It feels great to start a new year with new dreams and goals to accomplish in the next 365 days. About 4 years ago, my husband gave me a Palm Pilot for Christmas. Honestly, my first thoughts were, “I will never use that!” However, he encouraged me to put my schedule on it and enter my contacts (I believe he thought my life needed a little organization). Now I literally cannot make it through the day without it! So, as it turns out, my life did need some organization! When scheduling my days, I usually map out my appointments and then in the gaps in between appointment I enter “goals” or “tasks” I would like to accomplish during that day’s time. It is a WONDERFUL feeling, when at the end of the day, every one of the goals I set for myself have been accomplished! I understand that those are just small goals but even the small goals are usually steps toward a mission or a purpose…so they are important!
Now is the time to set goals for your ministry! Take a close look at where you are today and take the time to thank God for the talent He has given you. Then think about where you would like to see your ministry at the end of this year. Set realistic, strategic goals for yourself and others in your ministry. Then determine what steps must be taken to achieve your goals. That is a step we often overlook but it is critical to making the appropriate decisions. If you don’t know what steps to take to realize your goals, then you need to ask people who know! Maybe the reason you haven’t achieved those goals before is because you are not sure “how” to make it happen! Vance Havner once said, “The hardest part of the journey is neither the start nor the finish, but the middle mile.”
I believe when God entrusts us with a ministry He expects us to take it seriously and be diligent to do our best to successfully achieve our personal purpose. Ecclesiastes 9:10 (NKJV) states “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might”! I hope you will determine to faithfully offer your best efforts this year! I am going to commit to that also!
Carroll McGruder recently organized a relief effort in Louisiana to assist victims of Hurricane Katrina. The concert was in Alexandria, LA in November. Artists on the concert included Mickey Mangun, Andrea Majors, The McGruders, Murrell Ewing, Tammy Trout, The Dunaways and other fine artists. Kevin McManus handled the production aspects of the event. It was a HUGE success bringing in over $22,000.00! We are so thankful to be a part of this special concert!
Andrea Majors, one of the artists on the Louisiana concert, recently completed a recording that will be released in March 2006! She is a Southern girl with a lot of talent. I can’t wait for you to hear her sing!
Speaking of singing.....the Zion Compilation #38 is on it’s way! You will find releases from Stateline Quartet, Jerry Bennett, The Crossmen, The McGruders, Living Sacrifice and many other talented artists!
If you need information regarding these and other Zion artists, please go to our website at http://www.zionmusic.com or call our office at 1-800-883-1772. You can also find information about recording at our website http://www.oakvalleystudio.com! You can contact me directly at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)!
Beverly Cohron McManus
Vice-President
Zion Music Group
800-883-1772
http://www.zionmusic.com
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Written: 01/01/2006
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