TESTAMENT TOUR 2016

IT'S A MYSTERY!

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Saturday After a brief stop in Waco, we proceeded on to College Station for Lunch. Then it was back on the road for a fun time in Houston traffic.  We arrived and checked in to the Atlantic Dorms at Texas A&M Galveston.  Following a quick change into concert attire, we grabbed a bite to eat in the campus cafeteria and headed out to our first concert of the trip at Elmcroft of the Mainland in Texas City.  Then it was back to the dorms for snack, spades and a great first night worship time.  Room check at 11:00. Sunday morning is going to come very early.
Sunday Breakfast at 7AM!!!  then off to sing at the 8:30 service at Moody Methodist Church in Galveston. From there we headed to the oldest Methodist Church in Texas City, First United Methodist of Texas City to lead worship there.  Since it had been so long since we ate, we headed to Fish Tales on the Seawall to have a seafood buffet. Delish!!!   We then headed back to the dorm to have a bit of free time, before we have to eat AGAIN at 5:15. Heading off to a location yet to be named for an evening activity.

Well that was fun. this was such a Mystery Trip that the retirement center we were scheduled to perform at tonight apparently forgot we were coming. So , no concert tonight. Then we ran into a bit of mechanical problem with the bus. The handicap door on the side would not stay closed.  After a lot of sweating and a couple of scraped knuckles, Rick and Roger got it closed.  A mechanic is on the way tomorrow to make permanent repairs tomorrow. 

Monday This morning we get to have a later breakfast than normal.  That is if you call 7AM normal and 8:15 later.... We are heading to Stewart Beach for a bit of fun and frolicking this morning.  We have the industrial size sun screen container, so everyone should be good. After our time at the beach, who knows what we may be doing?

Slight change of plans for lunch today. Rather than going to a fast food cluster, we went back to the dorm after our time at the beach and had pizza delivered. It gave everyone the chance to shower and relax a lot sooner after getting so sandy at the beach.  Right after dinner we traveled to  The Mansions at Moses Lake in Texas City for our evening concert.  Then back to the dorms for some free time and worship.

Tuesday Mission Work Day! After breakfast on campus we headed over to the Galveston County  Foodbank and spent the morning serving in mission.  

We were able to contribute our service to help those in the Galveston area who are in need of food. And, thanks to the generosity of one of the retirement communities we sang at earlier this week we were able to pay forward a $100 love offering. Our performances are given in praise of God, so anytime we've receive a contribution we turn around and donate that offering to a cause in the area.

In this way we are a true Testament to Christ.

This evening we performed at a new Methodist Retirement Community in League City;  The Crossing. the facility was absolutely beautiful.  It was really hard to get  John to leave.  We thought we were going to have to try and negotiate a special rate for him.

It will be a bit of a late night tonight as everyone has to get repacked and ready to hit the road in the morning. Sometimes it is hard to figure out how they got all of that stuff in one suitcase.

 

Wednesday We left Galveston a little late this morning. Rick was held up by traffic getting to the dorm to pick us up. It's not everyday that a drawbridge keeps you from getting where you need to be, but he got to spend a little while watching the Shrimp Trawlers go by before he could get to the campus.

Once we hit the road, we drove straight through to the University of Texas at San Antonio. (UTSA). We did not make a Buc-ees stop, much to the chagrin of Sarah Block. We headed straight to the cafeteria for lunch, and then unloaded the bus. We are now settled in, with a group going to the book store before we eat AGAIN and then go sing.

We performed our last Full set up concert (Risers, instruments, and all of the other equipment that we normally use) tonight. We still may have a few performances to go, but they will be different.  Tonight we were at The Waterford on Huebner.  Then had our traditional "No Talent Show" and the Graduate Game following our evening worship time.  Off to bed and ready to go tomorrow.

Thursday We were tourists all day.  We started the day with breakfast on campus and then headed downtown to explore The Alamo.  From there we headed over to the Buckhorn Saloon and Museum  for a tour of the museum and a yummy pulled pork sandwich for lunch.  I think I became a hero in many of the girls eyes today when it turned out that Mark Ballas from 'Dancing With the Stars' and his Fiancé BC Jean were shooting some video and recording some songs in the saloon.  I just acted like it was planned. And then proceeded to wow the kids by walking right up and talking to them. Oh boy....

We then headed over to the Natural Bridge Caverns for a tour of the wonders beneath the surface of the earth. We took a few minutes 108 feet below the ground to sing.  After the tour we enjoyed a cold ice cream cone or lemonade then headed back to the dorm for dinner and tonights special worship and Testament Circle.

We're coming home tomorrow!!! 

Friday We left San Antonio this morning heading home,  but made a quick stop off to sing a concert in the State Capital Rotunda, and then on to Uncle Julios for lunch.  Should be home in Arlington soon.