Germany

I just returned from a fantastic mission trip in Steinau, Germany.  Our church

with the church there held a baseball camp for a week.  I led the music at the daily services and also played a lot of songs just hanging out with my extremely hospitable German hosts.  The food was great, the country was beautiful, and the people were

very loving.

I want to send a special thank you to Verena and Tabea for singing and playing with me for all the services, you blessed me greatly.  Also, to Fara who brought her flute for the trip.  I am really missing the country and the people.  

Blake and Lexi

I was extremely honored to play a song during the wedding ceremony of my nephew, Blake and his new wife Lexi.  The wedding went great and got to see a lot of old friends.

Seeing my Dad at the reception dancing to the twist was priceless.

I was invited to go on a mission trip to Germany in late July where I will lead the worship services.  I am really looking forward to this.  

Hey, I'm on Itunes!

My son Noah found me on Itunes the other day.  "Still Counting" from soundtrack of the Through Your Eyes DVD was posted recently.  I have to admit I was pretty pumped.   If you get a chance, click on the Dvd cover and log a review.  I hope all is well...

Writing

I am in the process of writing more songs. It's been a while since I was in that groove and it really feels good. I plan to record one or two at Jim's house soon and post them on the myspace page. Jim has acquired some really outstanding equipment, and his home studio is top notch. I can't believe he still can stomach some more of my attention wandering, and is willing to record more.

I hope to get Cheryl to sing with me on a new song, since she has been singing in the music room a lot lately. Help me encourage her. I think the children love to hear her in there singing.

I have been reading Oswald Chambers, "My Utmost For His Highest" and it is a very practical and poignant devotional. I highly recommend it. You can read it online daily also. Just go to my website www.paulhartwell.com and click on Oswald
Chambers on the left.

Blessed

It's been fourteen months since "Joy In The Storm" was released and I still get still get a great deal of positive response from the CD.  There are numerous emails and other feedback from how the songs are a blessing to people. Thank you all for the heartwarming responses. The Lord has blessed me.

Settling in

We moved into another house and trying to settle in. it seems like boxes multiply by themselves. I think after a couple more weeks things will be in a lot better shape. We have a powerful sermon series that started at church about living as if you only had thirty days left. What would you do? Who would you forgive? Who would you spend time with? There is life change in it.

Great time at Coffee House

I had a great time at the Cup of Grace Coffee House in Humble. Thanks to Nina and gang for making us feel at home. Once again, I had wonderful support from my loving family. A special thank you to Donetta and Gary Sampson for coming out and bringing your friends. Your support is such a blessing to me. I'm glad everyone had such a great time.

This weekend I go to Beaumont for the Southeast Texas State Fair. It should be a great event.
Thanks all, keep praying...