Trust Quartet To Sing During Sunday Night Concert at FGMA

Hey folks, please make plans to be with us in Wimauma over Labor Day! It's going to be a blast as we join together with dozens of Gospel Music folks from across Florida. The Florida Gospel Music Association will have their annual convention Friday through Sunday night before Labor Day. Concerts will begin at 6:00 PM each night and preaching on Saturday and Sunday morning by Randy Perry. Trust Quartet will be singing on Sunday night this year. You can check out the poster at trustquartet.com or at fgma.org. Our friends, New Day Music Ministries and the Florida Sunshine Boys will also be there ~~ along with many more! Lodging is available on site at either hotel or RV hookups. You won't want to miss this exciting weekend!

Memorial Day

Don Sutton, Major League Baseball Hall of Famer verbalized a sentiment I've long felt, but never said. Essentially, he said he didn't like to hear, 'Happy Memorial Day.'

This is a holiday that we honor the memory of those service men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice. We owe a debt of extreme gratitude to these who have paid for our freedom. We are indeed blessed.

Update on Mark

I just got off the phone with Rhonda. When I asked her how I (we) could pray more effectively for Mark, she mentioned to me that he's struggling with both physical pain and emotional pain. This was a two airboat crash. Another young man was killed instantly and Mark is also dealing with the stress and trauma of losing a friend and co-worker. Physically, while in a lot of pain, he is recovering as well as can be expected. Rhonda and Jeff, along with Buzz and Bev do thank all our Trust friends for lifting them up in prayer.

Special Friends Join Trust Quartet

It's always flattering to have people follow Trust Quartet around to various cities when we're close-by. There are several folks who surprise us from time to time. We were REALLY SURPRISED this past Sunday while singing in Lakeport, FL at the Maple Grove Baptist Church and again at the Midway Road Baptist Church in Ft. Pierce. The Johnstons from Cullman, ALABAMA were at both those concerts! This incredible couple spend a good portion of the winter in South Florida and made the trip back from Alabama to visit with us this past weekend. We put some new songs (yes, that's plural) in the concert and they still came back on Sunday night. Bless their hearts, we sure do love 'em! Keep watching our schedule and if we're within 350 miles of you, come on out and visit with us!

Trust~Worthy News: May 2012

It's the wee hours of the morning as I'm typing this edition of Trust-Worthy News. I'm listening to some music that Trust Quartet is learning and about to put into our concerts. The result of that is I'm being challenged two fold. Yes, I'm stretching my mind and memory to try to remember lyrics; but more importantly than that, I'm being spiritually challenged by those lyrics. Our concert schedule has slowed considerably now that many of our friends have begun their Northern pilgrimage. I had to insert that word, 'concert' before schedule for a reason. I left my home church the past two weeks headed to Okeechobee to rehearse these new songs. One Sunday as I was leaving the parking lot, a friend asked what I was going to do that afternoon. My reply was something along the lines of, "I'm going to Okeechobee to sing a few hours." That's precisely what I did. We sang ~~ and sang ~~ and sang a little more. When we thought we were about to wrap it up, yep, we sang some more! Did I mention that I love to sing? I say that to remind you that while we have not been actively doing concerts for a couple of weeks, we are alive and well . . . and busy. The folks who attend our next few concerts will see the fruits of those labors. When you come, though, prepare to be challenged. When you come, prepare to worship. As always, please pray for Trust Quartet. Pat is constantly working to fill our schedule. If you are interested in having Trust Quartet in your area, please contact her and get that ball rolling. Ultimately, we desire your prayers. Trust Quartet covers many miles and we have been so blessed with safety. We do not take that lightly. Also, please pray that we will remember the things we have practiced. It is no joke that learning new music is tough sometimes. And pray that we will be good stewards of the financial blessings we have been entrusted with.

Trust Quartet took some time to pose for the camera before singing at the Church of the Brethren in Basinger, FL. In this picture, you see (from left to right) Steve, Rhonda, Spence, Parm, and of course that's Buzz hiding behind the shades! Seriously, Buzz wasn't trying to hide, it just kinda happened that way. Thanks for praying for the Trust Family. We love you!!

Urgent Prayer Request!

Please remember Rhonda's son, Mark in your prayers. He was involved in a serious boating accident Thursday, May 24. He was airlifted to a hospital in Ft. Myers, FL where he underwent surgery. Obviously, this is a great concern to the Trust family. Please keep Rhonda and Jeff as well as Buzz and Beverly in your prayers. Updates will be made available as possible.

Earlier Editions of Trust~Worthy News, Pt. 2

From November 2011 Right now I'm sitting on the Trust bus, winding down from a typical Trust Quartet day. We left Okeechobee and headed a bit north, stopped and ate supper along the way. While we were eating supper, we enjoyed visiting with our server, Destiny. We made it to our destination, unloaded the bus and did our sound check. Then for two hours, we sang. A Trust Quartet rehearsal can quickly turn into a time of worship. When Rhonda started singing with Trust, we also invited Parm Bailey, a dear Trust alumnus to come along and sing some of the older songs with us. One of the songs we have started singing again is taken from the 101st Psalm, "I will look unto the hills from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord." As we sang that song tonight, I closed my eyes and thought how God wants to protect us, to help us. Then we sang another song that we will begin to put back in the concerts ~ I Rest My Case At The Cross. As we sang that song, we went from rehearsing to worshipping. We sang it time and again, and I honestly believe we sang it more because of the way the song ministered to us than the rehearsal value. Back to the bus, and I'm listening to stories being swapped. We've told some jokes and laughed. More importantly, we were able to share around God's Word. What I've just described is a typical day on the Trust Bus. We spend quality time rehearsing and singing, but we are a family that enjoys spending time together. We genuinely love one another. October was a month of learning one another. The group transformation has taken on a new life and it is exciting. The response to our concerts has been positive. We were fortunate to be with our friends, Simple Faith Trio to celebrate their Fourth Anniversary. Our friends, New Day also sang with us as well as some surprise guests. The concert was great, but then we all invaded Steak and Shake ~~~ 'nuff said! Columbus and LaGrange, GA came along on the schedule, and although it was a long trip, we enjoyed some real bonding time. E.W. and Mary Rawlins, Bev's brother and his wife along with some family were able to be with us in Columbus. My Uncle Terry and his wife Sue were able to be with us for a concert in LaGrange. Family and some close friends made this trip extra special. Oh, and three concerts in 24 hours and an all night trip back has a tendency to build relationships quickly! Anthony, FL hosted Trust Quartet for a Saturday night and Sunday morning at the Anthony United Methodist Church. We are thankful for the opportunity to minister to the dear friends there and look forward to a trip back real soon. It was Round-Up Day in Port Charlotte, FL to wrap up the month of October. A record attendance came to Berean Baptist Church to celebrate! Oh, and you'll not find any better BBQ than what was slow-grilled that day! Is there a GLORY in the house?? As you listen to Classics Made New (you HAVE gotten your copy now, right?), the first song you'll hear is one Bill and Gloria Gaither wrote, Loving God, Loving Each Other. Friends, that honestly describes Trust Quartet. We love God, we love each other, and we love you who help us in this ministry. Without you, it simply would not be possible. As we prepare to get in the bunks, and sing in the morning, we look forward to seeing what God will accomplish. This is a typical day in the life of Trust. And as we move along the road, please come see us when you can, and most of all, pray for us as we minister.

Earlier Editions of Trust~Worthy News, Part 1

Here's a Trust~Worthy News from August 2011... Trust Quartet sang Sunday night, July 31 at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Auburndale, FL. We had a great time. I know several folks at that church, and it was good to be with them and introduce them to Trust Quartet. The match was a good one! When the concert was over, we went to Kentucky Fried Chicken in Auburndale to celebrate Buzz and Bev's anniversary. Friends, if you are ever in the Auburndale area, please go by and patronize those good folks! Mr. Owen and the staff there at KFC went out of their way to make our visit a good one. And so, if you're in the area and want some of the Colonel's best, tell 'em that group that sang for 'em late on that Sunday night sent you. It was finger-lickin' good! As Gary, Buzz, and Bev sat around a restaurant table in Vero Beach recently (don't worry, Spence had his own private time with the bossman), we were talking about former members of Trust Quartet. There have been quite a few, and they each have a special place and provide memories to Buzz and Bev, in particular. We had met to pick up a preview copy of Classics Made New ~ the copies for us to listen to and offer our approval for the duplication process to begin. I was already thinking about this newsletter and knew it would be a bit shorter than ususal. I couldn't help but think about what we were able to enjoy today. Some sang only a brief time, some sang for several years. Each will always be a part of the Trust Quartet legacy. In that respect, they each played a special role in this latest recording effort. Speaking of Classics Made New, word from George at Shelton Sound is that the master has been mailed to the duplication house. There are many steps to releasing such a project and it is quite tedious at times. It seems we are always in a 'hurry up and wait' mode. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the release will not be as long as it has been, and trust me when I write, we're ALL excited about it! We think you'll be just as excited to hear the finished product! If you haven't ordered yours yet, please go ahead and send a check for $16.50 ($15 + $1.50 S/H) to Trust Quartet, and we'll get that right out to you as soon as we get it. As I prepare to close the newsletter this month, let me ask you to earnestly pray for Trust this month. Although we are not singing on stage in August, we are involved in several activities to prepare ourselves for those concerts that will begin in September. Thank you for remembering the Trust family in your prayers. God knows all the needs we have and will meet them according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus!