The monthly E-Newsletter for and about Texas Mass Choir February, 2011                                                            

                     TEXAS                      MASS                    CHOIR       Texarkana

Here We Come!!  Make plans now to attend the March Session of Texas Mass Choir to be held in Texarkana. The session dates are March 4-5, 2011.

Hotel: Best Western Inn & Suites 5219 Crossroads Pkwy. Texarkana, AR 71854 870-774-1534 Rate: $65.00 + tax (Limited rooms available) Conference Venue: Lonoke Baptist Church 1841 Lonoke Ave. Texarkana, AR Pastor – Rev. C. K. Yarber 870-772-1991 Chapter Reps, get your registrations in so that the Texarkana Chapter will be able to make arrangements for those attending. Registration should be sent to: Eliza Woodside, P. O. Box 114, Nash, TX 75569.  

REMEMBER to  check  our  TMC  website  (www.texasmasschoir.org)  

frequently  for  new  postings  as  well  as  the  national  GMWA  website  (www.gmwanational.net).      

Important  details  relative  to  the  upcoming  Board  Meeting  in  March  in  Norfolk,  VA  are  

already  posted  there.    

MAGNIFICENT SLATE OF CLASSES BEING OFFERED AT TMC MARCH SESSION

Dean Kelly wants everybody to come anticipating the great classes that will be offered at the upcoming TMC Session. A Song Is Born – Instructor, Dr. Patrick Bradley has great information for those who have a song in their heart but don’t know how to go beyond that. Dr. Bradley is a prolific/published songwriter who can definitely offer insight on moving to the next level in your songwriting. Ushering – A High and Holy Calling – Minister Antoinette Mays will offer instruction on the role and responsibilities of ushers from the Biblical prospective. Vital information relative to ministry at the local level and also working with the National GMWA organization will be given. New Music – Kaye Bates will again coordinate this TMC favorite. If you have a song to present, please contact Kaye at kayebates88@gmail.com.  Who’s  Singing  in  Texarkana?    

Texarkana  Chapter  Longview  Chapter  

Golden  Triangle  Chapter  Houston  Chapter  

 If  there  are  others  planning  to  sing,  let  us  know    

 

SOMEONE’S  SENDING  YOU  A  VALENTINE…  JUST  GUESS  WHO  IT  COULD  BE  SOMEONE  WHO  LOVED  YOU  ENOUGH  TO  DIE  ON  CALVARY    SOMEONE  IS  JUST  FILLED  WITH  JOY  WHENEVER  HE  THINKS  OF  YOU  HE  WROTE  A  WHOLE  BOOK  ABOUT  IT  AND  EVERY  WORD  IN  THE  BOOK  IS  TRUE    HE’S  BEEN  CHECKING  YOU  OUT    AND  JUST  WATCHING  FOR  A  SIGN  AND  HE  WANTED  TO  KNOW  IF  YOU  WOULD  BE  HIS  VALENTINE    WOULD  YOU  GIVE  HIM  YOUR  HEART  AND  LOVE  HIM  LIKE  HE  LOVES  YOU  HE’LL  BE  SO  GLAD,  HE’LL  ERASE  EVERYTHING  OLD  AND  REPLACE  IT  WITH  SOMETHING  NEW    SO  COME  ON  –  DON’T  PLAY  HARD  TO  GET  “YES”  IS  ALL  YOU  NEED  TO  SAY  TO  EXPERIENCE  LOVE  THAT  WILL  MAKE  YOU  FEEL  LIKE  EVERY  DAY  IS  VALENTINE’S  DAY   Love really isn’t love Until you give it away Nor can it be measured By mere words that you might say It’s in the actions that we prove

We will continue with our efforts to be a blessing in the areas that host our TMC Sessions by donating non-perishable food items to the Bible Way Ministries in Texarkana. This organization offers assistance by providing groceries as well as prepared meals to those in need. In 2010 your efforts helped to provide needed food and items for three charitable organizations. Let’s continue sharing and caring. Everybody is asked to bring your items and turn them in at the Public Relations table.

   CONGRATULATIONS  to  Ms.  Jewel  Faye  Blanton  Kelly  who  was  honored   recently   as   she   retires   from   the   Fort   Worth   ISD.    Scores   of   people   turned   out   to   celebrate   with   Ms.   Kelly  including   The   Fort   Worth   Chapter   –   GMWA,   The   Dallas  Chapter  –  GMWA,  The  Friendship  West  Baptist  Choir,  Tamela  Mann,   David  Mann,   Kirk   Franklin,   Darrell   Blair   and   so  many  more.        It   was   an   appropriate   gathering   filled   with   accolades   and  awards  for  one  so  totally  deserving.          

 Please Continue To Pray For:

Joe Lewis

Antoinette Austin TMC Members

(as we travel to/from Texarkana) The National GMWA

Organization

Congratulations to the Austin and Golden Triangle Chapters who both celebrated their anniversaries in the month of January. Don’t forget to let us know about the great things happening in your chapters by emailing us at msrosebe@sbcglobal.net or calling 432-685-3876.

TMC Adult Choir will be wearing robes with overlays in Texarkana for Saturday night, so come prepared. V.O.P. will wear red tops and black bottoms. (Ladies black skirts please.) Youth & Young Adults will wear combination of BLACK, WHITE, & GREY, with a ACCENT of RED.  

       

Harriett  Caldwell  (belated  –  1/19)  Roy  Nelson  –  2/1  Esther  Moore  –  2/5  DeKelton  Lester  –  2/9  Tonya  Gilbert  –  2/10  Kevin  Peacock  –  2/11  Rosiland  Lattier  –  2/16  Eleanor  Murray  –  2/22  Tehola  Booker  –  2/23  Linda  Mitchell  –  2/24  Sue  Roseberry  –  2/28  Harrison  Wright  –  2/28  

____________________________________  USHERS   NEEDED   –   The   appeal   for   ushers  has  been  made  to  each  chapter.    If  you  have  persons   who   are   willing   to   serve,   please  bring:     Ladies   –   black   skirts/white   blouses  and  Gentlemen   –   black   slacks/white   shirts.    Minister   Toni   Mays   will   provide   additional  instructions  when  you  arrive.    

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