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Music has always played an important part of my life. From the time I was three until even now, I have sung in church, competition, school chapels, or whatever capacity I could. I just never imagined that God would use me and my love for music in the way He does now. As a preteen, I remember writing a husband qualification list – it had WAY too many “needs” on it, and I chuckle at it now. But even at that tender age, a husband with a passion for God and music were the top two things. I believe God answered exceedingly above on that one! David and I were both saved at young ages, surrendered to God’s calling as young teenagers, and decided on Bible college as older teenagers. It is still hard for me to wrap my brain around a Southern girl and California boy getting together, but God wove a beautiful story in each of our lives that led us to one another. The first time I ever saw David, my dad was preaching in chapel at the college David was attending; I was a senior in high school viewing the school, and David happened to sing that day. I thought he was awful! But despite his “lacking” musical ability, God did lead me to the same college and later to David. As an eighteen year old, who knew everything and needed no one, I did not go to college to find a husband, if there was one out there, he could find me and join in on my plans. God would work it out; He would meld our lives and careers together. After David and I were married, for two years that is exactly how it was. But then God decided His ways were higher and better; He chose to give us a child during my third year of teaching, and now I had a choice to make. Though I did it unwillingly, I knew for us God wanted me to be home with our new son. It was one of the hardest times in my life! To give up all of my dreams to now support my husband’s dream-what? I never signed-up for that! He was supposed to follow me, remember? I never wanted a music ministry much less run one! But God, who makes all things beautiful in His time, molded my heart to what He had for my life and aligned it with my husband's. Now, I cannot imagine our lives without His Song Music Publications (or our beautiful children)! The opportunities that God has given and continues to give are innumerable, and I am so grateful for them! Dreams that I had, but never imagined would come to fruition have because of Him. I am looking forward to how He wants to use His Song. Personally, I want to thank each of you for putting your trust in our ministry. We are truly humbled that God chooses to use our music around the world. Thank you so much! In His Song, David & Alyece P.S. Alyece is also administrator and author at the blog Faith & Womanhood. Check it out at www.faithandwomanhood.com. ***Next week – His Song’s story*** 
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We are amazed that so many of you have never met us, and yet our music has touched you. So for the next couple of weeks on the blog, please allow us to share who we are, what we do, and why we do it. I (David) began writing music as a teenager. Having felt called in seventh grade to give my life to the ministry of music, I had no idea where that would lead but was all too willing to dive right into my studies of music. At eighteen, I wrote out my first “official” song. Since I had to use one of my dorm-mate’s computers that contained a music writing program, I had a small window of writing time generally between midnight and 3 a.m. I had never used anything like that before, but the learning curve was so worth the thrill and feeling of accomplishment when I could finally sit back and actually hear what I had in my head. I was forever hooked! Music began to flow, and songs were being thrown on paper everywhere: chapel notes, napkins, class outlines, everything contained lyrics, chords, or song ideas. I needed to do something with these songs, but what? I had enjoyed singing a few of my songs as solos in college chapel, but I wanted to put together a large group to sing what I wrote specifically for them. The group had no limits of vocal range or reading abilities; it was every musician’s dream, and I thoroughly enjoyed directing them. By the end of college, I had written (words, music, and often orchestration) over fourteen songs. I assumed God would use this talent in a local ministry and for a specific church. For three very short years, He chose to do exactly that. Once again, God had given me much to work with. The choir and orchestra contained very talented musicians and our relationship was one of growth as they took me under their wings and helped to mold me. Some very outspoken trumpeters reminded me often that my expectations of them were highly unrealistic! I wrote theme choruses, choir openers, and anything that they were willing to play or sing. I have some of my fondest memories with those special people. But God began moving in mine and my wife’s heart about helping other churches have the same opportunities that we had brought to our ministry. In 2013, God led us to begin a new ministry — His Song Music Publications. We were never trained at running a business, and my wife read and researched all that she could to help us startup. We were also new parents to a very handsome three month old! At the same time, I became a band teacher in a local school where I learned much of what I needed to hone my orchestrating and arranging abilities. It was a stretching time, for sure, but God was faithful and led us every step of the way. Over six years later, He continues to faithfully lead. As we yearly grow, our passion remains the same: to provide God-honoring music for ministries everywhere. In His Song, David & Alyece ***Next week: Alyece’s story***  The time has finally come for us to announce some very exciting news! We have been praying about this for years, knew that it would one day happen, and God has given us the green light. Within the past few months, circumstances have pushed us out of our comfort zone, but God has been faithful in His leading. With that being said, we are happy to announce that His Song is now traveling! We cannot believe that God has given us this opportunity to serve Him in a different way and capacity, but we are looking forward to how He will use it. Along with the two of us, Alyece's parents, sister and her husband are now available to come to your church to sing, preach, teach music to your directors or leaders, speak at your ladies' events, or really in any way that you deem necessary. We would love the opportunity to serve alongside you. If you have any questions about scheduling please contact myself or Alyece. Please pray for us as we take on this new endeavor. And please do not hesitate to contact us about coming to your church, school, or event. In His Song, David & Alyece    FAVOR is our word for 2020. The last six years since God led us to begin His Song have been grueling. So many frustrations and growing pains, as any of you with a business know. And while we view it as more of our ministry and definitely our calling, it is still a business. We still have to pay taxes, we still have to extend of ourselves to keep it going, and we thank you so much for your support and patience in all our ups and downs. But, we feel we are moving into a new season. We believe we are on the brink of something new, something big. And we want you to be a part of it! We ask that you partner this year with us in prayer. Please pray God’s favor on us in 2020. May we look back next January with amazing answers to our prayers! In His Song, David & Alyece |
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