We were honored to have Anthony Burger in concert at Crestview Baptist Church in Georgetown, TX February 16. He opened with "Rhapsody In Blue/Shout To The Lord" and that is just what you felt like doing! He did several from his project "Masterpiece" in which it truly is. He just went from one right into another and when he played "Swingin' My Way Back Home" I think I felt the pew swingin' too! His hands went so fast on "Goodbye World Goodbye" you really couldn't see them! That excitement just kept building and building with his love for Jesus as he played "Old Time Religion/William Tell Overture",those songs just fit perfect together and everyone just loved them! WOW when he played his "Salute To The Troops" you never felt more proud than you did at that moment! As he was singing "The Stranger" you could really hear the Amens on it and wow he sure can sing,what a beautiful voice he has! Anthony had us sing several songs with him too,what a blessed time it was! I could hear people singing along as he played "We Shall Behold Him"- that was so moving,I love to hear him play it. When he sang "It's MY Desire" -WOW- it was more than awesome,don't think there are any words to what we all were feeling and you sure could see his love for Jesus Christ as well as feel it as it is so strong right from his heart! People here are still talking in amazement about his God given talents and what a beautiful voice he has for singing!
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when Anthony thought he was going to take a break he had a couple of surprises!
The music minister escorted Anthony back up and the look on Anthony's face was
priceless as he didn't have a clue as to what was going on! He was presented with
a proclamation from the City of Georgetown. The mayor had proclaimed Feb 16 Anthony
Burger Day! Now as he accepted this and was looking at it, he was in for another
shock! What a proud and exciting time, people were already on their feet but now
they really were going! The Governor of the great state of Texas made Anthony
Burger an Honorary Texan! It really caught Anthony as he kept saying "WOW"
and shook his head saying "I really don't know what to say" and another
"WOW" and then "thank everyone". He never did get his break,
but somehow I don't think he minded, as he went back and played now. He brought
that awesome night to a close with the "Hallelujah Chorus" and brought
the house down with it-WOW! You felt like you were at the Throne in His Holy presence!
The people were on their feet almost right at the start of it and when he finished
wow the blessings just kept pouring out and overflowing! What an awesome night
and no one wanted to let him go!
Everyone here is still talking about how amazed they are at his God given talents
Anthony has and yet how humble this man is as he always gives all the glory back
to God! And they can't get over what a beautiful voice he has for singing, and
how you can feel his love for God. Anthony is so much more than a musician or
singer, he is real. The love that Anthony has in his heart for Jesus Christ is
very real, you can see it and you can feel it whether he is playing or singing,
he just radiates with it!
Thank you Anthony Burger for all that you do and for being a servant for His Kingdom!
May God bless you always!
Written by Linda Hayes
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Author: AGM
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Written: 02/28/2003
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He is the most talented person that has ever graced the homecoming stage or earth. His talent is amazing!
He is very deserving of all of his awards
This article had so much excitement and emotion in it, that I couldn't help but get caught up in it. Anthony is truly one of God's servants and we are blessed by his talent.
This article made me wish so much I was there even though I live over 300 miles away. I kept picturing in my mind how it was and felt like I was right there. Anthony Burger is the best.
Anthony always blesses with his amazing God-given talent every time I see or hear him.
Anthony always blesses with his amazing God-given talent every time I see or hear him.
A well deserved award for sure! Great pictures and article by Linda!
A well deserved award for a well deserving servant of God. Anthony deserves this and more. Linda wrote this article from her heart and you can really see her love of God and the appreciation she has for a servant of God. A job well done Linda!!!
Linda what a great job on the article Anthony is the best and gives his all in his solo concerts.
Linda, this is such an amazing article! You have shown even in this article your amazing love that you have for Jesus and gospel music-- the music that changes lives. Anthony has been blessed with wonderful talent from God and he is using it to bring glory to the One that gave his talent to him.
Anthony deserves all of this and more. I find him to be one of the most talented persons in Southern Gospel Music. May God richly bless his ministry. O what a talent and a witness. Margaret Allison
Great job Linda!!! You and Anthony are both a true blessing.
Nice article...
WOW! I almost felt like I was there. Linda Hayes did a wonderful job on this column. I had goosebumps. Anthony is truly a blessing to all of us. How deserving.
A MAN OF HIS TALENT SHOULD HAVE BEEN NOMINATED FOR THE SOUTHERN GOSPEL NEWS AWARD. LIKE I SAID I GUESS HE IS TOO TALENTED TO BE NOMINATED WITH MUSICIANS LIKE THEM
Reading this article was the next best thing to being there! Linda's enthusiasm is very infectuous.
Linda, what a wonderful article to read for those of us who couldn't be there in person! Anthony is the best there is and now he's an honorary Texan--life doesn't get much better.
Great article Linda! You couldn't have honored a more deserving guy!
This is an awesome article, Linda, you truly outdid yourself! Anthony gives so much of himself in his concerts--his love for the Lord is in every note he plays. He is such a talented man. I found myself wondering how many people he has helped bring home to the Lord with his amazing talent and humble spirit! He did an awesome job, and so did Linda Hayes in reporting it! What an honor to have Anthony as an honorary Texan! May God bless you both as you continue in His service.
I agree with all of the above. Linda you did such a great job writting about the night. I too felt like I was there. I also feel no one desires this honors more than Anthony. He is a true Servant of God.
I agree with all of the above. Linda you did such a great job writting about the night. I too felt like I was there. I also feel no one desires this honors more than Anthony. He is a true Servant of God.
What a wonderful job Linda! It makes me wish that I was there!
Great article, Linda! You write like Anthony plays piano!
What a great night that must have been! Wow! Wish I had been there. Anthony is absolutely awesome at the keyboards & not too shabby at vocals, either. What a great review you gave.
Ya Hoo Linda and Anthony what can I say. I know you are the best I know how much you love the Lord and I know what a talented humble God fearing loving man you are. We are so blessed to know you and I am so blessed to call you friend. You are a blessing to all who hear you through your concerts and through your CD's. WOW what a time in Georgetown that was I am sooory I wasn't there.
Linda, that is a really wonderful article. I'm glad that you're so excited about it. I'm excited, too. In fact, I'm so excited for you, that I'm going to have my mom read it, too. Good job girlfriend. GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME, ALL THE TIME GOD IS GOOD. Love ya .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) and .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Linda, great article. You did succeed in making everyone that has not seen Anthony in person excited. He is awsome. I have seen him 3 times with the Trio. Truly a man giving back to God the talent He gave him. Linda, it is so exciting to feel how much you love the Lord from your writing.
that was a very nice article linda, he is very talented. i have only seen him once in a gaitherhomecoming gathering. i can imagine it was an awesome concert.
Wow! What excitement and enthusiasm is expressed in this article. I feel like I was there, watching Anthony and his amazing hands at work ministering for the Lord. What a blessing he has been in my life as I have listened to his music and seen him in concert. He deserves to be rewarded for his ministry. He is truly gifted by God. I can feel God's presence when Anthony plays. Thank you, Linda for such a detailed and exciting report!
Great reporting, Linda. Anthony is just amazing. I hope to see more reports from you in the future.
Awesome article Linda!! Can't wait to see more from you!
Awesome article Linda! You made me feel as if I was right there with you. Anthony is an incredible pianist and an awesome man of God! It is so good to see him get a well deserved award.
Go Anthony
Linda, This was a great article. Thanks for sharing it. It is nice to know other people love him, as much as I do. He is the BEST. We saw him on Sunday night. I did see the messages about his mother. Thanks again for sending me the message.
Linda, this article is beautiful and very well written. It was so obvious that it was written with much love and respect for Anthony. God Bless. I was able to enjoy it through your words.
Linda, I'm so proud to be able to call you a precious friend. This is exquisitely written.
thank you Linda, Anthony is such a joy to listen to and just has an abundance of talent. I have never seen anyone enjoy what they are doing any more than he does. He is so blessed .
thank you Linda, Anthony is such a joy to listen to and just has an abundance of talent. I have never seen anyone enjoy what they are doing any more than he does. He is so blessed .
Linda, what a great article!! You can truly see the love for God on Anthony's face when he sings or plays. When I read the article, I felt like I was right there!! Anthony is a true blessing in my life, and you are too!! Love ya sweetie!!
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