etc., so we can reconnect.

"Great idea Cindy, so send us your blogs/sites etc. and we''ll post them for all to see!"
T&J