It was a nice evening at Don Ho’s Island Grill on yesterday (23 October 2005).  My family and I arrived around 6:15PM early enough to get everyone situated at the table and enough time to greet friends and fans.  We were joined by a few of my co-workers and church friends for the evening.

The purpose for last nights gathering was in support of me in the Don Ho’s Island Grill Karaoke Contest.  There were a total of six (6) contestants there to compete for that last coveted spot for the finals on November 27, 2005.

We all drew numbers to see which order we would be performing.  As always, and that will never change, I let all the ladies pull their numbers first.  It was down to two numbers (2 & 6).  The last lady pulled 6 and that meant that I was contestant number 2.  To be honest, I wanted 6 .

I did the song that everyone wanted to hear, “Joyful, Joyful” and it was great seeing the excitement and interaction of the audience with me as we all made a joyful noise unto the Lord.  “Oh clap your hands, all ye peoples; Shout unto God with the voice of triumph.” Psalms 47:1.  The atmosphere was charged and set.

All six contestants performed and we all waited for the judges to complete their scoring.  It was another close one (to my understanding).  After about 15 minutes, they had made their decision, and they voted me the winner for the month of October for the Adult category.  Now I have until the 19^th of November to make my musical selection for the finals (27 November 2005 @ Don Ho’s Island Grill).

If you have been following me throughout the three years that I have been competing in these types of competition, you know that I am a lover of performing Gospel music.  Some have asked if I have considered doing a non-Christian selection because this would make you sound more main stream.  Honestly, Gospel music is what speaks to and through my heart and at the same time shares the redemption message to a crowd that might not ever grace the doors of any church.

To some it is just a contest.  To others it’s a platform to be heard.  To me, it’s goes beyond that.  It’s about spreading the good news to every man through songs/music.  The important fact to remember about me is that He, “God” will be exalted in all that I do because I might be the only light that someone there might see.  "…if I be lifted up, I will draw all men unto me." John 12:32.  This will never change for me.  I love to sing His praises.

I look forward to seeing all of you there on the 27^th of November supporting me.  Let me know if you are interested and I will give you additional information about the event and cost.

Grace and Peace be unto you….

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