Please tell everyone where you are and what you are doing today. We would also like to know your prayer needs for tonight’s 7:00 PM prayer Livestream. May the Lord bless all of you today in Jesus name, amen. @Greg Marlow @Lorraine Stevenson @Jon Bliss @Latrelle Pharr @Ann Mckey @Paula Slow @Kathy Bell @Jean Bailey @Tim Setliff @Lori Hopkins @Theresa Sechelski @Faye Baldwin @Mona B @Benny Puckett @Brenda Puckett @Chris Williams @Kim Elliot @Martha Lee Bentley @Linda Lou Viar @Linda Landis @Linda Nelson @Diane Dunn @Dotti Wojtak @Johnathan Bond @Joe Hight @John-Marc Grob @Teresa Massey @Ralph and Donna Owy @Timothy Johnson @John Collins @Nina Brown @Crystal Ashworth

Our dear friend Faye Baldwin is no stranger to pain—she was widowed a little over a year ago—yet she keeps showing up with courage and a servant’s heart. Faye wears many hats and wears them well: gifted artist, acclaimed caterer, event coordinator, and artist manager. She hosts the acclaimed VetFest in Nashville every October, and on September 28 she’s producing a special event at the Grand Ole Hatchery (Dickson, TN) for individuals with developmental challenges. Today her primary focus is managing the career of international country singer Cerrito, who just released a brand-new single, “Hot Pepper Doll.” Faye’s got the vision, the relationships, and the grit to make things happen—no fluff, just results. Faye, welcome to the community. We’re honored you’re here.👉 Please feel free to add your events to the Community Calendar and drop any updates on VetFest, catering opportunities, or Cerrito’s tour schedule. Show Faye some love: - Leave a word of encouragement below. - Ask how you can serve at VetFest or the Sept 28 event. - Share this post with a friend who loves country music and community outreach. Tags: #Welcome #Community #VetFest #Cerrito #CountryMusic #DicksonTN #Nashville #EventCoordinator #ArtistManager

Lorraine Stevenson is more than a country and gospel singer—she is a radiant soul whose smile shines even brighter because of the battles she has faced and overcome. A six-time cancer survivor and recent shoulder replacement patient, Lorraine jokes about being called the “bionic woman,” carrying metal in her body but never losing the joy in her spirit. From Struggles to Strength Originally from Kentucky, Lorraine’s journey has not been an easy one. She endured an abusive marriage where she was brutally beaten, yet through faith and perseverance, she broke free. In 1979, she came to Nashville, Tennessee, chasing her dream of becoming a recording artist. Times were so hard that she lived in her car for several days before finding work at a truck stop. There, a compassionate co-worker offered her a place to stay until she could get on her feet. Those early struggles forged the resilience that continues to define her story today. A Life of Faith and Love Lorraine’s testimony is as powerful as her music. A devout Christian, she found a new chapter of love and stability in Dickson, Tennessee over twenty years ago when she met Bob Saylors—a gentle man of faith, a longtime member of First Baptist Church, and a dedicated Gideon soul-winner. Though deeply in love, Lorraine and Bob have chosen to maintain a purely platonic relationship, honoring their faith and friendship in a way that speaks volumes about their devotion to Christ. Music That Ministers Her life’s trials have only deepened the power of her songs. Lorraine is a gifted singer and songwriter whose music blends the heart of country storytelling with the hope of gospel truth. She has recorded moving tracks such as “Unmarked Grave” and “You Take Me Places”, and even delivered a soulful rendition of “Wayfaring Stranger” that has been described as “phenomenal.” Her songs have recently charted—proof that God is still opening new doors for her music in the autumn of her life. The Legacy She Carries What makes Lorraine special is not only her voice but her testimony. She embodies faith, endurance, and grace—living proof that the Lord can take brokenness and shape it into beauty. Whether battling cancer, surviving abuse, or starting over in Nashville with nothing, Lorraine Stevenson has stood strong. Today, she sings not just for an audience, but as a witness—pointing hearts toward hope, healing, and Jesus Christ.

John and Lola Bliss are Musical Missionaries. John plays an awesome guitar and Lola has an incrediible soulful voice. Watch a sneak peeek of my interview with Lola as she shares her amazing story.