#3 Action Plan

1. Pray (Just talk to God using your own words)
a. Write down an action step you can take:
Start your morning with a prayer before breakfast
Pray for true peace to come and dwell within your spirit
Turn your daily and monthly problems over to God
Share your victories… so that others may be helped
Give thanks to God often… during the day…
2. Read the Bible (Read 10 chapters)
a. Your next action step to take:
Read Proverbs 15: 13 “A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.”
Underline the Bible verses that mean a lot to you
Ask for understanding…but keep on reading
Develop a consistent daily reading journey; listen for meaning
3. Begin choosing who you want in your boat of friends
a. Your next action step to take:
Eliminate associating with “always-criticizing” complainers
Make a list of positive, good qualities you admire in a true friend
Don’t let the bad friend paddle or guide your boat
Run away from people who feast on stress and chaos
“The friends you choose determine whether you win or lose. True friends will rejoice with you when you win.”
4. Start counting your blessings. Be thankful for what you have
a. Your next action step to take:
Make a written inventory list of “What I Am Thankful For”
Say, “Thanks” at the beginning and end of every prayer
Ask your grandkids what they are thankful for
Fall to sleep, “counting your blessings”
Help a friend by asking God for “your thankfulness to overflow”
5. Exercise faith and belief on a daily basis.
a. Your next action step to take:
Say, “I believe,” out loud, ten times today
Act upon the nudges that God gives you
Listen to the angels God sends your way
Look for God’s presence to begin residing in your inner soul
Take counsel in God-guided mid-course corrections
Smile daily and more often than ever before

#2 How Precious Is This Moment In Time?

 

Era (a memorable or important date or event; especially: one that begins a new period in history of a person or thing)
Regardless of age, time is the most precious asset a person has. For just a few moments, can you take a breather today, to reflect upon each of the decades that have already faded by?

God created you. Whether you believe it or not, you are here on this earth for a purpose. The problem is that God doesn’t always show you which path to travel. As time rushes by, God lets you make your own choices. Your decisions make all the difference.

You may not believe in God. You may not believe that God has plans for you. The song says, “It is no secret what God can do, what he has done for others, he will do for you…” Bruce Wilkinson, founder of “Walk Through The Bible Ministries,” states that, “there are over 30,000 promises in the Bible,” gifts from God, waiting to be claimed by you and me. “The trials that come your way are tests of what you believe about God.”

This time, now, today, is your personal era for achievement. Suggestion: write down in a notebook all your achievements for the year. Don’t worry about goals. Focus on outcomes. Develop a progress report for yourself. Maybe, for the first time, begin recording personal answers to prayer. What would you offer up as accomplishments?

Epoch (an event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development)

Your personal epoch story can have one of two effects on others. You can turn folks away from God or you can turn folks towards God. Have you ever considered what kind of legacy you are leaving along the way? Sitting on a wooden fence all the time, indecisive, eventually involves gathering splinters in an uncomfortable spot.

Want to receive gifts and promises from God? Try giving yourself to others. “Give and you will receive…” it’s a God promise.  

Eons (aeon) (a unit of geologic time equal to one billion years)
What you do with your time either lasts for eons or evaporates without substance. It’s all up to you and God. A partnership never fully works out if the partners are traveling in opposite directions. The good news is that God is more patient and eternally smarter than you are. The pursuit of peace path is easy to find and follow when you believe God. 

What is that path of peace? Why not jump off that fence and find out? What if you select the wrong way to jump? “Go ahead and jump, you will find out sooner.”

A team concept is more effective than attempting tasks solo. Just like choosing sides on a sandlot, you and God can become best friends. If you allow him, God will help you select and surround yourself with the right team players. “Where two or three are gathered in my name, I will be there…” another promise.

Start your faith journal today. It’s your outcome for the future.

#1 The Testing Of Your Faith

Join us this fall for “The Testing of
Your Faith,” starting Sep 11, 2011.
We will be covering the video series
“The Testing of Your Faith” by Bruce
Wilkinson, founder of “Walk Through
the Bible Ministries.” This is a
practical, life changing, investigation
and application of faith principles. All
are welcome. Questions? Call Ron
Camerrer at (970) 481-5480.
Sunday mornings 8:50 AM – 9:45 AM.
Harmony Presbyterian Church
400 E Boardwalk Fort Collins, CO

We put a song in your heart and a tap in your toe

1 Peter 5: 6-7
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Statement Of Purpose
We offer encouragement and peace through participation.

Sat Aug 6 Mission trip to Loveland at the park on Railroad Ave at the Old Larimer County Fairgrounds under the shaded canopy. Free picnic for musicians and immediate family. Perform for Resurrection Fellowship Senior Adult Ministry. We will be setting up at 10:00 AM and will start playing (for the park visitors) around 10:30.
Lunch served at 11:30.
We will be handing out invitation cards promoting our monthly Bluegrass Gospel Jam.

Musicians coming so far:
1. Ron Camerrer
2. Dan Rapleje
3. Dixie Rapleje
4. Jim Bonnell
5. Chuck Huckfeldt
6. Donna Scheer
7. Dale Hoff (not confirmed yet)
8. Janet Martinez

Publicity Coordinator needed.
Insert email invitations to newspapers’ “What’s Happening” events in Northern Colorado
Set up media invitation events through Facebook, Twitter, Craig’s List, etc.
Let’s meet for a cup of coffee if you are interested.

Donations Appreciated

Roy Shaw has accepted the Treasurer position for the Gospel Jam

Advertising Logo Apparel
Available Aug 13 for advance order purchases
Denim Shirts
Denim Caps
Jackets

Free music and song downloads soon available from
BluegrassGospelJam.com website
New original songs to share with the world Do you have a song we could promote?
More information coming

Instrument Workshops for August
Gospel Finger Picking: Jim Bonnell
Voice Workshop: Dixie Rapleje

Instrument Workshops for September
Gospel Finger Picking: Jim Bonnell
Voice Workshop: Ginger Derrington
Song Writing Workshop: Dixie Rapleje

Small Performance Group Coordinator
We are beginning to receive requests for more locations
We have Performance Songbooks for musicians

On-Stage Musician Coordinator: Dixie Rapleje
We need an assistant On-Stage Musician Coordinator

Greeters Needed
Hand out programs, coordinate Email Sign Up Sheet, pass out egg shakers

Photographer, Video Camera Operator, Digital Recorder Operator needed.
Who do you know?

Coming Events

11:30 Sat Aug 6
Resurrection Fellowship
“Senior Adult Ministry Outdoor Picnic & Concert”
Free picnic for musicians and musician families.
Loveland, CO at the Fairgrounds on Railroad Ave in Loveland

5:00 Sat Aug 13
Bluegrass Gospel Jam and Evening Concert at Harmony Church

USA Jams
Update from Massachusetts:
Hi Ron,
You can catch our 15 seconds of fame on www.onworldwide.com then click on ” Arnold Mills 4th of July Parade”
I’m standing on the right front of the wagon wearing a civil war cap & playing a resonator guitar.
use the scroll button on the bottom of the video to get to us. Don’t blink, we’re on from 41:20 to 42:00.
Listen for “I’ll Fly Away”

Update from Sterling, Colorado:
No Jams during this summer.
Resume in Fall 2011

Update from Otis, Colorado:
Possible new Jam.

Home Jams
If you would like to host a small circle jam in your home, please let us know

Instrument Workshops
If you would like to request a particular instrument workshop on Jam days from 11:30-12:00, please let us know.
Performance Groups
If you know of a new location or wish to perform in a small performance group, please let us know so we can help you form your group.

Good Old Gospel Songs
Both Beginners and Experienced encouraged to join right in. Bring your guitar, banjo, autoharp, harmonica, bass, dulcimer, spoons, psaltry, hammer dulcimer, washtub bass, tambourine, voice, and smile. Discover, develop & improve skills… and have fun, too. Spectators Welcome.
Harmony Presbyterian Church
400 E Boardwalk(3 blocks north of Harmony Road)
Fort Collins, Colorado
2nd Saturday of every month
12:00 – 4:00 Jam
11:30 – 12:00 Instrument Workshops

Thanks, God Bless
Ron Camerrer 970 481-5480

June Events

Sat June 11 Regular Second Saturday of the Month Jam 12:00-4:00 – Harmony Presbyterian Church Fort Collins
Sat June 18 “Bost Family Traditions” concert 5:30 (free community event)- Harmony Presbyterian Church Fort Collins
Sun June 19 New Freedom Community Outreach Outdoor Concert 12:30-3:00 with free BBQ Osborn Park Loveland, CO
Come and participate in an outdoor concert and free Bar-B-Q at Osborn Park in Loveland.
You and your family are invited.
Musicians coming so far:
1. Ron Camerrer
2. Jim Bonnell
3. Dan Rapleje
4. Dicie Rapleje
5. Roy Shaw
6. Diane Shaw
7. Steve Ambrose (not confirmed)
8. Bob Sexton
9. Gladys Sexton
Joining us will be both instrument players and singers from New Freedom Community Outreach Church. Neighborhood residents have also been invited to the free Bar-B-Q and free concert.
We have songbooks with words and chords for both the musicians and the audience.

Let me know how many guests you are planning on bringing.
Email me if you would like a list of songs we will be performing.
Home Jams
7:00-9:00 Fri June 10 Home Jam at Steve Ambrose’s (room for 6)
Host: Steve Ambrose
Attendees signed up:
1. Ron Camerrer
2. Roy Shaw
3. Diane Shaw
4.
5.
6.
Would you like to host a Jam at your home?
Your Name __________
Instrument Workshops
We have a request for a Tenor Banjo Workshop(4-string banjo)
We have requests for these workshops from 11:30-12:00 on Jam days:
Fiddle
Banjo
Guitar
Dobro
Dulcimer
Tambourine
If you would like to host any of these workshops, please let us know. The more advance notice, the better.
Opportunities to Participate
Jam Event Promoter
Craig’s List
1. Roy Shaw
Your Name __________
Jam Event Promoter
Facebook
1. Ron Camerrer
Your Name __________
Good Old Gospel Songs. Both Beginners and Experienced encouraged to join right in. Bring your guitar, banjo, autoharp, harmonica, bass, dulcimer, spoons, psaltry, hammer dulcimer, washtub bass, tambourine, voice, and smile. Discover, develop & improve skills… and have fun, too. Spectators Welcome.
Location
Harmony Presbyterian Church
400 E Boardwalk
(3 blocks north of Harmony Road)
Fort Collins, Colorado
Time
2nd Saturday of every month
12:00 – 4:00 Jam
11:30 – 12:00 Instrument Workshops
Thanks, God Bless
Ron Camerrer

Can you come on Sun June 19

Can you come on Sun June 19 (Father’s Day) from 12:00-3:00 and participate in an outdoor concert and free Bar-B-Q at Osborn Park in Loveland?

We have songbooks with words and chords for both the musicians and the audience.

Here is a list of the songs.
I Saw The Light
I’ll Fly Away
Just A Closer Walk With Thee
Mansion Over The Hilltop
Uncloudy Day
Will The Circle Be Unbroken
Wings Of A Dove
Swing Low Sweet Chariot
Old Rugged Cross
Are You Washed In The Blood?
This World Is Not My Home
Precious Lord
Just A Little Talk With Jesus

Bluegrass Gospel Jam Announcements for June

7:00-9:00 Fri June 10 Home Jam at Steve Ambrose’s (room for 6)

Coming so far:

1. Ron Camerrer

2. Roy Shaw

3. Diane Shaw

12:00-4:00 Sat June 11 Bluegrass Gospel Jam Fort Collins Harmony Presbyterian Church

11:30-12:00 Instrument Workshops

5:30 – 7:00 Sat June 18 “Bost Family Traditions” concert Fort Collins Harmony Presbyterian Church

12:00 – 3:00 Sun June 19 Outdoor Concert in conjunction with new Freedom Community Church at Osborn Park, Madison and SE 4th Street, Loveland. We have songbooks with chords and words. Free Bar-B-Q.

Musicians coming so far:

1. Ron Camerrer

2. Jim Bonnell

3. Dan Rapleje

4. Dicie Rapleje

5. Roy Shaw

6. Diane Shaw

Joining us will be both instrument players and singers from New Freedom Community Outreach Church. Neighborhood residents have also been invited to the free Bar-B-Q and free concert.

Please invite your friends and family for music, food, and fun!

PRESS RELEASE

The New Family Traditions Gospel Music Ministry
Jeff and Pamela Bost
(520) 559-0660
jeffbost@earthlink.net
www.thenewfamilytraditions.com

For Immediate Release

The Harmony Presbyterian Church and the award winning Bost Family Traditions gospel band would like to invite the community to join us for worship and inspirational gospel music, on Saturday, June 18, 2011, beginning at 5:30 PM. The church is located at 400 E Boardwalk (4 blocks north of Harmony Road). Admission is free.

The Bost Family Traditions is a five piece, hard driving, southern gospel group from Cochise County, Arizona described as the “quintessential family band.” The Bost family, consisting of Jeff and Pamela Bost, with their eight children, play an eclectic mix of progressive southern gospel, bluegrass and traditional- with a hint of western swing and a heaping helping of old-time family humor. Their program is an exciting combination of inspirational music, a warm family atmosphere and a timely message of hope for one and all.

This extra-large family band has been playing festivals, community events and churches full-time for over five years from Branson to LA. They have developed a strong following with their powerful vocal harmonies, seasoned virtuosity and warm family atmosphere. They have been recognized by the Branson based, Country Gospel Music Association (West) as the Bluegrass Band of the year and are the former Arizona State Family Band of the year. The Douglas Daily Dispatch reported that, “Even people who never listened to a bluegrass tune in their life find themselves enjoying the music of the Bost Family Traditions…”

The Harmony Presbyterian Church and the Bost Family Traditions cordially invite one and all to come and enjoy an old fashioned meeting with friends, family and bluegrass music. There is no charge for admission. Sponsored by the National Bluegrass Gospel Jam Network. For more information call Ron Camerrer (970) 481-5480.
PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST