Sunday, April 13, 2008
I am so
excited to, personally, give you a few updates. I am always busy taking
care of things between my full time job and my ministry. However, I
want to take the time to touch basis with those who wish to keep up with
the latest happenings in my music ministry.
The
past few weeks have been fast and furious; but, they have been most
exhilarating! I was finally able to meet my musician, Simeon Amburgey,
in person on March 30th.
Simeon is Larnelle Harris's traveling musician for his tours and
performances. Larnelle was a special
guest at the "Central Mississippi Impact Crusade with Jerry Pipes and
Friends" in Carthage, Mississippi. So, Simeon invited me to come.
Larnelle gave a mini-concert for the crusade. Of course, the
concert was WONDERFUL!!!
Afterwards, I had a chance to hear a sermon by the author and guest
speaker, Dr. Jerry Pipes. Needless to say, it was also wonderful.
As you can imagine, I bought a book and a few CDs while I was there.
Even though Simeon and I have talked over the
phone and communicated through email numerous times over the past two
years, I thought it would really seem awkward meeting him for the first
time. The weird thing is… it didn’t. It was as if I had known him for
years. Simeon was just as friendly as he had been all the times we had
talked before. He was also able to meet my husband and son. We talked for a
while after the service. In
addition to meeting Simeon and attending my first Larnelle Harris mini-concert,
I was also able to meet Mr. Harris in person. It was a very
special day to me and my family.
Then,
last week, I joined Mrs. Amy Mapp at Ft. Walton Beach Church in Ft.
Walton Beach, FL. The weather was quite stormy; but, the Holy Spirit
was present among us. Mrs. Amy spoke two soul-searching messages,
“Linger a Little Longer” and “Letting Go.” I served as her vocalist
and the song leader for
both services. In addition, my family and I were able to spend quality time with my
sister-in-law, Pam, and my niece, Arielle. We spent two nights with
them. We also spent a little time at the beach in Pensacola. It has
been about 15 years since I’ve been to Florida. So, I HAD to go to the
beach.
I have
thoroughly enjoyed myself; but, I needed this weekend to rest. Needless
to say, I have a lot to catch up with here at home. You’d be
amazed how much I have to accomplish in one week, especially when
preparing for a weekend program. It gets hectic at times; but, that doesn’t stop me from
going. Ministering
through music truly brings me
fullness of joy!
May God
Bless You,
Shondolyn Young Richardson
Psalm 59:17
(NIV)
O my Strength, I sing praise to you; you, O God, are my fortress,
my loving God.
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