11Dec 09
The Joy of Submission to God’s Will
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How often have we looked forward with great anticipation towards a scheduled event only to have plans suddenly changed. Of course – we all have! It is in such circumstances that we call to remembrance God’s promise to work all things together for good – He always writes the final chapter.
The ALERT Men’s Chorus traveled from Texas all the way to Washington D.C. area this past week for a series of several local performances, one being the White House.
Last night we had the privilege of hearing them sing at a church in Leesburg. Attired in their Dress Uniform, all 18-20 ALERT men sang a collection of beautiful hymns and carols with passion that spawned great inspiration and joy for all in attendance.
Through our discourse with them, we learned that their group received a potential trial of faith when the opportunity to sing at the White House was lost. Feelings of disappointment were assuredly worked through, but God orchestrated events. He opened up an avenue wherein the choir was able to sing in the rotunda of our Nation’s Capitol and aboard one of the few ships that actually returned fire upon Japanese airplanes in Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. Joy was further realized when an opportunity afforded them to sing for a 95 year old WWII veteran.
Last night was their final performance on this tour and the joy and passion with which the ALERT Men’s Chorus is known shone through unhindered. An example of great inspiration!
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!!!!NEWS FLASH:
Matthew was the only member of the Wilkes Team not present last evening at the performance. His location is currently classified info 
. We are finding his absence most noticeable and are eagerly awaiting his return which will bring with it great joy to our hearts and an abundance of thrilling reports on theWilkesTeam.com – stay tuned for details!
It was a blessing to be able to listen to the performance. Thanks for the ride.:)
I uploaded a few songs from the night onto vimeo. http://vimeo.com/8138864
Declassification is coming in a hurry. The processes for deliberation and familial interrogation will occur first. Then after being rehearsed in closed circles the classified items will be published and procliamed for all to hear. Till then I’ll let the anticipation biuld.
Matthew – We are so glad you returned and have been simply drinking in all deliberations in reponse to family interrogation
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Thank you Tim for the link. What a treat it was to hear the harmony and passion of the ALERT Chorus.