Friday, October 30, 2009

New Puppy!

we just got a puppy and he is so cute!
the puppy is playing with charlie, our dog. it is so funny.
the puppy is 9 weeks old
we love the puppy so much. i like puppies.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Thanksgiving Time Singing

An insert in our singing schedule:

Sunday, November 29
11:00 AM Service
Colfax United Methodist Church
501 Cedar St
Colfax, WI
The Church's phone number is (715) 962-4335.

...and so far, the only other scheduled time is:

Saturday, December 5
7:00 PM
The Barnabas Christian Coffeehouse
19 W Spring St
Chippewa Falls, WI

This is also Barnabas' annual Chili Feed and Chippewa Falls' annual Christmas Parade

Friday, September 25, 2009

A Couple of Coffeehouse Concerts

Two dates (so far) on our singing calendar:

Saturday, October 3
Barnabas Christian Coffeehouse
19 W Spring St - Downtown Chippewa Falls
7:00-9:3o

Saturday, December 5
Barnabas Christian Coffeehouse
19 W Spring St - Downtown Chippewa Falls
7:00-9:3o

(The December sing will have some Christmas songs, I'm sure)
Hope to see you there.


Sunday, August 02, 2009

August Schedule

YAAhooo!! Here we go!

Friday, August 7th
5:00 PM
2nd Annual
Little Falls
Bluegrass Gospel Festival

1272 44th Ave
Amery, WI
festival runs Friday through Sunday
many other groups and singers there
Saturday features Monroe Crossing



Saturday, August 8th
Noonish
Campbell Family Carnival
Mt Simon Park
Eau Claire, WI
questions...contact Sylvia at 715-834-3737
..............................or Joyce at 715-835-1766
..........................or Jannine at 715-834-5666



Sunday, August 9th
1:00 PM
2nd Annual
Little Falls
Bluegrass Gospel Festival

1272 44th Ave
Amery, WI





Friday, August 14th
7:00 PM
Friday Night Out
Dallas Park
County Road A
3 miles east of Hwy 25
Dallas(that's right--Big D), WI
6-7 PM Dinner hosted by the Dallas Civic Club $5.50
6-8:30 Music featuring "Against the Flow"
and "The Ottersons"
8:30 (or at dark) Movie Night:
Facing The Giants

This is an outdoor event
Everyone is welcome
Bring lawn chairs

Saturday, July 11, 2009

The Still Before The Storm

Our singing schedule for the month of July is pretty scarce--only one date...

Friday, July 17
Fair Time Chapel
Barron County Fair
Rice Lake, WI
7:00-8:00

...but that's just until August.
More info on August coming up...

Monday, June 08, 2009

Upcoming Singing Events --Updated

Saturday, June 20th
2nd Annual
Blessed Assurance Gospel Music Festival
Clark County Fairgrounds
1120 E. Division St (Hwy 10)
Neillsville, WI
10:30am - 7:00pm

No Admission Fee! Entertainment will be held indoors!
Bring your own lawn chairs, family, & friends! Food will be available!

Musical Talent Line-up

Voices of Peace from Potter, WI have been together since September 1997. The men, Tom and Bud, provide the music with two guitars and Carolyn sings lead vocal.

The Otterson Family has been blessed by the Southern, Country, and Traditional Gospel sound since they were saved in 1983. Mike and Jayne are joined by their children, Zack, Hannah, Levi, and Tabby. They provide Gospel Music with a family touch! *New this year!

For His Glory from Owen, WI, are a family of 8 (Ervin, Ruth, Janelle, Chadwick, Sonya, Justus, Fawnda, and Jubilee) who convey an evangelistic message in a traditional/southern gospel style. Sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses blend in a 4-part harmony accompanied by piano.

The Musical Hammers Family Trio of Muscatine, IA, formed in 2002, consists of Jane Seligman on hammer dulcimer; her husband, Gary, on upright bass; & her brother, Steve Ellsworth, on rhythm guitar. They are guided by old hymns from generations ago & their sound is “easy listening”.

The Glistening Stones of Black Creek, WI consist of Wendell & Sheila Lawrence and their ten children. Their musical program is filled with variety that will minister to all ages! *New this year!

The Miller Family a group of 4 from Gillette, WI were inspired by an event in Tennessee called “Spirit Fest”, and have traveled and sang all over the country.

Free will offerings will be taken for the groups.

Schedule:
10:15 - 10:30 Opening************2:30 - 3:10 The Miller Family
10:30 - 11:10 The Miller Family****3:10 - 3:50 For His Glory
11:10 - 11:50 Voices of Peace*******3:50 - 4:30 Glistening Stones
11:50 - 12:30 For His Glory********4:30 - 5:10 The Musical Hammers
12:30 - 1:10 Glistening Stones******5:10 - 5:50 The Otterson Family
1:10 - 1:50 The Musical Hammers**5:50 - 6:30 Voices of Peace
1:50 - 2:30 The Otterson Family***6:30 - 6:45 Closing

For more information contact Linda Holtz: 715-937-2669

Sunday, June 21st

Gospel Music Sunday
United Church of Christ
515 W. Second St.
Neillsville, WI 54456

--Service starts at 9:00 a.m.

Contact Pastor Jim Mohr at 715-743-2147 or 2117 for more info.
The Church is located at the corner of Park and Second in Neillsville.

Saturday June 27th
Glenwood City Rodeo (at the Fairgrounds)
Family Fun Day
4:oo PM
more info here

Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Kitties!



nibbles had her kittens!
has 4 girls 2 boy's.
they are so cute!

post by tabitha .j. otterson

Sunday, May 31, 2009

Kittens!



Eleven of 'em...count 'em!!! Eleven little kitten coming and going (mostly going in this picture).

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

We have a cat that is going to have some kittens soon. It will be fun to have kittens in the house.
She is so fat.

post by tabitha otterson

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Singing Schedule--2009

First of all, our February 15 2009 kickoff concert in Clear Lake was so much fun!!! The Reeve Evangelical Free Church sponsored it and they really treated us gooooooood! The Otterson Family is looking forward to doing some more singing up in that area. Thanks to Pat Leland for doing most of the ground work in setting everything up (including a delicious dinner from Lucky's Restaurant and Catering--Clear Lake).

Now to the up and coming events:


Saturday, March 7th
The Pine Line Depot
Hwy 64
Downtown Medford, WI
6:00 PM
for more info call 715-229-9810

This is a new Coffeehouse to check out. It is a really great place. We had a wonderful time and highly recommend them. Call them for more info on upcoming concerts. You will love it.


Saturday, April 11,th
Barnabas Christian Coffee House
19 W Spring St.
Chippewa Falls, WI
7:30 - 10:00 PM

We are excited to get back to our friends at the Barnabas. Randy, Pat and all the folks there are so hospitable and the Lord never fails to send His Spirit to this place. We are always so blessed. Hope to see you there.

Sunday, May 17
Iron Creek Methodist Church
Cty Rd E
Menomonie, WI
10:15 AM Service


Saturday, June 20th
Neillsville Gospel Bluegrass Festival
Clark County Fairgrounds
Hwy 10
Neillsville, WI
All day singing--several other groups
more info later


Saturday June 27th
Glenwood City Rodeo (at the Fairgrounds)
Family Fun Day
4:oo PM
more info. later

Sunday, February 08, 2009

The Will of God

"It is possible to evangelize the world in this generation, if the Church will but do her duty. The trouble is not with the heathen. A dead Church will prevent it, if it is prevented. Why should it not be accomplished? God will have all men to be saved and come unto the knowledge of the truth. The resources of the Church are boundless. Let the will of the Church be brought into line with the will of God, and nothing will be found to be impossible. May God grant it!" - Griffith John

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Valentine Concert

Sunday, February 15
At Lucky’s Restaurant and Catering
458 3rd Ave
Clear Lake, WI 54005
Get Directions
(715) 263-3888
Meal at 5:00 Music starting at 6:00
Hosted by The Reeve Evangelical Free Church
For more information contact Pat at 715-491-8155

Saturday, January 17, 2009

Our Desire

Our Desire
Our desire is to lift up the name of Jesus and to encourage each other in the faith. We live in world of great darkness, where the multitudes mock Christianity and where the true believer is being tested on a daily basis. The enemy is working overtime to steal and destroy our faith in the Lord Jesus. The Bible says that in the last days there will be a great falling away, that even the elect will be deceived. So as we ponder these things we can see we have a great enemy to which we must war against. That is why we must fix our eyes on Jesus. He alone gives us hope for the future, both in this life and the next. This is why we are called to worship and to sing praises to our God. This is why we must shut out all of our cares of life and look to his Glory and power. We have no hope without it.
Our desire is to remain faithful even in the midst of trials and fear. In the midst of being mocked and reproached. And even as our eyes gaze upon this sin sick world we can say “He alone is worthy of all our praise; all our hope and blessing are found in Him. He is all-powerful and His loving kindness is ever present. No matter what, we can trust and rest in Him”. What peace we have in our great God and King, our father and friend, our redeemer!