TO MY FRIENDS IN JAPAN

Back in 1998, I traveled to Japan where I gave 7 concerts in 7 different cities. It was an awesome trip, and I met so many wonderful gracious people. My heart is broken because of the disasters that have hit that beautiful country. My thoughts and prayers are with all of Japan.

TOURETTE'S SYNDROME

I have Tourette's Syndrome, and often wonder why more people don't know what it is. It is a neurological disorder that causes the person to have involuntary movements and/or vocalizations. It's kind of like a short circuit in the brain. If you hear someone yell out, or maybe screaming the word, "hey", when you are in a store or other place, that probably is me (or someone else who has Tourette's). It's O.K. to look the one time, but after the first look, please stop staring. It makes it really hard for me because when someone doesn't understand Tourette's it increases my movements or vocalizations. There are many people who suffer from Tourettes, and it would be such a blessing for those of us who have it, to get some understanding from the public. After you figure out that we have Tourette's then give us a smile. That would make all the difference in the world.

REMINDER ! 18th ANNUAL SMOKY MOUNTAIN JUBILEE

Just a reminder - hope to see you there!

18th ANNUAL

SMOKY MOUNTAIN GOSPEL JUBILEE

"How Great Thou Art"

February 3-4, 2011

PLACE:

Country Tonight Theatre in Pigeon Forge, TN

TIME:

6:30 pm- Thursday & Friday night

10:30 am - Friday morning

CHOIRS: Returning to sing at the Jubilee are the 6 Choirs that were such a blessing last year. They begin singing about 40 minutes prior to the services.

SPECIAL SINGING: Lisa Hammond, Lois Gail, Penny Andrews

SPEAKERS: Tommy D. Burgess, Ralph Sexton, Jr. Cecil Sturgill, Joe Arthur and Tommy Steele

NO ADMISSION CHARGE!

For further information call 865-436-5771

18th ANNUAL SMOKY MOUNTAIN GOSPEL JUBILEE!

A SPECIAL INVITATION FOR
EVERYONE TO ATTEND......

WHEN? February 3 & 4, 2011
WHERE? Pigeon Forge, TN at the Country Tonite Theater
TIME: 6:00 pm Thursday & Friday night and 10:30 am Friday

Theme: "How Great Thou Art"

SPEAKERS: Dr. Ralph Sexton, Jr., Rev. Tommy D. Burgess, Rev. Cecil Sturgill, Dr. Joe Arthur and Dr. Tommy Steele.

CHOIRS: Returning to sing at the Jubilee are the 6 Choirs that were such a blessing last year. They begin singing about 40 minutes prior to the services.

SPECIAL SINGING: Penny Andrews, Lois Gail & Lisa Ann Hammond

(NO ADMISSION CHARGE!!!)

Cathy Hendrick, widow of Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR Legend, John Hendrick, speaks at Rocky Hill Baptist Church in Statesville, NC

Sunday

October 10, 2010

11:00 am

Special guest speaker, Cathy Hendrick, will share God’s faithfulness in the midst of grief and unimaginable tragedy in her life. Cathy will speak about "Faith in the Midst of Tragedy", her story about the death of her husband and twin daughters in a plane crash in Martinsville, VA a few years ago.

Recording artist, Lisa Ann Hammond, will provide special singing.

Please join us for a morning of music and inspiration! Everyone is invited and there is no charge.

Rocky Hill Baptist Church is located at 823 Mountain View Road, Statesville, NC

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!

Please, please pray for our beautiful country, and pray for those in the service of our country who are sacrificing so much for our freedom.

Thank you to all of our troops!

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Please, please pray for our Country and those in the service who are sacrificing for our freedoms.

Tim Howard, USA Soccer Team Star Goalee, Has Tourette Syndrome too! Go For The World Cup USA Team!

The following is copied from http://www.timhowardstory.com/about.htm

"Tim Howard was born on March 6, 1979, in North Brunswick, New Jersey. His hometown is located within an hour or so from Kearny— the unofficial soccer capitol of the Garden State—and Giants Stadium, where international superstars like Pele and Giorgio Chinaglia were busy creating an audience for the sport when Tim came into the world.

Testimony:
As a child I saw peace in my grandmother's life. Nana's sense of peace was so powerful because it came from her faith in the Lord. Through her, God revealed His love for me as well. It wasn't long before I was following in her footsteps. I wanted the same kind of faith and peace she had, and that is exactly what God gave me.
At age ten, I was diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome, a neurological disorder characterized by physical and verbal tics. Living with Tourette's is not easy. But God has blessed me with the gift of athleticism as well. He has done some powerful things in my life through the combination of these two gifts. Not only has He helped me earn a position with Manchester United; He also has shown me ways to use my position as a professional athlete to encourage others with Tourette's syndrome.
Today, I am blessed to be living a dream. And yet, if it all went away tomorrow, I know I would still have peace. That probably sounds crazy to most people, but that's the kind of peace Christ gives. It is rooted in His love, and it surpasses all understanding. You can experience this same sense of love and peace too. All you have to do is ask for it."

Thank you David Green, CEO of Hobby Lobby

Today (April 1, 2010) I received the following message from the American Family Association and want to share it with you. What a wonderful testimony!

"Dear Friend,
Hobby Lobby is a very special company you should know about. Each Easter and Christmas, CEO David Green and Hobby Lobby place full-page ads in newspapers all across the country. He has been doing this since 1997.

These ads have a single purpose - to spread the good news of Christ! These ads cost Mr. Green's company hundreds of thousands of dollars. Such devotion to the gospel message is worthy of your support of his company.

I would be grateful if you would consider the following suggestions:

1. Send an email to Hobby Lobby CEO David Green, thanking him for his company's dedication to spreading the Good News of Christ!

2. Listen to a radio interview between Mr. Greeen and AFA President, Tim Wildmon.

May God bless you as we celebrate together, the resurection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Sincerely,

Tim Wildmon, President
American Family Association"

The Hobby Lobby message can be viewed by clicking on the link below.

May you all have a blessed Easter and wonderful spring!

Lisa Ann

http://hobbylobby.com/assets/pdf/holiday_messages/current_message.pdf

Smoky Mountain Gospel Jubilee

I just found this blog that came through at news.smokymountainresorts.com. I don't know who put it in, but I thought it was pretty neat and worth sharing with everyone.

"Country Tonite Theater in Pigeon Forge hosts the 18th Annual Smoky Mountain Gospel Jubilee. Free admission. First come, first seated. Thursday February 4th at 6:00 pm, and Friday February 5th at 9:30 am and 6:00 pm; the auditorium will be filled with music, song, and inspiration as performers, choirs and preachers celebrate.

Scheduled singer, Lisa Ann Hammond, relates the challenge of overcoming Tourette's Syndrome to minister throughout the United States. Despite her debilitating disorder, Ms. Hammond sings of her faith.

Also scheduled to appear:
Choirs:

• Trinity Baptist (Asheville, NC)
• Floyd Road Baptist Church (Austell, GA)
• Calvary Baptist Church (Powder Springs, GA)
• Central Baptist Church (Kannapolis, NC)
• McLeansville Baptist Church (McLeansville, NC)
• Calvary Baptist Church (Chattanooga, TN)

Preachers:

• Ralph Sexton, Jr.
• Joe Arthur
• Tommy Steel
• Curtis Parker
• T.D. Burgess

Special Rates available at Country Cascades (Recently refurbished Pigeon Forge hotel features indoor pool, free high speed internet access and more. )"

Come see me at Norlina, NC and Pigeon Forge, TN!

About NORLINA, NC:

I am really looking forward to traveling to Norlina on Sunday, January 31st. I will be singing at Zion United Methodist Church there. (take I-85 N. to Exit 229 (Oine Rd), then left on Zion Church Rd.) The service begins at 10:45 am, so if you are close by, please try to attend. You will receive a blessing that will change your life. The featured speaker is Cathy Hendrick, the widow of John Hendrick, who was the President of Hendrick Motorsports. She is also the mother of Jennifer and Kimberly, who died on October 24, 2004, in a plane crash in Martinsville, VA, along with their father, John. They were on their way to a NASCAR race in Martinsville. Cathy will bless your heart when you hear about the strength she received from our Lord, and her faith and courage in the midst of a terrible tragedy. Her message is just awesome!

About PIGEON FORGE, TN:

Then , I will be heading to Tennessee next week. The 18th Annual Smoky Mountain Gospel Jubilee will be held February 4th & 5th at the Country Tonite Auditorium in Pigeon Forge. Night services will begin at 7:00 pm, and Friday morning service is at 10:30 am. Choirs will be singing from 6:00 to 7:00 pm each night before services begin and from 9:30 to 10:30 am on Friday morning. I usually sing the opening song, so get there early. Also, please visit my booth. This is a two day meeting of awesome music and preaching. Choirs for this year are : Trinity Baptist (Asheville, NC); Floyd Road Baptist Church (Austell, GA); Calvary Baptist Church (Powder Springs, GA); Central Baptist Church (Kannapolis, NC); McLeansville Baptist Church (McLeansville, NC); and Calvary Baptist from Chattanooga, TN. Preachers will be: Ralph Sexton, Jr., Joe Arthur, Tommy Steel, Curtis Parker and T.D. Burgess.

There is no charge for this great 2 day Jubilee, and EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Then on Sunday, February 7, I will be singing at Blessed Hope Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN at 11:00 am, and Fellowship Baptist Church in Sevierville, TN at 6:00 pm. Hope to see you there if you are in the area!

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Merry Christmas vs. Happy Holidays

Merry Christmas instead of Happy Holidays,that's what I say.I get so tired of people trying to be politically correct.Christmas is all about the Jesus Christ and we shouldn't be ashamed of that!Those who refuse to say Merry Christmas can offend others.Most importantly I'm sure it offends Jesus!Be careful He's listening!

THEY WON!

Yea! Jimmy, Jeff and Mark won!

ROOTING FOR A HENDRICK TEAM TO WIN THE SPRINT CUP

I had a wonderful trip last Sunday when I sang for Jesus at Middleburg Baptist Church in Middleburg, N.C. It is always wonderful when I get an opportunity to sing for Jesus, and this Sunday was a real blessing. The Holy Spirit was evident throughout the service and another soul was saved! That's what the ministry the Lord has given me is all about for me......to see another soul saved who will be going to Heaven!

I was invited to sing there by Cathy Hendrick, widow of John Hendrick who was the former President of Hendrick Motorsports. Cathy is the featured speaker at many churches where she shares her heartwarming story of faith in the midst of tragedy when her husband and twin daughters died in a plane crash in October, 2004.

Unfortunately, Cathy suffered a broken collarbone in a mountain bike accident lasts week and could not attend. Her sister-in-law, Linda Hendrick, graciously accepted to speak in Cathy's absence, and shared her touching story about her experience of faith in the death of her son, Ricky, who also died in the same tragedy.

Linda did such a good job in her speech, and I was so happy to finally meet her husband, Rick in person. They are such a sweet couple. Rick Hendrick is the owner of Hendrick Motorsports and is the brother of the late John Hendrick. That terrible plane wreck caused the death of Rick's brother, his 24 year old son Ricky, his twin nieces and several others.

A few years ago, I sang at the Hendrick museum in Charlotte during a Bible study they often have for the Hendrick Motorsports employees. After seeing the vast museum and other incredible facilities there at the Hendrick complex where the cars are built, my mom and I quickly became NASCAR fans. It was such a pleasure to meet Rick Hendrick, the man behind such a fantastic organization. He truly seemed like such a nice man, and we are rooting for a Hendrick team to win the Sprint Cup! Some day we hope to see a real live NASCAR race and meet Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Mark Martin and Dale Junior in person.

I sang at the nursing home yesterdayand it was a blessing!When i sing to the residents there i usually look into thier eyes while i am singing.When i first start they are usually just staring out in space,then amazingly they look at me and begin to sing with me.They seem to come out of the trance that they were in.This is why it is such a blessing for me to sing with them.

Today my mom and brother went to hear Senator Demint speak at our town meeting here in S.C.. When they got to the meeting it was so packed out that they had to come back home without even hearing him.This proves how many people are up in arms about health care here in America!I wanted to go but I had to sing for the seniors today at my church.

Last night I went to see the Whisnants in concert. They were great! For those of you who don't know them, they are a Southern Gospel group. A mother, father, two sons, piano player and tenor. They have wonderful harmony and really seem to love the Lord. I purchased their performance tracks and hope to use some of their songs to sing with.

i am so tired of people in this world not knowing what tourettes is!it makes it so hard for those who suffer with it!people, either read up or watch some t.v..it is all over these resources.and if you do encounter someone with tourettes please, please. please be kind!!!!!