How much administration is involved in excellent worship leading?

Without a regular internet connection, I'll be delayed in reporting on the places we are visiting.  Barcelona is such a beautiful city.


Taxis and more taxis.


I'm not sure what this sculpture is supposed to represent?


The "hop on, hop off bus" is a great way to get an overview of the city, especially on the open top deck.  Bacelona is full of buildings with unique architecture.


A delightful stroll down La Rambla found some interesting sights.

Acappella Ministries is pleased to announce the newest member of Acappella, Wes McKinzie.


Wes McKinzie is from San Antonio, Texas, and currently lives in Edmond, Oklahoma. He is Acappella’s newest member, but his face and voice may be familiar – he was AVB’s bass singer for seven years.
 
He appeared on AVB’s Song In My Soul, What’s Your Tag Say?, Celebrate and Party, U & Me & God Make 5, The Road, and Caminando En La Luz, plus many other Acappella Company projects.
 
Wes’ work in music ministry includes stints with Psallo, an a cappella gospel group based in Los Angeles, and EQ, an Oklahoma City-based quintet. He also is on the worship team at Quail Springs Church of Christ in Oklahoma City.
 
Wes holds a bachelor’s degree in radio/television from Oklahoma Christian University and a master’s degree in journalism/mass communication from the University of Oklahoma. He currently serves as Oklahoma Christian’s associate director of marketing services and directs OC’s student a cappella group, New Reign.
 
His wife of 16 years, Delisa, also sang on many Acappella Company projects. They are blessed with two wonderful children: Mikayla, their eight-year-old daughter, and Schad, their eight-month-old son.
 
Wes’ favorite scripture is I Thessalonians 5:16-18. “Be joyful always. Pray continually. Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”           

Like to plan ahead?  Like a great value?  Like a special vacation?  Like to sing?
Why not join us for our Fall Cruise, October 2010.  That's right, you have almost a year and a half to prepare.

It can be challenging enough to transition to a different time zone, seven hours ahead of your normal clock.

Rasmussen organization has just released the results of its language poll.

When asked if English should be America's official language, 85 percent of the people said, "Sí."

- Jay Leno

Kyler Irwin was a great help for us on the Australia / New Zealand Praise & Harmony tour in April.  Here's a photo of Kyler waving his arms on the North Island of New Zealand.

Today we leave Nashville for New York, Toronto and London to arrive in Barcelona tomorrow, Lord willing.  As the Three Dog Night song goes, "Well I've never been to Spain. . ."

I plan to keep posting articles on my blog, but will share much more when I return.

Do me a favor?  If you know anyone who would especially enjoy the AVB concert, please pass the word along to your friends about the "one and only" AVB Reunion Concert in Nashville, July 3rd at Lipscomb.  Tickets can be purchased through iTickets.com

Another song just came to mind (I believe it was Ronnie Milsap), "Let's take the long way around the world . . ."

Match the airlines and their hub cities:

1. Aer Lingus           A. Amsterdam

2. KLM                       B. Hong Kong 

3. Dragonair            C. Madrid 

4. Jat                          D. Dublin and Cork

5. Iberia                    E. Belgrade

How does technology help or hinder the worship leader’s role?

As families make plans for summer travel, we are excited to hear of so many who will be joining us at ACAFEST 2009.  Tracy Dean of The Acappella Company is coordinating this year's events.

Join us for AVB's much anticipated Reunion Concert:
July 3,   2:00 PM
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN
Tickets still available at iTickets.com

I've posted this flyer before (from 1987), but I thought it was special enough to repeat.  Hope you are making plans to join us this year for ACAFEST 2009.  Admission to ACAFEST is free for everything except the AVB reunion concert. You may purchase AVB concert tickets at iTickets.com.

Blessed with a wonderful turnout, the Poteau church of Christ came alive with praise (and harmony).  Sitting in sections according to bass, tenor, alto and soprano, the participants invested their voices and hearts into focusing on how to offer 100% in singing and worship.

What was the title of the 1928 Disney cartoon that made Mickey Mouse famous?

How important are communication skills for the worship leader?

To say that this male quintet changed quite a bit in a few years is an understatement.

I thought my brother, Don Lancaster would appreciate this sign, which seems to be an abbreviated version of his name.

Match the neighborhoods and the cities:

1. Georgetown            A. Los Angeles
2. Yaletown                 B. Marakesh
3. Plaka                         C. Vancouver
4. Medina                     D. Washington D.C.
5. Westlake                 E.  Athens