Keith Lancaster - Hearing Voices :: Encouraging Feedback

Friday, August 17

Singing and Worshipping in Iraq

by KeithLancaster on Fri 17 Aug 2007 06:00 AM CDT

One of the greatest blessings is receiving encouraging feedback from people who have been blessed by music and song. Here's a message we just received from David Garrett:

I can't begin to explain how much your music has encouraged me and my fellow soldiers while deployed in Iraq. Before I departed, my family and I contacted Keith and explained that I wanted to take Acappella's music with me overseas. Keith sent me a collection of CDs to take, as well as extra copies of the new Radiance CD to give to fellow soldiers. We attended the concert in West Memphis, Arkansas before I left in July 2006. We met the guys and got autographs on the new CD. I took the music with me to Iraq and it started a trend. Pretty soon more and more soldiers in my unit were asking for copies. This led to bible studies, and soon to Worshipping together at the Oasis Church of Christ in Tallil, Iraq where we converted a tent into a place of worship. Both Army and Air Force soldiers were fortunate enough to not only hear God's word in song, but to also Worship in spirit and in truth. I just want to thank you for all that you've done for me, my soldiers, and my family. My son who was only 5 months old when I left is now 2 and knows every song. I am home from Iraq now and currently serving as the Youth Minister at the Ross Road Church of Christ in Memphis, TN.

Your Brother In Christ,

David Garrett
1LT, Infantry

And thank you, David, and all the people in uniform who serve our country! I appreciate this encouraging letter.

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Saturday, July 28

Encouraging Letters for Acappella

by KeithLancaster on Sat 28 Jul 2007 12:00 PM CDT

I'd like to share encouraging messages we receive that reinforce the power of the Gospel in music to bless people. Here's one I received just this week:

My 23 year old grandson has been raised in the church and grew up listening to your music.
He is currently in Special Ops serving in Afghanistan. I recently sent him 2 of your CDs, "Travelin Shoes" and "Conquerors". I just spoke to him and he wanted me to let you know that when he got my package that he'd been pretty down, but as soon as he started listening to the familiar songs, it brightened his day and he found that after hearing only the first couple of words to a song, he could sing along and it brought back such wonderful memories.

Thank you so much for your beautiful music and inspiration. You never know how much it means to us.
God Bless you all!!

L. C.

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Thursday, July 12

This Letter is More Precious Than Gold

by KeithLancaster on Thu 12 Jul 2007 07:00 AM CDT

We are blessed. Very blessed. You cannot imagine all the encouraging stories we hear about how the Gospel in song has made an overwhelming difference in the lives of precious families. We are so thankful for your letters, e-mails and comments. I received a message after the Reunion Concert that epitomizes the ultimate encouragement for our "musicianaries."

I asked permission to share it with you. Here is that message:

I just wanted to email you and let you know that I was at your 25th Anniversary concert Sat. the 7th of July at Lipscomb University not because I wanted to be there, Because I was working. My partner and I were sent from Robertson County E.M.S to be your Medical Staff for the concert. We were both very tired, We had been on another Special assignment since 7am that morning outside in 95 degree weather and we were exhausted. But anyway we had no idea who Acappella was and at the moment we didn't even care. But I want you to know those boys hit the stage and we both were floored with the sound and the Word of the gospel flowing throughout the building. They have to be the best group I have ever heard, When they performed "All Men Will Know" I literally cried and I want you to know I do not show emotion most people would say I don't even smile, But that is a beautiful and touching song. When the show was all over my partner and I left with a copy of the the new CD and I have not stopped listening since. I want to thank you for our wonderful experience and a spiritual boost to the end of a long day.

Sincerely,
Jason Stone EMT-IV

Thank you Jason, for sharing those kind words with us. This helps Acappella keep going in spite of all the obstacles. We appreciate it!

Anyone who desires can share that song with friends through this link.

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