Monday, January 31, 2011
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Christmas in July and Bethel Blast
It was hot but we survived! Christmas in July was a great time on Sat., July 3rd, in West Jefferson - we sang at 12noon and had fun listening to the antics of Arvill Scott - we appreciate being invited to sing there year after year - we sure have fun and love getting to be back in Ashe County!
Bethel Blast was, well, a blast, as usual. We're always treated so well and love singing there, as that is where most of us went to school - it's great to give something back to the community........the boys loved playing with their friends, watching the fireworks, and winning prizes from the kids' games. We're looking forward to next year's Blast!
...Paulette
Bethel Blast was, well, a blast, as usual. We're always treated so well and love singing there, as that is where most of us went to school - it's great to give something back to the community........the boys loved playing with their friends, watching the fireworks, and winning prizes from the kids' games. We're looking forward to next year's Blast!
...Paulette
National Heritage Area and Fall Creek Church
We traveled down to Asheville to sing at the Welcome Center for the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area - we are in their Traditional Artist Directory and were invited to do a performance in their theater. We sang for about 45 minutes or so and got to meet a lot of friendly folks and appreciate their encouragement!
Fall Creek Church had a singing service on Sunday, June 27th - we've been attending singings there for just about every year since we started singing as a group, about 17 years ago. We thank Boyd McCloud for inviting us there for one of our first singings!
...Paulette
Fall Creek Church had a singing service on Sunday, June 27th - we've been attending singings there for just about every year since we started singing as a group, about 17 years ago. We thank Boyd McCloud for inviting us there for one of our first singings!
...Paulette
Southside Church and Pineola Baptist
Southside had a fundraiser for their youth group's Black Light Drama team on Sat., June 12th - we were asked to be a part of it and got a huge blessing out of being there. The team did several of their songs - they will be competing in Oklahoma in July - pray for their travels, competition, and safety!
We were pleased to be back at Pineola Baptist for their homecoming on Sun., June 13th - the service was great - the message was wonderful - and the food was delicious! We also got to meet Jimmy's daughter, Brittney - she is a beautiful young lady and very sweet!
...Paulette
We were pleased to be back at Pineola Baptist for their homecoming on Sun., June 13th - the service was great - the message was wonderful - and the food was delicious! We also got to meet Jimmy's daughter, Brittney - she is a beautiful young lady and very sweet!
...Paulette
Trade Mill Singing and Proffits Grove
We went over the TN line into Trade, TN, and sang at a gospel sing there on Saturday, June 5th. There was a pretty good crowd and we got to see a lot of folks and enjoyed visiting and fellowshipping!
Proffits Grove is the first church that the "new" SA played at with Jimmy and Leonard being members. The guys did great and it felt as if they'd been with us for years. They put a lot of work into learning the songs and instrumentals and we appreciate their dedication. We met Jimmy's wife, Crystal - she is a sweetheart!! Leonard's wife, Lesa, came too and my boys refer to her as, "the little girl that's a mom," because she is so petite - LOL!
p.s. we also introduced Jimmy and Crystal to Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant in Boone, and I think they have found a new favorite restaurant ;)
...Paulette
Proffits Grove is the first church that the "new" SA played at with Jimmy and Leonard being members. The guys did great and it felt as if they'd been with us for years. They put a lot of work into learning the songs and instrumentals and we appreciate their dedication. We met Jimmy's wife, Crystal - she is a sweetheart!! Leonard's wife, Lesa, came too and my boys refer to her as, "the little girl that's a mom," because she is so petite - LOL!
p.s. we also introduced Jimmy and Crystal to Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant in Boone, and I think they have found a new favorite restaurant ;)
...Paulette
New Members for Southern Accent
We are proud to announce that Jimmy Kerley and Leonard Arnold have joined Southern Accent.
Jimmy Kerley:
Jimmy's earliest memories of music was hearing his Mom playing guitar and singing old songs like An Old Log Cabin For Sale and old gospel hymns. Over the years he has been very blessed to have had the opportunity to play in bands with his close friends and family. Jimmy's favorite groups are The Seldom Scene, Flatt and Scruggs, Tony Rice, and Doyle Lawson; however his main influence will always be Mike Auldridge. Playing a resonator guitar made by Tooter Meredith and a Martin HD 28 guitar, Jimmy will help give Southern Accent a new sound. In 2000 Jimmy married his wife Crystal, whom he loves dearly. He has a daughter, Brittney, who hes feel is the greatest daughter a Daddy could ask for, saying, "the Lord has blessed me." Jimmy and his wife attend Three Forks Baptist Church in Taylorsville, NC. He believes that salvation thru the blood of Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven, there is no other way. "I give Him praise for everything good that has happened in my life."
Leonard Arnold:
Leonard's biggest musical influence was his dad, George Arnold, who taught him his first chords on the guitar when Leonard was only 8 years old. Over time, his dad continued to show him more oand more about different types of instruments. They both played in churches together in groups that his dad had, but Leonard mostly remembers sitting around the house on Sunday afternoons on the front porch playing with his family of 9 siblilngs, who can almost al play music. Leonard plays a Morgan Monroe mm300 mandolin and a Antonio Strativarius-copy fiddle. He will be having a big part vocally in Southern Accent with lead and harmony vocals. Leonard is married to Lesa, his wife of 7 years, and has 2 children - Andrew and Jenn - who all encourage him and says he is "thankful to have a wife that supports me in my music ministry." The Arnolds attend Southside Freewill Baptist Church in Mountain City, at which Leonard is also the pianist in the choir. Leonard was raised in several Baptist churches, where his father was the pastor. Leonard thanks everyone that has supported him over the years in his music and thanks Southern Accent for the chance to serve the Lord in song.
A lot of prayers went up to the Lord to show us who we needed to ask to be in Southern Accent, and we were led to these two fine, Christian men. We know that you all will enjoy hearing them with Southern Accent!
Gary Trivette and Blake Vance will now be with the group, Carolina Crossing. We wish them the best!
...Paulette
Jimmy Kerley:
Jimmy's earliest memories of music was hearing his Mom playing guitar and singing old songs like An Old Log Cabin For Sale and old gospel hymns. Over the years he has been very blessed to have had the opportunity to play in bands with his close friends and family. Jimmy's favorite groups are The Seldom Scene, Flatt and Scruggs, Tony Rice, and Doyle Lawson; however his main influence will always be Mike Auldridge. Playing a resonator guitar made by Tooter Meredith and a Martin HD 28 guitar, Jimmy will help give Southern Accent a new sound. In 2000 Jimmy married his wife Crystal, whom he loves dearly. He has a daughter, Brittney, who hes feel is the greatest daughter a Daddy could ask for, saying, "the Lord has blessed me." Jimmy and his wife attend Three Forks Baptist Church in Taylorsville, NC. He believes that salvation thru the blood of Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven, there is no other way. "I give Him praise for everything good that has happened in my life."
Leonard Arnold:
Leonard's biggest musical influence was his dad, George Arnold, who taught him his first chords on the guitar when Leonard was only 8 years old. Over time, his dad continued to show him more oand more about different types of instruments. They both played in churches together in groups that his dad had, but Leonard mostly remembers sitting around the house on Sunday afternoons on the front porch playing with his family of 9 siblilngs, who can almost al play music. Leonard plays a Morgan Monroe mm300 mandolin and a Antonio Strativarius-copy fiddle. He will be having a big part vocally in Southern Accent with lead and harmony vocals. Leonard is married to Lesa, his wife of 7 years, and has 2 children - Andrew and Jenn - who all encourage him and says he is "thankful to have a wife that supports me in my music ministry." The Arnolds attend Southside Freewill Baptist Church in Mountain City, at which Leonard is also the pianist in the choir. Leonard was raised in several Baptist churches, where his father was the pastor. Leonard thanks everyone that has supported him over the years in his music and thanks Southern Accent for the chance to serve the Lord in song.
A lot of prayers went up to the Lord to show us who we needed to ask to be in Southern Accent, and we were led to these two fine, Christian men. We know that you all will enjoy hearing them with Southern Accent!
Gary Trivette and Blake Vance will now be with the group, Carolina Crossing. We wish them the best!
...Paulette
Harmony Baptist Church
We took a ride down to Harmony, NC, to sing at Harmony Baptist on Sunday, May 30th - it was scorching hot down there, but thankfully, we got to sing in a beautiful, air-conditioned sanctuary :)
We enjoyed being with those folks again and look forward to the next time of fellowship with them!
...Paulette
We enjoyed being with those folks again and look forward to the next time of fellowship with them!
...Paulette
Cranberry Baptist and Henson's Creek
We were glad to be able to come back to Cranberry Baptist and fellowship with the folks there on Saturday, May 22nd. Several people in the congregation were testifying and also encouraging Southern Accent in our ministry, and that meant so much.
Sunday, May 23rd, we went to Henson's Creek - this is one of the first churches that we ever sang at and we were remembering that Pete and Hattibell Presnell took us there to sing in one of the revival services many, many years ago - we've sang there ever since! We enjoyed the refreshments in the fellowship hall for the "May Birthdays!"
...Paulette
Sunday, May 23rd, we went to Henson's Creek - this is one of the first churches that we ever sang at and we were remembering that Pete and Hattibell Presnell took us there to sing in one of the revival services many, many years ago - we've sang there ever since! We enjoyed the refreshments in the fellowship hall for the "May Birthdays!"
...Paulette
Fellowship Celebration May 15th
Our Fellowship Celebration went very well again this year!
A lot of people were in attendance and we were so happy to get to visit with our friends all day long.
We started at 1130 with the welcome, announcements, etc., then lunch began with hotdogs and the fixings.
Music was performed all day long with some new groups that hadn't been at the celebration before - we did miss having the Harmon Family with us, but Tommy wasn't feeling well - please continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
All-in-all, a great day and we look forward to next year's Celebration, which is the Saturday AFTER Mother's Day.
...Paulette
A lot of people were in attendance and we were so happy to get to visit with our friends all day long.
We started at 1130 with the welcome, announcements, etc., then lunch began with hotdogs and the fixings.
Music was performed all day long with some new groups that hadn't been at the celebration before - we did miss having the Harmon Family with us, but Tommy wasn't feeling well - please continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
All-in-all, a great day and we look forward to next year's Celebration, which is the Saturday AFTER Mother's Day.
...Paulette
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Fellowship Celebration Update
We received news that The Harmon Family will not be able to join us this year at our Fellowship Celebration due to Tommy not feeling well. Tommy has battled cardiac disease for many years, and we ask that you all pray for him and his family - they mean so much to all of us in Southern Accent...
The Norris Family from down at South Fork Baptist Church have accepted the invitation to sing at the 1pm time on Saturday. This family has wonderful harmonies and sing beautiful hymns and gospel numbers with piano accompaniment.
You may view the schedule on our website: www.southernaccent.us
...Paulette
...Paulette
The Norris Family from down at South Fork Baptist Church have accepted the invitation to sing at the 1pm time on Saturday. This family has wonderful harmonies and sing beautiful hymns and gospel numbers with piano accompaniment.
You may view the schedule on our website: www.southernaccent.us
...Paulette
...Paulette
Monday, May 10, 2010
Beaver Dam Church Mother's Day Service
Beaver Dam Baptist Church invites us annually to their Mother's Day service and this year, we were privileged again to attend.
We sang for about 45 minutes before breaking for a short Sunday School lesson...afterwards, we sang a few more songs, then Preacher Carl brought a message out of Psalms and Deuteronomy about training up children and also spoke of mothers in the Old and New Testament that were godly women.
We enjoy attending Beaver Dam whenever we can...
...Paulette
We sang for about 45 minutes before breaking for a short Sunday School lesson...afterwards, we sang a few more songs, then Preacher Carl brought a message out of Psalms and Deuteronomy about training up children and also spoke of mothers in the Old and New Testament that were godly women.
We enjoy attending Beaver Dam whenever we can...
...Paulette
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Revival Services at Beech Valley
We attended revival services tonight at Beech Valley Church - Preacher Eric Proffit was holding the services...
He preached out of James 5 tonight and told some us about the trial he and his family went through after his daughter was saved...
The main focus of his message was James 5:13 - "Is any among you afflicted? Let him pray."
We're thankful for the opportunity to attend services where the Word of God is preached uncompromisingly.
...Paulette
He preached out of James 5 tonight and told some us about the trial he and his family went through after his daughter was saved...
The main focus of his message was James 5:13 - "Is any among you afflicted? Let him pray."
We're thankful for the opportunity to attend services where the Word of God is preached uncompromisingly.
...Paulette
Monday, May 3, 2010
Calvary Baptist and Martindale Church
We headed over to Fleetwood School Saturday, May 1st, to help out with a benefit singing for a family and felt honored to have been asked to sing...we played from 4pm until 430pm -
After we packed up, we drove over to Calvary Baptist Church in West Jefferson for their Sunday Night Singing Service - the folks at the church had fixed us refreshments in their fellowship hall, and we fellowshipped with them and enjoyed some good snacks and desserts...we all got to craving BBQ and ate out at Smoky Mountain BBQ, which was delicious, as always!
Sunday, we drove over to Johnson City and had service with the folks at Martindale Baptist Church - this was one of the first churches that Blake played with us at when he started with SA two years ago...
Ate out at Fatz restaurant and laughed and cut-up, as usual :)
Gary is going to be playing some limited dates with SA the rest of 2010...he's taking some time off the rest of the time - keep him in your prayers - he's ok, just needing some rest....
In the meanwhile, our friend, Leonard Arnold filled in with us this weekend - he plays with the group, New Covenant, with his wife Lesa and a friend of theirs, Johnny Norris. Leonard is a dedicated and committed musician and Christian, and we enjoyed spending time with him and his family this weekend.
Blake stepped in on the banjo this weekend for SA and left us all very impressed with his progress - you all know that he does great on the mandolin, and he does equally well on the banjo - he played my Gold Tone banjo this weekend :)
Thanks for your prayers for SA - please continue to mention us in your prayers...
...Paulette
After we packed up, we drove over to Calvary Baptist Church in West Jefferson for their Sunday Night Singing Service - the folks at the church had fixed us refreshments in their fellowship hall, and we fellowshipped with them and enjoyed some good snacks and desserts...we all got to craving BBQ and ate out at Smoky Mountain BBQ, which was delicious, as always!
Sunday, we drove over to Johnson City and had service with the folks at Martindale Baptist Church - this was one of the first churches that Blake played with us at when he started with SA two years ago...
Ate out at Fatz restaurant and laughed and cut-up, as usual :)
Gary is going to be playing some limited dates with SA the rest of 2010...he's taking some time off the rest of the time - keep him in your prayers - he's ok, just needing some rest....
In the meanwhile, our friend, Leonard Arnold filled in with us this weekend - he plays with the group, New Covenant, with his wife Lesa and a friend of theirs, Johnny Norris. Leonard is a dedicated and committed musician and Christian, and we enjoyed spending time with him and his family this weekend.
Blake stepped in on the banjo this weekend for SA and left us all very impressed with his progress - you all know that he does great on the mandolin, and he does equally well on the banjo - he played my Gold Tone banjo this weekend :)
Thanks for your prayers for SA - please continue to mention us in your prayers...
...Paulette
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
We attended services at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church this evening...
The boys' cousins came with their mom and dad - it was good to see all of them! I've even had a baby chicken named after me by my little 4-year-old cousin. And, that is quite an honor :)
We played an instrumental in memory of Boyd McCloud, "Sweet By and By" ---- he was one of the first folks to ask Southern Accent to come to their church and sing (Fall Creek Church) and had supported our group ever since...
After the services, we went out to eat with everyone, cousins too, and had a great time of fellowship.
Continue to keep Southern Accent and other unspoken prayer requests in your prayers. We appreciate it!!
...Paulette
The boys' cousins came with their mom and dad - it was good to see all of them! I've even had a baby chicken named after me by my little 4-year-old cousin. And, that is quite an honor :)
We played an instrumental in memory of Boyd McCloud, "Sweet By and By" ---- he was one of the first folks to ask Southern Accent to come to their church and sing (Fall Creek Church) and had supported our group ever since...
After the services, we went out to eat with everyone, cousins too, and had a great time of fellowship.
Continue to keep Southern Accent and other unspoken prayer requests in your prayers. We appreciate it!!
...Paulette
Sunday, April 18, 2010
South Fork Baptist and Beech Valley Baptist
First full weekend of singing this year started off with South Fork Baptist Church in Todd - we got there a little early and the boys were able to go to the caboose that sits in a grassy lot right next to where the church is - they always enjoy climbing on the caboose :)
The Norris Family sang a few songs while we took a short break - we always enjoy hearing them - they have such a sweet spirit about them and we enjoy the fellowship!
During the first few minutes of our singing, a man came in the church carrying a guitar and sat down on the back pew along with his wife. We noticed that he seemed to be enjoying the music...we took a break, the Norris family got up to sing a few, then we closed out the service. When we got ready to set down our instruments, Mr. Norris said that the fella in the back pew was wanting to pick a few with us. The man explained that he was supposed to be playing out at the Todd Store that night, but he must have gotten mixed up on the date that he should have been there because there was not any music going on there that night. He said that he saw all of the cars at the church and thought he'd stop in and see what was going on and went ahead and brought his guitar in when he came in.
He got up with us and stated that he normally doesn't play a lot of "religious songs," but that he knew a few and appreicated the opportunity to sing for the church. He played his guitar - kind of a bluesy style - and sang 3 songs with us - he was a really good musician and we had a great time...
At the end of the service, while we were packing up our equipment and instruments, Mrs. Norris said that the man that played guitar with us had gave her a donation to give to us and he hoped that it blessed us and that he had left quickly. No one at the church had ever seen the fella before and he left so quickly that we were unable to thank him for his generosity.
On Sunday, we attended Beech Valley Church's welcome service for their new pastor, Josh Hayes, and his wife and son...they seemed to have really pulled off keeping the service secret because I spoke with his wife during the lunch after the service, and she said that when they pulled into the parking lot at the church, Pastor Josh said, "They've planned something without me!" The groups that sang were Southern Accent, The Dollar Brothers, and Gaining Ground. Pastor Josh delivered a message about Jonah and Ninevah, then we had lunch...
Next week, we'll be at Pleasant Hill on Sunday for an evening singing service.
...Paulette
The Norris Family sang a few songs while we took a short break - we always enjoy hearing them - they have such a sweet spirit about them and we enjoy the fellowship!
During the first few minutes of our singing, a man came in the church carrying a guitar and sat down on the back pew along with his wife. We noticed that he seemed to be enjoying the music...we took a break, the Norris family got up to sing a few, then we closed out the service. When we got ready to set down our instruments, Mr. Norris said that the fella in the back pew was wanting to pick a few with us. The man explained that he was supposed to be playing out at the Todd Store that night, but he must have gotten mixed up on the date that he should have been there because there was not any music going on there that night. He said that he saw all of the cars at the church and thought he'd stop in and see what was going on and went ahead and brought his guitar in when he came in.
He got up with us and stated that he normally doesn't play a lot of "religious songs," but that he knew a few and appreicated the opportunity to sing for the church. He played his guitar - kind of a bluesy style - and sang 3 songs with us - he was a really good musician and we had a great time...
At the end of the service, while we were packing up our equipment and instruments, Mrs. Norris said that the man that played guitar with us had gave her a donation to give to us and he hoped that it blessed us and that he had left quickly. No one at the church had ever seen the fella before and he left so quickly that we were unable to thank him for his generosity.
On Sunday, we attended Beech Valley Church's welcome service for their new pastor, Josh Hayes, and his wife and son...they seemed to have really pulled off keeping the service secret because I spoke with his wife during the lunch after the service, and she said that when they pulled into the parking lot at the church, Pastor Josh said, "They've planned something without me!" The groups that sang were Southern Accent, The Dollar Brothers, and Gaining Ground. Pastor Josh delivered a message about Jonah and Ninevah, then we had lunch...
Next week, we'll be at Pleasant Hill on Sunday for an evening singing service.
...Paulette
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Earl Phillips' Family
Southern Accent is sending out condolences to the family of Earl Phillips - Earl had been suffering with Lou Gehrig's Disease for some time now and went on to be with the Lord this afternoon...
...Paulette
...Paulette
This Week
This week, we'll be singing at:
Willowdale Baptist Church in Vilas on Wednesday, April 14th at 7pm
South Fork Baptist Church in Todd on Saturday, April 17th at 7pm
Beech Valley Baptist Church in Sugar Grove on Sunday, April 18th at 10am
Pray for the services at each of these churches...
...Paulette
Willowdale Baptist Church in Vilas on Wednesday, April 14th at 7pm
South Fork Baptist Church in Todd on Saturday, April 17th at 7pm
Beech Valley Baptist Church in Sugar Grove on Sunday, April 18th at 10am
Pray for the services at each of these churches...
...Paulette
Monday, April 5, 2010
Newly Posted SA Pictures
I just posted some older pictures of SA on our Facebook page...here's the link:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=204706&id=111245799250&ref=mf
...Paulette
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=204706&id=111245799250&ref=mf
...Paulette
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