Last year we held the 1st Memorial Gospel Sing at Nipgen Campground, but this year we decided to
move the location to New Covenant CCCU in Waverly, OH. We had a good turnout and had a great
time. It was an evening filled with Southern Gospel music, just the way Grandpa would have liked it!
Singing that night was the Mercy River Quartet (my brother Brad's group), The Leeth Family, Melody
Wiseman, and a Resounding Joy reunion, as well as a Ransomed reunion. It was great to play together
again and brought back a lot of memories. We were privileged to have guest musicians Dave Lambert,
Billy Wiseman, my brother Brad Lambert, and of course my husband Tim. Our special guest Emcee that
evening was Rev. David Smith. His wife Linda also sang for us that night. At this point it looks like we'll
be having it at the same location each year, as long as there is no conflict with New Covenant's schedule
of events. I hope you'll come be with us next year... it's just a great opportunity to catch up with friends
and family while listening to some good 'ole southern gospel... if you like that kinda thang!
My brother's group, formerly known as New Voice Quartet, has announced that they are coming off
the road. They will be finishing their scheduled dates but are no longer accepting bookings. The
group has gone through some personnel changes in the past few months when their baritone singer
Greg Tingler left, and soon after their bass singer Tom Graham also resigned. Mike Bates, Buddy
Bates' brother has been filling in the baritone position after Greg's departure. Although these changes
have been difficult for the group, it isn't the reason for their disbanding. Tenor singer Buddy Bates has
been facing some health problems and needs to come off the road for awhile. Please remember Buddy
in your prayers that the doctors will be able to diagnose the problem and that healing will take place.
Brad and Buddy feel this is the best course of action for the time being, but have stated that they may
rejoin at a later time.
We left the big metropolis of Grove City and moved to the small town of Pataskala, OH. It's located
about 10 minutes east of Reynoldsburg traveling on I-70. We love the town, and the people are so
friendly in this town. We're living in a house that the church beside us owns, First Presbyterian
Church. My friend of 27 years, Denise (who I claim as my sister), works at the church as their
secretary...and she's an awesome secretary I might add! Pastor Dennis Witt is going to start a
Saturday night contemporary praise service as soon as time permits the planning and organizing of it.
Tim and I will be a part of it, providing the praise music and leading the worship. We're really looking
forward to getting started. We've had a long break from the music ministry and are itching to get
back in. Please keep us and the Pastor in your prayers as we venture into this new endeavor for
the Lord. As you can imagine, the enemy is fighting any way he can to keep it from getting started.
Please pray for the family illnesses of Pastor Dennis and for strength and encouragement. Also please
pray for the Contemporary Praise service that is in the works at First Presbyterian Church.
Paulette Moats
Paulette is currently going through a lot of emotional strain due to marital problems and helping to
care for her parents whom she is living with. Pray for strength and encouragement and that Paulette
and her husband will be able to find resolution and peace of mind in God's will.
Paul Lambert
My uncle Paul Lambert has cancer. It has spread into the bones and is very serious at this stage. He
is still getting around, but it is getting more difficult for him. Please pray for Paul and his family.