Faith Heroe Graduates!

I have many people who have influenced my life. I am thankful to God for each one.

But today, I want to thank God for allowing me the priviledge of being a tenor in Revivaltime Choir. We were all so blessed to be able to minister while we were in Central Bible College. RT made that happen and Brother Cyril McLellan was always at the helm. He has just passed away - funeral to be held on Tuesday, May 27th at 11:00 AM. Jan & I just arrived in Springfield today (Monday) to be able to attend.

His style of ministry and desire to glorify God came through every arrangement and every broadcast. RT was heard on over 600 ABC radio stations - "Across the Nation and Around the World" (that is just one of the sound bites by narrator Lee Shultz.)

There are over 800 choir members around the world who were influenced by Brother Mac. He made serving God fun while letting us know that quality was never to be sacrificed.

We know that thousands of lives were being changed at that long, long altar. At every concert and every broadcast we were always instructed that eternity was in the balance. And there was always Room at the Cross for another broken heart to be healed, another life to be forgiven.

And while all of that was going on over the radio waves, God was placing part of Brother Mac's heart into each of ours.

Cyril McLellan, "Brother Mac" always loved always remembered.
T

Denise Power Update

I have been trying to reach all of the former RT members and let them know about Brother Mac's funeral. I hope that you will help me get the word out.

In the process, I found out that Denise Power just had knee surgery and will be unable to be at the funeral.

FYI: For those who might not remember - in my opinion, Denise was our best lady soloist!

If you want to send her a get well card, here is her address:
2124 S. Brighton Dr.
Springfield, MO 65804

Calling All Choir Members!

We have been asked by the McLellan family to sing at Brother Mac's funeral.

We have already enlisted the help of Kasi Jones and Dave Weston to help us with the keyboards, thanks guys for your help!

Now we need Sopranos, Altos, Tenors and Basses. Steve McLellan has even set up a rehearsal time for us at the Central A/G choir room 9:30 AM on Tuesday - just like Brother Mac getting us to practice again!

(Our thanks to Tom Matrone for allowing us to use the facilities.)

Oh and the songs we are requested to sing are:
All Hail the Power and Room at the Cross.
Do you remember your part?
Do you remember the words?
(I sure can't fit in my old RT suit!)

We need you! If you are planning to attend please help us with the choir one more time.
Let us know your plans and we'll make room for you.

Blessings,
Tom & Jan Bougher
256.722.0855
tjbougher@bellsouth.net

Funeral Tuesday May 26th at 11:00 AM

Steve McLellan just filled us in on the details of Brother Mac's funeral arrangements. There will be a viewing at the Greenlawn Funeral Home from 5PM until 7PM on Monday May 25th. The funeral will be held at Central A/G at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 26th. If you have pictures to share please send them along to our e-mail address tjbougher@bellsouth.net. The family is planning time for pictures during the funeral - they need 300 psi pictures. We will take any psi we can get and put them on a rotation at the blog site. revivaltimememories.blogspot.com.
Blessings & hope to see you in Springfield.
T&J

Brother Mac - Now in Heaven

Just received a call from Steve McLellan, Brother Mac passed away around 5:15 PM Central time. Funeral arrangements will follow.
Send cards to:
Beth, Steve & Bruce McLellan
256 E Bethany Dr.
Springfield, MO 65803

T&J

Hours and Minutes? We know that Heaven is just ahead.

Steve McLellan just informed us that Hospice has moved Brother Mac to the Critical Care Center in Maranatha. Please keep praying for the family in these difficult moments. We are so blessed to know that our Redeemer lives and death has no victory.

Father - We release Brother Mac into your hands. He has served you here on this side with great honor and we have been privileged to serve along side him.

Our hearts are filled with so many memories of lives changed and churches rejoicing as the bus pulled away after a wonderful service. We have all been a part of a unique ministry that truly affected and changed us. Brother Mac shaped our lives through his service.

We can only thank you for the time we were allowed to sing in the choirs that he led. And should those 10,000 years have time for some choirs to sing, we'd like to put in a special request for Brother Mac to lead another Reunion RT choir to sing "All Hail the Power" .... just one more time. FYI: Brother Beam will tell you just how long that will take. And remind Brother Ward that we won't need any preaching. Just have him tell a story or two.

Oh and should you have another moment to spare, Brother Mac plays a really great arrangement of "The Holy City" on his violin. (But before you let him play, tell him he has to "try out" for King David first!)

Now we pray for Miss Beth, Steve, Bruce and their families. Death is never easy for us. We are so grateful to know that you sent the Comforter and He truly comforts us through these hours.

Holy Spirit we invite you to surround the McLellans in your love and peace. And fill their minds and hearts with the good times of yesterday and the eternal hope for tomorrow.

We thank you for the Hope of Glory that you have placed in our hearts.
We look forward to the great RT Reunion that you have planned.
And ...what a day that will be, the moment we cast our crowns at your feet, and "Crown You Lord of All!"

T&J