4/24/2019
Just heard a song which was recorded about 10 years ago by friends of mine. The song is “The Ground is Level At The Cross”—written and recorded by a now defunct group known as berea. They recorded two CDs, the first called Children in Glory and the second called Frozen Lake. All the songs and music were done by Brad Davis, Scott & Sandi Mitchell, Carla & Stephen Cameron. They had 5 very in-sync, sweet harmony voices. All we who knew them and heard them and have their music wish they were still together, singing the praises of our Lord. But, alas, it was not to be.
You can still buy their music on iTunes, I believe—you’ll love their sound and their songs. I remain astounded that some of their songs have not been picked up by other recording artists; songs such as the two title songs: Children in Glory and Frozen Lake, or the one mentioned above, or (my favorite) Someday Soon. Their departure as a group reminds me of what I considered one of the best sermons I ever heard preached—it was entitled “Lost Opportunity,” by Bro. E. C. Moore. He did this message about 1984-85, as a Thursday night bible class at an in-home setting in Fairhope, AL. What a great picture he painted of our failing to notice how the Lord will use us to bring about His own will.
I listened to Bro. Moore preach very regularly for about 36 years until his mind gave way to a dementia and he couldn’t function as normal. He was an awesome teacher of the word of God and how he understood ministries to be formed and carried out. He loved the group berea, and the songs they sang. Not long before his mind was slipping, he did a brief “invitation” type of message, as a closing for the song, Someday Soon. It was truly compelling. I hope you get a copy or a chance to listen to it.
Speaking of opportunities, I have an opportunity before me next Saturday night which is a bit unique. Every year I go to my home town, Trafalgar, IN, on the first Saturday of May (Derby Day)(the day for Straw hats for men, white shoes for ladies) for the Trafalgar High School Alumni Banquet. Last year, they had a little tougher time finding a person willing to be the President of the association. They had one willing to do it all except the speaking at the banquet and the introduction of the agenda items. I offered my services as an EmCee. (I deemed myself as living too far from home to be a good president) He has taken me up on my offer, so I will emcee the banquet program. Somebody send me some clean jokes!!!
Just kidding, I’d really like some unique school stories, but it has been so long since that old HS actually existed, perhaps I can just tell stories and everyone there will think they were from THS. You know, I’ve written several short stories about things and people at my school or in my town. I think I have ample stories to tell if I can remember them at the proper time. I wrote of an old man named “Cort,” and of a first-grader who nearly got another first-grader killed one day. I’ve written about a few basketball stories, a few incidents in school. Maybe asking for a few stories from the audience —memorable moments —once-in-a-life-time events. Perhaps there is more help from the old folks than one would think…Looking forward to the night. (If you think about it next Saturday, May 4th, pray I don’t just butcher the hour, ok?
The SIMH over these last few days has been wide and varied. So much so that I just didn’t want to write about any individual song or songs. Barb and I did find a group of unique musicians we’ve enjoyed watching and listening to in the last week. These people do several unique musicales with their ukes! They are called The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain! Much of their music is on YouTube. We really enjoy their style, the music they choose, the comedy they insert—really good entertainment. Try them and see if you think the same thing.
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