Hey there, internets.
I’ve been meaning to tell y’all this for a couple of days, but between the child’s rockin’ fifth birthday and a fun weekend of company - not to mention All The Napping we had to do this afternoon - I’m just now getting around to the aforementioned Thing I’ve Been Meaning To Say.
So.
Most of y’all know that Shaw-awn was one of the bloggers on the Compassion trip to Uganda. And I’m not exaggerating when I tell you that he is one of my favorite people in the whole universe. Because he’s hysterically funny. And a thinker. And someone who loves his wife and kids so much that when he talks about them all you can do is say “AWWWWW” and smile until your cheeks hurt.
To sum up: Shaw-awn - He’s Good People.
And that is why I want to tell you something that you may not know.
Shaun travels all over the country so that he can minister to people through music and tell them about the work that Compassion does. And he does this pretty much for free.
So if Shaun sang at, say, your church, all your church would have to do is provide him with a hotel room and a meal, neither of which has to be fancy. He’ll take care of air fare and any additional expenses. And he can sing one song and speak for two minutes, or he can sing ten songs and speak for two minutes, or he can preach and sing while wearing tap shoes and a Fundana.TM
The possibilities are endless.
I can’t help but think that there are probably a lot of people here on the interweb who would love to have someone as talented as Shaun visit their church, but you might think he would never visit your church because it’s sort of small, or he would never visit your church because your church doesn’t have a high-tech sound system, or he would never visit your church because your church choir wears purple robes and WHAT IF SHAUN DOESN’T LIKE PURPLE?
But I am here to tell you that Shaun will visit any church or campus ministry (schedule allowing, of course) provided that he can have two minutes to tell his audience about Compassion.
So if you think you might like for Shaw-awn to visit your church or college campus, click here for details. And if Shaun does in fact sing at your church while wearing tap shoes and a Fundana,TM I’d really like a copy of that video.
Thanks, y’all.
Tater and Tot says:
Goody - I’m first!
I’m e-mailing The People Who Are In Charge Of Such Things as we speak.
(Or type - whatever!)
Thanks for the pass-along!
March 16th, 2008 at 8:49 pm
Tara says:
That rocks!
Girl…you know I love ya…but you’re gonna have to capitalize that “C” in the word “Confessions” in your left sidebar before I go gramatically ballistic on you.
Don’t be a player-hater. I had to bring it up. Cuz I hyperventilate everytime I see it. :-)
March 16th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
We are THAT family says:
I think our youth would love him and the parents! I also think you’re a pretty nice gal to tell everyone about him! Btw, I love your pretty new flowers. When I clicked on, I was like, “Ooooh!” I rarely, hardly-ever make that noise, just so you know.
March 16th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Amanda says:
Very cool.
March 16th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Dana says:
Just yesterday, our Trustee Board was discussing whether we might be able to provide a concert on the Friday night of our homeschool convention. I think Shawn would be a great guest to have, if he’s available.
I’ll let you know what happens.
March 16th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
My Twenty Cents Keeps Moving says:
No Tara– TSG doesn’t capitalize. It’s like e.e. cummings!
March 16th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
Cindy says:
Things like this make it clear you are a good friend. :) I’ll pass this on!
March 16th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
chickadee says:
how long has this new look been her? so cute.
March 16th, 2008 at 10:14 pm
alison says:
good info. love the new look.
March 16th, 2008 at 10:15 pm
Robin says:
I saw that the other day and wrote every one I knew who is a Decision Maker here (because I am, sadly, not in that category now) with a link to Shaun’s spot because IS THAT A FABULOUSGENEROUS offer or what???
S u r e l y by now all the available dates are snatched…!
:)
March 17th, 2008 at 6:14 am
shelley says:
Cool! I’ll check it out. I think that is AWESOME that he is willing to travel and do that. What a gift!
March 17th, 2008 at 8:01 am
Kat @ The Burb Blog says:
Cute blog design. I like it a lot! That’s cool that he takes care of airfare and stuff. What a neat man!
March 17th, 2008 at 8:13 am
Amy says:
Oooh, I’m checking into having Sh-awn come on in!! We were talking about our pastors’ Uganda trip this Sunday and I thought of your fun adventures.
Oh, and just to let you know, you’re tagged in my last blog at http://lizlyrics.blogspot.com. Yay for fun Internets! Have a great week
March 17th, 2008 at 8:31 am
Charity says:
OOOOO, will he fly to the UK?
March 17th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
JanMary, N Ireland says:
Do you think he would come to Ireland, and you could sneak over in his back pocket - cos no-one would ever notice :)
Happy St Patrick’s Day from N Ireland.
March 17th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Beth says:
He came to our church, and we meet in a high school auditorium! We’re pretty small…
March 17th, 2008 at 5:29 pm