Random Notes 2007
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2006 2008 2009
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December
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
We are wishing you every happiness this Holiday Season, a Merry Christmas and prosperity in the New Year. Thank you for being interested in this
ministry and for all your prayers!
"The people walking in darkness
have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of the shadow of death
a light has dawned
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of his government and peace
there will be no end.
He will reign on David's throne
and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the LORD Almighty
will accomplish this." Isaiah 9: 2, 6-7 (NIV)
All the best of God's glorious wisdom, power and blessings to you and your family,
Judith Baker
Judith Baker Ministries
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December 7, 2007
TN DISTRICT NAZARENE WORSHIP MINISTRIES PRESENTS "WE BELIEVE" at the OPRYLAND ACUFF THEATRE
JOIN us for "We Believe"
Tennessee District Church of the Nazarene Worship Ministries
Featuring voices and musicians from: Nashville Grace, Trevecca Community, Old Hickory, Columbia Grace, Donelson, Nashville Bethel, Memphis
Calvary, Whispering Hills and Gallatin...churches of the Nazarene
TN DISTRICT NAZARENE WORSHIP MINISTRIES PRESENTS .......
"WE BELIEVE" at the ACUFF THEATRE
This Sunday.....
December 9, 2007 at 6:00PM
GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING
Price: $ 10.00
Door Price: $12:00
Tickets are available at any of the participating churches, at the door and at Ticketmaster
click here for Directions
I am humbled to be a part of this historic concert. There will be over 200 voices and a full orchestra. You will not want to miss this one! Hope to see
you there. Please bathe this event and all the people involved in your prayers.
God Bless,
Judith
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November
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Happy Thanksgiving Day!
Thank you Jesus for...Forgiveness of my sins...A roof over my head...The privilege of prayer...The opportunity to vote my conscience...The joy of giving
to you work...The Lord's Table
...A soul mate...Beautiful children...PEACE in our land...
My church family...The chance to travel...Assurance
about life after death...Your patience with my spiritual progress...Beautiful stars at night...The place you have prepared for me in heaven...Even for
problems that
help me grow spiritually. What are you thankful for
this year? "Therefore, since we are receiving a
kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful,
and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe..." Hebrews 12:28
NEWSFLASHES - Busy, Busy, Busy
From Veterans day to a 13th birthday to Thanksgiving day - busy is good! I had some last minute opportunities. First a belated thank you to all my
fellow Veterans for your service. Don't forget they fought and still fight for our freedom, for our right to have an opinion even if it is against the war in
Iraq. Focus on the people, their sacrifice, their families, their dedication and continue to pray for them. Anyone versed in scripture realizes this world
is only going to continue to get worse until Jesus returns. Don't get mad at me for being honest enough to say it... because it is in the Bible. Read it
for yourself!
Last weekend (Nov 11) I had the unexpected privilege of singing at a Church farewell for our Navy niece who is headed to Japan. Since it was
Veteran's day weekend, James suggested I do something patriotic which I did. One thing I love about Columbus, OH, (besides my Buckeye's) is how
patriotic they are. They really appreciate those of us who have served or are serving our country. Our brief time at Friend's Worship Center in
Columbus was wonderful. We got to spend some much need time with our cherished family and made some new friends.
When we returned to Nashvegas, I did a taping for a Time Life Magazine infomercial, giving a testimony about their new product the "Ultimate Gospel
Collection." It is a blessing!
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Be the change you wish to see in the world. - Gandhi
Judith Baker
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August
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August 17, 2007
Reflections
Wow what a summer. From TN to MA to MI and then FL. God has truly been at work. I praise Him for traveling mercies indeed! I even got honked at
while ministering at the Drive-In-Bible church in MI. My kids have been all over God's green earth as well. My teen went to Nazarene Youth
Conference in St Louis and my tween went to Pre-Teen Camp, TN and Orlando, FL.
As I think back on these events I am grateful for the grandmother in MA that made it a point to tell me that her young granddaughters are now curious
about heaven and asking questions that are only going to lead to salvation! I praise God for the woman in MA that is listening to my CD for
encouragement to help her with her depression. I am humbled that a woman that won my CD in a door prize in Michigan is a two time cancer
survivor and was thrilled to have my CD - it's just me folks.
I have got to see kids graduate from HS and college, spend time with my family in MI and MA and just reflect on all God has blessed me with.
I so want to invest my life in a way that when I am gone the work will continue! How about you?
Life is a Gift
Today before you think of saying an unkind word - Think of someone who can't speak.
Before you complain about the taste of your food - Think of someone who has nothing to eat.
Before you complain about your husband or wife - Think of someone who's crying out to God for a companion.
Today before you complain about life - Think of someone who went too early to heaven.
Before you complain about your children -- Think of someone who desires children but they're barren.
Before you argue about your dirty house, someone didn't clean or sweep - Think of the people who are living in the streets.
Before whining about the distance you drive - Think of someone who walks the same distance.
And when you are tired and complain about your job - Think of the unemployed, the disabled and those who wished they had your job.
But before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another - Remember that not one of us are without sin and we all answer to one Maker.
And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down - Put a smile on your face and thank God you're alive and still around.
Life is a gift... Live it... Enjoy it... Celebrate it... And fulfill it!
NEWSFLASHES
Two Events Coming Up
In November, I have been invited to be part of the Franklin Homecoming Jubilee. This is a Gaither style taping for DVD and will be available for all of
you. Produced by Eddie Cook and Barbara Roach, this will feature some of Gospel Music's finest.
In December, our TN District Nazarene Churches are combining our talents to minister in song at the Roy Acuff theater here in Nashville. This event
is directed by Craig Adams, Marvin Jones and Nathan Rogers, all ministers of music in their respective churches. There will be about 300 voices in
this combined effort and you will not want to miss this. Tell your friends and come and let God touch hearts and change lives.
New photos are now on the website from our summer tour and other 2007 events. I would also love to get your feedback on my newest song
"Broken Soul." It is in demo format - keys and vocals only. You can hear it on my Indieheaven page. Indieheaven has got a face lift and it looks fab!
You are going to love it!
I did very well at the Millie Lewis American Modeling Talent Convention/Competition (AMTC) in Orlando. I made some fantastic contacts and got
some incredible experience and expertise from all the training. There were over 80 industry agents, scouts, and labels represented. No matter what
you do by trade - do it with excellence and strive to always be better! I am looking forward to what God has in store next!
Prayer Requested
- Please remember my home church as we embark in 24 hours of prayer from August 23-24th.
- Please remember my dear friend Sharon in Alaska as she has make some changes in her employment and request you specifically pray for
financial wisdom
- Please remember my mother Mary as she is making plans to relocate to TN right here with me. She is no longer able to care for her mentally
handicapped sister and we are searching for a home for my aunt here in TN. This needs to take place before she can truly move here.
- Remember me as I am making some decisions myself - it is an unspoken request.
Thank you for your faithfulness to God in prayer for one another!
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Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares." Hebrews 13:2
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July
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July 18, 2007 - Back from MA on to MI
Hello all, we have been back from MA for about 2 weeks and now we are off to MI. I will get a more detailed newsletter out about both events once we
are home again.
My daughter is traveling with me and we are excited to have some mommy daughter time together.
If you are in Southern Michigan here is the concert information:
When: July 22, 2007, 6:00 pm
Where: Newberg Norton Bible Church Drive In Church
11256 Hoffman St,
Marcellus, MI 49067 (Three Rivers)
POC: Bob Tomlinson, Church phone (269) 244-8591
Hope to see you there!
NEWS FLASHES
- One of our TN District ladies has lost her son William, age 15 to a long-term illness. He knew the Lord well and was ready to go home. His
mother Gracie is an amazing pillar of faith and courage. Please keep Gracie and William's family in your prayers.
- A dear friend of ours just came back from the funeral services of her grandfather Hudson in WV. Please keep the Gomer family in your
prayers.
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Proverbs 21:3, "To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice."
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May
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May 25, 2007
Judith Baker
Coming to Summertown Church of the Nazarene, May 27, 2007, 11:00 AM
Don't miss Judith in her 2nd Concert at Summertown Church of the Nazarene located in Summertown, TN, just south of Columbia, TN. Sunday, May
27, 2007 at 11:00 am.
Have you scheduled Judith for an event? Judith sings and speaks in addition to creating songs that uplift our savior. Don't miss out on a blessings.
Schedule her for your next event.
Judith is a Registered Song Evangelist in the Church of the Nazarene and attends Nashville Grace Church of the Nazarene (when not on the road)
where she serves on the Choir Council and sings proudly with her choir family under the direction of Pastor Nathan Rogers, Worship Minister and
Rev Ken Dove, Senior Pastor.
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Judith Baker Ministries Newsletter - Random Notes May 2007
Conference Highlights- CIA Summit & GMA Week - Nashville, TN
What a great time I had at these two events. I got to learn how to do the many tasks of my ministry better. I had a chance to get some great
constructive criticism from top industry professionals at the CIA Summit during the Songwriter's Bootcamp. No, I didn't win the Momentum Award, but
it is still an honor to be nominated. I don't at all feel like a looser. Everyday when we say yes Lord yes we are winners in His eyes. Thanks again to
those of you that voted. On to the next task.
At GMA week I learned from the best Managers, Agents and Promoters and made some new friends. I found out John Ruben is a fellow Buckeye
fan, met Sandi Patty, Paul Coleman, Nichole Nordeman, Jody McBrayer (Avalon), saw our friends Family Force 5 (huge fans) and so many others in
the industry. A lot of t's were crossed and i's dotted. These events were a HUGE blessing for me as I continue in the direction I believe God wants me
go. I love what I do!
On meeting Sandi Patty. What a wonderful surprise. I didn't even know she was going to be there (it was not advertised). She was getting a special
award for being with the William Morris Agency for 20 years. I almost didn't make it to this particular showcase because early Wednesday morning I
got very ill. James (my fab hubby) said, "the Devil is trying to keep you home today because God has something special for you." I drug myself out of
bed and went downtown to catch the William Morris Agency luncheon and showcase and there she was. Then I went home and climbed back into
bed and stayed there for the next 24 hrs (allergic reaction).
I have been a fan of hers for years but for a really special reasons! The first Sandi song I heard was "In the Name of the Lord," which is still my
favorite. I was going through a very dark time and I walked into a Christian bookstore to buy my first Christian accompaniment track. "In the Name of
the Lord" was playing. It was the first track I bought. Fast forward to 2001, I was rehearsing "In the Name of the Lord," for a concert. Unknown to me
the Holy Spirit touched my children and both of them accepted Christ as their Savior independently while in their beds (and I thought they were
asleep).
Getting to meet and talk to Sandi was a lifelong dream. Yes, she knows my story about my kids, I e-mailed it to her years ago. She was even
gracious enough to seem to remember! See God really does give us the desires of our hearts - when we least expect it. Praise Him!
NEWSFLASHES
Digital Downloads Available - Digital downloads have arrived at Indieheaven. If you are an iPod toting person and not into purchasing CD's anymore,
this is for you. Judith's music is now available in digital format. Here is the link - www.indieheaven.com/artists/judithbaker
New Pics are up on the website - Photos from the CIA Summit and GMA week are now on the website photo page.
www.judithbakerministries.com/photo_album.html
100 Reasons Not to Kill Yourself -
This is a topic everyone ignores or tries to avoid. Especially Christians, because we assume a Christian would never commit suicide right? Just
last year, one of my friends, a minister in my denomination killed himself. Here is a chance to let the world know killing yourself is not the answer. In
the upcoming book "100 Reasons Not to Kill Yourself," comments collected from a MySpace page will be published. Let your voice be heard, leave
these folks (friends of mine) a comment and let them post and publish it. With God's help you may just change a life! Here is the link -
http://www.myspace.com/reasonsnottokillyourself
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"In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love rest upon us, O LORD, even as we put our hope in you." Psalm
33:21-22
Judith Baker
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March
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Random Notes For March 7, 2007 - Welcome Friends!
Happy New Year from the Bakers! Even if we are dead into March. It has already been an amazing time for us. January chimed in with plenty of
promise as Judith found out she is a Momentum Award finalist, largely due to most of you voting! The final award winners will be announced on
Saturday, March 31, 2007 in Franklin, TN, at Indieheaven's CIA Summit conference. Let’s pray she wins but in any event it will not stop Judith from
doing what God has called her to do.
Vote for "Don't Cry For Me" - Southern Gospel -Blues song on the IH radio charts! It is only going to be there until April 10th. You can vote every day.
Let's get this in the Top 40, so it can be listed in Christian Radio Weekly!!
• Click on the gold/yellow radio tower icon to your right
• Scroll to the song “Don’t Cry For Me” and click on the title
• Scroll back to the top and look for the box with the grey stars
• Click on the stars - 5 being the best and they will turn gold/yellow
• There will be a yellow message letting you know you voted.
If you want to know the story behind the song visit this link www.judithbakerministries.com/ISAT/Dontcry.html
Prayer Request
• For Jeff in Iraq (Stefanie’s brother-in-law, yes Lori’s husband)
• For my friend and somewhat adopted son George in Germany
• For our children
• For our churches
A Message from My Heart
…A note from Judith… Recently I had the extreme privilege of hearing Dr. Leonard Sweet at a TN District Event “Improve Your Serve.” His message
was challenging, thought provoking and encouraging. He talked about the days we live in are very much “The Perfect Storm.” He gave us an amazing
analogy of this Perfect Storm along with 5 tips to survive this storm. What continues to resonate in my mind is this statement: “everyone from the
time of baptism are baptized into the ministry and commissioned as a missionary to the world.” Then he asked us, “what is your ministry and what
is your mission?” Many of you have heard me say several times that we are all a part of the “great commission” and we all play a part. Think about
this and pray God gives you the faith, strength, wisdom and ability to embrace and achieve your ministry and mission.
Highlights of Previous Events
We closed out 2006 with a concert at our home church – Nashville Grace Church of the Nazarene here in TN. I had a surprise guest; my son came
up and sang a duet with me.
Then I had the extreme pleasure of participating with our choir in the performance of “Ill Be Home For Christmas” one of my favorites. I have
uploaded some photos on flicker for you to view.
Next Ministry Events
Mar 10, 2007 - Nashville, TN
Private Event – National Anthem & Prayer
Mar 29 - Apr 1, 2007 - Franklin, TN
CIA Summit, Songwriters Boot camp, Momentum Awards
www.ciasummit.com
April 4, 2007 - Nashville, TN
Nashville Rescue Mission
Praise & Worship, 6:30 pm
www.NashvilleRescueMission.org
April 8, 2007 - Nashville, TN
Grace Church of the Nazarene
Join us for Easter Sunday Morning as our choir ministers with
"On a Hill Not Too Far Away."
www.gracenaz.com
April 26-29, 2007 - Nashville,TN
Gospel Music Association Music Week
MAPS track attendee
www.gospelmusic.org
Click here to book Judith for your event
Featured on the web
Exclusive to you only! If you are a Family Force 5 fan (“C” is for Crunk) – we had the extreme fun of seeing them live at their taping for the Gospel
Music Channel. I have created a private page just for you to check out the pics and video -
www.judithbakerministries.com/FF5 by the way I am officially the coolest mom ever! Not to mention we made some new friends!
Works in Progress
- Indieheaven is re-designing their site – so there will be some cool stuff to share with you in the near future – like digital downloads for iPods!
- “Gloria! What A Holy Night!” is in production finally! Guest vocalists are being lined up. Please keep this project and it’s funding in your
prayers! Keep up with the progress!
God Bless yaw!
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"There is no one holy like the LORD; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.” 1 Sam 2:2
Judith Baker
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January
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January 10, 2007 - NEW song on the IH radio charts "Don't Cry For Me" - Southern Gospel -Blues. Check it out and don’t forget to vote! www.
indieheaven.com Let's get this in the Top 40, so it can be listed in Christian Radio Weekly!!
- Click on the gold/yellow radio tower icon.
- Go to the song “Don’t Cry For Me” and click on the title
- Scroll back to the top and look for the box with the grey stars
- Click on the stars 5 being the best and they will turn gold/yellow
- There will be a message letting you know you voted.
You can vote every day. If you want to know the story behind the song visit this link Don't Cry for Me.
I am always grateful for your support but I covet your prayers!
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January 4, 2007 - Judith Baker is excited to announce that she is a finalist for the 2nd annual "Christian Indie Alliance MOMENTUM" Awards, to be
handed out at their upcoming CIA SUMMIT conference March 29-April 1, 2007 in Franklin, TN. There were many artists that received nominations over
the past 60 days, with over 5000 nominations being placed by fans and surfers. Voting to determine the winner will take place between 01.01.07 to
02.01.07. The final award winners will be announced on Saturday, March 31, 2007 in Franklin, at Indieheaven's CIA Summit conference.
If you are a fan of Judith please vote for her in the Southern Gospel Artist of the Year category - Click HERE to cast your vote.
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January 2, 2007 - Unbelievable, I am in the final five - I am a Momentum Award finalist! What an honor to represent our Lord and Savior in this way.
God never ceases to amaze and surprise me! Thank you to all of you that have voted for me. Please take the time and vote. Thanks again for your
votes! I have not words to express the joy of having such devoted fellow brothers and sisters as I journey on this quest to serve God through music.
All Glory to God! Click here to vote
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