Here we go into 2010 and that's even hard to say. What does the good LORD hold in store for the Trio this year? I can only trust GOD's word and know that HE directs our path. Last year we were blessed to keep singing even after David was hospitalized. We were blessed to sing in lots of new churches, but we also visited some of our "favorites". We had two great services at McMillian Freewill Baptist. One that we'll never forget is the "cell phone" service, where we shared the wonderful prescense of the LORD with people via our phones. It was so thrilling to see everyone holding up their phones for other to hear.
One of the sadest events of 2009 was when our friend Lyle Smith was severly injured on his job. After spending months in ICU, he is finally at home recovering. Lyle has been our special friend because he has introduced us to so many wonderful churches in Green County, but also has been at every service possible and we also appreciate his prayers after each service. Lyle would always say, "You all need the prayers and I need the practice." Please continue to pray for him and his family.
Another shocked was when our pastor's son, Boyd, was diagnosed with cancer. He is being treated with chemo at the present time and doing well. He and Mandi will have a baby girl soon.
The trio saw only a few souls saved in 2009. Garmeda Mission was a wonderful service where we saw a young and old man saved. Praise the LORD! It is our prayer that we all would draw closer to HIM in 2010 and may we be used to bless our church and those that would have us sing for them.
Isaiah 26:3 has always been one of my favorite verses and I pray that this year I could focus more on the LORD.
GOD bless you all!
Thomasa
Jeremy Wilson
David Buell
David and Susie live in Speedwell, Tenn. near Penny and Steve. David has two daughters and three grandchildren. He loves to read the Bible and memorize scripture. David has congestive heart failure and we ask for your prayers for him.
Penny Killion
Penny loves her two grandson's Lane and Luke. Her youngest daughter, Megan attends ETSU and Jessica is a teacher for the Middlesboro School system. Her hero was her precious mother, Faye Buell, who died in 2001.
Thomasa Risner
The greatest joy in my life is serving the LORD and spending time with my sweet grandkids. I enjoy singing in the choir at Binghamtown and visiting all of our friends at different churches. In January my 4th grandchild will arive--Harper
Danielle Grimm
Danielle has been the pianist for the Trio for almost 5 years. GOD has greatly increased her musical ability and she is presently pianist for Bennett's Fork Baptist. She is studying respitory therapy at Southeast Community College.
Dearest Thomasa,
ReplyDeleteI can't express to you how much of a blessing you are to me. My name is Christa Cyrus (Chris) I'm a 46 yr old female. Live in Louisa Ky. I was saved when I was 12 yrs old and the Lord is so good to me as all of us. I've always said I want to come to Middlesboro to visit your church sometime. I have had alot of illness in the past few years an when I can't attend our home church, I watch Binghamtown. My mother loves to watch when she is home ill also. We are so blessed. The Lord surely is in the midst. I had a cardiac ablation this past week and was faced with some fear going through the procedure. During the song you sang this morning, the Holy Spirit blessed me good I was shouting all over our family room!! :) May God Bless you Sister and Keep up the good work. If you travel to Louisa Ky I'd love for you all to come to our church. Smokey Valley Enterprise Baptist Church. Let me know how you make your appointments and how far you travel. Love In Christ, Chris