SPECTRUM NEWS - Lesson Learned!
Many times the lessons we need to learn from God are preceeded by disappointments. But if we are patient and receptive, those lessons are followed by blessings. Such is the case with our experience at Spirit West Coast, a Christian event held in Del Mar California.
Jeff was pleased that our group, Jeff Carnie and Spectrum was 1 of 8 christian artists chosen out of approximately 600 applicants to participate in a contest with the grand prize being a $100,000 recording contract with Word Record Company. Armed with the prayers and well wishes from the leadership of First Baptist Church of Elk Grove and the congretation, Spectrum traveled to Del Mar with excitement of the possibility of capturing the grand prize.
Well, the out come was not what we had prayed or hoped for. To say we were not disappointed would not be truthful. After all, who in their right mind would travel hundreds of miles in a cramped twelve passenger van with adults, not family members, if not with the intent to bring home the prize. After the announcement was made regarding the group that would be moving on to the next stage, Jeff immediately went over to the judge's station to thank each of them for the opportunitiy given our group to participate in this event. He then rallied our group together to expresse how proud he was of our presentation, and to ensure that our focus and hearts were in the right place, "on Jesus." With that being done, he then turned his attention to himself. He asked that God reveal the lesson to be learned from this experience. He came away knowing that God wanted him to produce, record, and market the group's next CD project. He felt confident that God would provide and direct the project until it's completion. Jeff and Sprectrum are now in the studio recording their lastest CD, appropriately titled, "Complete." October, 2010 is the scheduled date for the CD to drop. Lesson learned, be patient and wait on the Lord.
LOVING HANDS CELEBRATE AMERICA - Mondavi Center
On June 19th, Jeff Carnie and Spectrum were priveledged to participate on a program hosted by the Mondavi Center to raise funds for food banks in the Sacramento area. Since one of our passions is to assit those in need of food, we were thrilled to participate in such a worthy event. Wow, what an experience! To grace the stage with so many talented artists, proficent in their chosen disciplines. There were many genres represented that evening, with Spectrum representing gospel music. It was an evening not to be soon forgotten. Jeff and I were humbled. God is answering Jeff's prayer that his territory be increased. He is utilizing our ministry in a powerful way, by allowing our group to be a beacon of light for our church in our community. It doesn't get much better than that, or does it?
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