PRESS RELEASE!!! Original Lanny Wolfe Trio in Reunion Concert!!!

[Thad]

PRESS RELEASE



THE ORIGINAL

LANNY WOLFE TRIO


REUNION CONCERT

with the Central Assembly of God Sanctuary Choir under the direction of Carlton Gilmer



Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008

7 p.m.



CENTRAL ASSEMBLY OF GOD

700 Highway 80

Bossier City, Louisiana



Come hear Lanny, Marietta, and Dave in this historic reunion concert sing your favorites like:

Surely the Presence (of the Lord is in this Place)
More than Wonderful
Someone is Praying for You
Whatever it Takes
God’s Wonderful People
Only Jesus Can Satisfy Your Soul
Precious Blood
Greater is He that is in Me
A Brand New Touch
There’s Something in the Air
and many more
Pastor Andy Harris cordially invites the public to attend!

Free admission. A love offering will be received.

For more information call (318) 949-0010.

Lanny Wolfe (born February 2, 1942, In Columbus, Ohio) is a multiple award-winning U.S. songwriter in Gospel music, Southern Gospel, and Contemporary Christian music genres. He has won two Dove Awards (Gospel Music Association) in 1984 for Song of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year for his song, More than Wonderful, a song whose recording by gospel singers Sandi Patti & Larnelle Harris earned them a Grammy award. He has also served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Gospel Music Association.

Influence on Gospel Music

Although his name is not a household name among Christian worshippers, Lanny Wolfe’s influence on gospel music is tremendous. Known mostly to only church worship leaders, other songwriters, and other Gospel music performers, he was nonetheless a pioneer in progressing modern church music in Pentecostal and Charismatic churches from traditional hymns or folk-style singing to more sophisticated worship styles with arranged or pre-recorded music, using styles of music influenced by pop-culture and black gospel music.

He heavily influenced the greater world of gospel music during the 1970’s and 1980’s. While people throughout Christianity may be able to hum a Wolfe tune, most of his day-to-day career was spent as the Dean of the School of Music at a Pentecostal bible school, Jackson College of Ministries.

Lanny Wolfe influenced gospel music in two ways: 1) through recordings of original music, and 2) through his once-popular National Music Ministry Conference, an annual conference hosted by the aforementioned bible school in Jackson, Mississippi, where Wolfe worked from 1974 until 1993. He was a brilliant composer – using his education in music to introduce more sophisticated music styles to church audiences more familiar with southern or folk gospel. Using a tantalizing mix of Southern gospel song formulas, emotionally expressive musical phrasings more common in black churches, and classical, popular, or even “jazzy” music arrangements, he played an integral part in elevating the type and styles of music performed in worship services in Christian congregations.

His original music was performed and released by his trio, the Lanny Wolfe Trio, originally composed of himself, his then-wife, Marietta Wolfe, and Dave Peterson. During the 80’s, the group added others as Dave Peterson departed, followed by his wife who left to raise their children. Eventually, the group performed as Lanny Wolfe and the Lanny Wolfe Trio – the trio itself comprising young talent mostly taken from the student body of the Jackson College of Ministries. His last three albums listed the troupe simply as The Lanny Wolfe Singers. On his last album, the “Singers” were from a local church where he ministered at, since he was no longer affiliated with JCM.

His Music

Like his method of musical contribution, music styles attributed to Lanny Wolfe were also varied. His original music picked up on styles within pop culture, and often included the soft, symphonic style of pop music during the ‘70’s. In his song, I Feel Good, he even pulled off adapting a little bit of the “James Brown Sound” to that up-tempo song. His trio often recorded using London-based orchestras, often arranged by the famed gospel music producer, Lari Goss.

Music at his conference, except for a few select songs, was not original to him. He busily mined other non-mainstream gospel genres for material, often using music recorded by black gospel choirs (such as Mississippi Mass Choir, or Rev. Milton Brunson and the Thompson Community Singers) for material.

His influence remains in Pentecostal/Charismatic worship music since many worship leaders are well adept at finding or creating the same sound. Many Christian recording artists studied under his leadership, such as Geron Davis (“Standing on Holy Ground”), Mark Carouthers (“Mercy Seat”), among others.

Biography

Lanny Wolfe, according to his website, learned how to play the piano by ear, a talent that was used in his local church growing up. He went to Ohio State University and received his baccalaureate degree in Business education, and began teaching public schools. Going to night school, he finished his MBA there as well.

Being a talented church musician, he was offered a job a Pentecostal bible school in California to teach worship music – which led him to return to a traditional learning atmosphere where he eventually received his bachelor’s degree in Music Education from San Jose State University. He eventually finished a second Master’s in the same field.

He headed the music departments at the following bible schools: Christian Life College in Stockton, California from 1965 to 1966; Gateway College of Evangelism in St. Louis, Missouri from 1968 to 1974; and at Jackson College of Ministries in Jackson, Mississippi from 1974 to 1993.

Currently, he serves as the music director at a charismatic non-denominational church in Houston, as well as being a music instructor at South Texas Bible Institute, also in Houston, Texas.

Discography

Studio & Live Recordings (Albums)

There’s Something in the Air
Let’s Sing a Song About Jesus
Come On, Let’s Praise Him
Shout It, Jesus is Coming!
A Brand New Touch
Have A Nice Day
Rejoice with Exceeding Great Joy
Can’t Stop the Music
Through the Years
I’m Gonna Praise the Lord (Anyway that I can)
Children of Azusa Street
Just Keep Praising Him
Father Love
Never Have to Say Goodbye Again Rejoice . . . LIVE
An Evening with the Lanny Wolfe Trio
Make a Joyful Noise
Lanny Wolfe and the Lanny Wolfe Trio LIVE
Significant Songs of Interest

Surely the Presence (of the Lord is in this Place)
More than Wonderful
Someone is Praying for You
Whatever it Takes
God’s Wonderful People
Only Jesus Can Satisfy Your Soul
Children of Azusa Street
Precious Blood
Greater is He that is in Me
Brand New Touch

[Elizabeth]

What do you think of this Thad?

[Thad]

What do you think of this Thad?



They had one of these at Brooklyn Tab about a year ago.
LW said they were planning a reunion CD and tour- it's my understanding that he hoped to hold some of these concerts at UPC churches ???
I have my doubts that any would host them but i could be wrong.

I'm sure dave will take tremendous heat for this

[Elizabeth]

They had one of these at Brooklyn Tab about a year ago.
LW said they were planning a reunion CD and tour- it's my understanding that he hoped to hold some of these concerts at UPC churches ???
I have my doubts that any would host them but i could be wrong.
I'm sure dave will take tremendous heat for this

Very few if any would, imo.

Is that right? Or should we forgive him and let the past be in the past?

[Scott Hutchinson]

Who is the backing band ?

[Thad]

Who is the backing band ?


I'm assuming the local church that is hosting it? not sure but interesting Qs.

[Thad]

Very few if any would, imo.

Is that right? Or should we forgive him and let the past be in the past?


some would ask if the past is still the present ????
I don't know i'm just stating what will certainly come up

[Scott Hutchinson]

Tell ya the truth I would go if I could, I like live music events but rarely get to attend any.

[Mrs. LPW]

Tell ya the truth I would go if I could, I like live music events but rarely get to attend any.

I wish it were closer to my area

[Neck]

The Church Website:


http://www.centralonthehill.com/content/view/27/44/

[hartmann]

I would love to go, just maybe I can make that one.

[Hoovie]

Frankly speaking...

IF Lanny Wolfe has renounced homosexuality and it's perverse lifestyle then yes forgive the past, listen to the concert - whatever.

If he has NOT, then a UPC or AOG or XYZ should absolutely not have him perform nor endorse him in any way.

[CC1]

If I lived there I would go to hear old friends sing and enjoy some people that were a part of my past in my younger days.

Doesn't mean I want to hire LW to be my church music director or approve of things that have happened in the past.

[LaGirl]

I'm assuming the local church that is hosting it? not sure but interesting Qs.


it is the local church

[LaGirl]

i plan on going!!!!

[Pastor G]

They better lower everything a couple of steps, cause last time I heard them about a year ago, marietta was the only one who could hit the notes... LW was extremely flat all night...

[RevDWW]

...and the world keeps turning......

[philjones]

PRESS RELEASE



THE ORIGINAL

LANNY WOLFE TRIO


REUNION CONCERT

with the Central Assembly of God Sanctuary Choir under the direction of Carlton Gilmer



Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008

7 p.m.



CENTRAL ASSEMBLY OF GOD

700 Highway 80

Bossier City, Louisiana



Come hear Lanny, Marietta, and Dave in this historic reunion concert sing your favorites like:

Surely the Presence (of the Lord is in this Place)
More than Wonderful
Someone is Praying for You
Whatever it Takes
God’s Wonderful People
Only Jesus Can Satisfy Your Soul
Precious Blood
Greater is He that is in Me
A Brand New Touch
There’s Something in the Air
and many more
Pastor Andy Harris cordially invites the public to attend!

Free admission. A love offering will be received.

For more information call (318) 949-0010.

Lanny Wolfe (born February 2, 1942, In Columbus, Ohio) is a multiple award-winning U.S. songwriter in Gospel music, Southern Gospel, and Contemporary Christian music genres. He has won two Dove Awards (Gospel Music Association) in 1984 for Song of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year for his song, More than Wonderful, a song whose recording by gospel singers Sandi Patti & Larnelle Harris earned them a Grammy award. He has also served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Gospel Music Association.

Influence on Gospel Music

Although his name is not a household name among Christian worshippers, Lanny Wolfe’s influence on gospel music is tremendous. Known mostly to only church worship leaders, other songwriters, and other Gospel music performers, he was nonetheless a pioneer in progressing modern church music in Pentecostal and Charismatic churches from traditional hymns or folk-style singing to more sophisticated worship styles with arranged or pre-recorded music, using styles of music influenced by pop-culture and black gospel music.

He heavily influenced the greater world of gospel music during the 1970’s and 1980’s. While people throughout Christianity may be able to hum a Wolfe tune, most of his day-to-day career was spent as the Dean of the School of Music at a Pentecostal bible school, Jackson College of Ministries.

Lanny Wolfe influenced gospel music in two ways: 1) through recordings of original music, and 2) through his once-popular National Music Ministry Conference, an annual conference hosted by the aforementioned bible school in Jackson, Mississippi, where Wolfe worked from 1974 until 1993. He was a brilliant composer – using his education in music to introduce more sophisticated music styles to church audiences more familiar with southern or folk gospel. Using a tantalizing mix of Southern gospel song formulas, emotionally expressive musical phrasings more common in black churches, and classical, popular, or even “jazzy” music arrangements, he played an integral part in elevating the type and styles of music performed in worship services in Christian congregations.

His original music was performed and released by his trio, the Lanny Wolfe Trio, originally composed of himself, his then-wife, Marietta Wolfe, and Dave Peterson. During the 80’s, the group added others as Dave Peterson departed, followed by his wife who left to raise their children. Eventually, the group performed as Lanny Wolfe and the Lanny Wolfe Trio – the trio itself comprising young talent mostly taken from the student body of the Jackson College of Ministries. His last three albums listed the troupe simply as The Lanny Wolfe Singers. On his last album, the “Singers” were from a local church where he ministered at, since he was no longer affiliated with JCM.

His Music

Like his method of musical contribution, music styles attributed to Lanny Wolfe were also varied. His original music picked up on styles within pop culture, and often included the soft, symphonic style of pop music during the ‘70’s. In his song, I Feel Good, he even pulled off adapting a little bit of the “James Brown Sound” to that up-tempo song. His trio often recorded using London-based orchestras, often arranged by the famed gospel music producer, Lari Goss.

Music at his conference, except for a few select songs, was not original to him. He busily mined other non-mainstream gospel genres for material, often using music recorded by black gospel choirs (such as Mississippi Mass Choir, or Rev. Milton Brunson and the Thompson Community Singers) for material.

His influence remains in Pentecostal/Charismatic worship music since many worship leaders are well adept at finding or creating the same sound. Many Christian recording artists studied under his leadership, such as Geron Davis (“Standing on Holy Ground”), Mark Carouthers (“Mercy Seat”), among others.

Biography

Lanny Wolfe, according to his website, learned how to play the piano by ear, a talent that was used in his local church growing up. He went to Ohio State University and received his baccalaureate degree in Business education, and began teaching public schools. Going to night school, he finished his MBA there as well.

Being a talented church musician, he was offered a job a Pentecostal bible school in California to teach worship music – which led him to return to a traditional learning atmosphere where he eventually received his bachelor’s degree in Music Education from San Jose State University. He eventually finished a second Master’s in the same field.

He headed the music departments at the following bible schools: Christian Life College in Stockton, California from 1965 to 1966; Gateway College of Evangelism in St. Louis, Missouri from 1968 to 1974; and at Jackson College of Ministries in Jackson, Mississippi from 1974 to 1993.

Currently, he serves as the music director at a charismatic non-denominational church in Houston, as well as being a music instructor at South Texas Bible Institute, also in Houston, Texas.

Discography

Studio & Live Recordings (Albums)

There’s Something in the Air
Let’s Sing a Song About Jesus
Come On, Let’s Praise Him
Shout It, Jesus is Coming!
A Brand New Touch
Have A Nice Day
Rejoice with Exceeding Great Joy
Can’t Stop the Music
Through the Years
I’m Gonna Praise the Lord (Anyway that I can)
Children of Azusa Street
Just Keep Praising Him
Father Love
Never Have to Say Goodbye Again Rejoice . . . LIVE
An Evening with the Lanny Wolfe Trio
Make a Joyful Noise
Lanny Wolfe and the Lanny Wolfe Trio LIVE
Significant Songs of Interest

Surely the Presence (of the Lord is in this Place)
More than Wonderful
Someone is Praying for You
Whatever it Takes
God’s Wonderful People
Only Jesus Can Satisfy Your Soul
Children of Azusa Street
Precious Blood
Greater is He that is in Me
Brand New Touch

I didn't know they were going to celebrate my birthday in Shreveport. That is awesome!:santathumb

[Coonskinner]

Frankly speaking...

IF Lanny Wolfe has renounced homosexuality and it's perverse lifestyle then yes forgive the past, listen to the concert - whatever.

If he has NOT, then a UPC or AOG or XYZ should absolutely not have him perform nor endorse him in any way.

I think he would have to admit it to renounce it.

[chosenbyone]

Frankly speaking...

IF Lanny Wolfe has renounced homosexuality and it's perverse lifestyle then yes forgive the past, listen to the concert - whatever.

If he has NOT, then a UPC or AOG or XYZ should absolutely not have him perform nor endorse him in any way.

I would have to agree with your statement, Stephen.

[LaGirl]

I didn't know they were going to celebrate my birthday in Shreveport. That is awesome!:santathumb

come to Shreveport and celebrate! :christmoose

[CC1]

When I went to see The Lanny Wolfe Trio at Pastor Hudspeths church in Shreveport in the late 1970's I never dreamed a mere 30 or so years later they would be back, only at an area Assembly of God church!

[philjones]

When I went to see The Lanny Wolfe Trio at Pastor Hudspeths church in Shreveport in the late 1970's I never dreamed a mere 30 or so years later they would be back, only at an area Assembly of God church!

You know my first cousin was married to Bro. Hudspeth's brother and my first cousin once removed is now assisting at King's Temple, don't you?:santathumb My cousin is the awesome bass in the Aqua quartet.:santathumb

[Encryptus]

When I went to see The Lanny Wolfe Trio at Pastor Hudspeths church in Shreveport in the late 1970's I never dreamed a mere 30 or so years later they would be back, only at an area Assembly of God church!

TRUE DAT

[LaGirl]

You know my first cousin was married to Bro. Hudspeth's brother and my first cousin once removed is now assisting at King's Temple, don't you?:santathumb My cousin is the awesome bass in the Aqua quartet.:santathumb

Assisting????? is he also the youth leader??? if he from Ark???

[philjones]

Assisting????? is he also the youth leader??? if he from Ark???


No, his name is Jonathan Hudspeth and he is from Oklahoma! He used to be the OK district youth president and then was presbyter of section 7 before moving to Shreveport.

[LaGirl]

No, his name is Jonathan Hudspeth and he is from Oklahoma! He used to be the OK district youth president and then was presbyter of section 7 before moving to Shreveport.

yeah.....that is who i am talking about. he seems real nice.

[philjones]

yeah.....that is who i am talking about. he seems real nice.

Great guy and a really capable preacher! Ultra talented musically...

[SDG]

Frankly speaking...

IF Lanny Wolfe has renounced homosexuality and it's perverse lifestyle then yes forgive the past, listen to the concert - whatever.

If he has NOT, then a UPC or AOG or XYZ should absolutely not have him perform nor endorse him in any way.

I think he would have to admit it to renounce it.

I would have to agree with your statement, Stephen.

Legitimate questions and discussion.

Does he have to acknowledge this publicly? and to whom?

[LaGirl]

i am off to bed. this evening sickness is REALLY getting to me!!!!!! i am sure thad will be here to answer ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL questions!!! :christmoose

[Falla39]

No, his name is Jonathan Hudspeth and he is from Oklahoma! He used to be the OK district youth president and then was presbyter of section 7 before moving to Shreveport.


Bro. Phil,

Would that be the late David and Sherry Hudspeth's son? Bro. David

Hudspeth served in Viet Nam with my brother, Big Larry. I believe Larry

sang at his funeral.

Blessings,

Falla39

[philjones]

Bro. Phil,

Would that be the late David and Sherry Hudspeth's son? Bro. David

Hudspeth served in Viet Nam with my brother, Big Larry. I believe Larry

sang at his funeral.

Blessings,

Falla39

That would be one and the same. Sherri is my first cousin and Larry did sing at his funeral. David followed my dad as pastor of the church in Duncan.

A prayer request, Sherri remarried Glendon Nance who pastors in Chelsea, OK and he recently had a stroke... she has really been through it.

[James Griffin]

You know my first cousin was married to Bro. Hudspeth's brother and my first cousin once removed is now assisting at King's Temple, don't you?:santathumb My cousin is the awesome bass in the Aqua quartet.:santathumb

This is amazing Phil,

Don't remember the last time a heard a bass in an apostolic church.

They even have "men" singing the soprano part half the time!

:christmasjig:christmasjig:christmasjig

[philjones]

This is amazing Phil,

Don't remember the last time a heard a bass in an apostolic church.

They even have "men" singing the soprano part half the time!

:christmasjig:christmasjig:christmasjig

Well I assure you... this brother can "get DOWN!" Bro. Socali can testify of this! And he is super smooth!:shockamoo

[Falla39]

That would be one and the same. Sherri is my first cousin and Larry did sing at his funeral. David followed my dad as pastor of the church in Duncan.

A prayer request, Sherri remarried Glendon Nance who pastors in Chelsea, OK and he recently had a stroke... she has really been through it.

I am so sorry for Sis. Sherry as she is such a precious lady. May God

give victory to this dear lady and her husband and family, in Jesus Name.

I loved to hear the David Hudspeth family sing. I remember when their

oldest son was very small, they visited our church and he played the

drums. So cute!

Blessings,

Falla39

[philjones]

I am so sorry for Sis. Sherry as she is such a precious lady. May God

give victory to this dear lady and her husband and family, in Jesus Name.

I loved to hear the David Hudspeth family sing. I remember when their

oldest son was very small, they visited our church and he played the

drums. So cute!

Blessings,

Falla39
That is Jonathan... he is the bass in the AQUA quartet... He also plays the bass, the piano, the organ, and anything else he picks up and he is not a novice with any of them. :)

When they came, were they with the Carters from Davis?

[SoCaliUPC]

Well I assure you... this brother can "get DOWN!" Bro. Socali can testify of this! And he is super smooth!:shockamoo

Are we talking about Jonathan H.? Yes...he is one of the best bass voices around.

His brother married a cousin of mine and were here in San Diego for a while.

[Thad]

i plan on going!!!!


NO you are not going- If you go I'm calling you Pastor

[Falla39]

That is Jonathan... he is the bass in the AQUA quartet... He also plays the bass, the piano, the organ, and anything else he picks up and he is not a novice with any of them. :)

When they came, were they with the Carters from Davis?


No. I don't believe so. It has been many years ago and they were

visiting Big Larry and family.

Falla39

[Sam]

Lanny Wolfe was a very gifted and talented man. If he ever was actually a practicing homosexual I hope he has repented of that life style and has recommitted his life to God.

[LaVonne]

NO you are not going- If you go I'm calling you Pastor

I'm surprised she's going...girl, what's up with you????

[Thad]

I'm surprised she's going...girl, what's up with you????

She was probably teasing but if not she's in BIG TROUBLE!!!

[LaVonne]

She was probably teasing but if not she's in BIG TROUBLE!!!

I know...somehow, I think she really is going~

[SoCaliUPC]

I'm surprised she's going...girl, what's up with you????

Why are you surprised? What about LAGirl surprises you that she would attend a LW concert??

:popcorn2

[Thad]

I know...somehow, I think she really is going~


Sister Barnes wont be too happy about this

[Thad]

Why are you surprised? What about LAGirl surprises you that she would attend a LW concert??

:popcorn2


well i'm not surprised since she helped bring in Dottie Rambo to hold a concert at her church

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

Sister Barnes wont be too happy about this

piffle

She said she was sick and went to bed.

Give her a break.

[LaVonne]

Why are you surprised? What about LAGirl surprises you that she would attend a LW concert??

:popcorn2

Oh, very funny....

It must be all those pregnancy hormones...(LaGirl's)

[LaVonne]

Sister Barnes wont be too happy about this

She may not care...but I know someone who would be really upset! LOL

[SoCaliUPC]

Oh, very funny....

It must be all those pregnancy hormones...(LaGirl's)

That girl is pregnant??????

Congrats LAGirl!

[SoCaliUPC]

She may not care...but I know someone who would be really upset! LOL

Papa knows best!!!! :santathumb

[Thad]

She may not care...but I know someone who would be really upset! LOL

I've already emailed him. He'll be contacting her right away

[Thad]

That girl is pregnant??????

Congrats LAGirl!


she told about this a while back.

how many will this make for her? I think this will be 4 for her

[LaVonne]

i am off to bed. this evening sickness is REALLY getting to me!!!!!! i am sure thad will be here to answer ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL questions!!! :christmoose

I'm just going off this comment...:christmoose

[LaVonne]

she told about this a while back.

how many will this make for her? I think this will be 4 for her

No, I think it's seven...the Lord's number!

[LaVonne]

I've already emailed him. He'll be contacting her right away

You did not...besides he's out of the country.

[LaVonne]

Papa knows best!!!! :santathumb

AMEN!

[Thad]

You did not...besides he's out of the country.


he can still get emails.

how do you know i didn't?

[Thad]

No, I think it's seven...the Lord's number!


oh okay

i thought it was 5

[PastorD]

They better lower everything a couple of steps, cause last time I heard them about a year ago, marietta was the only one who could hit the notes... LW was extremely flat all night...


Has LW ever been on key? :sing

[LaVonne]

he can still get emails.

how do you know i didn't?

Well, I don't know...but I don't think you did...Did you???

[SDG]

Lanny Wolfe was a very gifted and talented man. If he ever was actually a practicing homosexual I hope he has repented of that life style and has recommitted his life to God.

I believe some require a public admission, Sam and to the right circles .... is this necessary?

[Thad]

Has LW ever been on key? :sing



Dave still sounded good at the reunion.
back in the day he could sing almost has high as Marrietta

[LaVonne]

oh okay

i thought it was 5

Well, let's see...5+7=12....must be 12.

We are dead meat...I can feel it coming...:rudolph

[Thad]

Well, I don't know...but I don't think you did...Did you???



It's a private matter from here on Carey

[Thad]

Well, let's see...5+7=12....must be 12.

We are dead meat...I can feel it coming...:rudolph



NOw that's what i thought! I vividly recall her telling me she wanted 12 or 13.

[Encryptus]

Dave still sounded good at the reunion.
back in the day he could sing almost has high as Marrietta

ALMOST!!!!?????

David did sing the high parts

[Thad]

ALMOST!!!!?????

David did sing the high parts


No need to get insulted

[James Griffin]

No need to get insulted

Dear Thad,

You confuse insult with pure amusement!!

David was one of the first "grown up" soprano men I ever heard.

:horn

[Encryptus]

No need to get insulted

Was not meaning to insult.

Dave was really really high

Sang much higher than Marietta!!!!

[Thad]

Dear Thad,

You confuse insult with pure amusement!!

David was one of the first "grown up" soprano men I ever heard.

:horn


Encyrptus was clearly offended.

Gee have you noticed how touchy everyone's been around here lately??

[Encryptus]

Encyrptus was clearly offended.

Gee have you noticed how touchy everyone's been around here lately??

Like JG said, more like what you said was FUNNY.

Sorry YOU took it I was insulted.

I don't know many guys who can go that high even falsetto.

:santaclaus

[PastorD]

Dave still sounded good at the reunion.
back in the day he could sing almost has high as Marrietta

I was at the reunion.....he wasn't gettin there.

[Thad]

I was at the reunion.....he wasn't gettin there.


the JCM reunion in nashville - Yes he was there

[PastorD]

the JCM reunion in nashville - Yes he was there

my bad.... I was referring to the b-day reunion.

:christmaskiss (just seemed appropriate given the subject)

[Thad]

my bad.... I was referring to the b-day reunion.

:christmaskiss (just seemed appropriate given the subject)


Oh at Rick glasses church??? (UPC!!!!)

Dave Had a heart attack and couldn't come from what i remember.


Is LW attending RG's church now?? anyone know ??

[PastorD]

Oh at Rick glasses church??? (UPC!!!!)

Dave Had a heart attack and couldn't come from what i remember.


Is LW attending RG's church now?? anyone know ??



Dave was at B-day party, but he wasn't hitting the notes!


No...LW is not attending RG's church.

[Thad]

Dave was at B-day party, but he wasn't hitting the notes!


No...LW is not attending RG's church.


maybe the heart attack was after the reunion?

might be getting my timeline mixed up- Pianoman, set the record straight.

I was told that LW was considering attending RGs church

[pelathais]

I didn't know they were going to celebrate my birthday in Shreveport. That is awesome!:santathumb
Sorry, Phil.

Your Birthday has been moved to the following weekend to make room for this special event. :)

[philjones]

Are we talking about Jonathan H.? Yes...he is one of the best bass voices around.

His brother married a cousin of mine and were here in San Diego for a while.

I know... I spoke to you guys young people in 2001 or 2002 when D and your cuz and my cuz by marriage were still your youth pastor and D was killing bugs as his full time job. :D

After service that Sunday I had lunch with your pastor and sweet family. I am sure we met that day at least to shake hands. You guys were getting ready for the singles conference I believe.

Any way... as do most folks in Pentecost... we share common family in both the flesh and Spirit. :D

[philjones]

Sorry, Phil.

Your Birthday has been moved to the following weekend to make room for this special event. :)

Phil shakes head and walks slowly away in disappointment.:sad:sad

[LaGirl]

NO you are not going- If you go I'm calling you Pastor

I AM GOING FOR AFF!!!!!!!! TO REPORT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[LaGirl]

I'm surprised she's going...girl, what's up with you????
:christmoose

She was probably teasing but if not she's in BIG TROUBLE!!!
why am i in big trouble???? :rudolph

I know...somehow, I think she really is going~

Why are you surprised? What about LAGirl surprises you that she would attend a LW concert??

:popcorn2

Sister Barnes wont be too happy about this
not sure about that

well i'm not surprised since she helped bring in Dottie Rambo to hold a concert at her church

Oh, very funny....

It must be all those pregnancy hormones...(LaGirl's) you crazy!!!!!

She may not care...but I know someone who would be really upset! LOL
lol.....what he doesnt know will not hurt him!!!!!! :jolly:jolly:jolly

[LaGirl]

That girl is pregnant??????

Congrats LAGirl!

Thanks SoCali.... i am 13 weeks!! :horn:horn:horn:bells:bells

[LaGirl]

she told about this a while back.

how many will this make for her? I think this will be 4 for her

this will be my SECOND!!!!!!!!!!!!

[LaGirl]

I'm just going off this comment...:christmoose

um huhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[LaGirl]

I've already emailed him. He'll be contacting her right away

i can make it to where he doesnt believe a word you say!!!! :christmasjig:christmasjig:christmasjig:christmasj ig :christmoose

[LaGirl]

No, I think it's seven...the Lord's number!

that would be you!!!!!!!!! lol

[LaGirl]

you guys were trippinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn last night!!!!!!!!

[Dora]

Ya know...LW thinks of his students from JCM as his "KIDS" so I'm thinking we are all one big weird disfunctional wacky hilarious ultra-talented eccentric bunch!

Not to say that we resemble or emmulate our self-appointed Pappa LW. But we do so love our reunions and gatherings because it's so much fun to enjoy hearing our peers sing and play and catch up on their lives and see what they're up to these days.

When LW has a concert, we go not so much to see LW (and that is a whole adventure in itself!) but to see all of our dear friends --several generations of JCM'ers -- and just have a BLAST together.

WHOO HOOOOOO!!!

If LW organized another reunion or celebration, I'd be right there!


DJH

[Thad]

you guys were trippinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn last night!!!!!!!!


and took great pleasure grilling you :christmasjig

[Thad]

Ya know...LW thinks of his students from JCM as his "KIDS" so I'm thinking we are all one big weird disfunctional wacky hilarious ultra-talented eccentric bunch!

Not to say that we resemble or emmulate our self-appointed Pappa LW. But we do so love our reunions and gatherings because it's so much fun to enjoy hearing our peers sing and play and catch up on their lives and see what they're up to these days.

When LW has a concert, we go not so much to see LW (and that is a whole adventure in itself!) but to see all of our dear friends --several generations of JCM'ers -- and just have a BLAST together.

WHOO HOOOOOO!!!

If LW organized another reunion or celebration, I'd be right there!


DJH

Many of the current UPCers took a lot of heat for going to the birthday party

[LaVonne]

um huhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Am I in trouble???

[LaVonne]

you guys were trippinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn last night!!!!!!!!

You should've stayed up last night...you could've defended yourself better.

[LaVonne]

It's a private matter from here on Carey

Hardly...I'll just make a few calls next week.

[LaVonne]

NOw that's what i thought! I vividly recall her telling me she wanted 12 or 13.

Yes! That's what she's always told me!:christmoose

[Thad]

Am I in trouble???


YEP!

[Thad]

Hardly...I'll just make a few calls next week.


You're Very nosey

[Thad]

Yes! That's what she's always told me!:christmoose


She told me she wanted to run an orphange.

[LaVonne]

You're Very nosey

I'm the mom of 4 boys...it's my job to be nosey!:rudolph

[LaVonne]

She told me she wanted to run an orphange.

Yes, and all boys from what I understand...:christmasjig

[Thad]

Yes, and all boys from what I understand...:christmasjig

better then raising a house full of girls- no??
my mom raised 5 sons said it was easier then dealing with females :christmoose

[LadyChocolate]

better then raising a house full of girls- no??
my mom raised 5 sons said it was easier then dealing with females :christmoose

I have 3 boys. As much as i want a girl, I am very pleased not to have to deal with a moody teenage girl.!

[LaVonne]

better then raising a house full of girls- no??
my mom raised 5 sons said it was easier then dealing with females :christmoose

I wouldn't know...since we have 4 boys.

[Thad]

I wouldn't know...since we have 4 boys.


what do you want your 5th to be ?

[Pastor G]

Many of the current UPCers took a lot of heat for going to the birthday party

I doubt that... If so, what UPCer's took some heat? There were several UPC district officials there...

And I concur with Pastor D... LW is not attending RG's church..

[Thad]

I doubt that... If so, what UPCer's took some heat? There were several UPC district officials there...

And I concur with Pastor D... LW is not attending RG's church..


i know one personally that got a scathing rebuke for going. This person told me personally. There is also a poster here who can verify this.

[Pastor G]

i know one personally that got a scathing rebuke for going. This person told me personally. There is also a poster here who can verify this.


I am sure that one or two maybe, but you said many... Was that just evangelistically speaking?

[PastorD]

i know one personally that got a scathing rebuke for going. This person told me personally. There is also a poster here who can verify this.

Someone also told you Dave was hitting the notes . . .

I was there....and many others. No reason to be in trouble or be rebuked.

[LaGirl]

and took great pleasure grilling you :christmasjig



I KNOW YOU DID!!!!

[AmazingGrace]

you guys were trippinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn last night!!!!!!!!

Ya think????????? I was sitting here reading this thread and laughing so hard!!!! They is messed up big time! No its not your hormones its the nuts who frequent this place LOL!!!:christmasjig

[Bro-Larry]

You know my first cousin was married to Bro. Hudspeth's brother and my first cousin once removed is now assisting at King's Temple, don't you?:santathumb My cousin is the awesome bass in the Aqua quartet.:santathumb

Phil,

Is Sherrie still a Nance at Blackwell, OK.? Haven't seen or heard from any of them since David's funeral.

BTW: I produced Lanny Wolfe's first Metroplex Concert in 1974. David/Sherrie Hudspeth were the opening act. Jonathan played drums at six years old. He was a hit! (pun intended) lol

Big-Larry

[LaVonne]

what do you want your 5th to be ?

Very funny...there will be no 5th baby for us...thank God! :jolly

[LaVonne]

Ya think????????? I was sitting here reading this thread and laughing so hard!!!! They is messed up big time! No its not your hormones its the nuts who frequent this place LOL!!!:christmasjig

Thanks alot!!! You big nut! :christmoose

Missing you girl...you ought to call me so we can catch up!

[Trouvere]

I love Brother Dave.It would not be the same hearing him though without hearing his wonderful wife on the organ.

[crakjak]

Phil,

Is Sherrie still a Nance at Blackwell, OK.? Haven't seen or heard from any of them since David's funeral.

David died? What happened? I hadn't heard that or else I forgot?

[Bro-Larry]

David died? What happened? I hadn't heard that or else I forgot?

Yes,

He died in, I think Jan 2003, of a massive heart attack. Probably a combination of Agent Orange, a head-on wreck with a Duncan OK policeman, and other factors weakened his body. BL

[Dora]

Yes,

He died in, I think Jan 2003, of a massive heart attack. Probably a combination of Agent Orange, a head-on wreck with a Duncan OK policeman, and other factors weakened his body. BL

That's NOT Dave P., it's David B.

Don't go confusin' folks....

[LaGirl]

Ya think????????? I was sitting here reading this thread and laughing so hard!!!! They is messed up big time! No its not your hormones its the nuts who frequent this place LOL!!!:christmasjig

my thoughts exactly!!!!!!

[LaGirl]

what do you want your 5th to be ?

they are trying for a girl...hope that wasnt a secret! :gift

[philjones]

Phil,

Is Sherrie still a Nance at Blackwell, OK.? Haven't seen or heard from any of them since David's funeral.

BTW: I produced Lanny Wolfe's first Metroplex Concert in 1974. David/Sherrie Hudspeth were the opening act. Jonathan played drums at six years old. He was a hit! (pun intended) lol

Big-Larry

Big Larry,

Sherri is married to Glendon Nance and they are showing up in the church directory as being in Chelsea, but I thought they were in Blackwell. I will have to give Aunt Niecey a call and find out.

I watched Jonathan grow up and he ALWAYS had rythym. When he was around 2, Bro. and Sis Turner would put pots and buckets up by the first pew and he would take spoons and play the drums. I think he got his first real set of drums at 3 or 4. He is a wonderfully talentedl man and greatly used of God!

I remember LW coming to Elmore City for a youth function along with either Bro. Donald Deck near the end of his reign as Youth Pres or Dan Rigdon near the beginning of his. We thought we had moved up in the world to have the LW trio performing in the boondocks of OK. LOL

We really do need to get together soon and catch up on all the places our paths cross! :D

[philjones]

That's NOT Dave P., it's David B.

Don't go confusin' folks....

Thanks for trying to keep the Davids straight... the Lord tried and it was tough even for him!:santathumb :D

Actually it is David Hudspeth. and CrakJak knows exactly which David Big Larry was talking about... certainly that it was not Dave Petersen.

[PastorD]

I can't figure out if this thread is about Lanny, labor, or someone dying.....

[philjones]

I can't figure out if this thread is about Lanny, labor, or someone dying.....

Just hold on brother, revelation is coming!:shockamoo:shockamoo

[Esther]

i know one personally that got a scathing rebuke for going. This person told me personally. There is also a poster here who can verify this.

By whom?

[Esther]

maybe the heart attack was after the reunion?

might be getting my timeline mixed up- Pianoman, set the record straight.

I was told that LW was considering attending RGs church

Very seriously doubt that!

[Bro-Larry]

Big Larry,

Sherri is married to Glendon Nance and they are showing up in the church directory as being in Chelsea, but I thought they were in Blackwell. I will have to give Aunt Niecey a call and find out.

I watched Jonathan grow up and he ALWAYS had rythym. When he was around 2, Bro. and Sis Turner would put pots and buckets up by the first pew and he would take spoons and play the drums. I think he got his first real set of drums at 3 or 4. He is a wonderfully talentedl man and greatly used of God!

I remember LW coming to Elmore City for a youth function along with either Bro. Donald Deck near the end of his reign as Youth Pres or Dan Rigdon near the beginning of his. We thought we had moved up in the world to have the LW trio performing in the boondocks of OK. LOL

We really do need to get together soon and catch up on all the places our paths cross! :D

Yes we must get together. Elmore City ? Then you know my cousins Bobby and Rosie? Rosie married a rich DR out of OK City. (gossip)

Sherrie and Glendon must have taken the Chelsea church after IAM went to Longview. IAM could clear that up for us.

[philjones]

Yes we must get together. Elmore City ? Then you know my cousins Bobby and Rosie? Rosie married a rich DR out of OK City. (gossip)

Sherrie and Glendon must have taken the Chelsea church after IAM went to Longview. IAM could clear that up for us.

Actually, when I was in Oklahoma preaching for Sherrie's mom and dad in October, I thought they were still in Blackwell. I am not sure. It appears that Blackwell is now open and they are in Chelsea. That would be a recent development.

My mom and dad, Lynn and Lawana Jones, pastored the church in Duncan for 7 years before they came to Louisiana. After they left David was elected pastor.

Mom was raised in the Elmore City church and Dad prayed through there after dating her for a little while. He actually got the Holy Ghost before she did. :) Bro. Frank Parkey was their pastor and I believe was kin to your aunt Helen.

[WVmargie57]

I would like to share my remembrance of LW and Marietta. I attended Gateway the first year that it opened - 1968. LW arrived to teach business (typing) and music. LanaMarie was a baby and I remember Marietta bringing her to a class she taught (can't recall what course it was) in a baby carrier.

Singing in both choir and chorale we were taught the importance of true worship. My recollections of LW were that of an intercessor and worshipper who taught us we could do nothing in our own ability. I recall hearing him alone in the chapel praying - what an impression this made on my life. He not only stressed to us the need to worship but he also demonstrated this to us.

I attended until 1971 and in all of that time never did I hear of or observe any questionable behavior.

Perhaps the many wonderful worship songs he wrote were a result of these times alone in prayer. How very sad the fact that choices made in one's life can in essence affect the lives of many people. As food for thought - perhaps we as God's people were deprived of many other beautiful songs that could have been because of lost focus on the One who deserves our worship.

Sorry this is so long but just wanted to share this newbie's thoughts.

WV - Great is thy faithfulness Oh God! :frosty

[LaGirl]

I can't figure out if this thread is about Lanny, labor, or someone dying.....

all of the above!!! :jolly

[LaGirl]

Well, let's see...5+7=12....must be 12.

We are dead meat...I can feel it coming...:rudolph

:girlfriend

[Joseph Miller]

Frankly speaking...

IF Lanny Wolfe has renounced homosexuality and it's perverse lifestyle then yes forgive the past, listen to the concert - whatever.

If he has NOT, then a UPC or AOG or XYZ should absolutely not have him perform nor endorse him in any way.


AMEN!

[Sandra]

I will be on the front row........can't wait!

[CC1]

I will be on the front row........can't wait!

Hopefully LW won't have the horrible fake tan he had at the JCM reunion in 2005. He looked like he was glowing!

[tamor]

Hopefully LW won't have the horrible fake tan he had at the JCM reunion in 2005. He looked like he was glowing!

ROFL -- he sure did!! :jolly

[PastorD]

I will be on the front row........can't wait!

Get ready for the wave of bad breath! :gift

[Pastor G]

Get ready for the wave of bad breath! :gift

Beware of the Ankle Boots!!!!!

[BHILL]

I would like to share my remembrance of LW and Marietta. I attended Gateway the first year that it opened - 1968. LW arrived to teach business (typing) and music. LanaMarie was a baby and I remember Marietta bringing her to a class she taught (can't recall what course it was) in a baby carrier.

Singing in both choir and chorale we were taught the importance of true worship. My recollections of LW were that of an intercessor and worshipper who taught us we could do nothing in our own ability. I recall hearing him alone in the chapel praying - what an impression this made on my life. He not only stressed to us the need to worship but he also demonstrated this to us.

I attended until 1971 and in all of that time never did I hear of or observe any questionable behavior.

Perhaps the many wonderful worship songs he wrote were a result of these times alone in prayer. How very sad the fact that choices made in one's life can in essence affect the lives of many people. As food for thought - perhaps we as God's people were deprived of many other beautiful songs that could have been because of lost focus on the One who deserves our worship.

Sorry this is so long but just wanted to share this newbie's thoughts.

WV - Great is thy faithfulness Oh God! :frosty

Alot of us have memories just like yours.Somewhere along the way LW changed,I remember a time I slept through an early morning prayer meeting at JCM.We were getting ready for a chorale and LWT tour and I couldn't get out of bed.LW was real upset at me,he made me go pray somewhere.

[ReformedDave]

I will be on the front row........can't wait!

Talk 'bout a golden calf....

[Thad]

Talk 'bout a golden calf....


golden calf?? what do you mean by this Dave. Doubt if she is going to worship LW

[ReformedDave]

golden calf?? what do you mean by this Dave. Doubt if she is going to worship LW

Kind of.......Worship the 'freedom' he represents.