A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the singing group GoodNews.
Today, I am thankful for another music ministry, also friends of mine:
Reg and Gretchen Dunneman, The Dunnemans. I was
introduced to this unique duo for the first time by my father (yes, my father!)
Reg and Gretchen quickly became good friends, and have become part of the
Ashley family. They even joined us for the Ashley Family Camping Trip at
Westcott Beach on Lake Ontario a few years ago!
Reg and Gretchen worked with us at Montrose Bible Conference
for several years, leading worship, teaching music workshops, and producing our
variety show for Teen Camp in those summers that they were with us. Reg
routinely beat me in tennis, though he was always gracious in victory. They
have sung in our church several times, and we are due for another Dunnemans
concert in the coming year, the Lord willing.
The Dunnemans tour up and down the East Coast, from Canada
to Florida, and also travel to the Midwest often. Check their website for their
current itinerary. They regularly tour in Florida during the winter months
(good planning there!) and will stop and sing at retirement centers, community
events, fairs, picnics, conferences and retreats in addition to the traditional
church concert. Their music is great, and their message is always uplifting and
encouraging. If you’ve never heard them, visit their website where you can hear
samples of their music and order their recordings. If they are singing near
you, drop everything and go hear them. Tell them Dennis sent you!
Thank You, Heavenly Father, for The Dunnemans. May you
continue to watch over them, and may they continue to minister for you,
bringing Your message of hope and reconciliation through faith in our Lord
Jesus Christ.
