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What a beautiful evening for an outdoor sing!  This was the Garment of Praise’s second time singing here at Fountain Park in Schaefferstown–two years ago there were thunderstorms threatening, but this time was gorgeous!   There was a nice crowd of people attending, and everyone enjoyed the program.  The hosts provided cookies and drink following the service.

It was a beautiful evening in the city of Reading.  The sun was in the guys eyes, but other than that, with the wonderful weather we’ve been having, we had a great night.  They sang a few newer songs,”Heaven’s Joy Awaits” and “He Will Lead His Children Home”; and took requests for “Low Down the Chariot”, “The Tomb Says It All”, and others.

Marcus took back his spot from Danny for a few songs.  They sang “On the Resurrection Morning”–they haven’t done that one too much since Danny stepped in.  Instead of singing “I’ll have a new body…” Brian put in that he hoped to have “hair like Willis!” Daryl’s father, Willis, does have a head full of hair, unlike Brian! They also took requests while Marcus sang with them.

After closing the official program, some of the youth and Garment of Praise had a little jam session up on the deck, singing around the keyboard and guitars.  They brought up a Fairview Christian School quartet, and sang a few with Danny and his sister, Kim Petersheim.

Update on Marcus’ son Ryan:  Ryan’s been getting around a lot faster lately with his scooter that he rides on.  Marcus brings it along almost wherever they go, and Ryan seems to enjoy his time a lot better.  But if you ever were nervous around a 16-year old with his license, think 13-year-old on a scooter–and watch out!:-) Ryan is almost done with a one-year trial drug for Muscular Dystrophy that he’s been doing through Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.  Its been disappointing in that it hasn’t seemed to help Ryan, but hopefully the time invested will help other children!  Keep Ryan in your prayers!

We had an enjoyable time singing for the folks at Evengelical Brethern Church.

Hey, I am probably an unfamiliar face to most of you.  I am Dan Petersheim—better known as “Daryl’s brother.”  I started singing with the Garment of Praise in August of ’08.  Marcus Fox decided to step down from his former role in the GOP, and I was presented with the opportunity of stepping in.
When I was growing up, which I still am, singing was a part of home.  Our family sang together occasionally, Daryl started singing with GOP when I was about seven years old, and my two other brothers also sang in a quartet for a short period of time.  Oh, and you can check out the first Little Friends of the Garment of Praise CD.

My voice is on there—even though I am singing soprano. Singing was also part of the culture of school—Fairview Christian School.  I sang in various singing groups during my years there.  I graduated in the spring of ’08.  One of my teachers for the last five years was some guy named Brian Fox, but you probably don’t know him.
Now I have the privilege of singing with the Garment of Praise.  Don’t I have something I’d rather do on the weekend than to travel somewhere, sing, and come home?  Well, here are three simple reasons why I sing.    1.  I enjoy singing.    2.  Fairview Christian School is a great ministry to support.    3.  I really wish to praise, honor, and magnify the Creator of music, and give blessing, encouragement, and challenge to those whom He created.