Yes, this album was post the RT years. Who
are the people on the spiral staircase?
Winners will receive an 8 Track cassette of the
Memphis First Assembly Choir under the
direction of Ernie White.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
RT Friends - Guess who?
Yes, this album was post the RT years. Who
are the people on the spiral staircase?
Winners will receive an 8 Track cassette of the
Memphis First Assembly Choir under the
direction of Ernie White.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Help The McLellans get to General Council 2009
We wanted to find a way to allow RT members and others to give to an account so that Bro & Sis Mac can fly to Orlando for GC. CBC has graciously made this possible.
Please read the following e-mail:
If anyone would like to give money toward sending the McLellans to General Council they can send their check to “Central Bible College” On the memo it needs to reference “Revivaltime.” We will put it in an alumni account. When the time comes to pay for this trip we will need to know at least a week or so in advance so we can get checks requisitioned for travel, lodging, etc. It will probably be nice to include enough for some petty cash to take care of food and other incidentals.
If anyone prefers to give with a credit card, the school operator can take the information. Have them call 1-800-831-4CBC and tell the operator they are giving toward the Revivaltime project, the amount they are giving, and their credit card information.
God's Blessings,
Kathy Arnett
CENTRAL BIBLE COLLEGE
Executive Director for Alumni Relations
417-833-2551 Ext. 1207
KArnett@cbcag.edu
Thanks so much Kathy for helping us with this special project!
T&J
Please read the following e-mail:
If anyone would like to give money toward sending the McLellans to General Council they can send their check to “Central Bible College” On the memo it needs to reference “Revivaltime.” We will put it in an alumni account. When the time comes to pay for this trip we will need to know at least a week or so in advance so we can get checks requisitioned for travel, lodging, etc. It will probably be nice to include enough for some petty cash to take care of food and other incidentals.
If anyone prefers to give with a credit card, the school operator can take the information. Have them call 1-800-831-4CBC and tell the operator they are giving toward the Revivaltime project, the amount they are giving, and their credit card information.
God's Blessings,
Kathy Arnett
CENTRAL BIBLE COLLEGE
Executive Director for Alumni Relations
417-833-2551 Ext. 1207
KArnett@cbcag.edu
Thanks so much Kathy for helping us with this special project!
T&J
Monday, December 8, 2008
RT Reunion is a GO!
I just talked with Pastor, excuse me Dr. George Cope and he has reserved a room at the Rosen Centre Hotel for the RT Reunion! We hope that everyone will plan to make the trip to Orlando for this August's General Council. We will meet on Monday, August 3, time TBA. More details to follow. Note: This is not a rehearsal and a concert.
Now, we will be looking for people to help with flight and hotel costs for the McLellans. I will check with CBC and HQ to see if there is a way to make these gifts as a donation. We will make the amounts and totals available as we go.
If you can help with any amount, please let me know. tbougher@ag.org
Our special thanks to George and Cheryl Cope and their staff for helping us set this up!
Blessings,
T&J
Now, we will be looking for people to help with flight and hotel costs for the McLellans. I will check with CBC and HQ to see if there is a way to make these gifts as a donation. We will make the amounts and totals available as we go.
If you can help with any amount, please let me know. tbougher@ag.org
Our special thanks to George and Cheryl Cope and their staff for helping us set this up!
Blessings,
T&J
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Brother Mac on Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Here is the latest from Brother Mac. He said he was feeling “fair to middlin” I asked him if that was a Canadian saying, he just laughed. (I think he learned that one hangin’ out in Nixie.)
He is not feeling too bad but is still having some problems with his legs swelling during the day. He said he has had some set-backs and his PSA’s are reading much higher than usual.
Note: He is scheduled to have a medical procedure in January.
Due to his leg problem, he has not been practicing his violin – I wish I knew who in Canada to call and report him for his delinquent behavior.
He felt so bad this week, that he missed an opportunity to be in Sister Mac’s traveling choir, they sang in Willard, Missouri without him. He told me that he sings in the Bass section, who knew? He probably stands on the riser right next to Bill Gaither.
FYI: His legs may be compressed in special socks but his humor is still fresh and full of puns.
Keep praying for Brother Mac. He’s 80 but ready for 20 more good ones. Anybody need a great choir clinician? Call 417.833.1727
He is not feeling too bad but is still having some problems with his legs swelling during the day. He said he has had some set-backs and his PSA’s are reading much higher than usual.
Note: He is scheduled to have a medical procedure in January.
Due to his leg problem, he has not been practicing his violin – I wish I knew who in Canada to call and report him for his delinquent behavior.
He felt so bad this week, that he missed an opportunity to be in Sister Mac’s traveling choir, they sang in Willard, Missouri without him. He told me that he sings in the Bass section, who knew? He probably stands on the riser right next to Bill Gaither.
FYI: His legs may be compressed in special socks but his humor is still fresh and full of puns.
Keep praying for Brother Mac. He’s 80 but ready for 20 more good ones. Anybody need a great choir clinician? Call 417.833.1727
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
More Friends of RT
Bryan Rainbow ... what year did you record this album Bryan?
Bryan was with RT in 1970 until ?
FYI: His Dad was over Teen Challenge in Rehrersburg,
Pennsylvania. We took the choir there part of Spring tour 1971.
He and Carol have 2 married daughters and some grand children.
Bryan and Carol - fill us in on the details please.
T&J
Monday, November 10, 2008
Update from Mark Thallander
HELLO ALL ...GREETINGS FROM SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI
... JUST A NOTE TO KEEP IN TOUCH!
THIS SUNDAY MORNING I AM PLAYING SEVERAL SELECTIONS AT EVANGEL TEMPLE CHRISTIAN CENTER, AN ASSEMBLES OF GOD CHURCH HERE IN THE QUEEN CITY OF THE OZARKS http://www.etmusic.org/November9.08.ORDER%20OF%20WORSHIP.doc
SUNDAY EVENING I WILL ATTEND 'NIGHT OF THE MASTERS' AT CENTRAL ASSEMBLY OF GOD TO HEAR THE POULENC TWO PIANO CONCERTO AND THE MARK HAYES' NEW CHORAL SETTING OF THE MAGNIFICAT.
...NEXT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 AT KING'S WAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AT 8:20PM,10:45AM AND 3PM.
... THE AFTERNOON PROGRAM WILL INCLUDE THE ADULT CHOIRS FROM CENTRAL ASSEMBLY, KING'S WAY UMC, PLUS THE BOYS CHOIR OF SPRINGFIELD, AND ORGAN, PIANO, HANDBELLS, AND TRUMPET
...THEN THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY, NOV. 23 AT CENTRAL ASSEMBLY OF GOD AT 9AM AND 10:30AM WITH GUEST AWARD-WINNING CONCERT CHOIR FROM WILLARD HIGH SCHOOL
...IF YOU HAVE FAMILY OR FRIENDS IN THE AREA ... I'D LOVE TO MEET THEM.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED PRAYERS FOR MY MINISTRY.
IT'S MUCH COLDER HERE THAN PALM SPRINGS!
MARK
... JUST A NOTE TO KEEP IN TOUCH!
THIS SUNDAY MORNING I AM PLAYING SEVERAL SELECTIONS AT EVANGEL TEMPLE CHRISTIAN CENTER, AN ASSEMBLES OF GOD CHURCH HERE IN THE QUEEN CITY OF THE OZARKS http://www.etmusic.org/November9.08.ORDER%20OF%20WORSHIP.doc
SUNDAY EVENING I WILL ATTEND 'NIGHT OF THE MASTERS' AT CENTRAL ASSEMBLY OF GOD TO HEAR THE POULENC TWO PIANO CONCERTO AND THE MARK HAYES' NEW CHORAL SETTING OF THE MAGNIFICAT.
...NEXT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 AT KING'S WAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AT 8:20PM,10:45AM AND 3PM.
... THE AFTERNOON PROGRAM WILL INCLUDE THE ADULT CHOIRS FROM CENTRAL ASSEMBLY, KING'S WAY UMC, PLUS THE BOYS CHOIR OF SPRINGFIELD, AND ORGAN, PIANO, HANDBELLS, AND TRUMPET
...THEN THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY, NOV. 23 AT CENTRAL ASSEMBLY OF GOD AT 9AM AND 10:30AM WITH GUEST AWARD-WINNING CONCERT CHOIR FROM WILLARD HIGH SCHOOL
...IF YOU HAVE FAMILY OR FRIENDS IN THE AREA ... I'D LOVE TO MEET THEM.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED PRAYERS FOR MY MINISTRY.
IT'S MUCH COLDER HERE THAN PALM SPRINGS!
MARK
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Music of the Pentecostal Churches
This is from Jan's private collection. We had to use
white gloves just to get it out for the camera.
Is this the album that Dino sings on?
Can you fill us in with the names of the choir
members? I asked Brother Mac why Dino didn't
play the piano for the choir. He paused and then
answered, "He couldn't read music."
Who knew?
T&J
REVIVALTIME CHOIR
This must be an early edition. We really need
your help finding out who is singing on this album.
Send in those cards and letters ... via the comments
section, or our e-mail tjbougher@bellsouth.net
T&J
Time to Praise
We found more albums in the garage. This one
features our friend Dennis Smith! Who else is
on this album? Let us know ....please!
T&J
Go Choir Album #2
For Kaye - This is the Go Choir album cover that
she was laughing about. In defense of the artist,
the album was supposed to have silver - mirror
like squares where the yellow squares are. And
it was all drawn by hand in the 60's.
Check it out: Lookin, Lovin and Livin all designed
to give it the "Laugh In - groovie" look.
Cost $00.00 Sometimes you get what you pay for!
T&J
Monday, September 22, 2008
Kaye (Conklin) Bates Checks In
Hi, Tom!
I ran into your blog when a friend told me to go look at "this thing about Revivaltime alumni". So I did. It was pretty funny to me to see who had that blog. Because I remember you from when I was a kid and you sang in the Go Choir in Des Moines. You were at our house alot. I think I mainly remember you working with my dad on that record album cover, you know, the one with all the yellow and black diagonal lines (or whatever they are!) Really, I dunno how you can joke on any RT covers considering your Go Choir history. : )
But anyway, I was in Revivaltime too, from 1977 to 1979. I still stay in touch with a few friends from CBC days. I sang on the "Revive Us Again" album.
I just wanted to say hi, and let you know how much I enjoyed your site. I think it is wonderful that you all are planning a reunion. It sounds like you all enjoyed the previous ones.
Anyway, take care and God bless you.
Sincerely,
Kaye Conklin Bates
Kaye - It is great to hear from you. Where are you? And how is your family? How is your dad? FYI: For those of you who have never heard of "Go Choir" I will follow up this post with some info and a picture of the album cover Kaye is talking about.
T&J
I ran into your blog when a friend told me to go look at "this thing about Revivaltime alumni". So I did. It was pretty funny to me to see who had that blog. Because I remember you from when I was a kid and you sang in the Go Choir in Des Moines. You were at our house alot. I think I mainly remember you working with my dad on that record album cover, you know, the one with all the yellow and black diagonal lines (or whatever they are!) Really, I dunno how you can joke on any RT covers considering your Go Choir history. : )
But anyway, I was in Revivaltime too, from 1977 to 1979. I still stay in touch with a few friends from CBC days. I sang on the "Revive Us Again" album.
I just wanted to say hi, and let you know how much I enjoyed your site. I think it is wonderful that you all are planning a reunion. It sounds like you all enjoyed the previous ones.
Anyway, take care and God bless you.
Sincerely,
Kaye Conklin Bates
Kaye - It is great to hear from you. Where are you? And how is your family? How is your dad? FYI: For those of you who have never heard of "Go Choir" I will follow up this post with some info and a picture of the album cover Kaye is talking about.
T&J
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
General Council – Orlando August 2009
Plans are still underway to have a RT Reunion on the Monday night ahead of General Council. George and Cheryl Cope are working with a hotel near the convention center for the event.
Here are some of the things that yet need to be tied down:
(1) Round Trip Flights for the McLellans.
(2) Hotel/Lodging for the McLellans.
(3) The RT Reunion Hotel may require an Entry Fee per RT attendee.
(Since we don’t drink – they have to find a way to pay for their room.)
FYI: We do not plan to sell pictures or candy to raise funds,
and CBC is not budgeting for our event.
We do plan to have a way to record your stories and take pictures of all of the attendees.
If a piano is available, we may plan to do some short “Sing-Alongs” of songs we all remember.
(Look out Bill & Gloria – a new DVD is in the planning stages!)
We do want to get Brother Mac on mic and have him answer questions and tell stories.
If you have an other ideas or suggestions, now is the time to send them in.
Here are some of the things that yet need to be tied down:
(1) Round Trip Flights for the McLellans.
(2) Hotel/Lodging for the McLellans.
(3) The RT Reunion Hotel may require an Entry Fee per RT attendee.
(Since we don’t drink – they have to find a way to pay for their room.)
FYI: We do not plan to sell pictures or candy to raise funds,
and CBC is not budgeting for our event.
We do plan to have a way to record your stories and take pictures of all of the attendees.
If a piano is available, we may plan to do some short “Sing-Alongs” of songs we all remember.
(Look out Bill & Gloria – a new DVD is in the planning stages!)
We do want to get Brother Mac on mic and have him answer questions and tell stories.
If you have an other ideas or suggestions, now is the time to send them in.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
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
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
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
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
Bless You,
Sharon
Great to hear from you Sharon.
Send us your blog and we'll have everyone
check it out.
T&J
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
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
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
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
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
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
Monday, August 4, 2008
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
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
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Here's a note from Tammy(Siovaila) Stevens!
Hi! This is Tami (Siovaila) Stevens. I was the RT soloist in 82 and 83. I am honored to be a part of your blog, but I hope you won't mind correcting the spelling of my name. (Don't worry-my husband still can't spell it!) There is an RT group at Facebook.com-maybe you can find more people there and direct them to your blog. Thanks for your efforts to preserve the wonderful memories of Revivaltime...and best wishes finding RT alumni "across the nation and around the world!"~Tami
Tim Enloe sends in a correction:
I have a correction to your post, Mrs. Stevens--you spelled your name wrong...That's Tamee Deville!
Tim Enloe sends in a correction:
I have a correction to your post, Mrs. Stevens--you spelled your name wrong...That's Tamee Deville!
RT
This was the 70-71 Choir.
How do you like the cut up choir effect?
You would think that somebody could have
thought ahead and moved people into the lettering
and out of the cracks?
The guys had white ties - wow, a mob choir!
Those black gloves had secret compartments.
They were holders of kleenex and New Testaments.
See if you can find Brian Rainbow or Jim Ayers?
Even Gaylan Grant is tough to find.
Dwight Westover, Carol Crow and Jim Risner split right
down the middle! And who is the girl right behind
Cheryl (West) Cope? I'll bet her mom was proud of that
album cover. Put it down as the greatest graphic design
of an RT album.
Help us name the rest of the choir please.
T&J
More Than LIfe
Finally a picture. This one looks like it was taken
at the old Central Assembly sanctuary. Your
help is needed in identifying these choir members.
Keep those cards and letters coming in.
Send them to: Revivaltime Choir
Post Office Box 70 - Springfield, Missouri.
T&J
Input from Dave Lehmann:
Yes, this was at Central Assembly.Bottom row of guys: ?, (Me) Dave Lehmann, Phil Duncan, ? ,Roger Griep, Alan Ciociola,Skip Redd,Dave Beasley, ?Going up the stairs: Rick Collins, ? ,Gary ?, Ron grostefon, Dennis Cambell,Tom Bartlett, ? , ? , and Jim Palmer.Girls going up the stairs:?,?,?, Debbie Schlak,Gladys ?,Daylene Unrue,? Debbie Bailus,Lori Collins, ?, ?, Cindy Ping, ?, ?, Renee Rosenburg, ?, ?, Debbie Mdden, Donna ?
Dave - There sure are alot of question marks - Senior MOMENTS?
Who can help Dave fill in the blanks?
T&J
Let the Whole World Know
Here is an album with no choir picture.
Who can help us with the names of the choir
members who sang on this record?
T&J
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Stories from Dave & Pat Matheny
One Sunday, right before the broadcast, the choir had just concluded praying. Some of us were still praying and slowly coming out of that mood. Brother Ward was talking about having been very sick with "shingles" (I think), and I wasn't listening and said quietly "Lord we praise You," at the wrong time. Some of the guys around me heard it and started laughing, trying to hold it in, which made it worse. They thought I was being funny. Some of the girls in the auditorium from school saw them trying to not laugh, and got to giggling at them, which added to the moment. Brother Ward saw them, lashed out at them, and then turned to the guys in the choir and spoke harshly to them. While I was the cause of the problem, I didn't know what was going on. Later, Brother Mc had a conference with me. It did help me to learn to stay alert on the platform to everything that is going on.
Dave & Pat Matheny
RT - 1966-68
CBC Student 1966-70
CBC Christian Service Director/PR Rep 1982-84
CBC VP 1987-99
Wow! Now Jim Ayers and I don't feel so bad.
T&J
Dave & Pat Matheny
RT - 1966-68
CBC Student 1966-70
CBC Christian Service Director/PR Rep 1982-84
CBC VP 1987-99
Wow! Now Jim Ayers and I don't feel so bad.
T&J
Friday, July 4, 2008
The Ends of the Earth - Wow, sounds like a movie title!
Okay - Help us with the choir members on this
album please! Thanks again to Marty Gould for
taking pictures of his 33 1/3 record collection.
T&J
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
RT Anniversary Album
Okay - we need your help with this one big time. And since
when did Brother Mac put all of the girls on the first 2 rows?
Check out the black gloves!
T&J
Tellin' Stories
This picture comes from the Album Collection of Marty Gould.
Our thanks to Marty for getting these sent into our Blog.
The question is WHO sang on this album?
Here are my guesses:
Steve Brimmer -Front Row Left.
Mark Thallander - Middle Front
Keith Wright - 2nd Row Left
Jeannie (Suddeth) Mayo - 3rd from Left, Row 2
Jeannie - How many cans of hairspray did you use?
Is that Earl Thorton in the blue sport coat?
No! It is Dave Watson. Thanks for the correction, Earl.
Joan (Fava) Brimmer is that you in yellow near Bro Mac?
Gaylan Grant tells us:
Ken Brann is the Tall Guy in the middle of the back row,
right in front of Cal White. He must be standing on a tombstone!
Ask Ken about using "Pssst" to shampoo his hair in Montana.
And Gloria Elliott is 3rd from the Left on row 3.
If that is Eve ( ? ) Peak on the Front Row - 2nd from the Right,
then that is Herb directly behind her on Row 3!
Can you help us name the rest of the choir members?
And where is this picture taken?
(It looks like the cemetary - just east of CBC.)
T&J
The Peaks Vote for an RT Reunion
Hey Tom and Jan,
Absolutely a BIG YES on the idea of an RT Reunion, August, 2009! I don’t know how I could help but I’d be glad to!
Hope you both are doing well! I enjoyed the pictures from Todd’s wedding. I could still see, in those pictures, that “little boy” from the Calvary Temple days.
Would you mind to share Susie Parks Miller’s email? I used to have it but can’t come up with it in my address file.
Blessings to you both,
Evelyn Peak
Eve & Herb - We have shuffled so much stuff around that currently Susie's e-mail is AWOL. Susie are you out there to help us?
T&J
Absolutely a BIG YES on the idea of an RT Reunion, August, 2009! I don’t know how I could help but I’d be glad to!
Hope you both are doing well! I enjoyed the pictures from Todd’s wedding. I could still see, in those pictures, that “little boy” from the Calvary Temple days.
Would you mind to share Susie Parks Miller’s email? I used to have it but can’t come up with it in my address file.
Blessings to you both,
Evelyn Peak
Eve & Herb - We have shuffled so much stuff around that currently Susie's e-mail is AWOL. Susie are you out there to help us?
T&J
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Can you Identify the Church & the Year?
Another picture from the Grant Family photo album.
I think that I see Randy Collins bad fro in the back middle
and is that Debbie (Clay) Palmer on row 2, right side?
Could that be Ron Pitts on the last row, 2nd from the right?
Inquiring minds want to know.
T&J
Who are these RT Girls?
This picture comes from the collection of
Gaylan & Bev Grant. Do you recognize these
young ladies? Are they choir members or
choir prospects that Brother Mac just talked to?
(We may have to get the answer from Gaylan.)
T&J
Monday, June 23, 2008
Susie Parks Votes for an RT Reunion
I really would love to be able to attend a reunion of just Revivaltime members, whether at General Council or some other time and location. Please keep me informed of the progress of planning for this event. I was in
RT from 1964-1969. (That's where I met my husband. Imagine that!) Mark Thallander introduced me to your blog. I will stay tuned. I love reading about all our adventures in RT.
Carolyn "Susie" Parks Miller
RT from 1964-1969. (That's where I met my husband. Imagine that!) Mark Thallander introduced me to your blog. I will stay tuned. I love reading about all our adventures in RT.
Carolyn "Susie" Parks Miller
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
RT Reunion August 2009?
We are currently discussing and preparing the potential details of an RT Reunion at the next General Council in Orlando, Florida. (August 2009.)
Current Thoughts/Plans Include:
1. Meet at a Hotel near GC after service - NOT in conflict with CBC Reunion.
(Our thanks to George & Cheryl Cope for doing the leg work in Orlando.)
2. Have disposable cameras and recorders at each table for us to hear your stories and get updates on what is happening in your lives.
3. This event is NOT a concert. We want to have the time to see and talk to our RT friends.
4. We want Brother Mac to be able to answer questions from the choir.
Maybe even play his violin for us. PA needed. We plan to record it. Video would be even better!
5. Most likely this will be a ticketed event. FYI: CBC is NOT sponsoring this. We will do our best to keep the cost at a minimum.
6. We would like to introduce every choir member and where they live. Via video would be wonderful! Maybe we can Skype this for people who can't attend?
7. We would like to gather the names of the choir members from each album. We plan to have a copy of the albums and a sign up sheet by each one.
8. We may get some of our keyboard people to help and we'll sing a few favorites from the past.
Look out Bill Gaither - RT Homecoming is about to record!
Where are Brother Beem and Lee Shultz when you need them?
Your thoughts and suggestions are needed.
We really need to know if this idea will fly.
So, send in your cards and letters to PO Box 70 Springfield, Missouri.
NO, don't do that - Try this blog or send it to: tjbougher@bellsouth.net
Whew - Lots to do and just 14 months to get it all done!
T&J
Current Thoughts/Plans Include:
1. Meet at a Hotel near GC after service - NOT in conflict with CBC Reunion.
(Our thanks to George & Cheryl Cope for doing the leg work in Orlando.)
2. Have disposable cameras and recorders at each table for us to hear your stories and get updates on what is happening in your lives.
3. This event is NOT a concert. We want to have the time to see and talk to our RT friends.
4. We want Brother Mac to be able to answer questions from the choir.
Maybe even play his violin for us. PA needed. We plan to record it. Video would be even better!
5. Most likely this will be a ticketed event. FYI: CBC is NOT sponsoring this. We will do our best to keep the cost at a minimum.
6. We would like to introduce every choir member and where they live. Via video would be wonderful! Maybe we can Skype this for people who can't attend?
7. We would like to gather the names of the choir members from each album. We plan to have a copy of the albums and a sign up sheet by each one.
8. We may get some of our keyboard people to help and we'll sing a few favorites from the past.
Look out Bill Gaither - RT Homecoming is about to record!
Where are Brother Beem and Lee Shultz when you need them?
Your thoughts and suggestions are needed.
We really need to know if this idea will fly.
So, send in your cards and letters to PO Box 70 Springfield, Missouri.
NO, don't do that - Try this blog or send it to: tjbougher@bellsouth.net
Whew - Lots to do and just 14 months to get it all done!
T&J
How about some MP3 RT Music?
Ben Wilson of Salem Oregon is an on-going RT fan. He wrote to our blog - see "Older Posts" and shared that he has the ability to make RT songs into MP3 music. If you are interested contact Ben at Wilsonfamily8@comcast.net
In the old post we did not give his e-mail address accurately. Sorry for the confusion!
T&J
In the old post we did not give his e-mail address accurately. Sorry for the confusion!
T&J
"Memories, pressed between the pages of my mind."
Okay, I know some of you don't even get the connection with the title.
FYI: It comes from an old Lettermen song.
Do You Remember?
- When Jim Boehner replaced Brother Mac's violin with a broken one?
Earl Thorton does! Earl & Joy currently live in Joliet, Illinois
- When the choir could not complete the song "It Is Well with My Soul" during a chapel service at CBC? It seems the soloist fainted during her solo.
Brother Mac Recalls. He and Sister Mac/Beth live in Maranatha Village
- When they stuffed Brother Mac into the luggage compartment on tour?
Cheryl (West) Cope was there. Cheryl & George live in Orlando, Florida
So what do you remember?
Send in your stories via the comment bar below.
T&J
FYI: It comes from an old Lettermen song.
Do You Remember?
- When Jim Boehner replaced Brother Mac's violin with a broken one?
Earl Thorton does! Earl & Joy currently live in Joliet, Illinois
- When the choir could not complete the song "It Is Well with My Soul" during a chapel service at CBC? It seems the soloist fainted during her solo.
Brother Mac Recalls. He and Sister Mac/Beth live in Maranatha Village
- When they stuffed Brother Mac into the luggage compartment on tour?
Cheryl (West) Cope was there. Cheryl & George live in Orlando, Florida
So what do you remember?
Send in your stories via the comment bar below.
T&J
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
June Update on Brother Mac
Brother Mac is currently right in the middle of a violin lesson.
Wouldn't you love to have your grand kids taking lessons from Brother Mac?
Maybe we could make lessons available via the internet?
How about it Mark, Marty, Dawn, Kasi, Dave, & Leilani ... could we add Piano & Organ lessons too?
Back to reality, Bro Mac informed me that he is doing pretty well. He does have a swollen right leg and he is going through some therapy to control the swelling. He wears a special radiant sock to help too. I'm sure he will tell us that it helps him to "Radiate the Gospel".
Let's keep praying for Brother Mac. (His health and his humor.)
Blessings,
T&J
Wouldn't you love to have your grand kids taking lessons from Brother Mac?
Maybe we could make lessons available via the internet?
How about it Mark, Marty, Dawn, Kasi, Dave, & Leilani ... could we add Piano & Organ lessons too?
Back to reality, Bro Mac informed me that he is doing pretty well. He does have a swollen right leg and he is going through some therapy to control the swelling. He wears a special radiant sock to help too. I'm sure he will tell us that it helps him to "Radiate the Gospel".
Let's keep praying for Brother Mac. (His health and his humor.)
Blessings,
T&J
Wardrobe Malfunction
RT rehearsal around 1952, as told by Dawn Crabtree:
On this particular day, there was a whole lot of commotion happening in the risers, much to the dismay of our director. The problem? - Brother Mac had a wardrobe malfunction! And no one would dare tell him, the choir just snickered throughout the rehearsal. Until finally, Ross Weise took him out of the room, and explained the problem to Brother Mac. Returning red faced, the director returned with everything back to normal.
Somethings never change!
T&J
On this particular day, there was a whole lot of commotion happening in the risers, much to the dismay of our director. The problem? - Brother Mac had a wardrobe malfunction! And no one would dare tell him, the choir just snickered throughout the rehearsal. Until finally, Ross Weise took him out of the room, and explained the problem to Brother Mac. Returning red faced, the director returned with everything back to normal.
Somethings never change!
T&J
Sunday, June 1, 2008
CORRECTION
Please Note: Denise Powers should be Denise Power.
Denise - I am so sorry for the mispelling of your name.
The blog allows no editing after voting begins.
Denise - Where are you?
Are you traveling and singing?
How about an update?
Inquiring minds want to know.
Blessings!
T&J
Denise - I am so sorry for the mispelling of your name.
The blog allows no editing after voting begins.
Denise - Where are you?
Are you traveling and singing?
How about an update?
Inquiring minds want to know.
Blessings!
T&J
Thursday, May 8, 2008
REVIVE US AGAIN - Remembered
We recorded an Album with WORD Records (first & last) in 1978 (at least that is what the copyright says). It was called REVIVE US AGAIN. To the Ends of the Earth was in 1976 and we didn't record in 1977.
Gayle Massaro Call
"Thanks for your help Gayle. We'll adjust our list."
T&J
Gayle Massaro Call
"Thanks for your help Gayle. We'll adjust our list."
T&J
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Mark Thallander Update
If you want to know more about what Mark Thallander is up to -
Check out these two sites:
markthallander.com
www.markthallanderfoundation.org
Blessings,
T&J
Check out these two sites:
markthallander.com
www.markthallanderfoundation.org
Blessings,
T&J
RT Pianists & Organists
1949 - 50: Gwen Jones, Organist - Hope Collins, Pianist
1950 -51:
1951 - 52: Virginia McLaughlan, Organist - Lena Mae Leach, Pianist
1952 - 53: Bernice Kovacs, Organist - Jerry Kirk, Pianist
FYI: Dawn Crabtree was the tour organist
1953 - 54: (Same as 52-53)
1954 - 55: Virginia McLaughlin, Organist - Joan Schindel, Pianist
1955 - 56:
1956 - 57: Geoffrey Duncombe, Organist - Joan Brau, Pianist
1957 - 58: Geoffrey Duncombe, Organist - Dave Weston, Pianist
1958 - 59: Music of the Pentecostal Churches/Album
– Ron Christie, Organist - Stan Ramsey, Pianist
1959 - 60: Revivaltime Around the World/Album
– Ron Christie, Organist - Stan Ramsey, Pianist
1960 - 61: Let Everybody Sing/Album
– Ron Christie, Organist - Stan Ramsey, Pianist
1961- 62: Revivaltime Choir featuring Lee Robbins/Album
– Sharon Ramsey, Organist - Stan Ramsey, Pianist
1962 - 63: Lord of Glory/Album
– Sharon Ramsey, Organist - Stan Ramsey, Pianist
1963 - 64: Glad I'm a Christian/Album
– Dennis Young, Organist - Nancy Hobson, Pianist
1964 - 65: Happy Jubilee/Album
– Dennis Young, Organist - Nancy Hobson, Pianist
1965 - 66: Songs We All Love/Album
– Richard Cook, Organist - Nancy Hobson, Pianist
1966 - 67: Bright and Wonderful/Album
– Richard Cook, Organist - Nancy Hobson, Pianist
1967 - 68: Anniversary Album/Album
– Judy Casso, Organist - Sharon Bell, Pianist
1968 - 69: We've a Story to Tell/Album
– Judy Casso, Organist - Sharon Bell, Pianist
1969 - 70: Let the Whole World Know/Album
– Marty Gould, Organist - Mark Thallander, Pianist
1970 - 71: Revivaltime Choir with Gloria Elliott/Album [First song: "A New Day"]
– Marty Gould, Organist - Leilani Teeter, Pianist
1971 - 72: - A New Song/Album
– Marty Gould, Organist - Mark Thallander, Alan Ciociola, Joy Thornton, Pianists
1972 - 73: Revivaltime Choir/Album [First Song: "He Loves Me"]
– Gladys Heitman, Organist - Alan Ciociola, Pianist
1973 - 74: Calvary Covers It All/Album
– Gladys Heitman, Organist - Alan Ciociola, Pianist
1974 - 75: More Than Life/Album
– Gladys Schauman, Organist - Alan Ciociola, Pianist
1975 - 76: To the Ends of the Earth/Album
Kasi Pierce, Organist - Larry Scalfri, Pianist
1976 - 77: The Unknown/Album featuring Gaylan Grant (Amy's Uncle)
- Kasi Pierce, Organist - Larry Scalfri, Pianist
1977 - 78: Revive Us Again/Album
- Kasi Pierce, Organist - Larry Scalfri, Pianist
1978 - 79: The Sinner's Friend/Album
- Dennis Adams, Organist - Dave Weston, Pianist
1979 - 80: See His Glory
- Melody Henning, Organist - Kevin Taylor, Pianist
1980 - 81: I Sing the Mighty Power of God/Album
(Same as 78-80)
1981 - 82: Time to Praise!
- Melody Henning, Organist - Nancy Stiles, Pianist
1982 - 83: The Heavens Declare/Album
– Mellanie Courtney, Organist - Brent Reynolds, Pianist
1983 - 84: More of Jesus
- June Kean, Organist - Dave Weston & Cheri Crabtree, Pianists
1984 - 85:
1985 - 86: I've Just Seen Jesus
- Lisa Glass, Organist - Mark Ulseth, Pianist
1986 - 87: Praise the Almighty
1987 - 88: Triumphant
1988 - 89: In One Accord
1989 - 90: Carry the Torch
1990 - 91: Exalt the Name
1991 - 92: Symphony of Praise
1992 - 93: Written in Red
Thanks to Mark Thallander, Kasi Jones and Glenda Morrow, we have almost all of the years filled in. A special thanks to Joyce Lee, archivist at the Flower Pentecostal Heritage Center, for her help in finding all of the album titles.
We still need your help finding our lost keyboard friends!
And send in those RT stories from rehearsals to tours ... we want to hear 'em!
Though millions have come, there's still room for one, yes there's room on this BLOG for YOU!
T&J
1950 -51:
1951 - 52: Virginia McLaughlan, Organist - Lena Mae Leach, Pianist
1952 - 53: Bernice Kovacs, Organist - Jerry Kirk, Pianist
FYI: Dawn Crabtree was the tour organist
1953 - 54: (Same as 52-53)
1954 - 55: Virginia McLaughlin, Organist - Joan Schindel, Pianist
1955 - 56:
1956 - 57: Geoffrey Duncombe, Organist - Joan Brau, Pianist
1957 - 58: Geoffrey Duncombe, Organist - Dave Weston, Pianist
1958 - 59: Music of the Pentecostal Churches/Album
– Ron Christie, Organist - Stan Ramsey, Pianist
1959 - 60: Revivaltime Around the World/Album
– Ron Christie, Organist - Stan Ramsey, Pianist
1960 - 61: Let Everybody Sing/Album
– Ron Christie, Organist - Stan Ramsey, Pianist
1961- 62: Revivaltime Choir featuring Lee Robbins/Album
– Sharon Ramsey, Organist - Stan Ramsey, Pianist
1962 - 63: Lord of Glory/Album
– Sharon Ramsey, Organist - Stan Ramsey, Pianist
1963 - 64: Glad I'm a Christian/Album
– Dennis Young, Organist - Nancy Hobson, Pianist
1964 - 65: Happy Jubilee/Album
– Dennis Young, Organist - Nancy Hobson, Pianist
1965 - 66: Songs We All Love/Album
– Richard Cook, Organist - Nancy Hobson, Pianist
1966 - 67: Bright and Wonderful/Album
– Richard Cook, Organist - Nancy Hobson, Pianist
1967 - 68: Anniversary Album/Album
– Judy Casso, Organist - Sharon Bell, Pianist
1968 - 69: We've a Story to Tell/Album
– Judy Casso, Organist - Sharon Bell, Pianist
1969 - 70: Let the Whole World Know/Album
– Marty Gould, Organist - Mark Thallander, Pianist
1970 - 71: Revivaltime Choir with Gloria Elliott/Album [First song: "A New Day"]
– Marty Gould, Organist - Leilani Teeter, Pianist
1971 - 72: - A New Song/Album
– Marty Gould, Organist - Mark Thallander, Alan Ciociola, Joy Thornton, Pianists
1972 - 73: Revivaltime Choir/Album [First Song: "He Loves Me"]
– Gladys Heitman, Organist - Alan Ciociola, Pianist
1973 - 74: Calvary Covers It All/Album
– Gladys Heitman, Organist - Alan Ciociola, Pianist
1974 - 75: More Than Life/Album
– Gladys Schauman, Organist - Alan Ciociola, Pianist
1975 - 76: To the Ends of the Earth/Album
Kasi Pierce, Organist - Larry Scalfri, Pianist
1976 - 77: The Unknown/Album featuring Gaylan Grant (Amy's Uncle)
- Kasi Pierce, Organist - Larry Scalfri, Pianist
1977 - 78: Revive Us Again/Album
- Kasi Pierce, Organist - Larry Scalfri, Pianist
1978 - 79: The Sinner's Friend/Album
- Dennis Adams, Organist - Dave Weston, Pianist
1979 - 80: See His Glory
- Melody Henning, Organist - Kevin Taylor, Pianist
1980 - 81: I Sing the Mighty Power of God/Album
(Same as 78-80)
1981 - 82: Time to Praise!
- Melody Henning, Organist - Nancy Stiles, Pianist
1982 - 83: The Heavens Declare/Album
– Mellanie Courtney, Organist - Brent Reynolds, Pianist
1983 - 84: More of Jesus
- June Kean, Organist - Dave Weston & Cheri Crabtree, Pianists
1984 - 85:
1985 - 86: I've Just Seen Jesus
- Lisa Glass, Organist - Mark Ulseth, Pianist
1986 - 87: Praise the Almighty
1987 - 88: Triumphant
1988 - 89: In One Accord
1989 - 90: Carry the Torch
1990 - 91: Exalt the Name
1991 - 92: Symphony of Praise
1992 - 93: Written in Red
Thanks to Mark Thallander, Kasi Jones and Glenda Morrow, we have almost all of the years filled in. A special thanks to Joyce Lee, archivist at the Flower Pentecostal Heritage Center, for her help in finding all of the album titles.
We still need your help finding our lost keyboard friends!
And send in those RT stories from rehearsals to tours ... we want to hear 'em!
Though millions have come, there's still room for one, yes there's room on this BLOG for YOU!
T&J
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Brother Mac turns 80 May 2nd!
Well, it’s no secret that Brother Mac will be 80 on May 2nd!
This would be a wonderful time to send him a note or a card and wish him a happy 80th birthday!
His address is:
256 E. Bethany Drive
Springfield, MO. 65803
If you would rather call him, send us your e-mail address via ours at tjbougher@bellsouth.net and we’ll pass along his phone number.
You can also send him an e-mail, but beware - he does not get to his computer very often.
cbmclellan@sbcglobal.net
Update on Brother Mac – He had a good report from his family doctor and will receive more info from a recent evaluation this Friday. He is feeling really good today. Let’s keep praying for him. He is looking forward to an RT Reunion Event at GC – August 2009.
Send those cards and letters in today!
T&J
This would be a wonderful time to send him a note or a card and wish him a happy 80th birthday!
His address is:
256 E. Bethany Drive
Springfield, MO. 65803
If you would rather call him, send us your e-mail address via ours at tjbougher@bellsouth.net and we’ll pass along his phone number.
You can also send him an e-mail, but beware - he does not get to his computer very often.
cbmclellan@sbcglobal.net
Update on Brother Mac – He had a good report from his family doctor and will receive more info from a recent evaluation this Friday. He is feeling really good today. Let’s keep praying for him. He is looking forward to an RT Reunion Event at GC – August 2009.
Send those cards and letters in today!
T&J
Monday, April 14, 2008
Lori - Is looking for RT CD's!
Lori said...
Hello, how might I get one or more of these CDs? I was remembering tapes (cassette? reel-to-reel?) of the choir that we listened to when I was a child on the mission field in Africa in the 60s-70s. I remember my mother loved the choir, especially one tenor soloist. She is 74 now and I am 48, and I think it would be so fun to get this music for her to hear again. We had AG missionary friends, the Corbins, and I believe Mrs. Corbin played piano for this choir at one time? Do you know them?
Lori - It was great to hear from you! And yes, Ed & Sonja are good CBC friends of ours, but I don't remember either Ed or Sonja in RT. Anybody out there remember Ed & Sonja in choir?
And Lori the only place you can order an RT CD officially is through iFPHC.org and AG Heritage order: RTF CD 750473 $14.95. Call them toll free 877.840.5200
Or you can e-mail another RT fan, who says he will make a copy for you:
Ben says "If you're interested in getting a mp3 version of an old Revivaltime favorite, send me an e-mail." Ben Wilson - Salem, Oregon Wilsonfamily8@comcast.net
Blessings,
T&J
Hello, how might I get one or more of these CDs? I was remembering tapes (cassette? reel-to-reel?) of the choir that we listened to when I was a child on the mission field in Africa in the 60s-70s. I remember my mother loved the choir, especially one tenor soloist. She is 74 now and I am 48, and I think it would be so fun to get this music for her to hear again. We had AG missionary friends, the Corbins, and I believe Mrs. Corbin played piano for this choir at one time? Do you know them?
Lori - It was great to hear from you! And yes, Ed & Sonja are good CBC friends of ours, but I don't remember either Ed or Sonja in RT. Anybody out there remember Ed & Sonja in choir?
And Lori the only place you can order an RT CD officially is through iFPHC.org and AG Heritage order: RTF CD 750473 $14.95. Call them toll free 877.840.5200
Or you can e-mail another RT fan, who says he will make a copy for you:
Ben says "If you're interested in getting a mp3 version of an old Revivaltime favorite, send me an e-mail." Ben Wilson - Salem, Oregon Wilsonfamily8@comcast.net
Blessings,
T&J
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Somewhere in Kansas!
Yes, Marty Gould is alive and well. Gaylan “Rockford” Grant found him for us! I spoke with both Gaylan and Marty today.
It was great to reminisce and hear updates about Marty and Roberta. Marty was the Organist for RT on 10 different tours. Roberta came into Marty's life soon after the Space Needle event. They will be married 35 years!
Marty promised to send in some of his RT stories via the blog. He also claims to have the complete collections of RT “33 1/3 Albums” – try explaining that to your grandkids! He is trying to photograph the covers for us. We will try to get those covers posted soon on the blog.
BTW: Did you know that you can order a CD of RT Favorites? Through iFPHC.org and AG Heritage order RTF CD 750473 $14.95. Call toll free 877.840.5200
We still have an APB out for Betty Spade.
T&J
It was great to reminisce and hear updates about Marty and Roberta. Marty was the Organist for RT on 10 different tours. Roberta came into Marty's life soon after the Space Needle event. They will be married 35 years!
Marty promised to send in some of his RT stories via the blog. He also claims to have the complete collections of RT “33 1/3 Albums” – try explaining that to your grandkids! He is trying to photograph the covers for us. We will try to get those covers posted soon on the blog.
BTW: Did you know that you can order a CD of RT Favorites? Through iFPHC.org and AG Heritage order RTF CD 750473 $14.95. Call toll free 877.840.5200
We still have an APB out for Betty Spade.
T&J
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
The Day We ALMOST Visited the Seattle Space Needle.
On choir tours, we spent very little time on things away from the concert itself.
For instance - I remember going to Washington D.C. and having to run into the memorials, take pictures and run back to the bus. (Whew! I’m still tired.)
On this particular trip we were in Seattle, WA. Brother Mac planned a special day that included time to visit the Space Needle. We were all pretty pumped to be able to do something off the normal schedule.
Upon arriving at the very base of the needle, we were told to quickly get off of the bus and a Fire Truck and an EMT crew showed up within minutes. Who knew Betty Spade had been ill on the bus?
For those of you who didn’t know, Betty had a thing for Marty Gould our organist. (This thing was all one way – poor Marty.) So, we waited outside the bus and watched as 6 or 7 firemen and EMT guys went onto the bus and eventually they loaded Betty on some kind of stretcher and carried her off the bus. (Later we were told that they removed some tight under garments and that she was hyperventilating.)
As the stretcher went by Marty, somehow Betty drew enough strength to lean up and wave at Marty as she went off in the ambulance.
Well, so much for going up the Space Needle. Our time was all up! So, we loaded back on the bus and headed back to the church in just enough time to change and warm up. Thanks Betty!
That night at the church went as planned except, Betty had a solo in the “Sermon in Song” and because of her illness Debbie Florence was prepared and was ready to fill in for Betty.
By now Betty had returned to the church and was lying on a pew – looking really puny and exhausted. She stayed there UNTIL it was time for her solo and miraculously, right before that time came, she rose from the dead walked over to the mike and sang as if nothing had happened, went back and laid down on the pew.
Can you tell Betty pushed a lot of buttons that day?
The next day, we had our bus devotions and testimonials, followed by the prayer request time. Betty was on the list to be prayed for, Brother Mac asked Donnie Morphis- our choir Vice President, to pray for her …. He refused!
It was one of those moments when all of the air went out of the bus.
Brother Mac turned a little red in the face, cleared his throat and went on with other business.
BTW: On that day, I don’t remember anybody praying for Betty Spade.
T&J
Hey - Does anybody know where Marty Gould is? Or Betty Spade?
For instance - I remember going to Washington D.C. and having to run into the memorials, take pictures and run back to the bus. (Whew! I’m still tired.)
On this particular trip we were in Seattle, WA. Brother Mac planned a special day that included time to visit the Space Needle. We were all pretty pumped to be able to do something off the normal schedule.
Upon arriving at the very base of the needle, we were told to quickly get off of the bus and a Fire Truck and an EMT crew showed up within minutes. Who knew Betty Spade had been ill on the bus?
For those of you who didn’t know, Betty had a thing for Marty Gould our organist. (This thing was all one way – poor Marty.) So, we waited outside the bus and watched as 6 or 7 firemen and EMT guys went onto the bus and eventually they loaded Betty on some kind of stretcher and carried her off the bus. (Later we were told that they removed some tight under garments and that she was hyperventilating.)
As the stretcher went by Marty, somehow Betty drew enough strength to lean up and wave at Marty as she went off in the ambulance.
Well, so much for going up the Space Needle. Our time was all up! So, we loaded back on the bus and headed back to the church in just enough time to change and warm up. Thanks Betty!
That night at the church went as planned except, Betty had a solo in the “Sermon in Song” and because of her illness Debbie Florence was prepared and was ready to fill in for Betty.
By now Betty had returned to the church and was lying on a pew – looking really puny and exhausted. She stayed there UNTIL it was time for her solo and miraculously, right before that time came, she rose from the dead walked over to the mike and sang as if nothing had happened, went back and laid down on the pew.
Can you tell Betty pushed a lot of buttons that day?
The next day, we had our bus devotions and testimonials, followed by the prayer request time. Betty was on the list to be prayed for, Brother Mac asked Donnie Morphis- our choir Vice President, to pray for her …. He refused!
It was one of those moments when all of the air went out of the bus.
Brother Mac turned a little red in the face, cleared his throat and went on with other business.
BTW: On that day, I don’t remember anybody praying for Betty Spade.
T&J
Hey - Does anybody know where Marty Gould is? Or Betty Spade?
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Lessons Learned at Altar Time
It was the Spring Tour of 1971. We headed off to Iowa and then Eastward. We actually went to Des Moines, my home town and we got to sing a special concert at my old high school – Hoover High. We couldn’t really witness during the concert, but many of the choir members were able to answer questions one on one with students and share the gospel afterwards. I even taught RT our school song and we sang it to the HHS crowd. On that song they sang along with us.
The trip landed us somewhere in Ohio. My tour assignment was to pitch our now infamous color picture. You know the one with the Natural, Fake Wood Border. You can find your own copy by going back to the December 15, 2007 RT Blog. (Click on "Older Posts")
Remember? … we sold those pictures to help the choir members with toothpaste and other essentials. That assignment gave me the freedom to leave the altar area early and head to the back to be ready to sell the pictures.
Well, being the discerning freshman that I was, I noticed a man always looking up during the altar call. He seemed to be nervously watching as kids were coming forward to be prayed for. Brother Mac had already asked for those who needed Jesus to come forward, followed by his question, “How many of you know that if you died today, you would go to Heaven? Put your hands up.” I noticed, this man responded to neither one of Brother Mac’s questions.
I knew what I needed to do, forget selling pictures, this man needs Jesus! I slid in between some folks to be able to sit down in the pew right beside him. I began to tell him how I noticed that he didn’t raise his hand and that Jesus wanted to change his life today. He tried many times to interrupt me, but I was headed for the sale. It seemed his wife was not as serious about the effort that I was making. She nudged him at first but was almost shaking as I pressed forward with my sale.
This guy wouldn’t accept Jesus, it amazed me. He kept interrupting me telling me who he was. I told him it didn’t matter who he was, Jesus would take him with all of his flaws and forgive him today.
All of this time the choir was aware of my efforts. Many of them knew who this guy was.
I kept trying to get this guy to pray the sinners prayer after me.
Finally he got through to me. He was the D-Cap AKA A/G Youth Director for the state of Ohio. He was watching the kids because he had been praying for so many of them. I had just tried to get T. Ray Rachels saved.
I don’t know about Brother Rachels, but I quickly melted to the floor and slid back to selling pictures.
T&J
The trip landed us somewhere in Ohio. My tour assignment was to pitch our now infamous color picture. You know the one with the Natural, Fake Wood Border. You can find your own copy by going back to the December 15, 2007 RT Blog. (Click on "Older Posts")
Remember? … we sold those pictures to help the choir members with toothpaste and other essentials. That assignment gave me the freedom to leave the altar area early and head to the back to be ready to sell the pictures.
Well, being the discerning freshman that I was, I noticed a man always looking up during the altar call. He seemed to be nervously watching as kids were coming forward to be prayed for. Brother Mac had already asked for those who needed Jesus to come forward, followed by his question, “How many of you know that if you died today, you would go to Heaven? Put your hands up.” I noticed, this man responded to neither one of Brother Mac’s questions.
I knew what I needed to do, forget selling pictures, this man needs Jesus! I slid in between some folks to be able to sit down in the pew right beside him. I began to tell him how I noticed that he didn’t raise his hand and that Jesus wanted to change his life today. He tried many times to interrupt me, but I was headed for the sale. It seemed his wife was not as serious about the effort that I was making. She nudged him at first but was almost shaking as I pressed forward with my sale.
This guy wouldn’t accept Jesus, it amazed me. He kept interrupting me telling me who he was. I told him it didn’t matter who he was, Jesus would take him with all of his flaws and forgive him today.
All of this time the choir was aware of my efforts. Many of them knew who this guy was.
I kept trying to get this guy to pray the sinners prayer after me.
Finally he got through to me. He was the D-Cap AKA A/G Youth Director for the state of Ohio. He was watching the kids because he had been praying for so many of them. I had just tried to get T. Ray Rachels saved.
I don’t know about Brother Rachels, but I quickly melted to the floor and slid back to selling pictures.
T&J
Thursday, March 6, 2008
More from Herb & Eve Peak
Hey you two,
I have thoroughly enjoyed the RT blog!
I had forgotten about the after the broadcast filing down to those front rows for the “offering!” I do remember Mrs. Ward (Dor-o-thy) sitting near the front with “the look” if there was any sound from a child.
The “incident” you spoke of ….knowing Ernie White he was enjoying every moment of “someone else” getting in trouble, rather than himself, by CM! We were gone at that time, but I’d put Ernie at the top of the list!
Hope you both are doing well! I hope plans are coming together for an RT reunion at the next General Council!
Love ya,
Evely, and Herb, too!
I have thoroughly enjoyed the RT blog!
I had forgotten about the after the broadcast filing down to those front rows for the “offering!” I do remember Mrs. Ward (Dor-o-thy) sitting near the front with “the look” if there was any sound from a child.
The “incident” you spoke of ….knowing Ernie White he was enjoying every moment of “someone else” getting in trouble, rather than himself, by CM! We were gone at that time, but I’d put Ernie at the top of the list!
Hope you both are doing well! I hope plans are coming together for an RT reunion at the next General Council!
Love ya,
Evely, and Herb, too!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Bro Mac Medical Update
Brother Mac will have another test tomorrow - February 28th at 11:30 AM. Please be praying with us for a great report.
Bro Mac reports that procedures are ongoing but there is evidence of improvement. PTL! He says he is in much better shape today than 2 weeks ago.
T&J
Bro Mac reports that procedures are ongoing but there is evidence of improvement. PTL! He says he is in much better shape today than 2 weeks ago.
T&J
APB - TWO CHARACTERS!
It was a typical RT Sunday evening. We all road the bus from CBC down to the HQ chapel to practice and record our radio broadcast. You remember the routine. We would rehearse, pray and then Brother Beam would start the clock and off we’d go with “All Hail the Power”. When the proper time came Brother Beam would cue C. M. Ward and he would move to the pulpit and wait for the sign to start preaching.
Seems like we produced a live broadcast and then a recorded broadcast. Everything seemed so normal that night… to us. Oh, there was the added benefit of some folks visiting from my home church in Des Moines. Witnesses! Ugh!
Something happened that dreadful Sunday night that really surprised us and haunts us to this very day.
After the radio broadcast, the choir all filed down as usual, into the audience to hear some final words from Brother Ward - remember? ... that’s when he would take a seed offering for the broadcast.
That unusual night, Jim Ayers (now pastor in Salt Lake City, Utah and Assistant Superintendent of the Rocky Mountain District) happened to be standing by me in the loft and then sat down by me on the edge of the middle isle in the chapel.
We both were watching, as Brother Ward got very excited and baptized a lady on the front row with some holy saliva. (He was well known for his ability to sprinkle the front row when he preached.)
Even after the baptism, the lady did not budge. She sat motionless, frozen in place, until Brother Ward moved over to another section. Then she quickly got her hanky out of her purse and rubbed her hanky all over her face, drying off as best she could. Jim and I chuckled at the lady. It really was funny. Most of the audience saw it too and laughed with us.
I confess ... It still sounds funny!
Well, at that very moment Brother Ward turned and looked in our direction and said,
“YOU TWO CHARACTERS HAVE BEEN MESSING AROUND ALL NIGHT!”
Jim and I, in sync turned around to look who was behind us, causing Brother Ward to get so upset. Looking behind us, was not what Brother Ward expected, he moved even closer and was then looking right at us. That’s when he turned up the heat. We had no choice but to take his tongue lashing. It was a very embarrassing moment for both of us. At the end of that broadcast time, Brother Mac picked up his violin and headed out of the chapel very quickly.
FYI: On that particular night, we had not been up to anything out of the ordinary, really! I know that most of you would agree that on other occasions, C.M. could have been right on target. But on that night, with people from home and others looking on, we took the heat for somebody. Jim got so scorched, he was ready to resign from the tenor section.
We really don’t know what really took place.
CSI – we could really use your help!
I do remember that Donny Morphis, Dwight Westover and Ernie White were up on those risers too. Maybe C.M. just misplaced his madness that night?
No one ever “fessed up” (I learned that phrase living down south) to being the real culprits.
Now Dwight Westover has gone on to heaven, only Donny or Ernie or____? knows the truth.
This is The Moment of Truth!
Is there anyone out there who will tell the truth?
Consider this an APB (All Points Bulletin) for Two Characters last seen in 1971 during an RT Broadcast.
If you know their identity and their whereabouts please turn them in ASAP.
Anonymous testimony will be accepted.
T&J
Seems like we produced a live broadcast and then a recorded broadcast. Everything seemed so normal that night… to us. Oh, there was the added benefit of some folks visiting from my home church in Des Moines. Witnesses! Ugh!
Something happened that dreadful Sunday night that really surprised us and haunts us to this very day.
After the radio broadcast, the choir all filed down as usual, into the audience to hear some final words from Brother Ward - remember? ... that’s when he would take a seed offering for the broadcast.
That unusual night, Jim Ayers (now pastor in Salt Lake City, Utah and Assistant Superintendent of the Rocky Mountain District) happened to be standing by me in the loft and then sat down by me on the edge of the middle isle in the chapel.
We both were watching, as Brother Ward got very excited and baptized a lady on the front row with some holy saliva. (He was well known for his ability to sprinkle the front row when he preached.)
Even after the baptism, the lady did not budge. She sat motionless, frozen in place, until Brother Ward moved over to another section. Then she quickly got her hanky out of her purse and rubbed her hanky all over her face, drying off as best she could. Jim and I chuckled at the lady. It really was funny. Most of the audience saw it too and laughed with us.
I confess ... It still sounds funny!
Well, at that very moment Brother Ward turned and looked in our direction and said,
“YOU TWO CHARACTERS HAVE BEEN MESSING AROUND ALL NIGHT!”
Jim and I, in sync turned around to look who was behind us, causing Brother Ward to get so upset. Looking behind us, was not what Brother Ward expected, he moved even closer and was then looking right at us. That’s when he turned up the heat. We had no choice but to take his tongue lashing. It was a very embarrassing moment for both of us. At the end of that broadcast time, Brother Mac picked up his violin and headed out of the chapel very quickly.
FYI: On that particular night, we had not been up to anything out of the ordinary, really! I know that most of you would agree that on other occasions, C.M. could have been right on target. But on that night, with people from home and others looking on, we took the heat for somebody. Jim got so scorched, he was ready to resign from the tenor section.
We really don’t know what really took place.
CSI – we could really use your help!
I do remember that Donny Morphis, Dwight Westover and Ernie White were up on those risers too. Maybe C.M. just misplaced his madness that night?
No one ever “fessed up” (I learned that phrase living down south) to being the real culprits.
Now Dwight Westover has gone on to heaven, only Donny or Ernie or____? knows the truth.
This is The Moment of Truth!
Is there anyone out there who will tell the truth?
Consider this an APB (All Points Bulletin) for Two Characters last seen in 1971 during an RT Broadcast.
If you know their identity and their whereabouts please turn them in ASAP.
Anonymous testimony will be accepted.
T&J
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Kasi Jones has a Question RE: Maury Stout
Hey Tom...
I was shocked to read in the CBC Alumni Newsletter that Maury Stout died last November. He was such a character and, oh, the stories I could tell about him, Dave Franklin and Ron Crawford on RT tours!
I found Maury's obituary online at
http://www.beldenlarkin.com/obituary.jsp?site=0218&id=24740, but wondered if anyone knew what was the cause of death?
Thanks!
Kasi (Pierce) Jones
Kasi - So sorry to hear about Maury. We'll send out your inquiry to the choir and see if anyone has more information. T&J
I was shocked to read in the CBC Alumni Newsletter that Maury Stout died last November. He was such a character and, oh, the stories I could tell about him, Dave Franklin and Ron Crawford on RT tours!
I found Maury's obituary online at
http://www.beldenlarkin.com/obituary.jsp?site=0218&id=24740, but wondered if anyone knew what was the cause of death?
Thanks!
Kasi (Pierce) Jones
Kasi - So sorry to hear about Maury. We'll send out your inquiry to the choir and see if anyone has more information. T&J
Monday, January 28, 2008
A GOOD Report!
Brother Mac received his test results and passed with flying colors.
His bone scan showed no cancer and his cat scan showed what the Doctors believe to be a benign tumor in the liver. PTL!
He is still taking medicine to treat the cancer in his bladder, but is feeling well.
Bro Mac says he plans to send in a story or two. Watch for those on the RT Blog soon.
T&J
His bone scan showed no cancer and his cat scan showed what the Doctors believe to be a benign tumor in the liver. PTL!
He is still taking medicine to treat the cancer in his bladder, but is feeling well.
Bro Mac says he plans to send in a story or two. Watch for those on the RT Blog soon.
T&J
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
News from Herb & Eve Peak
Hello Tom and Jan,
Herb found your site through the CBC Alumni Newsletter and sent it to me. I was going to go to through the blog to post my comments but decided I needed to do that on our home computer …I still need my job. I saw your email address when I went to the revivaltimememoriesblog so thought I would send our hi via your email. We had not heard about Cyril’s illness so I was checking for an update on that.
We have been in Tennessee since 1991 ….long time! We pastored the A/G church for almost six years. During that time we purchased a Baldwin dealership here in town from a sweet gentleman who wanted to retire. We thought it would make us a good “retirement” sideline, but after 9-11, the economy taking a nosedive, we had to shut it down which took a great toll on us in many ways. Mostly financially. During that time we resigned our church after a time of burnout and Herb some major health issues. In 2000 we spent a year at the A/G church in Manteo, NC, over the bridge from Nags Head . One of our SC pastor friends is there. Herb helped renovate their sound system, worked with their music, etc. We would have stayed on but living on the beach was quite expensive along with the fact our children were still in Bristol. At this point of our life we wanted to be where they were, if God was pleased with that.
We came back to Bristol in July of 2001 and after a long chain of events, a story much to long to unfold, we are now pastors of a Christian Church that for the 25 years prior to us has had an A/G pastor; he also married us in ’69. If you can follow this ….that pastor also was pastor of Glad Tidings when Herb’s family moved here in the mid-60’s. So, to say the least it was ironic to come back to the church Herb ‘s parents were/are members.
Our church, you can check out the Website, http://www.firstchristianchurchofbristol.org/
It pulled out from the Disciples of Christ some years ago, is very eclectic in attendance, still holds to some traditional structure such as communion every Sunday but we have come to enjoy that part of the service. The pastor before us was a bit more “traditional” so we’ve taken the church some steps forward in more open worship, of course with some challenges but also with great acceptance.
Our three sons found Bristol girls who between them all have given us three grandsons (10, 8 and 5) and almost two years ago our first granddaughter. Scott is 36, Marketing President for the Wachovia bank here, Todd works for a private local business as well as serves as Herb’s associate/worship leader, whatever dad needs. And, Christopher is in management with Pepsi. We are thankful the boys have been able to be with us and share in our ministry.
It is nice to know other people enjoy “looking back” through roads traveled. I thought I might be the lone ranger on that one, or it came with getting ready to turn 60 …..ugh.
Blessings to you all.
Evelyn and Herb
Herb found your site through the CBC Alumni Newsletter and sent it to me. I was going to go to through the blog to post my comments but decided I needed to do that on our home computer …I still need my job. I saw your email address when I went to the revivaltimememoriesblog so thought I would send our hi via your email. We had not heard about Cyril’s illness so I was checking for an update on that.
We have been in Tennessee since 1991 ….long time! We pastored the A/G church for almost six years. During that time we purchased a Baldwin dealership here in town from a sweet gentleman who wanted to retire. We thought it would make us a good “retirement” sideline, but after 9-11, the economy taking a nosedive, we had to shut it down which took a great toll on us in many ways. Mostly financially. During that time we resigned our church after a time of burnout and Herb some major health issues. In 2000 we spent a year at the A/G church in Manteo, NC, over the bridge from Nags Head . One of our SC pastor friends is there. Herb helped renovate their sound system, worked with their music, etc. We would have stayed on but living on the beach was quite expensive along with the fact our children were still in Bristol. At this point of our life we wanted to be where they were, if God was pleased with that.
We came back to Bristol in July of 2001 and after a long chain of events, a story much to long to unfold, we are now pastors of a Christian Church that for the 25 years prior to us has had an A/G pastor; he also married us in ’69. If you can follow this ….that pastor also was pastor of Glad Tidings when Herb’s family moved here in the mid-60’s. So, to say the least it was ironic to come back to the church Herb ‘s parents were/are members.
Our church, you can check out the Website, http://www.firstchristianchurchofbristol.org/
It pulled out from the Disciples of Christ some years ago, is very eclectic in attendance, still holds to some traditional structure such as communion every Sunday but we have come to enjoy that part of the service. The pastor before us was a bit more “traditional” so we’ve taken the church some steps forward in more open worship, of course with some challenges but also with great acceptance.
Our three sons found Bristol girls who between them all have given us three grandsons (10, 8 and 5) and almost two years ago our first granddaughter. Scott is 36, Marketing President for the Wachovia bank here, Todd works for a private local business as well as serves as Herb’s associate/worship leader, whatever dad needs. And, Christopher is in management with Pepsi. We are thankful the boys have been able to be with us and share in our ministry.
It is nice to know other people enjoy “looking back” through roads traveled. I thought I might be the lone ranger on that one, or it came with getting ready to turn 60 …..ugh.
Blessings to you all.
Evelyn and Herb
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Test Results come in Thursday - January 24
I talked with Brother Mac - he is feeling good and shared this information:
He will get his test results back on Thursday and have a consultation with his doctor for the next step. We should know what that is, by Friday the 25th.
(We didn't talk long - it was time for a violin lesson.)
So choir, we must continue to pray for a Miracle!
Someone asked me "When are you OUT of RT?" There is a simple answer, once you're IN, only Heaven can get you OUT. And I understand that there are risers being set up now, for a very special broadcast ... Across the Heavens and Around the Throne. Brother Beam is there getting everything prepared. C.M. Ward is waiting in the wings.
FYI: I also spoke with Darlene Betzer, I know that Fort Meyers is praying today for Bro. Mac. We hope to hear from Pastor Dan Betzer via the Blog in the very near future!
He will get his test results back on Thursday and have a consultation with his doctor for the next step. We should know what that is, by Friday the 25th.
(We didn't talk long - it was time for a violin lesson.)
So choir, we must continue to pray for a Miracle!
Someone asked me "When are you OUT of RT?" There is a simple answer, once you're IN, only Heaven can get you OUT. And I understand that there are risers being set up now, for a very special broadcast ... Across the Heavens and Around the Throne. Brother Beam is there getting everything prepared. C.M. Ward is waiting in the wings.
FYI: I also spoke with Darlene Betzer, I know that Fort Meyers is praying today for Bro. Mac. We hope to hear from Pastor Dan Betzer via the Blog in the very near future!
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Here is the 1972 RT Guy's Suit
The car is a '72 Nova - now somewhere in Colorado.
This RT suit was last seen in Sri Lanka.
It had a flap button pocket, with a belt in the back, and flair pants.
Is this starting to sound like an ad in TravelSmith?
(The guy in the picture sure needs a haircut.)
Notice the 2 tone shoes - BTW predating Carman.
Does anyone have a picture of this choir?
We seem to remember the ladies in orange dresses. (T&J)
There's Room On This Blog For YOU!
Calling ALL RT Choir Members -
We need your updated information!
This blog will be a great place to let everyone know what you are doing and where you live. Tell us about your kids and your dogs - we want to know what you've been up to.
FYI: We are in the formative stages of planning a "Revivaltime Choir Reunion Party" at the next General Council in Orlando - Summer 2009. This would be another night to get together (before or after the CBC Reunion) for all of the RT kids at a hotel or... a church - George & Cheryl can you give us some direction?
(Did I say "kids"? ... Well this kid is now 56.)
Please - Tell us what you think about this idea. (T&J)
We also need your e-mail addresses.
Send those to: tjbougher@bellsouth.net
We need your updated information!
This blog will be a great place to let everyone know what you are doing and where you live. Tell us about your kids and your dogs - we want to know what you've been up to.
FYI: We are in the formative stages of planning a "Revivaltime Choir Reunion Party" at the next General Council in Orlando - Summer 2009. This would be another night to get together (before or after the CBC Reunion) for all of the RT kids at a hotel or... a church - George & Cheryl can you give us some direction?
(Did I say "kids"? ... Well this kid is now 56.)
Please - Tell us what you think about this idea. (T&J)
We also need your e-mail addresses.
Send those to: tjbougher@bellsouth.net
Friday, January 18, 2008
Brenda Nowicki has been FOUND!
Brenda here (hey, and you actually got the last name spelled correctly...Nowicki...and for that you should win a prize) 2nd row...2nd from the right. When I went home for the summer I was invited to tour with the Spurlows and Festival of Praise, a couple weeks ended up being a couple of years, so I never actually returned to CBC or Revivaltime, though I still have very fond memories of my time there, and have run into several old RT members throughout the years. In fact, Sharon McGee and I shared an apartment briefly when I was offered a position at TV-38 in Chicago. But she took off to get married...Hey, Sharon...you out there??? Kasi, I remember you as being very kind and loads of fun to be around...so catch us up on how you are doing since RT days!
Brenda - Thanks for coming down to the long, long altar. You too have won an expense paid tour of GPH and HQ. And One FREE Violin lesson from Brother Mac. You'll have to get to Springfield on your own - Sorry. (T&J)
Brenda - Thanks for coming down to the long, long altar. You too have won an expense paid tour of GPH and HQ. And One FREE Violin lesson from Brother Mac. You'll have to get to Springfield on your own - Sorry. (T&J)
1976-1977 Choir Members by Kasi Pierce
Kasi said...
I can name most of them!! Do I win a prize??
Yes, Kasi you have won a fantastic prize! See the infamous natural fake-wood border picture of RT '71-'72 - It's yours FREE! Just go to older posts section on this blog and print off your copy today! Kasi thanks for the info. (T&J)
Here's what Kasi remembers:
4th Row L-R: Steve Baker, ??, Roger Griepp, Byron Simar, Don Jonker, Jim Lyman, Bob Novak, Jay Dickerson, Rick Serbin
3rd Row L-R: Steve O’Brien, Jim Steffens, ??, Larry Scalfri, Phil Duncan, Roger Call, Maury Stout, Ron Crawford, Greg Tucker, Alan Henderson
2nd Row L-R: Joy Chasteen, Hannah Breithaupt, Cindy Neer, Sue Lehmann, ??, Sharon McGee, Beth??, Brenda Nowicki, ??
FRONT Row L-R: Bro. Mac, Debbie??, Esther??, Kasi Pierce (ME!!), Judy Flathers, ??, SueAnn??, Rhonda??, Laurie Collins, Gayle Massaro
Kasi also asked us...
And who is Mrs. Larry Nowicki???
Kasi - Thanks for your help!
We don't know who Mrs Larry Nowicki is either.
We only report what you guys tell us! See post below. (Tom & Jan)
APB - WHO IS MRS LARRY NOWICKI?
Does anyone know the ?? people? Help us please!
And what about a picture of the choir you were in? Send in a photo, please!
And REMEMBER ....
Send in your offering today to:
Revivaltime
Box 70,
Springfield, Missouri. 65801
(This is your narrator Lee Shultz)
I can name most of them!! Do I win a prize??
Yes, Kasi you have won a fantastic prize! See the infamous natural fake-wood border picture of RT '71-'72 - It's yours FREE! Just go to older posts section on this blog and print off your copy today! Kasi thanks for the info. (T&J)
Here's what Kasi remembers:
4th Row L-R: Steve Baker, ??, Roger Griepp, Byron Simar, Don Jonker, Jim Lyman, Bob Novak, Jay Dickerson, Rick Serbin
3rd Row L-R: Steve O’Brien, Jim Steffens, ??, Larry Scalfri, Phil Duncan, Roger Call, Maury Stout, Ron Crawford, Greg Tucker, Alan Henderson
2nd Row L-R: Joy Chasteen, Hannah Breithaupt, Cindy Neer, Sue Lehmann, ??, Sharon McGee, Beth??, Brenda Nowicki, ??
FRONT Row L-R: Bro. Mac, Debbie??, Esther??, Kasi Pierce (ME!!), Judy Flathers, ??, SueAnn??, Rhonda??, Laurie Collins, Gayle Massaro
Kasi also asked us...
And who is Mrs. Larry Nowicki???
Kasi - Thanks for your help!
We don't know who Mrs Larry Nowicki is either.
We only report what you guys tell us! See post below. (Tom & Jan)
APB - WHO IS MRS LARRY NOWICKI?
Does anyone know the ?? people? Help us please!
And what about a picture of the choir you were in? Send in a photo, please!
And REMEMBER ....
Send in your offering today to:
Revivaltime
Box 70,
Springfield, Missouri. 65801
(This is your narrator Lee Shultz)
Thursday, January 17, 2008
E-Mail from Mrs Larry Nowicki
Trust you received the 76/77 Revivaltime choir photo we sent. Now that I have a moment to breathe, I'll tell you being in RT was a great and very memorable experience.
A funny thing happened on the way to Texas during our tour. Traveling through the state of Oklahoma, I made the comment, "People actually have to LIVE here?" We laughed and laughed, but I guess the real joke was on me, when several years later my husband and I were prompted to move to the Tulsa area. We've been here since '91, and have no plans to leave any time soon. Thanks, Bro. Mac for introducing me to a land where the Lord would later lead me into...funny how some things turn out!
Mrs Larry Nowiki RT 1976-1977
WHO IS MRS LARRY NOWICKI? That is the $24,000 question.
A funny thing happened on the way to Texas during our tour. Traveling through the state of Oklahoma, I made the comment, "People actually have to LIVE here?" We laughed and laughed, but I guess the real joke was on me, when several years later my husband and I were prompted to move to the Tulsa area. We've been here since '91, and have no plans to leave any time soon. Thanks, Bro. Mac for introducing me to a land where the Lord would later lead me into...funny how some things turn out!
Mrs Larry Nowiki RT 1976-1977
WHO IS MRS LARRY NOWICKI? That is the $24,000 question.
Revivaltime Choir 1976-1977
This photo was sent in by Mrs Larry Nowiki.
Now, who can help us name all of these choir members? 
Here's what Kasi Pierce remembers:
4th Row L-R: Steve Baker, ??, Roger Griepp, Byron Simar, Don Jonker, Jim Lyman, Bob Novak, Jay Dickerson, Rick Serbin
3rd Row L-R: Steve O’Brien, Jim Steffens, ??, Larry Scalfri, Phil Duncan, Roger Call, Maury Stout, Ron Crawford, Greg Tucker, Alan Henderson
2nd Row L-R: Joy Chasteen, Hannah Breithaupt, Cindy Neer, Sue Lehmann, ??, Sharon McGee, Beth??, Brenda Nowicki, ??
FRONT Row L-R: Bro. Mac, Debbie??, Esther??, Kasi Pierce (ME!!), Judy Flathers, ??, SueAnn??, Rhonda??, Laurie Collins, Gayle Massaro
Okay, we need your help! who can help us with the ?? people?
(Ladies please share your maiden name too - Thanks.)
And keep those cards and letters coming in! We want the picture of your choir too!
There's Room On This Blog For YOU!
A Note from Shawn Baker - RT 1992
Hello...Just wanted to let you know that I will be praying for Brother Mac...if you could let him know how much of an impact that he had on my life....I was with the choir in its last year in 1992 and the memories I had of our tours are a blessing to my children and members of my praise and worship band...Thanks and God Bless,Shawn Baker
FYI: Anyone can add a comment by clicking on the comment bar.
And keep sending in the choir pictures and stories.
The choir of '76 - '77 picture will be up soon.
FYI: Anyone can add a comment by clicking on the comment bar.
And keep sending in the choir pictures and stories.
The choir of '76 - '77 picture will be up soon.
Friday, January 11, 2008
FYI: Poll Additions
I had to delete the first polls and the totals in order to add the 90's and Wilford Brown.
So here were the totals up through January 11 - 5 PM CST.
50's - 2
60's - 7
70's - 6
80's - 6
C.M. Ward 13
Dan Betzer 11
So, if you already voted before, you were counted here.
Democrats please understand ... okay Ernie?
So here were the totals up through January 11 - 5 PM CST.
50's - 2
60's - 7
70's - 6
80's - 6
C.M. Ward 13
Dan Betzer 11
So, if you already voted before, you were counted here.
Democrats please understand ... okay Ernie?
Conversation with Brother Mac January 11, 2008
I spoke again with Bro Mac today and he is in great spirit.
Here is his medical run down:
He will go in to the doctor and take 2 tests next Wednesday, (January 16)
1. Bone Density Test
2. Cat Scan
His PSA reading was higher than it should be, but he is taking medication and feeling well today.
Please pray with us for a real miracle. The doctors believe that the prostate cancer has gone into his bladder. We are asking God to show the doctors signs of remission or a complete clean bill of health.
In case you haven't seen the CBC alumni web page and newsletter, check out cbcag.edu/alumni/newsletter_220801.pdf
And thanks for taking our poll. I must apologize to members of RT in the 90's and members who sang while Wilford Brown was the RT Speaker. You were inadvertently left our of our poll. Bro Mac filled me in today and we will correct that soon. FYI: Bro Mac started directing the choir in 1952 and retired in 1993.
We still want your stories and pictures. I will update these posts with your comments and articles ASAP. Your pictures will have to be sent through our e-mail address.
tjbougher@bellsouth.net
Thanks so much for helping us collect this information!
Here is his medical run down:
He will go in to the doctor and take 2 tests next Wednesday, (January 16)
1. Bone Density Test
2. Cat Scan
His PSA reading was higher than it should be, but he is taking medication and feeling well today.
Please pray with us for a real miracle. The doctors believe that the prostate cancer has gone into his bladder. We are asking God to show the doctors signs of remission or a complete clean bill of health.
In case you haven't seen the CBC alumni web page and newsletter, check out cbcag.edu/alumni/newsletter_220801.pdf
And thanks for taking our poll. I must apologize to members of RT in the 90's and members who sang while Wilford Brown was the RT Speaker. You were inadvertently left our of our poll. Bro Mac filled me in today and we will correct that soon. FYI: Bro Mac started directing the choir in 1952 and retired in 1993.
We still want your stories and pictures. I will update these posts with your comments and articles ASAP. Your pictures will have to be sent through our e-mail address.
tjbougher@bellsouth.net
Thanks so much for helping us collect this information!
Friday, January 4, 2008
The Confessions of Gaylan Grant
Summer Tour 1971 - somewhere in Montana.
Four guys are in the pastor's office changing clothes and getting ready for the evening service. There's a Life magazine laying on the coffee table. Inside is a picture of a young Richard Nixon playing the violin.
The talk turns to 'wouldn't it be funny if that picture turned up in Bro. Mac's music while he's directing?' LOL Why don't we do it?
Two of the four assume responsibility for distracting Bro. Mac and getting the picture into an appropriate place in the music.
Later that evening, the choir is singing "Land without Tears". Coming into the final coda, that grand ending for which Bro. Mac is famous, the choir is singing, "In-to a land, with-out (Bro. Mac turns the page and what do you think he sees?)tears!
Some of us could hardly contain ourselves for the absolute look of consternation that was upon his face!
Needless to say there was a 'sermon without song' on the bus the next morning.
Oh, did I mention who the four were? Of course not. I have to protect the memories and the legacy of Dwight, Donnie, Steve, and Gaylan.
Four guys are in the pastor's office changing clothes and getting ready for the evening service. There's a Life magazine laying on the coffee table. Inside is a picture of a young Richard Nixon playing the violin.
The talk turns to 'wouldn't it be funny if that picture turned up in Bro. Mac's music while he's directing?' LOL Why don't we do it?
Two of the four assume responsibility for distracting Bro. Mac and getting the picture into an appropriate place in the music.
Later that evening, the choir is singing "Land without Tears". Coming into the final coda, that grand ending for which Bro. Mac is famous, the choir is singing, "In-to a land, with-out (Bro. Mac turns the page and what do you think he sees?)tears!
Some of us could hardly contain ourselves for the absolute look of consternation that was upon his face!
Needless to say there was a 'sermon without song' on the bus the next morning.
Oh, did I mention who the four were? Of course not. I have to protect the memories and the legacy of Dwight, Donnie, Steve, and Gaylan.
Okay - I'll Start. ....Somewhere in Kansas?
I think it was somewhere in Kansas. We arrived at the host church very close to the start of the service time. The set up crew had completed getting the risers and P.A. up and running in record time.
During this time, some of the choir members were trying to get dressed in the church facilities - there were never big enough restrooms for all of us!
Then Bro Mac called a warm up on the risers. We hurried to the risers and ran through portions of "The Sermon in Song". The church people were already arriving and some of them took a seat to listen in to our last minute rehearsal.
After the last note was sung, Bro Mac dismissed us for last minute preparations. As Joan (Fava) Brimmer stepped from the riser, her heal came off of her shoe.
There it was ... right there on the floor, a broken heal. Joan was hobbling, now carrying the broken shoe in her hand.
Someone had to do it. I picked up the detached heal and something struck me. (I don't think it was the spirit of C.M. Ward.)
I took the shoe from Joan, held the 2 pieces together and said out loud
"BE HEELED!"
No, it didn't work. And yes, Bro Mac was NOT happy.
After all the auditorium was NOT empty, we had an audience.
Yes, people were there to hear this sac-religious act.
And no one got healed that night - no one asked me to pray for them.
(I did sell a few pictures. The Natural -Fake Wood Border version.)
You know the rest of the story.
On the bus the next morning - all of us heard the "Sermon on the Bus."
During this time, some of the choir members were trying to get dressed in the church facilities - there were never big enough restrooms for all of us!
Then Bro Mac called a warm up on the risers. We hurried to the risers and ran through portions of "The Sermon in Song". The church people were already arriving and some of them took a seat to listen in to our last minute rehearsal.
After the last note was sung, Bro Mac dismissed us for last minute preparations. As Joan (Fava) Brimmer stepped from the riser, her heal came off of her shoe.
There it was ... right there on the floor, a broken heal. Joan was hobbling, now carrying the broken shoe in her hand.
Someone had to do it. I picked up the detached heal and something struck me. (I don't think it was the spirit of C.M. Ward.)
I took the shoe from Joan, held the 2 pieces together and said out loud
"BE HEELED!"
No, it didn't work. And yes, Bro Mac was NOT happy.
After all the auditorium was NOT empty, we had an audience.
Yes, people were there to hear this sac-religious act.
And no one got healed that night - no one asked me to pray for them.
(I did sell a few pictures. The Natural -Fake Wood Border version.)
You know the rest of the story.
On the bus the next morning - all of us heard the "Sermon on the Bus."
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