Wednesday, August 31, 2005

Signs of the Times

Wow... Katrina has really made an impact on this world. I was listening to talk radio this morning and they were explaining that the 2 main gas lines that run into Atlanta for our gas supply has been broken by the storm. As I was traveling this morning I noticed gas prices reaching the $3.00 per gallon mark. There were people calling in on the radio saying that gas prices were around $3.25 per gallon on the southside of Atlanta. They went on to explain that Altlanta only has a 10 day fuel supply and that prices would go out the roof with hopes that the demand would go down and less people would purchase gas due to the prices. They said that 2 days of this supply has already passed and that by day 10 we could expect to see 2-3 hour lines at the gas stations that still had fuel available. Whether this all comes to pass or not...it all appears to be signs of the times to me. We all need to be in much prayer for those that have been directly effected by the storm. Linda ran into a lady just yesterday that was terribly upset and she told Linda that she lived in New Orleans and she had nothing left. She had just lost everything that she owned in the storm and was here in Altanta finding a place to stay. I feel strongly that we are living in the last days...
My grandfather just passed away on Friday morning, he had been battling cancer for sometime now. During the last 2 weeks of his life he would tell us that he kept seeing angels and he told me not to ever worry about anything because God had each of us in HIS hand. Just after he passed I asked my grandmother how she was doing and was she ok. This is what she said, "Barry, it won't be long until we see him again, the Lord is about to come back and you can take your MawMaw's word on that as well as the Word of God."
I want to share something else with you... It may seem crazy to some of you but I took it as a message. For the past few months each of us involved with this ministry have been seeing the number "11." It's happening to each of us...Me, Jill, Dedra, Jesse and Linda. It seems that everytime we look at a clock it's 11 minutes past the hour. It has been happening all day, everyday. I spoke with my sister-in-law about it and she said, "It's the 11th hour." Linda spoke with a saint of God yesterday and mentioned it to her too and you know what she said? "Honey, it's the 11th hour." Some may call it coincidence, I call it the "Last Days."
Please pray for our minstry that God would open many, many door for us that we can share the Good News of Jesus in these last days. It's a message that must be heard and it seems that we do not have much longer to spread it...we must get busy.

Until everyone has heard!
Barry-

Tuesday, August 23, 2005

Shadrix Trio Performs at GMT's "2005World Premiere Concert"

Well, I wanted to start out where I left off...The Pajama Party was a BLAST!! Everyone had such a great time. We hosted the party along with "First Love." We all sang, ate pizza, had a "Orange Cola CHUGGIN' Contest", played "Create-a-Quartet" & had a great time. We laughed, cried & praised the Lord all at once- it was great (and we did all of this in our PJ's) For those of you that missed SGM FanFair- all I can say is- "YOU MISSED IT!" Logon to SGM FANFAIR For More information about SGM FanFair 2006. The online box office will soon be back open for tickets to next year's event!

Well- when we left FanFair we headed to Rome, GA for Sunday Morning Worship Service. We ministered there with our friends from Gethsemane Baptist Church for their Homecoming Service(ummm-great food). From there we headed to Pigeon Forge, TN and we arrived at the Grand Hotel & Convention Center on Sunday evening. Monday morning we began to prepare to sing on Gospel Music Television's "2005 World Premiere Concert." We sang on the Monday afternoon show along with some incredible artists such as: Karen Peck & New River, Pfeifers, Hemphills, Nelons and Palmetto State Qt. There was a great turn out with barely any seats left!! We had a blessed time! It was great to see friends there that we had not seen in while and friends that we had just saw last week at FanFair. We ended up arriving back at home around 12 am this morning & now it's time to take it easy for a bit.

For show times for the "World Premiere Concert" log on to: Gospel Music Television!

Please continue to keep us in your prayers as we travel- to see 1 more soul saved is Worth it All!!
Until He Comes,

Friday, August 19, 2005

New Excelling Artist of the Year!

Hey guys... i'm sitting here @ our booth at SGM FanFair. We are having a great time. Last night was AWESOME! We are so excited. We won New Excelling Artist of the Year at the Fan Awards Ceremony!! Just after the ceremony the concerts began. It started off with the McRaes then there was singing from Karen Peck & New River (WOW- so anointed!), the Chuck Wagon Gang, Michael Combs, THE SHADRIX TRIO (woo-hoo), and we ended the night with Brain Free & Assurance (all I can say is: Long as I got King Jesus!!). We had a great night. My wife Jill and Dedra's daughter Anna got up on stage with us and performed a drama & the anointing was so powerful in there. Just after the evening concert there was a midnight Gala Banquet for the Fan Award winners. Good food & fellowship, it was packed in there- no seats left!

Last night was the best crowd so far & it looks like more people are coming on in today. Tonight is our Pajama Party- we have already given tickets away to LOTS of people, Old & young! It is going to be a blast! I am about to go get the Theater Room prepared for the party! Continue to pray for all us as we are out on the road! I will try to drop a line tomorrow (the last day). We sing Sunday, then we will be headed home (hopefully to rest)!

Talk to you soon!
Until Everyone has Heard the Gospel,
Barry
barry@theshadrixtrio.com

Wednesday, August 17, 2005

Hey from SGM Fan Fair

Hey Everyone!!!

First - I want to say thanks to everyone who has sent email or a message saying welcome to me... Its great to hear from you all....God is moving and blessing. We have been having great services folks getting saved and blessed. It's awesome to see God working in people's lives. So yall come on out to worship with us and enjoy His presence.

We are here in Chattanooga, TN at Southern Gospel Music Fan Fair. We are having a great time, lots of good talent and friends we haven't seen for a while. There have been showcases, morning worship services, matinees and evening concerts. The Hoppers blew it a way Monday night as well as Ricky Atkinson & Compassion, The Dixie Echoes, Expectation and many more. Tues matinee we heard from Chosen, The Murphys, The Alabama Spirituals and more - then that evening on stage was The Freemans, James Perkins, The Sons Family and more...Today we were blown away by The Sammy Glass Family -those kids are talented- One Reason + more and tonight Lulu Roman, Dixie Melody Boys, Tony Gore & friends ( he had help on I'll Put On A Crown - with live band) The Ruppes rocked it out .... Just to name a few of the groups.
We are on tomorrow night and we also have the awards program we are looking forward to...its not too late if you want to still come you can...we have tickets and lots of great music to come...and fun too...like The Pajama Party hosted by First Love and TST - friday night at midnight...
Well enough for now.... I look forward too seeing you all soon when we are in your area!!!

Keep praying for us!!!

Linda

Monday, August 15, 2005

It's all about to start

Busses are pulling in, booths are being set up and soundchecks are in progress. It's all about to happen. SGM Fanfair is here & it seems that everything will go smoothly. Fans are arriving and everyone is excited about the start of this debut event! Tickets are still available at the box office at the Chattanooga Convention Center- stop by, get a ticket, hear some great gospel music, and fellowship with some great Christian friends. If you are not able to attend- be sure to keep this whole event in your prayers, that God would receive MUCH Glory and that it is successful testimony showing the World that Christian events can still be PACKED OUT! God Bless- I will keep you posted of how this week goes.

Tuesday, August 09, 2005

A Quick Hello~

Hi Everyone....sorry I have not posted in like a year...lol. I have been so busy. I have a beautiful new baby, who is just the best baby in the world. She never cries unless she is hungry or has that dirty diaper! I am so proud of all my children...they are the best! Abby spent her first weekend out on the road and she was the greatest! She will love the road just like my other two. I had to wake her up just to feed her. Well enough proud mommy talk...FanFair is around the corner. It is an honor to be a part of this new adventure. I pray that we will have a good successful time in the Lord. I look forward to seeing everyone. I hope that I will have a chance to talk to some of you. Dont Forget to come see us perform on Thursday Night!

Until Then,
Dedra~

Friday, August 05, 2005

It's Just around the Corner-

Ok- it's almost here!! If you have not got your tickets to SGM FanFair...you need to do it right now. IT'S ONLY 11 DAYS AWAY and the tickets are going FAST! Logon to SGM FANFAIR and get your tickets- You can either purchase a pass for the entire week or buy daily passes for the days that you will be able to attend. Be sure not to miss Thrusday! We will be performing on main stage Thursday evening and also- it is the first annual SGM FanFair Fan Awards Ceremony. The cool thing is: We were nominated in the top 5 for "New Excelling Artist of the Year." Thanks to all of you that voted-

Also- don't forget that we will be hosting a Pajama Party on Friday night at midnight along with "First Love". This is surely to be a BLAST! It will be a time for fans, artists, and industry insiders to get together and fellowship, act crazy & just have fun. We will have games such as tea chuggin' contests, "create-a-quartet" and many more. There will be PIZZA too! Don't forget to wear your pj's & be sure to visit our booth or First Love's booth at FanFair to get your pass to the party (no admission charge- just come by and get your pass)!

A daily FanFair ticket includes a morning worship service, "meet & greet with the arists", a matinee concert, and the evening concert! You must have a ticket "Friday Ticket" or you must be an exhibitor to enter the PJ Party. Tickets are only $19.95 per day- you can't beat that.

So don't forget to logon now & get your tickets to support this "FIRST EVER" SGM FanFair Event...

Wednesday, August 03, 2005

Ministry Changes-

Many of you already know it, but we have a new singer. The first week of June was Heather Mauldin's last week on the road with us. We love her VERY much and always wish the best for her in whatever area that God leads her into. We experienced 3 WONDERFUL years of ministry with her & she will truly be missed by us & fans as well. Miss Linda Henderson is the new young lady on the scene. She has filled in with our ministry off and on for several months. Previously she sang with her family, "The Hendersons" from Milton, FL. She has recently re-located to Georgia & has officially joined The Shadrix Trio as of July 29th! We are happy to have her on board with our ministry & I know that God will continue to bless and open many new doors along our journey. Please send Linda a welcome by clicking here-->:Welcome Linda! This past weekend we were in Gordo, AL and Ackerman, MS...WOW- the spirit of the Lord fell & lives were changed. Thank you Pastor Chad and Pastor Gregg for your welcoming spirit and hospitality. (PS: Pastor Chad- your church keys are in the mail-lol). This is still the goal & vision of our ministry, to see a lost and dying world come to KNOW HIM!