Musings of the Minstrel
Monday, July 13, 2009
Lessons from an old Man
Pastor Young and PaPa KingLast night was one of those nights to remember. I ministered yesterday at Truth Church in Calgary, Alberta Canada singing at the annual Stampede Sunday Concert. Following the event I was invited to the King home where Pastor King gave Ruth's Chris a run for her money from his back porch grill. We laughed and went down memory lane with Mark and Matt. PaPa King (Johnny Kings dad) and Pastor King told stories of I.H. Terry while "Nan", Star and Kelsey were taking care of 'Vinnie'. Moments like that are special but there was one moment that will forever be stamped upon my memory....
Following the meal, I logged onto TRC's website to check in on services at home. Mark and I began to watch Bishop Wilson preach His classic sermon "The Cows". Before long, Pastor King and PaPa King had pulled up a chair and the 4 of us were soon in the flow of the message. As Bishop Wilson began to preach about Samuel's mother being separated from her son because of the will/call of God...the weight of the sermon was almost tangible in the room where we were sitting. I turned to PaPa King and asked "What was it like for you when Johnny and Judy left it all and came up to Canada?"
I will forever remember the look in his tear-filled eyes...he uttered 3 short words..."IT WAS ROUGH"
Oh, the feeling after all these years of an 81 year old father still remembering the burden of a son surrendering to the will of God. PaPa King your eyes and words spoke volumes to me. How proud you must be now to walk into a packed-out church built from the efforts of that Son that cast out into the deep of God's will. How proud you looked as you held your first great grand-child. I watched the smile on your face as you watched your grandson (Mark) minister on the stage that was built by the burden of your Son....
I learned a lot on this trip to Calgary...and it was taught by an old man from Bakersfield.
God bless "PaPa" King!
Labels: Alberta, bishop wilson, c myles young, Canada, I.H. Terry, johnny king, judy king, mark king, matt king, papa king, Samuel, stampede sunday concert, The Cows, the rock church, truth church
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Calgary - One of my favorite places
To all my friends on the northern border, I am coming to Canada this weekend. I am excited about heading back to one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Calgary, Alberta. The only thing more beautiful than the Rockies in the distance beyond the Calgary skyline is the King family and Truth Church. The Kings are my extended family and I am looking forward to laughing talking and being touched by their incredible ministry. I am pumped to get to see the newest member of the family. Mark & Star, can't wait to see ya. Pastor King I can't wait to see you in a pair of cowboy boots...! "Nan"...you are now a grandma'...wow!
Truth Church, you are a special bunch of people and I am looking forward to ministering in song and word this weekend?
P.S. Somebody tell Joey Tomatoes I am on my way!
Labels: Alberta, Calgary, Canada, Joey Tomato, johnny king, mark king, truth church
Friday, October 10, 2008
The Value of Friends
I was just sitting here thinking about how much friendship means to me. There is nothing like time together with friends. One of the greatest joys about being in the ministry is the wonderful people that I have rubbed shoulders with through the years. I was looking through my phone photos and these two jumped out at me. For all of you from Canada, is it just me or is my buddy J. King looking kind of presidential. This picture sums up what I think about J. King, he is one of the classiest dudes on this plantet (I love you Bro.)
I had to put this picture of two of my more ....hmmm....gentle (nah)...uh...CRAZY, WILD, FUN friends. Guy Godwin & Steven Buxton showed me a good time not long ago and taught me how to shoot skeet. They can ever more throw down on some clay pidgeons.
All kidding aside, have you thought about how much your friends mean to you. The older you get, the harder it will be to find new ones, so value the ones you've got. Say a prayer for them everyday and grow old together. I hope I make it....with friends like Bucky and Guy....they could get me shot.
Labels: bishop wilson, Canada, friends, guy godwin, johnny king, skeet, steven buxton
posted by Myles Young at 6:38 PM
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AMEN Besides a Incredible Preacher and Singer I consider you a true friend!!! It AIN'T OVER!!!
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Brother Young!
I have stopped by here a couple times since my favorite "Guy" is posted here. He is the man in that outfit! We love you and Sister Young, special times call for special friends!
Stephanie
