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Bay Area Gospel Music Association, Inc.
Post Office Box 8308
Baytown, Texas 77522
The Trumpet
The Voice of Bay Area Gospel Music Association
Post Office Box 8308, Baytown, TX 77522
Organized June 26, 1990 Volume 25, Number 1, January/February, 2017
2016 Officers 2016 Board Members
President – Ray Walker 281/424-3982 Tootsie Dann 713/819-9286
Vice President Gary Holmes 281/734-4445
Secretary – Pat Hutchings 409/284-2680 Charlie Ruscher 281/217-2520
Treasurer/Membership Chuck Isaac 832/474-3050
Publicity Coordinator – Jennifer Kahler 409/225-2603
Showcase Coordinator – Donna Walker 281/424-3982
Webmaster - Christine Scott 979/798-5024
BAGMA’s telephone number is 713.641.5529
BAGMA’s e-mail: [email protected]
BAGMA’s web: www.bagma.org
PRESIDENT’S PEN:
Here we are again with
another year behind us. With a
new year ahead I can’t help but
wonder what opportunities are
in store for us all. It’s an
exciting thing to know that the
Lord has a work for us to do,
for His glory, not our credit.
Sadly, I’m seeing a decline in
those willing to do anything for
the Lord. The trend isn’t new;
it’s something that we’ve all
seen for some time now.
Churches are not having the
“Gospel singings” that we used
to have. For whatever reasons,
nobody wants to be troubled
with that “burden” anymore.
The ones that did, have passed
on. Attendance is down
significantly everywhere you
turn. This unfortunately
includes BAGMA.
Some of our own
membership has the idea that
BAGMA is here to serve them.
Folks, if you are a member of
BAGMA, you are BAGMA.
Jesus Christ came to serve, not
be served. Why do people have
a hard time grasping that? Why
do we feel we are above Christ?
My personal belief and
observation is that many of us
for whatever reasons have
allowed ourselves to become
our own church. By that I mean
we are not being properly fed
by God’s word because we have
filled our schedules with
everything else. In some cases,
we have stopped going to
church all together. By that I
mean the assembly of believers
that God commanded us to
fellowship with.
We can do nothing on our
own. So when we start taking
shortcuts in our Christian walk,
well, I’ll just quote a famous
TV personality. “How’s that
working out for you?”
For me, life as a Christian is
the hardest thing I’ve ever done.
It’s my desire to be the best I
can be for the Lord. And He
knows if I’ve given my best.
I’m not saying that you have
to be a part of BAGMA or
anything else to get to heaven. I
am saying that if you are a
“whosoever” in John 3:16, you
will want to serve being led of
the Holy Spirit.
Let’s regain the zeal we’ve
lost. Let’s go out ready to serve.
That’s all He asked.
Keep looking up,
Bro. Ray
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Just My Thoughts
As I look back over the past
year, and even prior years, I am
saddened. We have lost many
of our dear friends. Some were
lost through death, some have
moved from the area, and others
through health issues and other
reasons. There are many
reasons for the sadness but my
heart is heavy because I look
around and wonder, where are
our current members when it is
time for the monthly meetings,
where are our members when
the Spring Convention comes
around, why do our members
not respond when we ask for
their help? We have tried many
things to get interest up but no
one seems to truly care. There
doesn’t seem to be any passion.
We thought it would be nice to
feature our members in the
newsletter – but response was
low. We thought it would be
nice to feature people (members
and their family members) who
serve or have served our
country in some way – an even
smaller response. We ask for
volunteers from time to time –
little to no response. It breaks
my heart to see people show up
a few minutes before they are
scheduled to sing at the
convention and then when they
have completed their 15
minutes they walk off the stage
straight to their vehicles and
leave. I realize we are all busy
with our personal lives but can
we not spare some time to
support our fellow singers at
least one time a year? We ask
you to contact the ones who do
the scheduling so you can sing
at a meeting, showcase, or the
convention – a few respond.
Most of us who represent the
leadership team have jobs so if
each of you could do your part
to take some of the load off it
would be a big help and greatly
appreciated. It seems we keep
running into a brick wall when
we try to come up with new and
different ideas to peak interest.
We ask for input – after all it is
your association – but no one
responds. If you don’t want to
speak up in public, you can
send an e-mail if you have
suggestions. We want to try to
give you what you want as an
association but we cannot
without your help and input. It
gets very frustrating and
discouraging when you
continually try to bring
excitement, enthusiasm, fun,
new things, etc. and no one
seems to want to participate or
it seems that they don’t care one
way or the other. How do we
re-ignite that fire that at one
time was inside each of us when
it came to our association?
Where is that team spirit? I am
not scolding, and I am stepping
on my own toes a little as well.
I just want you to know where
my thoughts are and hope you
will contemplate the coming
year. Ask yourself these
questions – What can I do
different this year? What ideas
can I offer to inspire others to
want to be a part of this
association? What can I do to
help when there is a need? Can
I do more to show my support
for my fellow members and
their ministry? Pray about the
upcoming New Year and let’s
see where God leads our
association and what great
things He has in store for us. I
personally would like to see our
association grow and prosper to
the utmost to glorify our Lord
and Savior, Jesus Christ.
With a song in my heart,
Pat <>< <>< <><
MEMBER UPDATES
The leadership team would like to
send a great big “THANK YOU”
to everyone who stepped up to the
plate to help with the clean up after
the Christmas Banquet. It was truly
appreciated!!!!
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Please send your information about
yourself or the person you are
honoring, and pictures (one while in
the field of service and one most
recent if you have them). We are
honoring past and present military,
first responders, fire fighters, police
- any one who serves our country in
any capacity. It can be you or a
family member.
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DON’T FORGET!!! If you are
interested in singing at a Showcase
contact Donna Walker at 713-641-
5529. If you would like to sing at a
General Meeting, contact Tootsie
Dann at 281-452-5923. They can let
you know what dates are available.
Remember, you get to sing at one
showcase and one general meeting per
year.
ISO singer – The Southern Plainsmen
recently lost our baritone singer, so we
are auditioning for either the lead or
baritone singer position. Experience a
plus, must have ear for harmony.
Christian man, non-smoker, neat in
appearance, ministry-minded, willing
to travel. Submit MP3 demo and brief
bio with 2-3 references to
mail CD and bio to SPQ, 7841
Plainview Road, Hornbeck, LA
71439. Text 318-663-412 or 409-791-
0877.
Looking for a group to sing with. I
sing high tenor. Contact Jim Pruett at
832-819-8767.
I have 2 CD holders in a case (each
holds 24). Would like to sell. Best
offer. Call Mary Higginbotham at
832-767-2226.
I have the skills and technology to
rearrange karaoke recordings on CD,
tape or mp3. I can change keys,
change tempos, add verses, add
backups, etc. and put it all on a CD for
you. I would love to help others
perfect their performances. Call me,
Tim Park, at 281-839-6754 or e-mail
me at [email protected].
Good Ole Gospel Cruise will be
cruising to Alaska…..sailing out of
Seattle, WA to several ports on the
Ruby Princess on June 3-10, 2017!
We are putting together cruise/flight
packages in the next couple of weeks.
If you are interested, visit our website
at
http://www.goodolegospelcruise.com/
alaska-2017.html. Give Christine a
call if you have any questions.
I am looking for a trailer to use for an
outside singing, possibly in the spring.
For questions, contact Paul Gothard at
832-202-9717.
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2017 DATES TO REMEMBER
JANUARY 2017
03 Board Meeting
09 General Meeting
21 BAGMA Showcase
FEBRUARY 07 Board Meeting
13 General Meeting
18 BAGMA Showcase
MARCH
07 Board Meeting
13 General Meeting
18 BAGMA Showcase
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PRAYER REQUESTS Lou & Howard Hildreth
Terry Everitt (shoulder surgery)
Winnie Friend
Kathy Hensley
Aver Harreld (mini strokes)
John Higginbotham
Debbie Holyfield
Brandon Johnson
J C & Nelda Johnson
Jennifer Kahler
Russell McDonald
Betty Griffin (cancer)
John Summers
David Gilmore
Katherine Ryals’ kids
Mary Alford (CHF)
Kyler Thayer (3 mos. old – CF) Danny & Diane Estes’ son, Jimmy
Tina Holmes’ Parents (bad health)
Mary Jo Weeks (chemo)
Kim Boles (cancer)
Myron “Hot Dog” Morrison
Charles & Betty Anderson
Elaine Lupo
Dorothy Allen (Pat’s mom)
Harris Kubos (MS)
Danny Estes’ Daughter-in-law (cancer)
Munn Street Church
Judith Pope (stage 4 breast cancer)
Richard Hensley (needs job)
David Currey (cancer)
Kimberly Walters (heart issues)
Unity Church Secretary (possible cancer)
Janet Newton (health issues)
Ken Rice (back problems)
Helen Dean (sciatic nerve)
Charlie Ruscher’ nephew (back surgery)
The Kahler’s nephew (surgery)
Jerusalem
Our Country & World Leaders
and ALL our Service Men & Women
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OPEN MIC GOSPEL SINGINGS
1st Saturday, Unity Baptist Church of
Porter, 21772 East Memorial Drive,
6 PM 281-354-7577 / 713-591-2292
2nd
Saturday, Church By Christ Jesus,
2695 Hwy 1960, Dayton TX, 6:00 PM
936-258-5726
3rd
Friday: North Cleveland Baptist
Church, 302 Elk Street, Cleveland, TX
7 PM 281-592-2321
4th
Saturday: Free concerts at Alta
Vista Church, 7:00 p.m. To get
booked or for more information,
contact Joshua Jamez at
2nd Friday in January, March, May,
July, September, and November: First
Baptist Church of Conroe, 600 North
Main, Conroe, TX. Contact James
Gallington at home 936-445-6201, cell
936-522-6647, or church 936-756-6601 for
further information.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
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JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
06 Larry Medley
12 Virginia Austin
19 Karen Johnson
29 David Dillingham
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
03 Vickie Potter
05 James Everitt
08 Cathi Isaac
10 Anthony Cooper
12 Tootsie Dann
17 Carol Philips
23 Ella Park
24 Jesse Atkinson
24 David Pilgrim
24 Russell McDonald
25 Dorothy Allen
MEMBER WEB SITES
BAGMA
www.bagma.org
Appointed By Grace
www.AppointedByGrace.com
The Arnharts
www.thearnharts.com
Helen Brinson
www.ourgodreigns.org
Faithful Two
www.faithful2.org
Footprints
Footprintstrio.org
Gospel Express
www.gospelexpress.org
Gospel Messengers
www.thegospelmessengers.com
Just for Him
www.justforhimtrio.com
KJIC
www.kjic.org
Karl Kolmetz
www.kolmetz.com
Myron Lewis
www.healingwatersfellowship.org
Men of Praise
www.menofpraiseofhouston.com
The Pearsons
www.pearsonministry.org
Dennis Rehders
www.dennisrehdersministry.com
Voices of Praise
www.voicesofpraiseministries.org
Jacob Austin Band
www.jacob-austin.net
Lou Hildreth
www.louhildreth.com
Hearts Of Grace
www.heartsofgrace.com
Crystal River Quartet
www.crystalriverquartet.net
Dignity Gospel Quartet
www.dignitygospelquartet.com
Mike Fiedler
www.msministries.com
Crossing Jordan
crossingjordantexas.com
Taylor Hegemeyer
www.taylorhegemeyer.com
Southern Plainsmen
www.southernplainsmen.com
James Collins
www.Remnantsband.net
BAGMA MEMBERS’ ITINERARIES
JANUARY, 2017
01 10:15 A.M. APPOINTED BY GRACE 1st Baptist Church, Angleton, TX
05 6:00 P.M. HEARTS OF GRACE Rockport-Fulton High School, Rockport, TX
06 6:00 P.M. HEARTS OF GRACE Rockport-Fulton High School, Rockport, TX
07 6:00 P.M. HEARTS OF GRACE Rockport-Fulton High School, Rockport, TX
08 10:45 A.M. FAITHFUL II Topsey Church, Topsey, TX
08 11:00 A.M. HEARTS OF GRACE Christ Fellowship Church, Rockport, TX
19 2:00 P.M. FAITHFUL II Eagle’s Trace, Houston, TX
29 10:30 A.M. APPOINTED BY GRACE Harmony Baptist Church, Caldwell, TX
FEBRUARY, 2017
02 7:00 P.M. FAITHFUL II Flukinger Community Center, Channelview, TX
02 6:30 P.M. APPOINTED BY GRACE University Baptist, Houston, TX
17 6:00 P.M. APPOINTED BY GRACE 1st Baptist Church, LaPorte, TX
18 6:30 P.M. HEARTS OF GRACE RVICS Village Singing, Smithville, TX
19 10:00 A.M. FAITHFUL II Refugio Tabernacle Church, Refugio, TX
19 6:00 P.M. FAITHFUL II Refugio Tabernacle Church, Refugio, TX
19 11:00 A.M. APPOINTED BY GRACE Emory United Methodist, Emory, TX
26 11:00 A.M. APPOINTED BY GRACE 1st Baptist Church, Batson, TX
27 7:00 P.M. FAITHFUL II Munn St. Baptist Church, Jacinto City, TX
MARCH, 2017
04 1:00 P.M. APPOINTED BY GRACE Oak Ridge Baptist, San Antonio, TX
CONCERT BILLBOARD
First Baptist Church of Conroe – the 2nd
Friday in February, April, June, August, and October is open mic. The 2nd
Friday
in January, March, May, July, September, and November is featured singers. You can contact James Gallington at 936-
445-6201 (home), cell 936-522-6647, or church 936-756-6601 for further information.
The last Monday night of each month (except December) at 7:00 p.m., Munn Street Missionary Baptist Church has a guest
singer. They are located at 10910 Munn Street, Jacinto City, TX. For more information call 713-859-2761.
The Rockport Gospel Music Festival will be January 5-7, 2017 at the Rockport-Fulton High School in Rockport, TX.
The next Singin’ in Texas concert will be on February 25, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. at Life Church. The address is 9901 Windmill
Lakes Blvd., Houston, TX. Artist that evening will be Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, The Hoppers, and The Guardians.
You can purchase tickets at www.davidhancockministries.com.
BAGMA JANUARY SHOWCASE Saturday, January 21, 2017, 6:30 PM
Munn Street Baptist Church
10910 Munn St.
Jacinto City, TX
Featured Singers:
Willing Vessels
David Gilmore
The Light Inside
Hosted by:
Leonard and Eara Lee Ward
Info: 713-641-5529 (BAGMA) or
Donna Walker – 281-424-3982
BAGMA FEBRUARY SHOWCASE Saturday, February 18, 2017, 6:30 PM
Southline Street Baptist Church
1306 Southline Street
Cleveland, TX 77327
Featured Singers:
Crystal River
Dennis Rehders
Legacy of Grace
Randy Carr
Hosted by:
Paul and Lisa Gothard
Info: 713-641-5529 (BAGMA) or
Donna Walker – 281-424-3982
John L. Nordenstrom
In 1965, at the age of 18, I enlisted into the military (Army). Basic training was at Fort Polk, Louisiana, as well as
AIT. After basic I spent a year and a half in Germany, then was sent to Vietnam. I flew as a Door Gunner. I was
awarded the Bronze Star, was shot down 13 times but was never wounded. My first time being shot down while
facing the ground coming up at me believing I would be dead in a few minutes I called upon the Lord Jesus Christ to
forgive me of my sins and save my soul and hearing a small still voice telling me everything would be alright. The
pilot straightened up the Huey helicopter and made a hard landing down at the side of the mountain, which bent the
skids. On board were 2 gunners, 2 pilots, and 8 infantry and no one died and no one was hurt with over 100 holes in
the helicopter.
After coming home to Fort Hood in Texas, I was discharged in 1970. I went to the University of Houston and earned
my BBA. I am married and have 4 grown sons, 12 grand kiddos and one on the way.
I sang with my brothers as a teenager with their band, The Midnight Raiders that played around Houston in the sixties.
In high school I sang with “Meistersingers”.
I am now a member of Unity Baptist Church in Porter, TX for the last 26 years. I am presently the Sunday School
Director as well as any fill-ins where ever I am needed. I sing bass with a quartet named N-Unity at UBC and I am a
soloist.
SOLOISTS PHONE E-MAIL
Adams, Aliene 713-678-8950 [email protected]
Atkinson, Jesse 281-384-2694 [email protected]
Brooks, Dot 281-987-0252 [email protected]
Cook, Claude 409-656-2053 [email protected]
Currey, Sally 713-941-1403 [email protected]
Dann, Valonda 281-452-5923 [email protected]
Dean, Frank 713-492-8620 [email protected]
Fiedler, Mike 830-739-8880 [email protected]
Gilmore, David 713-828-3600 [email protected]
Hamilton, Jim 713-253-3940 [email protected]
Harreld, Aver 979-236-8174 [email protected]
Hegemeyer, Taylor 936-827-9641 [email protected]
Henson, Charlotte 713-254-6416
Hines, Delbert 832-339-3375 [email protected]
Holmes, Gary 281-734-4445 [email protected]
Hutchings, Pat 409-284-2680 [email protected]
Johnson, Karen 281-814-2308 [email protected]
Kahler, Jennifer 409-225-2603 [email protected]
Kinsey, Ed 832-637-7365
Lewis, Myron 281-479-8630 [email protected]
Lupo, Elaine 281-245-6266 [email protected]
Nordenstrom, John 713-392-1049 [email protected]
Phelps, Ronnie 409-554-2058 [email protected]
Pilgrim, Jackie 936-828-0945 [email protected]
Rehders, Dennis 512-734-0066 [email protected]
Robertson, Paula 281-538-6677 [email protected]
Stelly, Melanie 713-252-1976 [email protected]
Tutor, Eugenia 713-455-1245 [email protected]
GROUPS CONTACT PHONE E-MAIL
Appointed By Grace Vonnie Behrend 979-256-7373 [email protected]
Crossing Jordan Terry Everitt 281-842-9144 [email protected]
Crystal River Quartet Terry Thomas 281-350-4000 [email protected]
Dignity Gospel Quartet Russell Allen 713-208-9234 [email protected]
Still Blessed Danny Estes 281-489-9991 [email protected]
Faithful Two Kathrine Ryals 713-498-1191 [email protected]
Footprints Ray Walker 281-424-3982 [email protected]
Hearts of Grace Floyd Scott 979-798-5024 [email protected]
Jacob Austin Band Elizabeth Austin 281-610-3925 [email protected]
Just For Him Vickie Potter 281-353-8006 [email protected]
Legacy of Grace Kimberly Walters 281-610-0239 [email protected]
Men of Praise Larry Brown 281-481-4188 [email protected]
New Generation Danny Walters 713-455-3238 [email protected]
Praise Worthy Robert E. Williams 713-501-0842 [email protected]
Savior's Sisters Catrina McMullen 713-472-4225 [email protected]
Southern Plainsmen Qt. Marcelle Slaughter 318-586-4812 marcelle@southernplainsmen. com
Texas Harmony Becky Goodwin 281-787-1124 [email protected]
The Arnharts Sharon Arnhart 832-512-8650 281-337-6729 [email protected]
The Bethels Donna Fontaine 409-729-5506 [email protected]
The Detour Band Johnny Pate 281-458-2283
The Gospel Messengers Ernie Breaux 281-383-2286 [email protected]
The Gothards Paul Gothard 832-202-9717 [email protected]
The Light Inside Tim Park 281-839-6754 [email protected]
The Martins James Martin 713-477-6369 [email protected]
The Pearsons Deborah Pearson 409-225-5778 pearson.deborahandnatasha@gmail. com
The Sowell Family Pickers Guyan Sowell 201-682-8352
thesowellfamilypickers@yahoo. com
The Telestials Jim Glass 615-847-3660 [email protected]
Voices of Praise Richard Hensley 409-389-2247 [email protected]
SPONSORS PHONE E-MAIL
Barr, Dorothy 713-528-3560
Clough, Patricia 713-453-7924
Currey, David 713-941-1403 [email protected]
Dann, Duane 281-452-5923 [email protected]
Denning, Irene 281-452-7376
Dillingham, David 713-864-6274
First Bapt.No. Channel 713-453-4640
Fisher, Virginia 713-672-7349 [email protected]
Forest Oaks Baptist Church 713-645-2421 [email protected]
Friend, Winnie 713-697-3139
Gillespie, Armon & Rhonda 832-689-9842
Goldman, Jack & Melba 713-946-9243
Goodnight, Patty 713-643-2327
Hancock, David 979-549-7912 david@davidhancockpromotions
Higginbotham, John & Mary 832-767-2226 [email protected]
Martin, Larry & Barbara 540-387-3932 [email protected]
McDaniel, John 713-643-2327
McDonald, Russell/Margaret 713-304-9007
Ruscher, Barbara 832-520-3998 [email protected]
Ruscher, Charlie 281-217-2520 [email protected]
Ryan, Duke & Trish 409-283-3723 [email protected]
Ward, Leonard & Era Lee 713-859-2762 [email protected]
Lifetime Honorary Members
Harville, Robert 281-421-5644
Hildreth, Howard & Lou 713-662-2908 [email protected]
Holyfield, Watson 713-670-7865 [email protected]
Johnson, J C & Nelda 713-643-6013 [email protected]
Kahler, Jennifer 409-225-2603 [email protected]
Kolmetz, Karl [email protected]
Kotal, Joann 281-458-1048 [email protected]
Morrison, Myron 713-645-7576
Stevenson, Bob & Marilyn unknown
Currey, David & Sally 713-941-1403 [email protected]
Musicians
Atkinson, Jesse 281-384-2694 [email protected]
Collins, James 281-216-2749 [email protected]
Everitt, James 281-842-9144
Ruscher, Charlie 281-217-2520 [email protected]
