tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358003972024-03-07T15:14:25.259-08:00The Chief EndJeff Bumgardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09673887881393674077noreply@blogger.comBlogger656125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35800397.post-71452387099979286602010-12-25T08:36:00.000-08:002010-12-25T08:46:43.775-08:00Merry ChristmasMerry Christmas! <br /><br />As our family celebrates the birth of our Savior, we want to take the time to say Merry Christmas to you and your family. This year, we adopted a family and our kids got gifts for their kids. This family is struggling each day just to make ends meet. It was an AMAZING blessing to watch our kids light up as we bought things at the store for them. I think they got as excited to do that as unwrapping their own gifts this morning.<br /><br />We have been incredibly blessed as a family. We have spent nearly a week with Jody's family in middle Georgia, and we're driving up today to spend a few days with my family in Augusta. This year has been even more special because the kids are a little older (at least our older 3 are) and they appreciate the chance to see all of their cousins, aunts and uncles, and grandparents even more than in past years. Jody's parents put together a family reunion so that we could see all of the family that lives scattered around the state. Our kids met cousins they hadn't seen in 4 years, and others they had never met. It was GREAT! Caleb and Abby had two of their cousins spend the night, and are planning on calling and writing on a regular basis.<br /><br />I guess what I'm realizing even more is that FAMILY is what makes our annual venture to Georgia so special. It's not about punching a clock to say that we went home. But, it's something that is an investment in the ones we love, as well as ourselves. Our kids don't get that regular interaction with their grandparents on a regular basis. This trip home has been so important for them....and for all of us!Jeff Bumgardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09673887881393674077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35800397.post-25138316972944540122010-11-25T17:39:00.000-08:002010-11-25T17:47:29.413-08:00Caleb's OriginalCaleb has really enjoyed learning to play guitar. We have seen him growing musically, and he has been showing some real talent in his natural rhythm and understanding of chord progressions. He seems to just have an ear for how chords work together. I posted a video below of his recital. He played a worship song called "Our God Saves", but in the video below, you will hear the first song Caleb has ever written. Though it's lyrically simple, keep in mind that he didn't just write the lyrics, but he also developed the melody line, a singable rhythm, and developed the chord progression used throughout the song. There are a lot of different things going on here. He is already asking me to co-write with him. I can't wait to get started on that! We're proud of you, Caleb! Stay focused and keep working hard.<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/j97lCoBrUeE?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/j97lCoBrUeE?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />"He Came to Earth"<br />by Caleb Bumgardner<br /><br />Jesus, He came to Earth to save us<br />He washed away our sins<br />He washed away our sins<br /><br />Jesus, He came to Earth to save us<br />He died and rose again<br />He died and rose again<br /><br />He came to Earth to set us free<br />So we could live eternally<br /><br />Jesus, He came to Earth to save us<br />He washed away our sins<br />He washed away our sins<br /><br />Jesus, He came to Earth to save us<br />He died and rose again<br />He died and rose againJeff Bumgardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09673887881393674077noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35800397.post-25523237570483345592010-11-24T09:11:00.000-08:002010-11-24T09:17:11.896-08:00Great VacationSome good friends of ours invited us to spend the week with them in Newport Coast. Although we were only able to be there for about 3 days, we had an amazing time. Our kids all get along well, so it was a lot of fun to hear them laughing and hanging out together. We are back now, getting ready for tonight's Thanksgiving Eve Service at Immanuel. It will be a great time of sharing together in praise. If you are in the area tonight make sure you come to this service. The Immanuel Choir and Orchestra will be leading in worship as well as a couple of feature songs, including testimonies and video. See ya there!Jeff Bumgardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09673887881393674077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35800397.post-84904344295370984982010-11-18T10:03:00.001-08:002010-11-18T10:03:49.502-08:00The Difficulties in Sharing Christ<br>It is so easy to agree to the fact that Scripture says we are to "go and tell". But, when it comes to actually doing it, why do we get that nervous pit in our stomach and stutter in our voice? It happens to most all of us. I don't think the Lord ever expects us to be comfortable with obedience. But what He does expect is our obedience in the face of our uncomfortable situation.<br /><br>Let's just be honest; if obeying was easy, we would all be perfect. Though none of us are, we do have access to the one Who is. Through obedience in sharing Christ we are investing in the Kingdom of God. <br /><br>Stay faithful. Stay clean. And in the face of difficulty, know that in our weakness He is strong. <br />Jeff Bumgardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09673887881393674077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35800397.post-31310441326725334672010-11-16T20:27:00.001-08:002010-11-16T20:27:34.092-08:00My Sweet Abby Cat<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiaNK2i1JH1p3paRifb5uNR4dbuS1sbPWePdsEalh0EBt9P2uPVgyVTeIj4C33tLsSrrIGPEjq5o7aRWQ8mj2L0jAgVzfsT8oTgdeidMOlnl6wF37c7Np2UOrlRfjKkuhDVkNc/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiaNK2i1JH1p3paRifb5uNR4dbuS1sbPWePdsEalh0EBt9P2uPVgyVTeIj4C33tLsSrrIGPEjq5o7aRWQ8mj2L0jAgVzfsT8oTgdeidMOlnl6wF37c7Np2UOrlRfjKkuhDVkNc/" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left cursor: pointer;" height="239px" width="320px" /></a><br><br>Abby put this on the pillow next to me when she left for school this morning. She's so funny and creative. And yes, that's a pack of peanut butter crackers. <br />Jeff Bumgardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09673887881393674077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35800397.post-69876468636410500162010-11-16T20:24:00.001-08:002010-11-16T20:24:40.410-08:00Red Robin Tuesday Night<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT4LysymKc60RroLwElUC850oaiwcWOHtvhiFzQoKXpbdM4dEYeL68aom2QyY7Z2xK06VGOh8KIoLjVzQuCLLzxX5hlrlAvuzCZqPqqISxDSia7TBwQyVNEoYJLPqejxgH69Bc/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT4LysymKc60RroLwElUC850oaiwcWOHtvhiFzQoKXpbdM4dEYeL68aom2QyY7Z2xK06VGOh8KIoLjVzQuCLLzxX5hlrlAvuzCZqPqqISxDSia7TBwQyVNEoYJLPqejxgH69Bc/" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left cursor: pointer;" height="239px" width="320px" /></a><br><br>We are celebrating the season's last basketball practice. Only one game left. Tuesday Night at Red Robin. We're actually sitting at the same table we sat at when we reveals to the kids that they were going to have a new baby sister. Now little Ava Drew is sitting here with us. Just not in this picture. <br />Jeff Bumgardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09673887881393674077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35800397.post-2113627475735481412010-11-06T14:08:00.000-07:002010-11-06T14:19:52.329-07:00UPWARD and So ForthToday, Jody was up and out the door at 7:45am. She had a Women's Ministry Event and was teaching a class on "Preparing A Thanksgiving Meal on a Budget". So, I took the two little ones to childcare (we love these people who care for our kids! Thank you Jesus for them.) Then, back to get the two older ones off to their UPWARD Basketball Games. We had two hours of games, and it was hot. What's the deal? Why is it getting hotter now that Thanksgiving is approaching?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTDSxpJCVT5TD3yXTB0gcnZQ8oUJb0S-58-XrWSjnfITZ9SmR03m35_nvc_FWoksKw3fBAREXuyf52ase-0vKMnLMZwdC6NewGA-ytP86fK7VE9jX-wEc264kvPXALylStqnSR/s1600/IMG_1665.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTDSxpJCVT5TD3yXTB0gcnZQ8oUJb0S-58-XrWSjnfITZ9SmR03m35_nvc_FWoksKw3fBAREXuyf52ase-0vKMnLMZwdC6NewGA-ytP86fK7VE9jX-wEc264kvPXALylStqnSR/s320/IMG_1665.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536549131192998034" /></a>Jeff Bumgardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09673887881393674077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35800397.post-45163954658165609312010-11-01T22:52:00.000-07:002010-11-01T23:08:59.483-07:00Harvest Festival and Visiting ParentsMy parents attended the Immanuel Harvest Festival for the first time with us Sunday night. It was our first Halloween for our kids to spend with their grandparents. I loved having them with us and seeing our kids with them. Our Immanuel High School Worship Choir sang at Harvest Festival, and they knocked it out of the park. They were great! I couldn't have been any prouder of them. Good stuff!<br /><br />If you have ever been to Immanuel's Harvest Festival, write me and let me know what your favorite Harvest Festival moment has been. Here are some of ours from this year:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6NUn9xLSb-W4reljt9a6GbTgYZHv_ZTrl_dzYVkSW-i3TjorRVlYIfeb0l21xfYW4dGkxhbuBX6X4wQqqP_V7Qkd_naQa6q6leaAJR8ib8o08yCD44j7gIBOBdLKonmNAiXUz/s1600/IMG_1814.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6NUn9xLSb-W4reljt9a6GbTgYZHv_ZTrl_dzYVkSW-i3TjorRVlYIfeb0l21xfYW4dGkxhbuBX6X4wQqqP_V7Qkd_naQa6q6leaAJR8ib8o08yCD44j7gIBOBdLKonmNAiXUz/s320/IMG_1814.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534829753793324962" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9XyqPaY7GVeohmBSyKofhv17yA6Dj21hwyF9zYU7nSSEMyGCcW4A51C8jpdHThAJPxDNGC1F9dzCbdA1e0Jb9CNU6l_kh-GigoOfDIfwq0hYmEUjtNeImjfEBmsC_PvIArPdv/s1600/IMG_1822.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9XyqPaY7GVeohmBSyKofhv17yA6Dj21hwyF9zYU7nSSEMyGCcW4A51C8jpdHThAJPxDNGC1F9dzCbdA1e0Jb9CNU6l_kh-GigoOfDIfwq0hYmEUjtNeImjfEBmsC_PvIArPdv/s320/IMG_1822.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534829752759279874" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5iS0iNOwpN91FylqpS0nHEdoknO7obG69GLJMQmaiduukpMYcYti_dh183xEss5kVmDQojeWye_RuJcZucTbLYALo_Wy8IRs4jCv1tGNeEN65lCMooKPngZNWERNHyAKNh1cf/s1600/IMG_1821.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5iS0iNOwpN91FylqpS0nHEdoknO7obG69GLJMQmaiduukpMYcYti_dh183xEss5kVmDQojeWye_RuJcZucTbLYALo_Wy8IRs4jCv1tGNeEN65lCMooKPngZNWERNHyAKNh1cf/s320/IMG_1821.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534829741767584146" /></a>Jeff Bumgardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09673887881393674077noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35800397.post-72394951204221006882010-10-30T14:54:00.000-07:002010-10-30T15:00:26.501-07:00Rainy Saturday and Georgia FootballIt was a rainy morning today. IT was great to wake up to the sound of the rain, but my day began at 7:45am, calling the parents of my basketball players to let them know our game was cancelled due to the weather. Today is the day of the Georgia/Florida football game. As I write this, Georgia has turned the ball over 3 times and Florida has scored 14 points off those turnovers. How can you win a game playing like that? Ridiculous.<br /><br />I'm really excited about tomorrow. Worship in the morning, High School Choir rehearsal in the afternoon, and then the Harvest Festival! I can't wait. Our Student Worship Choir is singing at the Harvest Festival, as well. So, it will be a huge day. My parents and nephew will be at their very first Harvest Festival and seem to be excited to see what it's all about. We will be there with a ninja, a High School Musical Star, and 2 lady bugs.Jeff Bumgardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09673887881393674077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35800397.post-85009613081683837262010-10-29T11:49:00.001-07:002010-10-29T11:49:22.497-07:00Perform With Mass Choir in New York City<br>I was so blown away by our opportunity to sing at Carnegie Hall earlier this month. It was one of the top 5 experiences I've ever had. In fact, it was such top quality and put together so well that I've decided to help assemble a mass choir for a concert next June.<br /><br>The dates are June 9-13. The concert will take place at the famous Lincoln Center in beautiful New York City. This choir will have the honor of singing with Larnelle Harris, Steve Green and Steve Amerson. Choirs of 6-9 people helped to make up our mass choir at Carnegie. So, don't feel like you don't have enough people to make it happen. If you'd like more information, email me at jeffnjody@gmail.com. Your people will never be the same after this experience. Guaranteed! <br />Jeff Bumgardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09673887881393674077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35800397.post-77722402705521447312010-10-29T11:40:00.001-07:002010-10-29T11:40:14.319-07:00La Familia<br>My parents are in town this week. We are so excited to have them here. Our nephew came with them. So, we're planning to have lots of family time while they're here. This weekend, they'll get to experience their first Immanuel Harvest Festival. The kids are really excited about that. Hopefully, I'll get to post some pictures next week of their costumes. Pretty Cute stuff!<br />Jeff Bumgardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09673887881393674077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35800397.post-75109395704814523282010-10-24T21:11:00.000-07:002010-10-24T21:17:48.697-07:00State Convention and FOCMI am now in Fresno, CA, for the Fellowship of Church Musicians and the California State Baptist Convention this week. I will be on a panel tomorrow with my Pastor, <a href="http://www.robzinn.org"> Rob Zinn </a>, discussing Pastor/Worship Pastor ministry relationship, and fielding questions on how to lead a church as a team. Beginning Tuesday, I'll be singing with a worship leading team in the worship services at the State Convention. So, it's a big week for the state, and for me personally. I love hanging out with my Pastor. So the car ride up was nice, and I'm looking forward to our conversations and just learning from him on the ride home later this week.<br /><br />Somehow, I got a room on the 1st floor, facing the parking lot, on the end of the hall by the front door. I had better not hear a bunch of noise or have car lights shining in my window all night or someone is going to hear about it :-)Jeff Bumgardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09673887881393674077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35800397.post-66960370849878400292010-10-22T15:51:00.000-07:002010-10-22T16:00:57.399-07:00More New York NewsAfter the concert at Carnegie Hall, the choir and Travis Cottrell and Melinda Doolittle, set sail in the New York Harbor for a little partying, food, and sight-seeing. It was the perfect ending to an amazing experience.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMpYF9zUBjSw7lOuNSFWpwGvr6oQhHI4oxT103W5reNIzJ4evUym28tyHzhBSNA98_gOYci-hedXb5SNnKzSuET08ml9CI2YGTjJ53L_U2fwXIS-NhHbbOJwOgJXPfj98kMmMu/s1600/IMG_1745.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMpYF9zUBjSw7lOuNSFWpwGvr6oQhHI4oxT103W5reNIzJ4evUym28tyHzhBSNA98_gOYci-hedXb5SNnKzSuET08ml9CI2YGTjJ53L_U2fwXIS-NhHbbOJwOgJXPfj98kMmMu/s320/IMG_1745.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531007696307384274" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOne3j013ZIsCPUGEnxf6mltVAT_jm-3SlUS_1I-LUQmPWpsoFp7attn4FM2oEPc5wOwLVepOW3Z7YxBuEtTu7n92SKRvbF9bcb5y_yywnj73vs0CBsNurhKyhAHTTl8kZUtz2/s1600/IMG_1753.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOne3j013ZIsCPUGEnxf6mltVAT_jm-3SlUS_1I-LUQmPWpsoFp7attn4FM2oEPc5wOwLVepOW3Z7YxBuEtTu7n92SKRvbF9bcb5y_yywnj73vs0CBsNurhKyhAHTTl8kZUtz2/s320/IMG_1753.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531007456111168626" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU4I3IdZ3YSMAQpuov_90Y8xspQdZBQfqzZ5q28jYsfxxTS2Lb1vZhNaA0CZLZxe_f53WcILdrApH2mL7GbDtB24RXtsj1nXmZngDBlH9CkkbWUUea2Y72Uvz6ls6-bqXPeBhU/s1600/IMG_1749.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU4I3IdZ3YSMAQpuov_90Y8xspQdZBQfqzZ5q28jYsfxxTS2Lb1vZhNaA0CZLZxe_f53WcILdrApH2mL7GbDtB24RXtsj1nXmZngDBlH9CkkbWUUea2Y72Uvz6ls6-bqXPeBhU/s320/IMG_1749.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531008820733318402" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP_DMYDN-WxFGhim1tKm3L46ONQTHF0ZY1J0e2RFhJGnoO2CyrPZ4L2gUI8Xby7iKHDSirjtZhIYkrd8_Q1XLPU9MzMgM4r-ORfNZo5UcZYFsTDcyqYndpwO1EsMubEdME6Qt4/s1600/IMG_1765.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP_DMYDN-WxFGhim1tKm3L46ONQTHF0ZY1J0e2RFhJGnoO2CyrPZ4L2gUI8Xby7iKHDSirjtZhIYkrd8_Q1XLPU9MzMgM4r-ORfNZo5UcZYFsTDcyqYndpwO1EsMubEdME6Qt4/s320/IMG_1765.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531008075407918866" /></a>Jeff Bumgardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09673887881393674077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35800397.post-74836034013622907242010-10-21T21:16:00.000-07:002010-10-21T21:38:42.123-07:00New York PostingsNew York was an amazing experience. We had the opportunity to sing at Carnegie Hall with two of my favorite vocalists, Travis Cottrell and Melinda Doolittle. Unfortunately, we were not allowed to take pictures or video in Carnegie Hall. As a result, the only pictures I have are of the city and some of our adventures. I will be receiving pictures from Carnegie's Photographer soon. When I get them, I will post some performance pics here. But, for now...<br /><br />Jody and I went to see "Mary Poppins" on Broadway. It was so much fun, and it was the evening of my birthday. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw0C0OmrhNB6ngf8eCfs9DEaSRNOAs1ilxB40ltrPxZ5zHodxmFA-KzANVfvaFP6Rkkf1ZEwHfSwlSVAKsulCSlp5JRPxHnPfE44aAZlQg-MjZVeXfLi3k7k3GDC5feMUaYwAU/s1600/IMG_1716.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw0C0OmrhNB6ngf8eCfs9DEaSRNOAs1ilxB40ltrPxZ5zHodxmFA-KzANVfvaFP6Rkkf1ZEwHfSwlSVAKsulCSlp5JRPxHnPfE44aAZlQg-MjZVeXfLi3k7k3GDC5feMUaYwAU/s320/IMG_1716.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530719901787948962" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS2k3QwBr2TMvx6sQAdKVQVxSlil4PtvDX_eTQ53v44L7DRxY-kHX7RvzPvT9JsB4rTkeRNmZVqpBZbOcYHHdWt0xq58XqG2RVOR5xyKTkzPP8XChvvLgX-z8G3-VjNRkQtm_o/s1600/IMG_1728.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS2k3QwBr2TMvx6sQAdKVQVxSlil4PtvDX_eTQ53v44L7DRxY-kHX7RvzPvT9JsB4rTkeRNmZVqpBZbOcYHHdWt0xq58XqG2RVOR5xyKTkzPP8XChvvLgX-z8G3-VjNRkQtm_o/s320/IMG_1728.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530721626646479746" /></a><br /><br />Later, we decided to walk around downtown, and we went to one of our favorite Delicatessens in New York City. It is right in the center of all of the action in Times Square. And, the food is amazing!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I have other pics of Jody and myself that I'll post over the next couple of days. Check back also for those performance pics that I'll post as soon as I have them.Jeff Bumgardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09673887881393674077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35800397.post-54927263570645299232010-10-19T16:06:00.001-07:002010-10-19T16:06:43.555-07:00Going Through Home to Get Home<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjctb1Tts4dXWz04eXszhec9bbd3w3ABG5tmAYQLWCB_mY56YFwrwhYI9fyK3D1VYsirBaQ8IZp-RRFopMaQxdOFMX05E5s1vih5dPEoSrnkoaUdoc5Np7sZOAjA8xUeJtKAJUD/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjctb1Tts4dXWz04eXszhec9bbd3w3ABG5tmAYQLWCB_mY56YFwrwhYI9fyK3D1VYsirBaQ8IZp-RRFopMaQxdOFMX05E5s1vih5dPEoSrnkoaUdoc5Np7sZOAjA8xUeJtKAJUD/" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left cursor: pointer;" height="239px" width="320px" /></a><br><br>I am blogging right now from the airport in Atlanta GA, my home state. It feels strange to Have some of my California peeps with me in my home state. We Are on the way back to California after an amazing experience in New York City.<br /><br>I will post some pictures here and on Facebook soon, and will give you more of the details. But for now, I'll Just sum it up with this: our people who were blessed to be able to make this trip have been approaching me with amazing stories of how God has worked in them during this trip. I believe we will never be the same after this experience.<br /><br>Be I'm the lookout for some pics in the next couple of days. <br />Jeff Bumgardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09673887881393674077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35800397.post-16127524298701464762010-10-16T17:03:00.001-07:002010-10-16T17:03:18.344-07:00New York Rehearsal Day<br>Well, today was our big rehearsal day for Carnegie Hall. Our rehearsals were at the Sheraton New York ballroom and was an all day event. Melinda Doolittle came in and addressed the choir. That was pretty cool. But, the rehearsals kicked off with this 200 voice choir singing Happy Birthday to me. What a great way to spend my birthday!<br /><br>Tonight, Jody and I are at a Broadway Show, Mary Poppins. It has been pretty amazing. I'm looking forward to Brooklyn Tabernacle Church in the morning and singing with this great choir Monday!<br />Jeff Bumgardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09673887881393674077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35800397.post-62268612519614635082010-10-15T12:00:00.001-07:002010-10-15T12:00:56.903-07:00In Wisconsin Watching Grass Grow<br>I am on the way to New York City. The Immanuel Choir is singing Carnegie Hall. But, the stormy weather that has descended upon the Big Apple has delayed our flight almost 2 hours. So, right now we're sitting in the Milwaukee Airport waiting for lunch to be served.<br /><br>Our people Are so much fun to hang out with that I'm sure the time will go by quickly and we'll be in New York in no time. I'll update you more as things unfold throughout the weekend right here at thechiefend.com. <br />Jeff Bumgardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09673887881393674077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35800397.post-4128488551348977442010-10-13T10:27:00.000-07:002010-10-13T11:08:59.031-07:00A Busy FallFall always seems to be a busy time of year, but this Fall seems extra crazy. I was recently sharing this with a couple of people and they responded with "what do you do?" Now, they know WHAT I do, but they have no idea WHAT I do. Their question is not one that is foreign to me. Often times, even people in the church have no idea what a typical work day looks like for their staff. So, this is your peek inside my October. Here is my schedule for the upcoming weeks:<br /><br /><strong>October 13 </strong>6:30pm Choir Rehearsal, 8pm Worship Band Rehearsal<br /><strong>October 15-19 </strong>Immanuel Choir at Carnegie Hall in New York City<br /><strong>October 16 </strong>My Birthday!<br /><strong>October 20 </strong>Choir Rehearsal, Worship Band Rehearsal<br /><strong>October 22 </strong>Beene Family/Liberty Quartet Concert at IBC<br /><strong>October 23 </strong>UPWARD Basketball (I'm Coaching) all morning<br /><strong>October 24 </strong>SUNDAY Worship (7:15am rehearsal, 3 Services, Ministry <br /> Luncheon, 2:30-4:15pm SWC Prep and Rehearsal, Leave for <br /> CA State Baptist <br /> Convention)<br /><strong>October 24-27 </strong>Leading Conference, serving as Messenger from IBC, <br /> and Singing on Worship Team at CA State Convention<br /><strong>October 27 </strong>Choir Rehearsal, Worship Band Rehearsal<br /><strong>October 28 </strong>My Parents Arrive in Town (YEA! We are so excited!)<br /><strong>October 30 </strong>UPWARD Basketball (all morning)<br /><strong>October 31 </strong>SUNDAY WORSHIP - afternoon rehearsals, Harvest Festival <br /> (if in the area, this is one event you must attend!) SWC <br /> (Immanuel's Student Worship Choir) singing at Harvest <br /> Festival<br /><br />This is all in addition to the normal everyday office hours, worship planning, building practice tracks, working with soloists, ministry home visits, ministry to those in the hospital, staff meetings, etc...) And where in the world do I fit time in to just hang out with my wife and kids? (But, I do! Somehow.) Now that you are utterly bored reading my schedule, perhaps you can understand a little more about what my Fall looks like. This is JUST October. November is just as crazy. It starts out with a Revival I am leading for a week and ends with our Thanksgiving Eve Service and Immanuel Lights. December is full of rehearsals and the Christmas Dessert Theater. HOWEVER, let me end by saying this:<br /><br />I LOVE it when my schedule looks this way. This is the most exciting time in the life of my ministry. I find that I am more driven and focused and the product of my work seems to be at a higher level. I feel blessed that the Lord has chosen to give me greater responsibility. And though I grow tired at times, He proves to me that He is my strength.<br /><br />I know many of your schedules put mine to shame. So, let me encourage you to stay focused, sharp, on top of your game, and make family a priority even in the midst of your business. And above all else, through every detail give God the glory.Jeff Bumgardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09673887881393674077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35800397.post-15459540184218708282010-08-24T20:10:00.001-07:002010-08-24T20:10:03.524-07:00Kids and McDonalds<br>I am sitting in McDonalds watching my kids play. That's always a great idea right after loading them up with ice cream. Tonight, we have 3 Amberg offspring with us and they are having a blast. But, McDonalds has changed since I was a kid.<br /><br>I remember the days of the Hamburglar, Ronald, the fry guys and the whole crew. None of these kids know any of the characters beyond the big headed clown. I remember the days when a cheeseburger and fries, and a kids size cup of water made for an amazing day. Now, a kid isn't satisfied unless they have 12 chicken Mcnuggets, 8 return trips to the soda fountain, and a McFlurry to cap it all off. <br /><br>But, there are some things That are still the same. The prices are still pretty cheap, kids think they're in some kind of greasy version of child-heaven, and the food is still awful. Oh well....I guess things haven't changed so much after all. <br />Jeff Bumgardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09673887881393674077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35800397.post-50238163033110884802010-08-21T11:41:00.001-07:002010-08-21T11:43:04.740-07:0017 Songs in 2 MonthsThe Immanuel Choir is no working on music for our Carnegie Hall Concert on October, 18, 2010. We have 2 months to put together 17 songs. Though that's a huge task, I have no doubt we're going to do it - and do it well. 40 of our choir members will be joining us on the trip. I can't wait!<br /><br />Come join us on Wednesday nights at 6:30pm and lead worship with us each Sunday morning.Jeff Bumgardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09673887881393674077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35800397.post-32616559640498390872010-06-18T09:41:00.001-07:002010-06-18T09:45:41.632-07:00Video HitsA friend of our family's, Gretchen Rush, has just posted a video for Gold Canyon Candles on youtube. It is a contest for the best Gold Canyon Commercial. Help her win by watching the video. You can also create a youtube account and "like" the video to give her an extra boost. "Likes" count is a factor in determining the winner. Also, you can "favorite" the video, which will help her win, as well. Thanks for checking it out!<br /><br /><object width="410" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/QhP1PIH0nxg&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/QhP1PIH0nxg&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="410" height="385"></embed></object>Jeff Bumgardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09673887881393674077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35800397.post-80960887981427125422010-05-18T10:55:00.000-07:002010-05-18T11:03:22.064-07:00YouTube's 5th Birthday - Video Favorite #4Alright - this one is going to seem like a knock on the guy singing at first. But, keep your eyes on what's going on around him. Soon it will be obvious why this video has quickly become one of my favorites. <br /><br /><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> The owner/operator of this blog does not approve of or condone the actions of the people in this video. The intent is simply to provide the viewer with high quality funny.<br /><br /><object width="410" height="345"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/CLmjVDQMQUs&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/CLmjVDQMQUs&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="410" height="345"></embed></object>Jeff Bumgardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09673887881393674077noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35800397.post-64439776578351579672010-05-17T16:07:00.000-07:002010-05-17T17:31:24.252-07:00YouTube is 5 Years OldIt seems like YouTube has been around forever. But, they are just celebrating their 5th birthday. In honor of YouTube's Celebration, I am going to be posting some of my favorite all time YouTube Videos. Some of them are new favorites. Check this one out. This is in my top 5. Make sure you have your volume up for the end. What are your favorite YouTube videos?<br /><br /><object width="420" height="310"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/THfiHQZVSw0&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xd0d0d0&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/THfiHQZVSw0&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xd0d0d0&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="420" height="310"></embed></object>Jeff Bumgardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09673887881393674077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35800397.post-75303864476766741872010-04-26T11:59:00.000-07:002010-04-26T12:04:37.613-07:00New Family AdditionJody and I decided we didn't have enough going on in our lives with a full time ministry, 4 kids, and everything else that comes with that. So, we decided to extend the family. Last week we brought home our newest edition that the kids so affectionately named "Dodger". Yep, after their baseball team....the Dodgers. Check him out below:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid_rGp7C5rHo1DoQB4stvGTybnlIsXkK13EejduK46-p1gA4LRa-Es63tjivQXL57wI7dnQZDbwnNdvvXRSTMP-EwlQSW_eOZqcak17Kntb-aRHG0TXV_mF2bGWpaWnHZwBvGF/s1600/Dodger.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 237px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid_rGp7C5rHo1DoQB4stvGTybnlIsXkK13EejduK46-p1gA4LRa-Es63tjivQXL57wI7dnQZDbwnNdvvXRSTMP-EwlQSW_eOZqcak17Kntb-aRHG0TXV_mF2bGWpaWnHZwBvGF/s320/Dodger.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464523698161517170" /></a>Jeff Bumgardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09673887881393674077noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35800397.post-14684271777529730672010-04-15T18:04:00.001-07:002010-04-15T18:04:57.556-07:00Nana's in town<br>We have loved having my mom in town this week. Every time we see kids at restaurants, stores, or church with their grandparents we think about how our kids are growing up without theirs. So, when we have that opportunity for them to spend some time together, it's always special. <br /><br>Nana has read dozens of books, worked on homework, sang songs, had girls' dance time, fed the baby and countless other things in just 3 short days. Her departure on Saturday is just lurking at the end of the week like a bad diaper in the bottom of the trashcan.<br /><br>Don't go Nana! (OK...maybe that's a little over the top)<br />Jeff Bumgardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09673887881393674077noreply@blogger.com1