What a phenomenal night we just had at Happy Gospel Church @The Ranch with the Isaacs!  We had a full house and a great night of music and ministry.  Thanks to everyone for your support.  Happy Gospel is now in our full swing of Sunday night concerts and special events for the season.  If you are in the greater Tampa Bay/Bradenton-Sarasota area, we'd love to have you join us this Sunday, November 16th for worship services.  Our 9am service is at HGC@TheRanch, and the 11am service is at HGC@Bradenton.  I'll be preaching in both services.  Then at 6pm at HGC@Bradenton, our special musical guests will be the Dartts in concert.  Tracy Dartt, the patriarch of this family group, is most known for writing the gospel classic, "God on the Mountain".  The did a great job last year, and we are glad to have them back on the schedule this year.

 

 

We have made some additions to the Happy Gospel schedule for the remainder of this year.  Check out the upcoming schedule:

 

Sun, Nov 16, 6pm - The Dartts

Sun-Tue, Nov 23-25 - "Fall Revival" with Randy Perry

Sun, Nov 30, 6pm - The Nelons

Sun, Dec 7, 6pm - Mark Bishop ***JUST ADDED!

Sun, Dec 14, 6pm - The Kingsmen

Sun, Dec 21, 6pm - Adult & Children's Christmas Musical

Wed, Dec 24, 7pm - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Sun, Dec 28, 6pm - Mark Trammell Quartet

Tue, Dec 30, 7pm - Mighty Clouds of Joy (Black Gospel Legends!) ***JUST ADDED

Wed, Dec 31, 8pm - "New Year's Eve Celebration & Dinner" with Tony Gore and the Sneed Family

 

*** All special event services listed above will be held at Happy Gospel Church @Bradenton

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"Alabama's Oldest & Largest Thanksgiving Gopel Sing" is coming up on Friday, November 28th at the Florence Coliseum in Florence, AL.  This is a great gospel music tradition that was strted by Jerry Edgil over 30 years ago.  I've been honored to continue the annual sing, along with help from my good friend, Josh Franks.  This year's lineup is stellar!  Make your plans to join us!  The following are the complete details:

 

Friday, November 28th  7pm

Florence, AL - Florence Coliseum

(702 Veterans Parkway)

featuring Gold City, McKameys, Kingsmen, and the Perrys

No tickets required!  A$13 donation per person will be requested at the door for the concert

A love offering will be received during the concert for FCC Ministries

Doors open at 6pm, and all seating is general admission

For directions, call (256) 760-6389

Closest hotel is the Hampton Inn, downtown Florence - (256) 767-8282

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I have the priviledge of hosting Great Day's Anniversary Concert at the Calvary Church of the Nazarene in Apopka, FL this Saturday, November 15th at 6pm.  Although this is not my concert promotion, they have invited me to MC this special night and I highly encourage you to join me in attending.  The lineup includes the Taylors, Jeff Stice (former pianist for Triumphant Quartet), and of course, Great Day.  Complete information is available on the graphic at the bottom of this email.  (Great Day is offering reserved seating to all of my Booster Club members upon request.  Simply call the number listed on the graphic.  You'll still need to pay the door donation since it is not one of our promotions, but they will have your seats reserved as a courtesy.)

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We are now accepting reservations for RV parking at the 2015 Winter Gospel Music Convention in Palmetto, FL.  The RV parking is in a different location for this year, and is right across the street by the 7-11 convenience store.  Although it's a different location, it is still the same walking distance to the front door of the Convention Center as in previous years.  The cost for this year is actually reduced to $40 for the week.  (That's a $10 savings!)  Be sure to call us for reservations at (941) 756-6942, as space is limited.  (There will be no RV parking on the grounds of the Convention Center!)

 

If you have not reserved your tickets, now is the time to do so!  Our Booster Club seating has filled up considerably!  We also have had a strong run on VIP Reserved seats.  Whether you are coming for just individual nights or the entire week, I'd call right away to secure your tickets - (941) 756-6942.  Tickets also make great Christmas gifts!

 

We have had several people ask us about car parking arrangements this year.  The Convention Center is charging $5 per night for car parking or $20 for a week pass.  (There is no charge for daytime parking for the chapel services and matinees.)  In order to accommodate everyone and to alleviate the overcrowding that we have experienced in recent years, we have moved the RV parking (which will free up 200 or more car spaces) and provided staffing and assistance for parking.  In no way is the Convention Center (which receives all car parking proceeds) or our ministry trying to gouge or take advantage of our patrons.  This modest charge, which is much less than similar events of this nature, will help compensate the additonal staffing to provide a more pleasant and controlled experience when parking.  Thanks so much for your understanding.  The weekly passes go on sale in December directly thru the Convention Center.

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In closing, thank you so much for your continued love, prayers, and support.  We could never do what we do without you standing with us.  Hope you have a blessed weekend, and look forward to seeing many of you in Apopka on Saturday, and Happy Gospel on Sunday!

 

Pastor Bill Bailey

(941) 756-6942