I started out this past weekend having only 2 concerts.  I'd rather have 4 or 5, and I was happy, of course, to perform for both.  The first, was downtown Carlisle for the Amani Festival on Saturday morning and afternoon, and then Sunday morning up in Punxsutawney, PA with my good friend 'Phil',  you know, the little brown haired fellow that lets us know if Spring is on the way!  Well, Saturday afternoon, before the end of the festival, I received a call from The Couriers, yes, the original Couriers, who were scheduled to sing Saturday night and Sunday night for some churches in the PA area.  But, it seems Duane and Neil were very ill and couldn't really talk, let alone sing.  They asked if I could possibly fill in for them at these other two concerts.  Although I was available, it would mean a really tight travel schedule to make all concerts.  I grew up listening to (and thoroughly enjoying) The Couriers.  They are like Gospel Music Legends to me.  I was almost nervous wondering if I could fill such big shoes.  With the help of the Lord, and a 'little anointing', all of the concerts went extremely well !  Saturday's outdoor festival had great weather, Saturday nights spur of the moment fill in concert was grand!  It was a 50th wedding anniversary dinner banquet for Norman & Ruth Ann Hoser.  Congradulations to them!  Mark and I left there and went straight to Punxsatawney,PA and sang for Covode U.M. Church Sunday morning, and then drive all the way back to Millersburg, PA for a wonderful night with the Assembly of God church.  WOW, what a weekend.  Thank you to The Couriers for thinking of me, and believe me, I was delighted to take on the call !!!!!!!   because as you know, I love singing Southern Gospel Music!!!!!

Randy