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Sometimes, God brings strangers into our lives who simply aren’t. Does that make sense? You’ve never known them, and yet, you connect on a level that makes you feel that you have always known, loved and needed them in your life. It only happens a few times in a lifetime, but when it does, it is the most extravagant blessing. That’s how our family feels about the Jester’s. We met them about a year ago, when Dan accepted the Youth Pastor position at our church. He and his wife Gretchen moved to our small community on a leap of faith, feeling God’s call in a most urgent way and blessing this little town in ways we never dreamed of or expected. On a personal level, their friendship and spiritual encouragement have overwhelmed our family with love and laughter and I have had the great privilege of serving in the Jr. High Youth Ministry alongside them.
Dan and Gretchen
Trusting God to provide the means and stamina to juggle every plate in her busy mom’s life, Gretchen has also obeyed God’s call on her heart to encourage, uplift and make Him known using the marvelous musical gifts He has built into her. She is an extraordinary vocal artist, song writer and performer. As I sit writing this, listening to her latest CD, I marvel at the talent that carries praise and worship throughout the rooms of my home and through my open windows into the neighborhood and I am so deeply grateful for and humbled by the love with which He pours out gifts on those who serve Him. What a blessing to call her, “Friend” and that I will be able to say, “I knew her when…” I can’t wait for the day when the glory she brings before the Lord is broadcast across the airwaves and her name is known around the world for what we already know – God is going to share His love, grace and salvation through her in a mighty way.
Her latest album is called Authentic and each time I listen to it, my heart is pierced and encouraged in such a way that I am often brought to tears. My Creator speaks to me so personally through the lyrics and melodies and leaves me feeling so enveloped in love, hope and praise. I am thrilled to be able to share the title track from the album, but even more, three Busy-at-Home readers will receive autographed copies of the extraordinary DOUBLE album as part of the celebration that is my 50th Birthday Bash! That’s right, it’s not one, but two albums in one CD package. You will receive Authentic AND Beginning. There are twenty-four original songs. Gretchen has written both the lyrics and the music, plus she performs them both vocally and instrumentally.
Authentic
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Apprentice Ministries is the online presence that Dan and Gretchen have created to share their gifts of evangelism and evangelism training, as well as Gretchen’s music ministry and so much more. I encourage you to visit and learn what they are all about. And, if you are like me, and you can’t wait to get your own copy of the Authentic/Beginning double album, you will be able to purchase a copy there, choosing to have it autographed, or not.
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Giveaway Rules:
You must be 18 or older and a resident of the U.S. to enter. The mandatory entry must be completed before any optional entries will count. Deadline to enter is midnight (CST) Sunday, September 11, 2011.
Mandatory Entry:
In a comment below, tell me who the CD would be for if you win. Would you use it for your own praise, worship and encouragement or make it a gift for someone else?
Optional Additional Entries:
- Friend Apprentice Ministries on Facebook. And, if you’re so inclined, leave my friend, Gretchen, a little thank you love on the wall. Leave a comment below letting me know you did. Be sure to include your Facebook name, so I can find you in their fans list.
- Sign up for E-News updates from Apprentice Ministries. Leave a comment below letting me know you did. Be sure to include your email, so I can find you in their subscribers list.
- Follow Busy-at-Home on Twitter. Leave a comment letting me know you’ve done it.
- Like Busy-at-Home on Facebook. Leave a comment letting me know you’ve done it.
- Follow Busy-at-Home on Google Friends Connect. Use the “Join” button in the right-hand sidebar. Leave a comment letting me know you’ve done it.
- Subscribe to the Busy-at-Home Newsletter (in the right-hand sidebar). You will receive an email confirmation with a link that must be clicked to confirm your subscription. Once you click the email link to confirm your subscription, leave me a comment to let me know you’ve done it.
- Post this giveaway on your Facebook page. Win an autographed copy of Gretchen Jester’s newest CD album, Authentic! @busyathome http://ow.ly/6e1Wu Leave a comment below with a link to your post.
- Tweet this giveaway (1x daily) : Win an autographed copy of Gretchen Jester’s newest CD album, Authentic! @busyathome http://ow.ly/6e1Wu Leave a comment below with a link to your tweet.
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I received a copy of the CD album,Authentic/Beginning, in order to test it and conduct this review. No monetary compensation was received and as always, at Busy-at-Home, views and opinions expressed are wholly my own.
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love the music…what a friend you are…kudos…from soFAB
I would definitely keep this for our collection. Love her voice.
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What a beautiful voice! I would keep this cd for myself
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I would give this CD to my 13-year-old daughter who has a passion for music, especially praise and worship. This will inspire her to continue in her own music writing.
It’s always encouraging to find new Christian artists with a solid message. I would defintely keep this for myself. But I am always looking for gifts for family and friends as well.
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Such a haunting voice and soul grabbing lyrics! I would have to be selfish and keep this one!
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I would love to win I would either keep for myself or gift it to my secret sister for Christmas at church.
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This looks wonderful! I would use this for my own praise and worship time! Thanks, Glenda!
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I would use the CD myself. You describe it beautifully.
It would be for out entire family – me, hubby and the girls. All of us love to listen to sing along with Christian music.
I love gifts so I would gift it for a family member
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it would be for me
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I would use it for my self
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Music inspires my faith and so I would keep this cd to encourage me daily.
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I’d share it with my best friend — she has a very long commute to work
I would keep it for my own collection..so we could listen in the car or at home..wheneves!!
If I win, I plan on using it for me!
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I would use it for our family music and bible time each day with my kids!
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Thanks!
I would give it to my soon-to-be stepmom. She loves this type of music.
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I think that my grandmother would love this CD.
I friended them. Last name Grillo.
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share with my daughter who sings in her church’s Praise Team
I would give this CD to my college roommate!
The music sample is so beautiful! I would keep this for myself, but share the music with my mom when she visits.
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I’d love to keep this cd for my self!
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The CD would be for me – I find myself struggling with a lot of issues of faith right now, and I could use the encouragement.
Oh Lisa, I’m so glad you found us. You’ll love the CD and I will be praying for you!
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I would love to win this CD and add it to my collection.
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This would be for my mom, thanks
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Love the song!! I’d keep this cd for myself to listen to quiet my heart after a busy day.
This CD would be for me and my husband if I won. Rita Spratlen
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the cd would be for my daughter – a beautiful, musical young woman who needs the strengthening of worship right at this time! many thanks for this opp …
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I might keep it for myself.
I’d keep it. I listen exclusively to Christian music, and sing on the praise team at my church.
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This would be for myself.
would be for my gf!
This is for me and my mom to share.
This would be for me and my friend to share
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I would give this to my sister-she is going thru tough times and I know she would love this
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