I was blessed this weekend to be able to sing at five, count ‘em, FIVE services at my home church, Calvary Chapel Boise. I was one of seven people on the stage. It was an awesome time of worship and it was equally fun to meet so many new people.

Something I did not expect was the amount of encouragement I received from the people I was blessed to meet. Thank you to all of you who talked with me and shared your experiences, thoughts, and ideas.

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For those of you who were at the service, you were able to hear from Brandon Bee, a singer/songwriter/PRODUCER from Tacoma, Washington. One of the main reasons I went on my little vacation with my sister and nieces last month was to visit his studio. He and I worked out a timeline for getting my first “all me” worship album out there. So far I’ve written four songs that I think will make it to the CD. There are two others that are real possibilities. I’m praying for the Lord’s guidance on the rest.

But to prepare for that, I need finances! I’ve used a lot of the money that I’ve received in the past for traveling, promotion, production, etc. of the old CD. It’s time to move along! So I’ve thought up an idea.

My friend Steven Harder has agreed to help me make a short EP of hymns. I’ve found a few really awesome obscure hymns for which I’ve rewritten the melodies. I’ve also included a few favorites (It is Well With My Soul is in there somewhere).

So that’s where I’m headed. The hymn EP is scheduled to finish production late in May and will (Lord willing) be available in early June.

Keep praying and thanks for your encouragement!

- MB