Debbie Skeen Music Ministries Newsletter

Published by Skeen’s House of Music Volume 1 Number 3 March 21, 2002

Welcome to Debbie’s Newsletter!

Here is a brief run down of what been happening so far this year:

In December of 2001 Debbie was contacted by WKOI tv-42 in Richmond, Indiana and they scheduled her to sing on the local “Praise The Lord” program on January 4^th. This was Debbie’s second time at the studio at Richmond. Debbie got quite a surprise when a few days later she received a phone call all the way from Xenia, Ohio. A lady called to say how much she was blessed by one of the songs Debbie sang. The song was “It’s My Desire” written by Dottie Rambo and it is one of Debbie’s favorites also.

Pastor Vernon Rodeffer asked Debbie and I to be a part of the revival services at Stelvideo Congregational Christian Church in Stelvideo, Ohio. So for three days in March there was a lot of music going on at Stelvideo. The guest speaker made the comment that, “Coming to Stelvideo was like coming home” and now we know what he meant. The people there are wonderful. It’s easy to sing your heart out when there is such a wonderful group of people clapping their hands and in some cases singing along. Debbie and I had the great pleasure of meeting and chatting with speaker/evangelist Craig Peters of Finish Line Ministries. I admit that I had never heard of Finish Line Ministries but after being blessed by Craig’s ministry it is easy to see why this ministry is growing! On the last night Pastor Vernon ask how many churches were represented by the visitors and I believe there were five or six different churches represented…WOW! When the Spirit decides to move you just got to step aside and let it happen! Debbie and I want to thank Pastor Vernon, Craig Peters and especially the congregation at Stelvideo for having us.

Speaking of revivals we will be involved with another revival in April at the Upland Church of the Nazarene. Revival starts Sunday April 21 and runs through Wednesday the 24^th.

We have found out that Ronnie Hinson the writer of the song “The Lighthouse” will be at Farmers Pike Festival, New Castle, Indiana this year. Many artists including Debbie have recorded this much loved gospel song. So come on out and see Ronnie Hinson, Lily Wetherford Trio, Southern Touch and much more… yes, Debbie is on the schedule to perform also. So get a schedule so you can plan your Labor Day Weekend. Rita and Dick Land sponsor the Farmers Pike Festival.

We have made several contacts that are not yet on the schedule because they haven’t been confirmed yet. So check it often, you never know when it will change.

Until next time…Rick Skeen