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For it is good to sing praises to God! |
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For it is good to sing praises to God! |
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Well where to start - As far
back as I can remember I have always had musical talent. I remember
playing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on my mothers Magnum Organ when I was
around 4. I started playing the Clarinet in 2nd grade, and was playing in
the Jr. High School Band, because normally, 2nd graders are playing
toinette's and melodians. I also learned to play the accordion while in
elementary school, which I dropped like a hot potato, as soon as I found
out it wasn't cool. However, now it's way cool to hear accordions played
now, so I have picked it back up, however I have lost a lot of time and
need lots of practice. My talent comes from my mother who played the
accordion and sang like a bird. She even had her own Radio show at one
time, on a radio station in Baytown, Texas. So time marches and life
happens, for about 25 years the only thing I would play is the radio or my
stereo. Loved music but had no time for playing an instrument and there
was no avenue or outlet to play music. God was a mere faint memory and not
really part of my life. Well you know God, he got my attention. Without
going into much detail, I sank quicker than the Titanic. In fact I was
waiting on my sinking ship when it got there. Now . . . I want to point
out . . . God didn't sink me, I sank myself. But He was there with me all
the way down. That's when he introduced me to the Harmonica. God and his
Harmonica saved my life. I drowned myself in harmonica music and learned
quickly, and after wearing out several sets of lips, I can clearly
remember hearing his voice when he said to me, "NOW GO AND PLAY IN MY
CHURCHES". And that's what I have been doing since 2001. I love playing
for GOD. It is my joy to play for GOD. I have a son, Hadyn, whom I am very
proud of. He's grown and making a life for himself. I found an awesome,
awesome person, whom I snatched up and married. Her name is Darlene. Life
is so very good now. Thank you Jesus! _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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I have been involved with music in some way, shape and form most of my life, but until I met Jesus, I never knew how beautiful music could sound. I was involved with rock and roll for over 15 years until I received Jesus as my Lord and Savior in 1983. I then told the Lord if He wanted me to I would play music for Him, I would, and if He didn't, that would be ok too. Richard and I have been married for 35 years now. We have two grown daughters, Jennifer Lee Hensley Kahler, and Kathryn Rebekah (Kati) Hensley. Richard is pastor of Eminence Baptist Church and we have been there for 15 years. God has not only allowed me to play and sing music for Him, but to my delight, I have been able to sing with my family. That is just like Jesus, isn't it? To give us the desires of our hearts! He is now giving me songs to pen, and I am thrilled that He would honor me with this service! I am excited about the "New" Voices of Praise Ministries and am anticipating great times with Jesus in the days to come!
Because of Jesus... Kathy Hensley _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
It is a blessing to be able to sing gospel music and meet new believers in Christ who enjoy gospel music. I have been in the ministry for twenty-five years and am currently Pastor of Eminence Baptist Church, where we have been allowed to minister for fifteen years. I love and enjoy singing with family and friends because it lifts my spirit and ministers to my soul. Our number one desire at VOP Ministries is that Christ will be lifted up so that all men see His great gift of grace. We love to sing because of His unfailing love! |
"I
think the most thrilling experience is someone receiving Christ as their
Savior..."
