SILENT NIGHT, HOLY NIGHT!

Fall came and went (incl. Brotherhood's CD release concert), Thanksgiving is over and now it's time for Jesus' birthday! With all the hustle and bustle, everyone busy with parties, cooking, gifts nd family... let's not forget the true reason for the season.

A humble, lowly birth for the King of Kings and Lord of Lords did draw the attention of those who believed a Messiah would soon be coming. The wise men travelled a great distance to get a glimpse of the Holy One and bring Him gifts. Without Jesus' birth, death and resurrection, our Christian faith would not exist.

May you all have a very Merry Christmas and a safe, healthy New Year. God bless and keep you  always in His loving care. Brotherhood hopes to see you sometime, somewhere in 2019. We always enjoy meeting and making new friends!

STUDIO WORK DONE!

Our studio work is done and Brotherhood is in post production mode; leaving it to the tech team for the master copy and then the packaged CD. It will be like Christmas when we are able to share the gift of God's music with you. Brotherhood always enjoy giving more, so expect 11 songs instead of the traditional 10!

Can't wait to share these selections with you... live and in person. Keep watch for our upcoming concert dates. Have a blessed week!

IT'S STUDIO TIME!

BACK IN STUDIO, AGAIN!

Well, it could also be considered "back in the saddle again" or "back home again". God has allowed Brotherhood to get back to the studio and work on a new CD project!  Once again, we are blessed to work with producer, Tim Kelly, who makes it all happen (techno-wise).

I say that "tongue-in-cheek" because studio time has been a joy and fun to be part of. The hard work was pre-studio... the entire team worked/prayed to deliver our very best on each song selected. Sometimes we can be hard on ourselves because we want to give our very best. But, you know what, as we are bathed in prayer, the Lord will make our voices a "sweet, sweet sound in His ear". That's what it's all about. Never about us.... all about Him!

Continue to keep Brotherhood in your prayers. From my initial hear of playback sound bites... this CD will be awesome & our best yet! Can't wait for you to get a listen... but be patient. Good things come to those who wait.

Until next time... blessings.

AMERICAN MT. GET-A-WAY

My wife and I had a great vacation trip to the mountains of N.C. Had the opportunity to also see Brotherhood's former bass man, Mel Hopkins and The Kingdom Heirs at Dollywood. 

Two quick stories from brief conversations with two members: 

(1) Until the age of 12, their wonderful bass singer, Jeff Chapman, had a tenor voice!

(2) I interviewed lead vocalist, Arthur Rice, approx. 5 years ago  after an Orlando concert. I mentioned it when greeting Arthur after the Dollywood concert and he not only remembered it... he also remembered Brotherhood! That's quite a memory!! God bless you guys.

In early July, Brotherhood takes some relaxing moments before studio time. Dan is back from his African missions trip w/ Jesus Film project & we rejoice in the continued Good News being spread via film. Dan, Dennis, Kevin & I eagerly anticipate GREAT things from our Heavenly Father at future concert ministries, Lord willing.

And all of Brotherhood joins all of America celebrate our freedom once again. Do not take it for granted and be thankful to God for what He has preserved for so long. And, all those veterans who faithfully served our great country - we salute and honor you. God bless America, now and always!

See you down the road!

BH UPDATE & PRAYER (JUN/JUL '18)

*Brotherhood's new CD project - In a short while, we will be back in studio. Pray that the Lord anoint each and every song that is recorded & they minister to all that hear!
 

*Kevin, our lead singer, recently returned from an awesome trip to Israel with his wife, Jacelyn. A life-changing experience to walk where Jesus walked, talked and ministered. I understand that the same shops, since Jesus days, have been passed down from generation to generation, as well!!

* Dan, our baritone & piano man, is on a mission trip to Africa. He & his wife, Ginnie, are movie script translators for the Jesus Film Project and also training new team workers. Pray for favor and work successfully completed.

*John, our tenor & manager, has been involved with the launch leadership team at his home church’s new campus. He is head of the usher ministry team and Men's Ministry Coordinator. Pray that this campus be a blessing to the attendees and the community!

*Thanksgiving - John's wife, Deborah, re-visited her doctor after a few months of various tests. We claimed a clean bill of health... and our Lord answered prayer, praise God.

* Not leaving our bass man, Dennis, out of the picture. He's received a clean bill of health after recent Dr. visits, too. He is enjoying his spare time ministering through Meals on Wheels. He can't wait to get "back on the road."

Until next time... be blessed; be a blessing.

THURSDAY DOUBLEPLAY!

May 3 was National Day of Prayer and what an awesome day it was for Brotherhood! Two concerts on two sides of Orlando (east and west) was a wonderful way to celebrate God's goodness and give Him praise & worship. There's not enough room to tell it all but the presence of God was evident in both places. So good to see some Brotherhood "groupies", Gladys & Joyce, among other friends including The Smiths. Thanks, Wally Gilmour, for inviting us to be a part of Night of Worship at Church Alive, as well. Meeting new friends is also a great joy as Brotherhood ministers through their brand of southern gospel music. See you all soon!

P.S. Go to Facebook.com\Brotherhoodgospelmusic for more information and request video tag of concert footage.

NEW YEAR... NEW LINEUP... SAME JESUS!!!

GOSPEL LEGEND GOES HOME

Gospel music fans: A bit of sad news to share...

This past Monday, Edwin Hawkins went home to glory; he was 74 years old. If you know anything about gospel music, and maybe pop oldies, you definitely knew this music giant. He's a Grammy winning singer, songwriter who's known world wide for the gospel cross-over hit, "O Happy Day" with the Edwin Hawkins Singers. Edwin took a hymnal classic and changed it up in such a unique way that crossed musical, denominational and cultural lines.

 

He was a pioneer of contemporary Christian music along with Andre Crouch, James Cleveland and others! In those early CCM days, I was personally encouraged and inspired in my young life at a needed point of time. Although Edwin is gone, he will not soon be forgotten.