Shaun Groves
Some of you have been kind enough to e-mail and ask if I need any help with the Help Haiti benefit concerts I’m putting together. Yes. Yes, I do. Especially this week.
My small concert plans have been hijacked by the generosity of so many artists and the imagination of our team. They’re not small anymore. You will think I’m joking when the line-up is announced. Seriously. Ridiculous. No. Hype. Seriously.
Suddenly, my team and I feel like we’re producing the Grammies…three times over. And we can do it. I know we can. But…
Most of the big decisions will be made this week: which artists are playing, for how long, where, and with whom. Publicity will kick off this week. And production meetings begin as well. Film crews will be hired. The website will be built.
Problem? I’m in Texas speaking at East Texas Baptist University Tuesday and Wednesday. Then I’m in Canada Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I’ve been home all month and this is the week I’m booked solid???
Another problem? Ben, who travels with me because I can’t do anything without him, is also building the web site…because I can’t do anything without him.
I’m not freaked out. I’m amazed at what God has accomplished through us so far and I’m certain he’s not through amazing us. It’s humbling. It requires us to lean on each other and that’s always a good thing too. My team is good at it. So, now worries. But lots of work ahead for all of us at an already busy time.
So…
You.
The best thing you can do for me this week is pray. We didn’t get this far without it.
Please pray for…
- Returned phone calls and e-mails
- Sweet selfless dispositions to continue all around: No egos
- Connections that need to be made, the right people to be involved in the right places
- Cell phone coverage and e-mail access in Canada. (I may have to sell out and get a “big boy” phone, dang it.)
- Venues: We’ve got great ones ready to go already – it’s just a matter of making the choices, considering all the factors. And oh how I like to take my time considering.
I’ll keep you updated if you’ll keep praying. I know you will. Thank you for that.
Cindi says:
You got it!
Sallye says:
Praying for you and all concerned. And about the big boy phone…one of those big boys saved Dan’s life. So just do it…
Lee says:
Praying is the easy part 🙂
Becky says:
Definitely praying!
Shawn Retzlaff says:
Definitely praying. That is a lot of logistics and planning to be considered, but our God is big and I know He will help you and others bring this all together. Thinking about one of those big boy phones myself : )
Chuck Guth says:
Totally praying <
Heather says:
Praying!!
I’ve been home all month and this is the week I’m booked solid??? Of course, it is, b/c that’s how God rolls!!! No fear of you getting any of the glory, right??! 🙂
I say go ahead and get that “big boy” phone! 🙂
May you be filled with His peace this week.
NancyTyler says:
If you get a Crackberry, I won’t make fun of you. If you buy an iPhone, I will taunt you forever.
Shaun Groves says:
Oh, I know you will, Nancy. But have you seen the international charges for Verizon? And only the Blackberries are globally compatible on Verizon? And they use something that looks an awful lot like Windows?? Yikes.
How about a USED iPhone? How much taunting will that earn me?
How about some more people donate on that free music page to the Compashaun International Phone Fund?
Thomas says:
You might want to contact Andrew Osenga. A couple weeks ago he twittered about getting rid of his
I phone because how expensive it was.
Beth says:
Shaun,
Nancy and I will both taunt you about the iPhone, but we’ll both support you too ; ). If you get the BB Storm 2, you can use wi-fi and the phone at the same time. They have a Vonage app for BB that may make the int’l calling much cheaper. I’ll be more than happy to get you a BB Storm 2 for FREE on Verizon if that’s what you decide to get. I’ve got an upgrade that’s been available for over a year and another one coming up. No one here needs a new phone. Say the word and it’s yours!
NancyTyler says:
Ok, there was no collusion with your former boardies over this. lol
Phones are just tools to me. Get whatever tool significantly improves your family, ministry and business needs and matches the level of lifestyle simplicity that guides your other purchases.
If you pick an iPhone, I know you’ll write an awesome blog entry about why you bought one after railing on them for the last three years. And then the next time I see you, I’ll of course ask you to hand the thing over so I can fiddle with it. 🙂 Oh but if you buy a used one, I won’t do that. Everybody knows that if you buy a refurbished model of a current phone, you’re buying a phone that somebody dropped in a toilet and then replaced…
cheri says:
Praying to an amazing God that His will be done through all involved!
Rebecca says:
I’m praying Shaun. And you crack me up so much that I think I’ll go donate to the compashaun phone fund.
cattailmama says:
Praying in North Carolina….wish I was closer to a venue. I’m sure God is going to do above and beyond all we could ask for or imagine.
Jami Holland says:
Praying in North Carolina as well!!
Candace says:
I am praying!!
The Secret Life of Kat says:
I’ll be praying. If you need anything else, let me know!
Kelly @ Love Well says:
Praying. Glad we have a big God. I think He even extends into Canada now.
Shaun Groves says:
Into Alberta at least.
rhonda says:
Praying.
Ankie says:
I am praying =)
Joyce says:
I will be praying…excited to see what God will do.
Take care….Joyce
Emily says:
Excited to see what God will do and joining with the others in prayer 🙂
Cindy says:
Got you covered. Ready, set, GO…
Kelli says:
Yes, I will join with those above in praying for you this week!
Jason says:
I will definitely be praying for you man.
misty says:
I will most definately be praying for you and the rest of your team this week!!
Lindsay says:
I’m praying…for you and everyone involved. I’m praying for the people in Haiti who will be helped. I’m praying that God will be glorified in a way that inspires awe all around. 🙂 I’m praying.
Paula from Northern Ireland says:
Buy the phone will you!
redheadkate says:
Inquiring minds and all…what kind of phone did you end up with?
Put a reminder in my computer, so I pray for the phone every 2 hours during the day (I pray a little for you too).
Erika says:
Praise God!!!!!!!!! Its all in my prays..
Shannon says:
Praying! Tweeting! What else can I do?
Yeni Diziler says:
Praying! Tweeting! What else can I do?
Yeni Diziler says:
Praise God!!!!!!!!! Its all in my prays..