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Ladies’ Brunch

1/11/2020

Phil and Debi provided the program for the Ladies’ Brunch, sponsored by the United Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church in Temple. In attendance were over 100 women from Temple and the surrounding region of Central Texas. Phil and Debi sang songs from their albums “Fly Away,” “Landmarks,” “So Far,” and “My Heart’s Desire,” as well as two songs that have not yet been released to the public. Phil gave his witness to what God has done, in saving his life from a deadly illness. Debi did her popular comedy routine, posing as a telephone operator in Old Testament times, as characters such as Noah, Moses, and Jonah, call in with their prayer requests.

Texas City

12/7/2019

Saturday, Dec. 7 at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Texas City, Phil and Debi provided a concert of music from the 1970’s, including Christmas songs by Jose Feliciano, The Eagles, and John Lennon, along with familiar tunes by Judy Collins, Elton John, John Denver, Carly Simon and others. On Sunday morning, Phil and Debi led the music for morning worship in both the contemporary and the traditional services.

Mission Bend

11/17/2019

Phil and Debi visited Mission Bend United Methodist Church for morning worship. They led congregational singing, and Debi sang “Better Days Ahead” and “Lead Me” as specials. Phil spoke on “What God wants FOR us”, laying out God’s 4-part vision of shalom, encompassing 1) health and safety, 2) harmony in relationships, 3) prosperity and potency, and 4) intimacy with God.

Canton Worship

9/22/2019

Phil and Debi led music for morning worship at both the contemporary and the traditional services at First United Methodist Church of Canton, Texas. Phil also brought the message, on the crucial role that forgiveness plays in the Christian life, some of the major misconceptions about forgiveness, and the major benefits of forgiveness.

On Tour

7/30/2019

Sun., June 30—Phil and Debi provided music, message, and comedy for Sunday morning worship at First United Methodist Church of Beeville. (See picture)

Sun., July 14—Phil and Debi provided music, message, and comedy for Sunday morning worship at Warren United Methodist Church, and First United Methodist Church of Kountze.

Hondo Neighbor

6/2/2019

Phil and Debi provided music and message at First United Methodist Church of Hondo on June 2, where Phil gave a memorable address on "Who Is My Neighbor?", expanding on the contemporary meaning of the Parable of the Good Samaritan.

Picnic

9/23/2018

Phil and Debi led music for morning worship, and provided music for the church picnic, at First United Methodist Church of El Campo on Sept. 23. Because of the heavy rains, the picnic was moved indoors. Pictures by Charles Peterson.

A day at Swan-Wood Springs United Methodist Church

8/26/2018

Phil and Debi provided special music for morning worship at Swan-Wood Springs United Methodist Church in Tyler, and a concert with comedy and personal witness in the afternoon, followed by a reception in the Fellowship Hall. Photos by Margaret Patin.

In Blue Rock Studio Working on a New Album

9/29/2017

Phil began work on an album of love songs, recording 4 new songs at Blue Rock Studio in Wimberley, Texas, with (left to right) producer Patrick Conway, lead guitarist Anthony Browne, Phil, bass player Sam Pankey, drummer Dees Stribling, and keyboard artist Sean Giddings.

Morning Worship in Burnet

6/11/2017

Phil and Debi provided music for morning worship, and Phil brought the message, at First United Methodist Church of Burnet, filling in for the pastor, who was away at annual conference.

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