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City: MAGNOLIA
State: Arkansas
Country: US
Signup Date: 11/6/2007

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Tuesday, March 24, 2009

The Crusader's Are busy. Keep the Prayers coming

The Crusader's are busy - Keep the prayers coming
Dear Southern Gospel Worship Gathering Friend,What an awesome event we had last Saturday night, with close to 1,500 in attendance!
April will be another great event with Barbara Fairchild and Roy Morris coming from Branson and The Crusaders Quartet from Magnolia Arkansas. Circle you calendar and plan to come early to get a good seat. Peter Enns,,The Assembly www.southerngospelworship.com

4-STATES GOSPEL MUSIC WINTERFEST CRUISE FEB. 1ST,,6TH, 2010 ,, 5 NIGHTS,, LEAVES FROM: NEW ORLEANS, SAILS TO PROGRESSO, MEXICO AND COZUMEL. $100.00 DEPOSIT TO RESERVE SPOT..NOW..THIS CRUISE WILL BE GREAT FOR SR. ADULT CHURCH GROUPS AND COUPLES. ALSO MAKES A GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR PASTORS & STAFF. 4STATES ARTIST SINGING ON CRUISE: THE CRUSADER,,S QT, HENDRIX TRIO, JENKINS SISTERS, BOBBY BOWEN, Mike Powell, Southern Grace QT, Humble Hands QT. , CANAAN LAND, FAITHFUL II, BONNIE MONTGOMERY , MASTER PEACE QT AND OTHERS RATES START ST $580.00 DBL inside per person. $100.00 due now, $100.00 due 9-20-09 and remainder 11-13-09. Rates include taxes, port charges and gratuities, too!!!! Call Penney at 870-904-3550 or Rhonda at 903-792-3011.

THE CRUSADER,,S CORNER:JONATHAN Jonathan Talley begin singing at the age of 1 1/2 yrs old, as he stood on a piano bench at the AR Quartet Conv., beside his dad.From that moment on, he would sing at The Crusader,,s Concerts.
Jonathan is the son of David & Penney Talley. His parents led him to the Lord, beside his bed one night.
At age 9, he joined the quartet as the drummer & singing also. He taught himself to play the drums. In Sept 2008, Jonathan moved to singing lead for The Crusader,,s.
Jonathan also enjoys writing songs. He wrote the title song to their newest CD, Heavenly Flight and has just completed a new song.
Jonathan will be 15 years old on April 29th. He is a freshman at Magnolia School and plays in the JR . High and SR. High band. He is a member of Immanuel Baptist Church , Magnolia, AR and plays the drums, occasionally when at IBC and loves to sing there.

CRUSADER,,S NEW RECORDING,,HEAVENLY FLIGHTSongs on the CD are: I cast my bread upon the water, Day Star, I,,m ready to go, Anchor holds, Heavenly Flight, God,,s Been Good, Don,,t get me started and others. To order your CD, make checks payable to The Crusader,,s Quartet. Mail checks to David Talley 409 East North Street, Magnolia, AR 71753. CD and shipping $20.00. Call 870-234-7796 or 870-904-3550 to pick up one Clips www.gospelgigs.com/thecrusadersquartet CD,,s ARE AVAILABLE NOW.

THE 8TH ANNUAL DEEP SOUTH REGIONAL QUARTET CONVENTION NOV. 13TH & 14TH, 2009,,IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH,,MAGNOLIA, AR MORE INFO AT www.dsrqc.com TO be a Sponsor: individuals, churches and businesses : send monetary offerings to The Crusader,,s Quartet. If you would like POSTERS for your church or would like to Host Any of these GROUPS for your Sunday Service, Nov. 15th. Email d-talley@sbcglobal.net

If you missed the 4States GMA CONCERT you missed a blessing. Next one is July 10th and 11th,,Convention. We hope to see you there. Thanks Hendrix Trio, 4 States Board Members, Artist and Fans.

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Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Crusader's in N. AR and Oklahoma

THE CRUSADER,,S QUARTET NEWSLETTER
PRAYER REQUEST,,Berry Lindsey, bass singer has been in the hospital and is now home recovering Berry had pneumonia in lungs & fluid around his heart. Please PRAY
WINSLOW:
The Crusader,,s service Fri. night was at Winslow, AR. First Baptist Church is hosting a new series of concerts. Bro. Gary and his wife Glenda, drove to Magnolia, AR last year for the DSRQC. That was our first contact with them. We are excited to have our new friends. They have a wonderful ministry of their own. More info at www.garyministries.com. With Berry, being in the hospital, Bro, Gary sung the bass part.. He did a wonderful job and we enjoyed that. Thank you church for the love offering and the sweet fellowship afterwards.
We continued the fellowship at Bro. Gary & Linda at their beautiful home, where we enjoyed more fellowship and singing to after midnight. The Crusader,,s enjoyed the first trip to Winslow, AR.
STILLWATER:
By 3pm, on Saturday, we had made our way to Stillwater, OK. We were greeted by Bro. Ken & Linda, with a fabulous meal. Also, joining us was New Liberty Quartet. It was a great concert for the church. We are looking for a group of them to join us this year for the DSRQC. After a good night,,s sleep, they fixed us breakfast and we left to join a nearby church. Thank you, Lost Creek Methodist Church for the love offering, and meals. Most of all thank you for the love and support of our ministry.

The morning service for TCQ and NLQ was at Mehan Union Church. At the exit drives of the parking lot, there were signs that said YOU ARE NOW ENTERING YOUR MISSION FIELD. That was a good reminder, of the mission we have in the world each day.
When we walked in, we were blessed to see our picture on their prayer board. Each group sung and David Estep, with NLQ, shared his testimony. God has been good to all of us. Thank you, church, for hosting TCQ and the love offering.
We got an opportunity to share our CD with a young lady. Her mom, in her fifties, became blind 2 years ago. She is going through a really hard time with the challenges they face. I ask you to pray for them.
SAT. MARCH 21ST 6 PM 4 STATES GMA SPRING CONCERT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH,,HOOKS, TX PRESHOW 5:30 PM
ARTIST Performing :The Crusader,,s Quartet, Hendrix Trio, The Hawkins Family, Canaan Bound, The Grace Boys, God,,s Promises, Mike Powell, Hallelujah Harmony Quartet, Master Peace Quartet, Light House, Humble Hands, Level Ground, Faithful II, and many others. (approx. 15 minutes each) Come enjoy Great Gospel Music!
See The Crusader,,s about 4STATES GOSPEL MUSIC WINTERFEST CRUISE,,$100.00 DEPOSIT TO RESERVE SPOT.. FEB. 1ST,,6TH, 2010. 5 NIGHTS- call Penney at 870-904-3550 or Rhonda at 903-792-3011
CRUSADER,,S NEW RECORDING,,HEAVENLY FLIGHT Songs on the CD are: I cast my bread upon the water, Day Star, I,,m ready to go, Anchor holds, Heavenly Flight, God,,s Been Good, Don,,t get me started & others. Clips at www.gospelgigs.com/thecrusadersquartet To order your CD, make checks payable to The Crusader,,s Quartet. Mail checks to David Talley 409 East North Street, Magnolia, AR 71753. CD and shipping $20.00. Call 870-234-7796 or 870-904-3550 to pick up one.CD,,s ARE AVAILABLE NOW.
THE CRUSADER,,S CORNER: Steve Reeves
Steve Reeves sings tenor for The Crusader,,s Quartet and plays the bass guitar. Steve begin playing for TCQ in Dec 2006.
God spoke to Steve and told him, he had given him long enough, to waist his talents on worldly music. The Lord command Steve to serve Him. Steve has been faithful to the TCQ ever since that moment.
Steve is married to Sallie and they live in Haynesville, LA with two daughters. He has older children also, and is a grandfather.
Steve just recently got to lead his youngest daughter to the Lord. Morrigan is going to celebrate her eight birthday on March 21st.
Happy Birthday Morrigan.
We are excited about Morrigan accepting Christ. She is going to be baptized SOON.
THE 8TH ANNUAL DEEP SOUTH REGIONAL QUARTET CONVENTION
NOV. 13TH & 14TH, 2009,,IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH,,MAGNOLIA, AR
MORE INFO AT www.dsrqc.com
TO be a Sponsor: individuals, churches and businesses : send monetary offerings to The Crusader,,s Quartet. If you would like POSTERS for your church or would like to Host Any of these GROUPS for your Sunday Service, Nov. 15th, email us at d-talley@sbcglobal.net
CRUSADER,,S SCHEDULE
Mar. 21st,,4 States GMA Spring Concert,,First Bap. Church Hooks, TX 6pm- preshow 5:30 pm
Mar. 29th,,Mountain Pine, AR,,First Bap. Church 10:45am & 1pm
Mar. 29th,,Pencil Bluff, AR Grenade Holiness Church,,6pm joining us The Hawkins Family from Hot Springs, AR
April 4th,,Broken, Arrow, OK,,The Assembly 5:45 pm The Assembly gathering. Also appearing Barbara Fairchild, Roy Morris and Duane Brogdon. www.southerngospelworship.com
APRIL 17TH,, 18TH -AR Quartet Convention,,Arkadelphia, AR Fri. 6pm Sat. 5pm other regional artist also
COMPLETE SCHEDULE AT www.thecrusadersquartet.com Confirm before long distance traveling.
BE OUR FRIEND AT www.myspace.com/thecrusadersquartet

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Friday, March 06, 2009

Cruise the sea with The Crusader's and other 4states Artist

Here it is: THE CRUISE WE ALL HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR.- 4STATES GOSPEL MUSIC WINTERFEST CRUISE

LEAVES FROM NEW ORLEANS: FEB 1-6TH, 2010

5 NIGHT, SIX DAY aboard Carnival M.S. Triumph

PORTS: COZUMEL AND PROGRESO, MEXICO

GROUPS: THE CRUSADER'S QUARTET, MASTER PEACE, HUMBLE HANDS QUARTET, SOUTHERN GRACE QUARTET, HENDRIX TRIO, JENKINS SISTERS, BOBBY BOWEN, COMEDIAN MIKE POWELL, AND OTHERS. We are expecting 14 groups, soloist or quartets to go on this cruise. Groups are subject to change.

RATES: $580.00 pp for DBL INSIDE or $650.00pp FOR DBL OCEAN VIEW AND $750.00 pp BALCONY DBL. (port charges, insurance, taxes and gratuities included, meals, and on board entertainment).

Passport needed.

$100.00 deposit per person to secure space. Rates listed are limited and may vary in price.

CALL OR EMAIL FOR MORE INFO. The Talley's 870-234-7796 or Rhonda's Travel 1-903-793-4929. This is the travel agent The Crusader's Quartet travel with in 2001. Great Christian lady, putting together a cruise for those wanting a little piece of Heaven on the Water

We hope you can sail away with us.

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Friday, March 06, 2009

ARE YOU IN THE RACE FOR THE LORD?

The Crusader's Quartet weathered the rain and snow last week-end at the Mid ARK Regional Quartet Convention in Plumerville, AR. What a wonderful convention, their first attempt at a convention turned out to be. The weather either night did not hamper the crowd. The church was packed and chairs were brought into accommodate the crowd. Each group performing did a wonderful job. The excitement was felt from the church to the multi-purpose room, which was full of the groups product and great food prepared by different organizations of the church. We didn't miss a minute of the concerts, having to watch some of the program from the two TVs set up in the multi-purpose room.

A Friday and Sat night service was enjoyed from people that came all across AR, and some from LA, TX and OK. We also enjoyed a breakfast with many of the groups and a luncheon provided by the Adult Sunday School Class. The morning worship and share time with just the groups was very special. Many tears, prayers and testimonies were shared during that time.

It was great to see their church get behind Heaven's Echoes to make the convention such a success. Success is not always measured in the numbers. I seen much success this week-end, as many workers from the church assisted in all areas of the convention, from the opening to the closing.

We, too, are grateful each year, for Immanuel Baptist Church, helping with our DSRQC. This year our convention will be held Nov. 13Th and Nov. 14Th. Mark your calenders now, and plan on joining us. Churches wanting to host a group on the Sunday, Nov. 15Th, let us know now. This is a great opportunity for you to participate.

The Crusader's were honored to get to stay over for the Sunday morning service with Mike Goodwin, bringing the sermon. Bro. Mike's sermon challenge us to stay focus on the race. The end of race is not until the Lord has called us home. There are many things to distract us, our past, our failures and our fears, and even our pass accomplishments. But, we want to finish the race strong for the Lord. He has a lane for us, The Crusader's Quartet are in that race. And he has a lane for you, and each of us. Line up, if you got out of the race, and get back in. Stay focus and stay working for the Lord diligently until our race here is over.

The Lord moved upon the service, in our hearts and many that came to the alter to pray as the invitation song, Amazing Grace, was sung. I thank the church for their outreach. So, many lives were touched, and renewed in the groups, crowd and church members. God did a work there, because His church open their doors to a new ministry. I look forward to hearing many testimonies of what the Lord done that week-end.

I thank the church for their hospitality, their love and concern for our needs. I thank them for the wonderful meals provided, and the love offering. I, also thank them for loving and supporting our dear friends, Heaven's Echoes, in the dream of this new found ministry. May God bless you beyond words, Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.

The Crusader's will finish recording the new CD, this Friday. Then, it is off to print. Please pray that God will use it over and over again for His Glory. We should have it for you within a few weeks.

The Crusader's will be performing, on Sat., March 7Th at the Daffodil Festival in Camden, AR. The Crusader's are on stage from 11:50- 12:30. This will be a short concert, unless something changes. But, we are praying that God is putting us in front of people that will be receptive to the Word in Song.

The following week-end, The Crusader's will then head north on March 13Th for Winslow, AR. Services will be held at First Baptist Church AT 7pm. We will join up with New Liberty Quartet on March 14Th at Lost Creek United Methodist Church in Stillwater, OK for a Sat. night concert. Services will be held at Mehan Union Church in Stillwater, OK on Sunday am service. Please pray for us as we travel and the services coming up.

Next dates on schedule are:

March 21st - 4 States GMA Concert - 6pm at First Baptist Church Hooks, TX several regional groups

March 29Th - Mountain Pine First Baptist Church 10:45am and 1pm afternoon concert - Mountain Pine, AR (a few miles from Hot Springs)

APRIL 4TH - THE ASSEMBLY 6PM- TULSA, OK

APRIL 17TH 6pm AND 18TH 5pm - AR QUARTET CONVENTION- Arkadelphia, AR Parkhill Baptist Church - other regional groups

April 19Th - Caddo Valley Baptist Church 10:45am - Arkadelphia, AR

April 19Th - Crossroads Assembly of God 6pm - Delight, AR

April 25Th - VICTORY TABERNACLE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD - 6:30PM WACO, TX

APRIL 26Th - VICTORY TABERNACLE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD- 10:45AM WACO, TX

Here it is: THE CRUISE WE ALL HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR.- 4STATES GOSPEL MUSIC WINTERFEST CRUISE

LEAVES FROM NEW ORLEANS: FEB 1-6TH, 2010

5 NIGHT, SIX DAY aboard Carnival M.S. Triumph

PORTS: COZUMEL AND PROGRESO, MEXICO

RATES: $580.00 pp for DBL INSIDE or $650.00pp FOR DBL OCEAN VIEW AND $750.00 pp BALCONY DBL. (port charges, insurance, taxes and gratuities included, meals, and on board entertainment). Passport needed. $100.00 deposit per person to secure space. Rates listed are limited and may vary in price. CALL OR EMAIL FOR MORE INFO. The Talley's 870-234-7796 or Rhonda's Travel 1-903-793-4929. This is the travel agent The Crusader's Quartet travel with in 2001. Great Christian lady, putting together a cruise for those wanting a little piece of Heaven on the Water.

WE ARE STILL IN SEARCH OF A CHURCH TO HOST THE CRUSADER'S ON MARCH 29TH PM SERVICE WITHIN 2 HRS OF HOT SPRINGS, AR

WE ARE ALSO STILL IN SEARCH OF A CHURCH TO HOST THE CRUSADER'S ON APRIL 5TH AM - TULSA AREA AND PM-NORTH AR AREA.

We are praying God will reveal where we are suppose to be on these three open services.

My question to you: Are you in the Race for the Lord? If not get in. Salvation is the best prize you will ever receive. If you are saved: Where are you in the race? Have you run a good race? The race is not over till the last runner is home. Some runners need help, encouragement and assistance. Look around and see who God has put in your passing lane today.

God Bless you all,

The Crusader's Quartet

David, Steve, Jonathan, Berry, Randy R. and Randy O.

written by Penney- David's wife

David -870-904-3118 for bookings

www.thecrusadersquartet.com for complete schedule

www.dsrqc.com for info on Deep South Regional Quartet Convention

www.gospelgigs.com/thecrusadersquartet - bio and our music

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Thursday, February 26, 2009

Jesus said, " I am the bread of life."

CENTRAL BAPTIST - IDABEL, OK The Crusader's climbed on the bus at 6:00 am Sunday morning and headed to Idabel, OK. Our first service of the day was at Central Baptist Church. The pastor greeted us with open doors. He begin to share that 25 plus people had called, this morning, unable to attend today because of sickness. Although, we would have loved for each of them to be there. We assured him, we would be praying for them. Specially the young lady of 30 years of age or so, that was being air lifted out for heart attack.

We knew God had set this divine appointment up and He would be working in the service. I told the pastor, we, too had met adversity as The Crusader's were short their drummer and bass singer. Randy was sick and our bass singer, Jerry was not feeling well and his mom had fell. In the last moment, we had called Berry Lindsey, former bass singer to join us for the week-end. What a blessing for all who got to hear him. We would all learn soon, why some things had happened that way, that beautiful Sunday morning.

The services filled up with visitors, small children, youth, and many older church members. The Crusader's sang from their hearts and shared Christ the best way they knew how. The pianist, Mrs. Vickie, played, while the church took up a love offering for The Crusader's Ministry. The Crusader's joined the stage to sing to the song. Vickie played beautifully. Nothing will ever compare though with as the invitation begin, and a young man, of seventeen with tears in his eyes came forward and gave his life to Jesus Christ. That is our repayment for every mile we go. We thank God, he is still saving the lost, and working in the lives that knelt in the alter and prayed in the pews. Central Baptist thank you for your work there in Idabel. Thank you for the love offering and wonderfully prepared meal. May God use you to reach many loss and hurting families.

SOUTH TEXARKANA BAPTIST CHURCH - The Crusader's were back on the bus, and headed to South Texarkana Baptist Church. We were just praising God all the way. We knew this was a good day in the Lord. We had no idea, what was fixing to happen.

As we pulled up at the church, we were met by a little boy. He didn't look to be over the age of four. A big smile, a Hello, standing at the steps of the bus, a little tie on, and barefooted. He just stole our hearts away. I wondered, would he one day, be a preacher..or maybe a singer, just using whatever talent God gave him.

The church service was just anointed. I told someone I am not going to be able to even put it in words. We had two former Crusader's in the service. So, Tracy Thrasher and Earl Elder joined us on stage for two beautiful songs. Later they returned to the stage to sing I will Rise Up

John 6:40, For my Father's will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day." They continue in the invitation songs with The Crusader's. There were too many songs, to list sung during the invitation.

As God used, Bro. Travis, the preacher, towards the end of the service. He said 15 minutes into the service, God spoke and said to give each person in the service a loaf of bread. He said God said, tell them" I am the Bread of Life." He poured the scriptures out to us from John 6. And the Holy Spirit, had been working all evening to bring this service together. John 6:35 Then Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty

As the invitation time came, people prayed, hugged, and prayed some more. Families came to the altar. Friends came with friends to the altar. Older gentlemen and ladies knelt and prayed individually and together. The Crusader's counsel and prayed with people and the singing continued. It was an amazing over taking of the Holy Spirit. Families were mended and lives were renew. And there was a new name written down in Heaven, as the young man was saved. John 6: 44 Jesus answered. "No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day.

Bro. Travis said he knew that when The Crusader's come to South Texarkana, that something is going to happen. We had no idea, what God had in store for the service. But, it only takes a willing heart, on our parts, to see God work. He is the mender, and rescuer.

So, as I said we would soon no why things had happened that Sunday morning the way it had, played out. 1st. God had sent us there to bring the Word in these services. 2ND. We now know why Berry was put in place a couple of weeks ago and then again for this Sunday. You see God is leading. And as Jerry called on Monday and said his health was not going to allow him to continue to travel with The Crusaders. He asked us to locate someone else to sing the bass line. What we have learned in the Crusader's Ministry. God usually has put that individual right in front of us most times. Berry Lindsay feels that it is God's will for him to return and sing with The Crusader's. Berry sung with us for 10 years. We are excited about the opportunity to share the stage and ministry with Berry again. WELCOME BACK BERRY.

The Crusader's next upcoming services are:

Fri. 6pm and Sat 5pm Mid ARK Quartet Convention - Mt Pleasant Baptist Church Plumerville, AR others performing Heaven's Echoes, New Liberty Quartet, Cross Point Quartet, Hawkins Family, Apostles, Wooten Brothers, and Mike Goodwin.

Sun Mar 1st 10:45 am Mt Pleasant Baptist Church Plumerville, AR The Crusader's and Mike Goodwin, preaching

Sat. Mar 7Th 11:50-12:30 Camden AR Daffodil Festival

Fri. Mar. 13Th 6pm 1st Baptist Church - Winslow, AR

Sat. Mar. 14Th 7pm Lost Creek Methodist Church - Stillwater, OK

Sun. Mar 15Th 10:30 am Mehan Union Church - Stillwater, OK

Sat. Mar 21st 6:00 pm 4 States GMA Spring Concert - Hooks, TX

The Crusaders, Hendrix Trio, The Grace Boys, Canaan Land, Mike Powell, and God's Promise and others.

Sun. Mar 29Th 10:30 and 1:00 pm - First Baptist Church of Mountain Pine, AR

WE STILL HAVE MARCH 15H (NORTH AR AREA) AND 29TH (HOT SPRINGS AREA) PM SERVICE AVAILABLE - CALL DAVID IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THESE DATES OR OTHER DATES -870-904-3118.

May you be reminded as we were encouraged, each time we see a loaf of bread: That Jesus said, "I am the Bread of Life."

In His Service,

The Crusader's Quartet

David, Steve, Jonathan, Randy, Berry and Randy O.

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Saturday, February 21, 2009

Sweet, Sweet Spirit in Crusader's Services

The last two weeks has taken us to these stops:

BOUGHTON BAPTIST CHURCH - SWEET SWEET SPIRIT

The Crusader’s enjoyed their first trip to Boughton Baptist Church at Prescott, AR. The Crusader’s sung in the morning service, and enjoyed a nice lunch and returned to the church for a full concert. A special treat was former bass singer, Berry Lindsey, joining The Crusader’s for a song. As Berry returned to his seat, he was compelled to ask, if they still sung “There is a Sweet , Sweet Spirit in this Place”. Our lead guitarist, Randy Ortigo stepped forward and sung it. The whole church joined in on the song, and let the Spirit of The Lord fill the place. Thank you church for allowing us to be a part of the service. Thank you for the love offering. As we departed, we gathering in the parking lot in a circle with the pastor and a few members for a prayer.

That Sweet, Sweet Spirit we experience, we carried with us through these next few services. The power of the Holy Spirit is alive and working, when we allow Him to work.

Mid County Baptist Church—Nederland, TX—The Crusader’s joined New Liberty Quartet for this service. Upon arriving, we were advised the pastor was too sick to attend on Sunday. NLQ open the service and TCQ sung the second half of the service. God used song after song to minister to this church. The service closed with Steve Reeves, singing The Anchor Holds as NLQ joined them on stage. As Steve gave a testimony of the Lord delivering him from Satan attacking him, the church stood to worship.. As the invitation begin, member after member joined in the alter and front pews to pray. It was a very moving invitation, as people cried, hugged, prayed and sung praised to the Lord. As the downs syndrome man, joined the people in the altar to pray and the little frail lady, on oxygen, was wheeled down in her wheelchair, we were reminded of how many things there are to pray for in our own lives. David encourage us to pray for the pastor, a loss spouse or love ones, and The Crusader’s ministry. THANK YOU LORD FOR YOUR BLESSINGS ON ME. AND THANK YOU LORD FOR THE HARDSHIPS, ALSO. THEY REMIND ME OF YOUR POWER, AND THE HARDSHIPS YOU FACED FOR EACH OF US. As the church gave away prizes for the dinner and valentine banquet, we donated a CD. The little boy that won, shared with me it was his first time to come to this church, and his sister's second. So, I smiled inside, because I knew God was reminding me, that he was going to use this CD, to minister to this child. As we talked, I shared with him the importance of coming to church and living for Christ. I thank the Lord, for reminding me of our calling. Thank you church for the generous love offering for each of the quartets and the wonderful meal.

Christian Baptist Church at Sheridan, AR celebrated Valentine’s with a Banquet and The Crusader’s Concert on Fri. Feb. 13th. We enjoyed a great meal prepared by the youth. The service was a sweet service with the church. As The Crusader’s sang, half way through the service, people begin to stand and worship the Lord. Others knelt in the altar to pray. The service continued to be an uplifting service. Thank you church for the love offering and meal tickets for Dixie Diner.

NEW RECORDING The Crusader's are in the studio today, putting their finishing touches on the new recording, “Heavenly Flight”. To prepay and order your CD, mail checks payable to The Crusader’s Quartet. Mail checks to David Talley 409 East North Street, Magnolia, AR 71753. CD and shipping $20.00. Release should be March 2009. Song list: I cast my bread upon the water, Day Star, I’m going to keep telling, I’m ready to go, Anchor holds, Heavenly Flight, and others. You can hear clips at www.gospelgigs.com/thecrusadersquartet

MID ARK QUARTET CONVENTION: The Crusader’s Quartet will join Heaven’s Echoes to help celebrate their 1st Annual Mid Ark Quartet Convention Feb. 27th and Feb. 28th. Heaven’s Echoes are putting together a convention, similar to DSRQC. It is sure to be a great week-end of two concerts. Their desire is to offer the community in North Arkansas, a week-end of great Southern Gospel Music. Others joining The Crusader’s and Heaven’s Echoes on stage are: Crosspoint Quartet, New Liberty Quartet, The Wotten Brother’s, The Apostles, Hawkins Family, and Mike Goodwin. Concessions are available. Love offering will be taken. Heaven’s Echoes are long time friends of The Crusader’s Quartet. Heaven’s Echoes invite EVERYONE TO JOIN US FOR THIS CONCERT WEEK-END

Upcoming concerts - Hope to see you there.

Feb 22—10:45 am Central Baptist Church—Idabel, OK

FEB 22 - 5:00 PM South Texarkana Baptist Church - Texarkana, AR

Feb 27-28 (Fri 6pm/Sat5pm) Mid Ark Quartet Convention—Plumerville, AR

Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church

Mar 1—10:45am Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Plumerville, AR

Mar 7 –11:50-12:30 –Camden Daffodil Festival, Camden, AR

May God give you a desire to share His Word today and live always for Him.

The Crusader's Quartet

David, Steve, Jerry, Jonathan, and Randy

www.thecrusadersquartet.com for complete schedule or bookings call David at 870-904-3118

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Sunday, February 01, 2009

Revival, Recording and Worship with The Crusader's

The Crusader's had a busy week last week. The 5 service revival at Antioch Baptist Church was a wonderful time of renewal for The Crusader's. As the week, continued we seen God, join and unite The Church to the cause of Christ. Most important we seen 5 young men, accept Christ as their Savior. The evangelist, Homer Allison, presented The Gospel, in a mighty way, that challenge us to get the junk out of our lives, To Concentrate it, To Confess, To Move it, To Kill it, To Submit It. You must want It, in your life to allow God to work.

The Crusader's Quartet on Sat. enjoyed a singing at Sulphur Springs Methodist Church, in Pine Bluff. The church has a monthly meal and singing, if you are in the area, many groups are featured at this event.

The Crusader's Quartet had a wonderful service at First Pentecostal Church of God. It was refreshing to be in their service, and lead worship. This church has wrapped their arms around The Crusader's and are joining us in worship to Our Savior. We had a wonderful time, and joked with Sister Grundy. As The Crusader's begin to sing, I feel like running my last mile home. She stood up to step to the back of the church for a second, many, including myself thought she was getting up to run the aisle. We all got a good laugh, as we shared the same thought that had crossed our minds. The scripture place in the sanctuary, "Now the Lord is that Spirit, and where the spirit of the Lord is There is Liberty. 2 Corinthians 3:17 The Crusader's and visitors definitely felt Liberty to join in and worship with the church. The church graciously took up a love offering and then ended the service, with Sister Grundy challenging Bro. Grundy to try and collect more money from one side of the church, as she took the other side. The church as a whole gave a nice offering for lunch and it was a fun way to give cheerfully.

The evening soon got away as we headed to Bethsada Presbyterian Church in Camden, AR. This was too, a great congregation to sing to, about the Lord, in their service. The congregation had a fellowship meal, we all enjoyed, We enjoyed more than anything the visit with the members. This is such a friendly church.

As I try to finish the newsletter for the week, The Crusader's are busy working in the studio. They hope to get most of their new project, "Heavenly Flight" recorded this week-end. The title song, was written by Jonathan Talley, our lead singer (my son). He is fourteen years old and I am proud of his love and devotion to the Lord. The CD will have other favorites, such as Day Star, The Anchor Holds, In the Grip of Grace, and many more. The Crusader's are excited about doing the recording at Jimmy (singer with His Call Ministries) Duty's studio. We can not thank The Duty's enough for their love for The Crusader's and their part in our ministry. We ask God to blessed them, in ways only He can.

The Crusader's schedule is on line for you to view at www.thecrusadersquartet.com. Join us for one of the services in 2009.

To book The Crusader's email or call David at 870-904-3118.

God Bless you and we hope you will find Liberty in your service and worship to the Lord. If you are saved and the Spirit lives within you, then He gives you that Liberty to worship through Him.

In His Service,

The Crusader's Quartet

Penney, a Crusader's wife

David, Steve, Jerry, Jonathan Randy R. and Randy O.

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Thursday, January 15, 2009

Who do you say God is?

The Crusader's Quartet spent the week-end on tour in East Texas. It was an awesome concert at New Boston, Texas with The Grace Boys, Mike Powell, Downs Sisters, Jubilee Quartet and Don Peace, and others. What a privilege it was to come together and raise money for Mike Phillips. Mike is fighting cancer,and he was unable to be there. But, praise the Lord we raised $8,395.72 and someone in the church matched it dollar for dollar. We ask you to join us in prayer for this family. We got the opportunity to meet his mom, and have promised to keep Mike on our prayer list.

On Sunday morning God put us right in the middle of a church mourning the loss of one of the men in their church, who died suddenly on Friday. The Crusader's led the service at Hopewell Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas. What an awesome reflection of Life, itself, and remembrance of how short and uncertain life can be. As the service close, the church and visitors gathered in the alter, asking God for strength for this family, each other and the church. It was an alter called, that I felt was so heart felt, as some bowed, some stood, but all remained praying and talking to God. As The Crusader's sung several verses of several songs, you knew that God was present, as God dealt in our lives. The Crusader's left knowing that God was allowing them to minister to His Flock. Thank you Hopewell for your sweet spirit, the love offering and the invitation to be back in your church later this year.

The Crusader's Quartet enjoyed the evening service at Mt. Selman Baptist Church outside of Tyler. It was exciting to see so many churches from the area join in the concert. It was also nice to see, familiar pastors from Magnolia area, join us for the concert. They were in the area, at a seminary meeting, and got word The Crusader's would be in concert. It was our first visit there, but hopefully not our last. There are plans to have The Crusader's back, for a community wide concert later this year. Thank you Mt. Selman for your sweet hospitality and the love offering.

The Crusader's Quartet join with Antioch Baptist Church of Farmerville, La. for the first revival, for us, in 2009. Services start this Sunday morning and will continue Sunday night, Jan. 18Th-21st and nightly through Wednesday. Our friends, Bro. Greg and Mary Lea joined their staff, last year as pastor. We ask you to pray for a spirit filled revival. Revival is needed across America in our churches.

We will finish next week in Pine Bluff on Saturday at Sulphur Springs Methodist Church on Jan. 24Th at 7pm. Join us for a concert. Sunday morning has not been booked, yet and we hope the Lord will open a door for that service. We will be returning to Bethesda Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Camden, AR on Sunday, Jan 25Th at 6pm for an evening service.

This gives you seven opportunities to join us in service this week. If you can't be there, please join us in prayer for each of the services.

As we stood in the pew on Sunday night, the pastor asked us to think of one person, we know that is loss. We lifted these names up to the Lord. He challenge us to befriend this person, and allow God to direct us to share Christ with this person. Today, I want to share Christ with you. Rather saved or loss, I want to encourage you to turn your life over to Him today. If you are lost, He is the answer. If you are discourage, He is the encourager. If things are just wonderful, remember He is the provider.

I want to share this, that I wrote and put on my fridge, months ago. It helps me to keep things in perspective, daily.

Who is God..

He is the light in a dark room. John 12:46

He is the hope in a dying world. Psalm 68:20

He is the friend, in a lonely hour. Proverbs 18:24

He is the guide in a confused life. Psalm 144:2

He is the anchor in an unsettled storm. Hebrews 6:19

He is the comforter in an endless struggle. Psalm 62:7

He is the healer for a suffering person. Psalm 103:3

He is the provider in a hopeless situation. 1 Peter 4:11

He is the breeze on a hot day. Psalm 147:18

He is the sustainer in a sinking ship. Psalm 54:4

Who is he to you? Make your list, or use mine and claim these promises daily. You can find a scripture for all your needs.

He is All Things,

Penney wife of a Crusader

The Crusader's Quartet

David, Steve, Jerry, Jonathan, Randy O. and Randy R.

to book The Crusader's Quartet call David at 870-904-3118.

to view schedule: www.thecrusadersquartet.com. Updated this week and daily as concerts come in.

more info at www.myspace.com/thecrusadersquartet

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Friday, January 09, 2009

Are you following THE LIGHT?

The Crusader's Quartet trust that you had a Christ Centered Christmas and Celebration. We have been off the road and home for the Holidays with our families.

We ended the year at Four Square Church in Benton, AR at a midnight service. The Crusader's and the evangelist from a neighboring church, challenge us to Keep our eyes on the Master. As waves and storms come in our lives, it is easy to take our eyes off the Master of the Sea. But, we are directed by the Bible to focus on Jesus, during these times. Four Square Church has been faithful to the Lord, and it shows in the service, as Bro. Brewer spirit flowed over into the service. Four square Church, has been a part of The Crusader's ministry since the early 1990's. We thank them for what they stand for, and supporting The Crusader's through the years.

We enjoyed a wonderful fellowship, music, preaching, and rejoice at the offering they graciously gave to The Crusader's.

This past week-end took The Crusader's Quartet to Central Baptist Church, in Texarkana, for the first time. They enjoyed a wonderful service there and are looking forward to being back there in May for the Sr. Adult Day. The Church provided The Crusader's with a love offering and a wonderful dinner at a restaurant. We thank them for their kindness and God has given us an extended family, in this church.

Now, as the week-end nears, The Crusader's head to New Boston, Texas to First Baptist Church for January 10Th, Saturday night. I ask you to lift up this service in prayer. But, I also ask you to lift us Mike Phillips. The concert is a benefit for him and his family. Mike was diagnosis with lymphonia a few months ago. If you can support this concert, I ask you to join us. The Crusader's will join The Grace Boys, The Downs Sisters, Jubilee Quartet, Sam Yancy, Mike Powell, and Don Peace and others. It is sure to be a great night of music. Concert starts at 6:00 pm.

If you are in the east Texas area, join us at Hopewell Baptist Church in Lindale / Tyler, Texas on Sunday, January 11Th am. The Crusader's will be at Mt. Selman Baptist Church at Tyler / Bullard, Texas at 6pm. We are so looking forward to being in these services.

God is allowing us to minister more than we ever thought possible. But, all things are possible, through Christ who strengthens me. Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God." Mark 10:27

The Crusader's finished 2008 with 93 services and not only our lives were changed, so were many in the services. You can not out give God. The more you go, the more you do, the more he works in your life to accomplish the work He has begun in you. The Crusader's already have 49 services schedule for this year, and I look for us to be busy again in 2009.

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Hebrews 12: 1-3.

As I chose the right email Christmas card, many of you viewed, I watched as the wise men rode their camels in the direction of the bright star. I watched it over and over again. And God spoke to my heart, and I ask you what he impressed on me.. What are you willing to do?

Am I willing to go towards the light and not away? Will the light draw me to it? More than that will I be drawn to it? Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. Hebrews 10:22

I have challenge my family, and let me challenge you. Most of us are on the computer everyday. I challenge you to set up to read the Bible all the way through this year. I am afraid the world needs to hear the word, more today than they did yesterday.

We must be in God's word, to overcome ourselves, and to help others through these critical times. There is an on-line website www.bibleyear.com. You can chose your Bible translation and the reading plan. Also, I suggest you set up a daily Bible reading on line also. I have enjoyed and grown from this, the past several years. Will you take the challenge. It will make an eternal and internal difference in your life.

In the Grip of Grace,

Penney, wife of a Crusader

The Crusader's Quartet

David, Steve, Jerry, Jonathan, Randy R. and Randy O.

to book The Crusader's call David at 870-904-3118

to view schedule see www.thecrusadersquartet.com

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