Our Homecoming concerts on August 22 & 23 will mark the FAREWELL and retirement of Living Sacrifice, our music and ministry. It's been an incredible journey . What could possibly be more wonderful and fulfilling than traveling all over the country as best friends for 25 years? Nothing…absolutely nothing except Heaven itself! We have seen many parts of America, including Canada and the Caribbean, we have friends in all those places, many whom we are as close to as our biological families, and we have grown up together. Since 1990, the LS ministry and harmony has been the blend of two married couples, Marty Archer(Bass), Lisa Archer (Alto), Kyle Dill (Lead), and Patty Dill (Soprano & Pianist). Other great musicians have joined us along the way. God has enriched our lives through music and taken us on a journey far greater than we imagined. You have seen us in every hair style and clothing style, you’ve watched us grow from from 4 to 5 when Cole came along….and you’ve loved us through some pretty difficult times. Nothing could ever give us more joy than that.
The Bible is clear in Ecclesiastes 3 that there is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven. The decision of Living Sacrifice to close this "activity under heaven" has been a decision very difficult, yet, appropriate for this season of life. We have always dedicated ourselves to this ministry of Living Sacrifice and in doing so, have missed opportunities to minister in our home churches. We've missed "every day" things such as ballgames, school concerts, family get-togethers and other things in our personal lives due to singing. However, we've always been dedicated and sang without reservation. Somewhat like the US Post Office, we sang in rain, sleet, hail, snow, and through some difficulties that strengthened our faith, our friendship, and our resolve to continue sharing our faith. It's been an honor and privilege to carry the Gospel for so many years.
There will be lots of questions from you we realize...the most popular one... WHY? It is a decision that hasn’t come suddenly, but after months and even years of prayer and consideration. We are all 5 in agreement. Actually, that’s the way this ministry has always operated. If we have not all been in agreement, we have respected and trusted each other enough to hold back our own desires until we were all in one accord. I believe God has honored that and has blessed us with 25 rich years of ministry together. God is allowing us other opportunities to continue to serve him in different capacities. We desire to have more time with our family and involve ourselves in local church ministry as well. We would appreciate your prayers as each of us start new chapters and close this chapter.
We want the Homecoming concerts to mark a reason to celebrate all our years with a great evening of GREAT MUSIC and FUN WITH YOU, our dear friends, and with The Imperials and Crossway. Please come and join us in Kirksville and Macon. We want to see you and say thanks in person for the many ways you have blessed us. Please pray for the weekend of August 22 and 23, 2008. There will be bitter-sweet moments and we hope to be surrounded with ALL our great friends we've met throughout this ministry. Pass the word along and come join us!
3 comments:
Kyle, Patty, Marty & Lisa, our prayers are with you as you make this transition in your life. We know exactly what you are going through and the decision is not an easy one to make. However, God's timing is perfect! Knowing that we are following His direction for our lives can only make the adjustment a little easier. Many friends have been made through the years and those friendships remain precious. As your song says so well, "In God We Trust, He is faithful and true". We miss seeing you but God is doing great things in our lives in allowing us to help others. And the kids love having daddy home! May God bless you all. Dave and Carole Price, Austin & Abygayle (former Calvarymen Qt. tenor)
I think its great what your all planning to do. 25 yrs is awesum! Family is important! Life is short, so ya gotta dew wat you can to spend every minute you can with the ones you love!
Kyle, Patty, Marty, Lisa & Cole: I was in Alaska when I received your email about Homecoming and your retirement. I will pray with you as you bid a fond farewell to your fans. You've had 25 years of awesome ministry and God will certainly honor those years. I'm sure your home churches will find many places for you to serve Him in more than one way. I surely plan to try to make the special occasion.
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