This Journey: 2010

THURS. Dec. 2

1:30 The Rayen High School Class of 1948-49 Christmas luncheon at Johnnies Restaurant St. Rt. 7 Boardman, OH.

6:30 Berlin Center United Methodist Women Advent Dinner at Berlin Center United Methodist Church St. Rt. 244 Berlin Center, OH.

Happy Birthday Monique Benjamin

SAT. Dec. 4

1:15 The Ridge Assisted Living Center, Hermitage PA.

6:30 Renaissance Yuletide Feast at Fairview Arts & Outreach Center. 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road Youngstown, OH. Reservations required, for details visit www.tophatproductions.org

Happy Birthday Jordan Stone

Happy Birthday Carla Gipson

SUN. Dec. 5

1:30 Mahoning County Juvenile Justice Center, Youngstown, OH. Rachell, Pearl and Dave.

TUES. Dec. 7

7:00 LTF Bible Study Christmas gathering at Madeline’s. Call 330-750-0513 for information.

WED. Dec. 8

Happy Birthday Diane McCabe

THURS. Dec. 9

5:45 St. Nicholas Altar & Rosary Guild Christmas dinner at Holiday Inn in Boardman, OH.

FRI. Dec. 10

6:30 Renaissance Yuletide Feast at Fairview Arts & Outreach Center. 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road Youngstown, OH. Reservations required, for details visit www.tophatproductions.org

SAT. Dec. 11

2:00 Christmas Open House at Allendale Assisted Living Center in Newton Falls, OH.

6:30 Renaissance Yuletide Feast at Fairview Arts & Outreach Center. 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road Youngstown, OH. Reservations required, for details visit www.tophatproductions.org

SUN. Dec. 12

2:00 Glen Ellen Assisted Living Center St. Rt. 7 North Lima, OH.

2:00 Carla Gipson at Brierfield Manor St. Rt. 46 Austintown, OH.

Happy Birthday Dave Quigley

MON. Dec. 13

2:00 Brierfield on The Ridge St. Rt. 46 Mineral Ridge, OH

6:30 Holbourne Herb Growers Guild Christmas Dinner at Avion on the Water, Western Reserve Rd. Canfield, OH.

TUES. Dec. 14

12:00 Youngstown Christian Women’s Club Christmas Luncheon at Lucianno’s Restaurant in the Wedgwood Plaza, Raccoon Rd. Austintown, OH.

6:00 Julie & Rachell at the Holiday Inn in Boardman, OH for the Mahoning Valley Secretary’s Association Christmas dinner.

WED. Dec. 15

5:00 Camelot Nursing Home Christmas Open House, St. Rt. 62 Cornersburg, OH.

FRI. Dec. 17

6:00 Humility of Mary Christmas Open House, Ole Town Road Austintown, OH.

SAT. Dec. 18

2:00 Autumn Hills Nursing Home, Niles-Vienna Rd. Niles, OH.

MON. Dec. 20

6:30 Julie & Rachell Sterling House Care Center St. Rt. 62, Conersburg, OH.

TUES. Dec. 21

3:30 Hamlet Village Christmas Open House, Chagrin Falls, OH.

THURS. Dec. 23

6:45 Shepherd of the Valley Boardman, West Blvd. Boardman, OH.

FRI. Dec. 31

First Night Poughkeepsie, New York

NOVEMBER DATES 2010

TUES. NOV. 2

LTF Bible Study at Madelines’s house 7:00 pm. Call for directions: 330.750.0513. Topic is “Taking Every Thought Captive” part 3.

SUN. NOV. 7

Rachell, Pearl & Dave at Youngstown Juvenile Justice Center 1:00

TUES. NOV 9

2:30 Hamlet Manor Village, Chagrin Falls, Ohio

FRI. NOV. 12 – SUN. NOV 14

Top Hat Productions Presents “NUNSENSE” 7pm nightly at Fairview Arts & Outreach Center 4220 Youngstown-Poland Rd. Youngstown, Ohio. The cost of $16. 00 includes the performance and dessert during intermission. For a night of hysterical fun call 1-800-838-3006 for tickets. Groups are welcome.

SAT. NOV. 13

2:00 Autumn Hills Nursing Home Niles, Ohio

5:00 – 6:00 Rachell to sing for the Treez Please organization fundraiser at the First Unitarian Church on the corner of Elm and Illinois Ave on the northside of Youngstown near Wick Park. There will be a silent auction and a Chinese auction along with gift items and food for sale. Several other live music performers are scheduled for the evening and conclude at 10:00 pm. For more information: info@treezplease.org

SUN. NOV. 14

2:00 Brierfield Manor Rt. 46 Austintown, Ohio

THURS. NOV. 18 – SUN. NOV 21

FRI. NOV. 26

7:00 – 9:00 Rachell at Atmosphere Cafe on Rt. 422 in Niles, Ohio

*Sundays - Pearl at the Mahoning County Jail for bible study.

Check out www.tophatproductions.org for information on the upcoming play “NUNSENSE”.

I talked to Paul out at the Atmosphere Cafe in Niles, Ohio and I am on the schedule for Friday November 26 the day after Thanksgiving, better know as "Black Friday". Whats funny is that I had the same day last year to perform there. The guests enjoyed a great evening after running around all day from store to store for the best deals. So, hey let's do it again! Music will start at 7 pm and go til 9 pm. You can come any time after you are done with your shopping to have dinner and relax to some of your favorite music before heading home. I hope to see you there.

Well my weekend actually started on Thursday evening with a "Sweetest Day" dinner given by the Canfield Lyons Club at the Ala Carte Banquet Center in Canfield, Ohio. The dinner was very good and the guest were very nice. I did a set of music consisting of love songs from the 40's up til recent releases. I was able to get the guest to sing a couple of the standards with me which was fun.

After working all day Friday I headed to High Pointe Church to speak for the "Walking In Victory" women's group which meets once a month. I had been led to speak about "The Power of Your Thoughts". This was confirmed by an e-mail that Darla had sent me earlier in the week as an encouragement. She had no idea what I was going to talk about until I got there. When I told her she was very excited. The praise and worship was led by a young lady named Charity Kurtz, who is a member of the church. I just love her voice and the songs she chose were so very appropriate for the gathering. My goal was to stress to the women the importance of taking total control over their own thinking. The main scripture reference I used was II Corinthians 10:5. We had some audience participation and closed with prayer with those who wanted prayer. Darla is such a sweetheart she even baked cookies for everyone!

Saturday evening I was privileged to be invited to participate in a anniversary celebration at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Struthers, Ohio. The choir director Ms. Pat Green and the minister of music Mr. Charles Robinson did a wonderful job in preparing the program for the community. We had a blessed time of music and praise with people coming in from as far as Cleveland, Ohio to join us. Please use this link to read the complete article as published by the Youngstown Vindicator.

http://www.vindy.com/news/2010/oct/23/pilgrim-baptist-church-anniversary-celeb/

FRI.- SUN. OCT. 1 - 3

Log Cabin Ministries 565 North Niles-Canfield Road Austintown, OH

Three-day event, kicking off with ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1 and continuing through Sunday, with the ministry's first Sunday service at 11 a.m. Oct. 3. Events throughout the weekend will include a rummage sale/fundraiser, music, refreshments. For more information: 330-978-1706.

SUN. OCT. 3

Rachell, Pearl & Dave at Youngstown Juvenile Justice Center 1:00

TUES. OCT. 5

LTF Bible Study at Madelines’s house 7:00 pm. Call for directions: 330.750.0513. Topic is “Taking Every Thought Captive” part 2.

SUN. OCT. 10

2:00 Brierfield Manor St. Rt. 46 Austintown, Ohio

Happy Birthday Jeff Chann

7-8 pm Carla Gipson at the Lemon Grove in Downtown Youngstown, Ohio

MON. OCT. 11

2:00 Brierfield on The Ridge Rt. 46 Mineral Ridge, Ohio

TUES. OCT. 12

2:30 Hamlet Manor Village, Chagrin Falls, Ohio

Happy Birthday Pearl

SAT. OCT. 16

Rachell sing for Batianis wedding 1:00

7 pm Brian & Rachell in concert at Central Christian Church in Hermitage PA.

Happy Birthday Angel Febres

SUN. OCT. 17

Ron Chick & Friends benefit concert for the Mahoning Valley Rescue Mission at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown, Ohio. Doors open at 3:30 with a reception and the concert starting at 5:00. For tickets and more information call 330-788-0494. Cost is $25.00 per person.

MON. OCT. 18

1:00 The Ridge Nursing Home in Hermitage PA

TUES. OCT. 19

2:00 Autumn Hills Nursing Home Niles, Ohio

THURS. OCT. 21

7:00 pm Rachell sing for The Canfield Lyons Club Sweetest Day Dinner at the Ala Carte Catering Center in Canfield , Ohio

Happy Birthday Mrs. Amos

FRI. OCT. 22

Rachell is the guest speaker at the “Walking in Victory” women’s group at High Point Church. 6:30 pm the public is invited to attend. Charity Kurz will lead the praise and worship. The church address is 5716 Struthers Road Lowellville, Ohio 44436. For directions and more information call 330.750.1313.

SAT. OCT. 23

Rachell will be part of the Anniversary Celebration of Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church 67 McClure Street in Struthers, Ohio. Several choirs will be performing along with Charles Robinson. Concert begins at 5:30. For more information call 330.755.6756.

SUN. OCT 24

Rachell and Nancy out of town

WED. OCT 27

Rachell at the Byzantine on The Grove Center in Youngstown for the Kiwanis Dinner 6:30

SAT OCT. 30

2:00 Sheppard of The Valley Boardman, Ohio

*Sundays - Pearl at the Mahoning County Jail for bible study.

Check out www.tophatproductions.org for information on the upcoming play “NUNSENSE”. Performances are scheduled for November.

The Renaissance Yuletide Feast & Celebration will be held the first week

of December. If you would like to volunteer to help please contact Bob Noble at 330-755-6573

or e-mail him at robert.noble@teacher.com

I have had a wonderful time celebrating my birthday with family and friends this year. I started on Friday September 17th at Atmosphere Cafe in Niles, Ohio and am still going! Should have seen and heard little Paul sing "Happy Birthday Cha Cha Cha". Maxine took me to C. Staples Restaurant in Youngstown,Ohio for lunch. It was the first time I had been in the new side and it was amazing. Tracey and Danny had me over to their apartment for a home cooked meal and R & R time. Little Lily joined us and we watched "Kung Foo Panda" together. I had no idea Tracey could cook so well. She even made a cake (you go girl!). Now the folks that I work with at YSU are a trip. They surprised me Wednesday with a party in the office. It was hard to stop laughing. They made a life size poster of me in a red dress (my head someone else's body) and had walk of fame starts all over the floor. There was a wonderful spread of food with candles, roses, punch and a cake. They really went all out, (did I ever mention that I love my job?) My friend Sue is a professional masseuse and gave me a neck, shoulder and elbow massage. That girl has some strong hands but I feel much better now. Donna came in from Pittsburgh and took me to dinner at an Asian buffet in Boardman, Ohio. All you can eat crab legs, oh yeah! Today my son and daughter took me to Sukara in Warren, Ohio for lunch. They cook right at your table. Nila got hit in the forehead with a piece of broccoli, I ended up with a piece in my bra and Dana laughed his butt off. (The cook was aiming for our mouths but missed...LOL). We then went to Dana's music studio in his home and they played a song that the two of them wrote for me as a birthday gift. Brought tears to my eyes. I love my kids so much!!! I then met up with my sisters and brother in law at my mom's apartment where we had cake and ice cream and enjoyed a lot of laughs. Tomorrow looks like I will be going to the lake with Troy and Lily. Looking forward to it. Yes, God IS good!

WED. SEPT. 1

Happy Birthday Nancy Palumbo

SUN. SEPT. 5

Rachell, Pearl & Dave at Youngstown Juvenile Justice Center 1:00

TUES. SEPT. 7

7pm LTF Bible Study at Madelines’s house (call for directions) 330.750.0513.

FRI. SEPT. 10 - SUN. SEPT. 12

Rachell, Julie and Jeff, Salvation Army Retreat Camp NEOSA

MON. SEPT. 13

2:00 Brierfield on The Ridge Rt. 46 Mineral Ridge, Ohio

TUES. SEPT 14

2:00 Autumn Hills Nursing Home Niles, Ohio

MON SEPT. 20

2:30 Hamlet Manor Village, Chagrin Falls, Ohio

THURS SEPT. 23

Rachell sing for Hospice of the Valley Luncheon at the Georgetown on South Ave. in Boardman , Ohio

SAT. SEPT. 25

Happy Birthday Rachell

MON SEPT. 27

Happy Birthday Brian

MON. Aug. 2

Spirit Week starts at Mahoning County Juvenile Justice Center 8-12 noon Monday through Thursday.

Jammin For Jesus meeting at Fairview Arts & Outreach Center at 6:00

TUES. Aug. 3

LTF bible study at Sycamore Place in Campbell, Ohio 7pm

THURS. Aug. 5

Top Hat Children’s Theater workshop 4-6 at Fairview Arts & Outreach Center

Levi Gardens in Youngstown, Ohio at 6:30

FRI. Aug. 6

Rachell at private dinner for Dr. Gilette 6:00

SAT. Aug. 7

Julie Palumbo 6:30 at Selah in Struthers, Ohio for the summer “Alley Party”. Reservations are necessary please call 330-755-2759

Rachell 4:00 at Abundant Life Fellowship in New Waterford, Ohio for the “Overflow” event. This outdoor event starts at noon and goes until 9pm. There is a line-up throughout the day of musicians and Rev. Kenneth Padamore is the guest speaker at 6pm.

SUN. Aug. 8

Brierfield Manor St Rt. 46 Austintown, Ohio 2:00

MON. Aug. 9

2:00 Brierfield on The Ridge Rt. 46 Mineral Ridge, Ohio

THURS. Aug. 12

Top Hat Children’s Theater workshop 4-6 at Fairview Arts & Outreach Center

TUES. Aug. 17

Happy Birthday Julie Palumbo!

THURS. Aug. 19

Top Hat Children’s Theater workshop 4-6 at Fairview Arts & Outreach Center

SAT. Aug. 21

2:00 Autumn Hills Nursing Home

SUN. Aug. 22

Top Hat Children’s Theater workshop – Free presentation of “The Ultimate SuperHero” at Fairview Arts & Outreach Center. 4:00 with refreshments to follow. Call Brian at 330.881.0980 for more information.

TUES. Aug. 24

2:30 Hamlet Village Manor. Chagrin Falls, Ohio

FRI. Aug. 27

Rachell at ATMOSPHERE CAFE from 7-9. Located in the plaza at 815 Youngstown Warren Road (Rt. 422) Niles, Ohio

SAT. Aug. 28

School supply giveaway and outreach on the "square" in the center of downtown Youngstown. Sign up for the supplies starts at 9:00 am. The actual giveaway starts at 11:00 am. Call Pastor Cruz for more information at 330-783-0117.

SUN. Aug. 29

“Jammin For Jesus” outdoor event at Fairview Arts & Outreach Center on Youngstown-Poland Rd. This is a free family event from 2-6pm. There will be music, food, adult and children activities.

*Sundays - Pearl at the Mahoning County Jail for bible study.

Wow, it is August already. The summer has really flown by and I feel like I am trying to catch up to it. So much going on and most of it unexpected. I attended the funeral services for my dear friend Mrs. Willis Pearl Bode this past Saturday. She was 86 and lived a life devoted to serving the community. The past few years have been hard on her with sickness which kept her in a nursing home and very frustrated that she could not get out to help people as she was used to. I met Mrs. bode in 1985 when I had just started traveling with Bob Noble & The Lost Then Found Ministry. Mrs. Bode invited me to join her in Christian Services at both the Mahoning County and Trumbull County Juvenile Justice Centers. She felt that my music would really connect with the youth that were incarcerated. Later she got me and Brian involved with the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers, traveling and doing concerts for those in transition. She would often tell people that I was her adopted daughter and not only was she my "mother'" but also my "manager"...LOL. We had some very good and fruitful times together and I certainly learned a lot from her about commitment, compassion, loyalty, and perseverance. I miss her but have the reassurance that I will see her again one day. Here is the link to her obituary: www.vindy.com/news/tributes/2010/jul/30/willis-pearl-bod/

SUN. July 4

Rachell, Pearl & Dave at Youngstown Juvenile Justice Center 1:00

TUES. July 6

LTF Bible Study and cookout at Rachell’s house 6:30 pm. 330.755.5207. Dave will lead the bible study, topic : The Be-Attitudes!

WED. July 7

Rachell sing with Ron Chick at the Trumbull Country Club in Warren Ohio for a private party. 5:00 pm.

THURS. July 8

Top Hat Productions Summer Youth Workshop begins. Will be held every Thursday through July and August from 4-6 pm at the Fairview Arts & Outreach Center 4220 Youngstown-Poland Rd. Youngstown, Ohio. Volunteers are always needed. Call Nancy for more information 330.534.4878 or Brian at 330.881.0980.

SAT July 10

Rachell at Selah Restaurant “Alley Party” downtown Struthers 7-9 pm. You must RSVP for dinner by calling Brian at Selah 330.755.2759.

Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary to Linda and Ralph Cruz

SUN July 11

Brian & Rachell outdoor concert for YSU Summer Festival of the Arts 12 NOON in front of the McDoungh Musuem on Wick Ave. Youngstown Ohio.

2:00 at GlenEllen Retirement Center on Market Street in North Lima, Ohio just pass Western Reserve Rd.

Top Hat Productions friends & family picnic 5:00 pm at Boardman Park. Bring a covered dish. Call Nancy for more information 330.534.4878.

MON. July 12

2:00 Brierfield on The Ridge Rt. 46 Mineral Ridge, Ohio

TUES. July 13

Rachell sing at the Youngstown Christian Women's Luncheon. 12 Noon at Lucianno’s Restaurant in the Wedgewood Plaza, Austintown, Ohio. For lunch reservations call Zetta at 330.799.4011

TUES July 20

2:30 Hamlet Manor Village, Chagrin Falls, Ohio

SAT. July 24

2:00 Autumn Hills Nursing Home Niles, Ohio

Happy Second Birthday Lilyanna

SUN. July 25

Rachell at Centenary United Methodist Chruch for the 11:00 Service

FRI. July 30

Rachell at ATMOSPHERE CAFE from 7-9. Located in the plaza at 815 Youngstown Warren Road (Rt. 422) Niles, Ohio.

Yes, it is Tuesday, at least for another hour. I'm just sitting here thinking about all the things I still have to get done and all the bills that need to get paid. I have been busy all day making tee shirts and e-mailing artwork. I must admit I did get a moment to talk to someone who is very spiritual and was an encouragement. Then I got to talk with someone else who frustrated me and didn't even realize it and the third person that called me I vented to and then apologized when I realized I was venting and they called just to ask me a simple question. "What time do we meet tomorrow"? It will be tomorrow soon and my work week will officially begin. I think I will reflect upon the first phone conversation and get into the "word". I know that God still uses people to give us messages if we will listen. I also need to look at the positive, I did get a lot of stuff done today and impossible situations are what miracles are made of..right? Oh by the way, we meet at 3:30!

Hello and welcome to my blog page. Thought I would start one so friends and family could follow the schedule a little easier and so I could share some moments in my world. As I learn how to use this site I will post some photos and schedules.

Ok, June has certainly started on "fast forward". This past weekend was the "Febres" wedding in Campbell, Ohio. I had the privilege of not only singing for the ceremony but being part of the wedding party. This was my first experience and it was a wonderful one. Love can be a beautiful thing. Congratulations to my friends Tracey and Daniel.

I also met some wonderful people from Mississippi on a mission trip in Austintown, Ohio. The group of twelve came up to do some outreach work with the Austintown Baptist Church congregation. They concluded with an evening service on Sunday, which I sung for. They were very friendly and committed to their ministry. There was a section of the evening that several shared their stories including my friend Pearl who I had invited. We all have a story to share that just might help someone else on their journey!

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