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Keeping The Light On 3:080:00/3:08
5 provinces
8 weeks
8300 kilometers
30+ events!
Thank you to everyone who invited us into your churches, homes, and communities.
See you in 2015!
![We're so excited to take part in this October conference in Newfoundland. We'll give the opening night keynote, teach 2 workshops on worship leading, & give a closing night concert.](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/54415/3e5ff75c3796213cfb63cb1e4fe248435ea19e1b/original/img-4123.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
We're so excited to take part in this October conference in Newfoundland. We'll give the opening night keynote, teach 2 workshops on worship leading, & give a closing night concert.
![The Newfoundland Anglican newspaper gave us almost a full page article sharing the news of our upcoming tour!](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/54415/96c75c9c29dfe383beeb0e88c5ccd0120862cad2/original/img-4995.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
The Newfoundland Anglican newspaper gave us almost a full page article sharing the news of our upcoming tour!
![Our first visit to Campobello Island, NB! We performed a concert for the community on Friday, and sang for the seniors home on Saturday. Our good friend, Rev. Bob Smith joined us on violin!](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/54415/fdcb709b6fb1c345a38c48c95dd8bc52ec73c95c/original/img-5058.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
Our first visit to Campobello Island, NB! We performed a concert for the community on Friday, and sang for the seniors home on Saturday. Our good friend, Rev. Bob Smith joined us on violin!
![Campobello Island was the summer home of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his family. This plaque in St. Anne's Church commemorates his membership in the parish.](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/54415/b05ef34cd8bf076b1304627c6f4d9e7403c3143d/original/photo-1.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
Campobello Island was the summer home of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his family. This plaque in St. Anne's Church commemorates his membership in the parish.
![St. Anne's Anglican Church, Campobello. Can't you imagine worshipping here with a vacationing president?](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/54415/e065f55e4cd680e4290efd4e89cf255352ae7b71/original/img-5070.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
St. Anne's Anglican Church, Campobello. Can't you imagine worshipping here with a vacationing president?
![Thanks to Rev. Keith and Vivian Osborne for a wonderful welcome in Pennfield, NB. This ecumenical concert brought together several churches in the area, and became a true night of worship!](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/54415/80accd5beff61022b45a3f352f0287a8619696f5/original/photo-3.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
Thanks to Rev. Keith and Vivian Osborne for a wonderful welcome in Pennfield, NB. This ecumenical concert brought together several churches in the area, and became a true night of worship!
![Lunch at Sweet Harvest Market! We spent many a lunchtime here in the winter - so nice to enjoy the patio today.](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/54415/2c7042410217c08a1b8e9e9a0247081f64f5ba92/original/img-5126.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
Lunch at Sweet Harvest Market! We spent many a lunchtime here in the winter - so nice to enjoy the patio today.
![We had the Worship Leading Workshop musicians join us on 10,000 Reasons to open our evening concert.](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/54415/6c15ffed05e9d20742b0ac97d80f1594cf0e34c5/original/infinetely-more-035.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
We had the Worship Leading Workshop musicians join us on 10,000 Reasons to open our evening concert.
![The walls of the Halifax Folklore Centre are dripping with amazing instruments. We played our fair share, including a 1920's Martin guitar.](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/54415/d438d10525db7a043b5f2fe9649d0af187087375/original/img-5191.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
The walls of the Halifax Folklore Centre are dripping with amazing instruments. We played our fair share, including a 1920's Martin guitar.
![Our amazing, sun-filled afternoon by Halifax Harbour. Photos just can't capture the beauty of the afternoon...](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/54415/4f9b650320bda9618996b02b17765997f2db0568/original/img-5252.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
Our amazing, sun-filled afternoon by Halifax Harbour. Photos just can't capture the beauty of the afternoon...
![Rev. Cathy and some of the Servants Heart mission team members. This was our 3rd year performing concerts to support their amazing work! Kentville, NS](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/54415/330ade521f9b8671b68ec52c9ee22743a0958e22/original/img-5258.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
Rev. Cathy and some of the Servants Heart mission team members. This was our 3rd year performing concerts to support their amazing work! Kentville, NS
![In 2001, St. John's Lunenburg was destroyed by fire. A few years later, we - as a young, dating couple - performed in a Toronto fundraiser for the rebuilding. How awesome to visit the restored church and sing in its sacred space!](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/54415/c988f8fb81fa835f7c7d6d15bf308ba31232199b/original/img-5302.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
In 2001, St. John's Lunenburg was destroyed by fire. A few years later, we - as a young, dating couple - performed in a Toronto fundraiser for the rebuilding. How awesome to visit the restored church and sing in its sacred space!
![The stunning sanctuary of St. John's, Lunenburg. The photos just don't capture the beauty of this place...](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/54415/945d144ac08a0e8db18076f84c6747ebe413eb90/original/img-5296.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
The stunning sanctuary of St. John's, Lunenburg. The photos just don't capture the beauty of this place...
![The hand-carved altar. If you look to the right, you'll see a burn mark left by the fire. In restoring the church, the artisans left a few burn marks to remind future generations of the fire and the loving process of rebuilding the church.](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/54415/5e09f7ae689369d3ebb02aef6c48485156c19a6d/original/img-5290.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
The hand-carved altar. If you look to the right, you'll see a burn mark left by the fire. In restoring the church, the artisans left a few burn marks to remind future generations of the fire and the loving process of rebuilding the church.
![St John's hosts artists in residence. This mural was created by one of the artists, showing the 5 local churches and their role in the community.](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/54415/5afb068b4f8c2e401c3ad1dfed573ffc50c3dfd8/original/img-5297.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
St John's hosts artists in residence. This mural was created by one of the artists, showing the 5 local churches and their role in the community.
![Post-concert dinner with singer-songwriter George and Barbara Diamond. We're so blessed to connect with folks in our travels - George went to school with Allison's Mom!](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/54415/9467f8e4913aa91691c79c40941b2e27d09eaa01/original/img-5309.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
Post-concert dinner with singer-songwriter George and Barbara Diamond. We're so blessed to connect with folks in our travels - George went to school with Allison's Mom!
![Allison met up with longtime family friend, Reg MacDonald in Lunenburg. He brought along a photo of a young, blond-haired little Allison!](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/54415/a0c830d0421e8e323e7bf30b0a63d104d33fff46/original/img-5313.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
Allison met up with longtime family friend, Reg MacDonald in Lunenburg. He brought along a photo of a young, blond-haired little Allison!
![The imposing Lunenburg Academy. Built in 1895, it served for many years as a grade school. This season, it will host a graduate opera program. What an inspiring building for music study!](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/54415/b6ec2fc5f21cb9270fde7836ea73a7b8bb5c57dd/original/img-5322.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
The imposing Lunenburg Academy. Built in 1895, it served for many years as a grade school. This season, it will host a graduate opera program. What an inspiring building for music study!
![Worship Leading Workshop, Corner Brook. We taught the group our arrangement for I Heard The Voice Of Jesus Say, and they joined us in the concert that night. Great work, everyone!](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/54415/b3f37889618e37142ad7aa820005ae4dec6624f2/original/img-5379.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
Worship Leading Workshop, Corner Brook. We taught the group our arrangement for I Heard The Voice Of Jesus Say, and they joined us in the concert that night. Great work, everyone!
![Our friend, Nora, organized a very special concert in Cow Head. Cow Head was Allison's Dad's first parish as a newly ordained minister!](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/54415/682e6899d5918d317d3b715c2a8b6f0118aa9285/original/img-5390.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
Our friend, Nora, organized a very special concert in Cow Head. Cow Head was Allison's Dad's first parish as a newly ordained minister!
![Beautiful afternoon at Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse. The lighthouse was built 1897 by shipping the iron pieces from St. John's and pulling them up the hill by oxen.](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/54415/72b42b11ee11833c90b2ecb6dd7b0ff1a6d474c7/original/img-5503.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
Beautiful afternoon at Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse. The lighthouse was built 1897 by shipping the iron pieces from St. John's and pulling them up the hill by oxen.
![Amazing views at Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse. The flags were a code used to communicate between the lighthouse keeper and the ship captains. Today's flags read s-a-l-t-w-a-t-e-r](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/54415/4520f398470b91b7a53f5eb393fa6ecdc45b2fd7/original/img-5507.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
Amazing views at Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse. The flags were a code used to communicate between the lighthouse keeper and the ship captains. Today's flags read s-a-l-t-w-a-t-e-r
![Such a special night singing at St. James' Church in Botwood. Allison's family has attended this church for generations. After the concert with Aunt Pauline, Uncle Melvin, and Rev. Larry.](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/54415/19096e20eed8a273da9d70866fe3d8558244e63f/original/img-5649.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
Such a special night singing at St. James' Church in Botwood. Allison's family has attended this church for generations. After the concert with Aunt Pauline, Uncle Melvin, and Rev. Larry.
![The cranberry fields are planted in bogs, and the berries themselves form under the low growing plants.](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/54415/6e4e0b060803aa895a8e86734d04fc3ed03ae318/original/img-5666.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
The cranberry fields are planted in bogs, and the berries themselves form under the low growing plants.
![A sample of our harvest! Tonight, we'll enjoy orange cranberry muffins, and tomorrow, they'll be part of our Thanksgiving feast.](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/54415/b71a5353a808d6e99fc203483e1024eed7ac9d17/original/img-5658.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
A sample of our harvest! Tonight, we'll enjoy orange cranberry muffins, and tomorrow, they'll be part of our Thanksgiving feast.
![Rev. John Watton and Lesley lead the congregation in the opening worship songs. St. Martin's Cathedral, Gander, NL.](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/54415/43f72ceecb2665225c796de771a5df6da4214c9f/original/img-5688.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
Rev. John Watton and Lesley lead the congregation in the opening worship songs. St. Martin's Cathedral, Gander, NL.
![Things were very relaxed at the family service. Allison sat with these young worshipers during the prayers...](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/54415/c03bf30d8a240e06cf57046360e531d8ffc0e7db/original/img-1262.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
Things were very relaxed at the family service. Allison sat with these young worshipers during the prayers...
![On the set of Heart Matters tv show. We recorded 2 songs from How The Light Gets In, and Tonight, Everywhere Is Bethlehem for the Christmas episode.](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/54415/2b6aa84e9d665400f635f6dbb4aa9ca64e22a047/original/img-5697.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
On the set of Heart Matters tv show. We recorded 2 songs from How The Light Gets In, and Tonight, Everywhere Is Bethlehem for the Christmas episode.
![Sound check for the guitar. Recording Heart Matters tv show in the sanctuary of Evangel Pentecostal Church, Gander, NL](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/54415/8ab67725c26e17affb3aac7f9726429debcdd6cf/original/img-5690.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
Sound check for the guitar. Recording Heart Matters tv show in the sanctuary of Evangel Pentecostal Church, Gander, NL
![Beautiful St. Luke's Church in Newtown, NL. Its perfect waterside setting makes it one of the most photographed churches in the country.](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/54415/ed2b9931c2fdd0407ebbd4322894da3b181eb043/original/img-5725.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
Beautiful St. Luke's Church in Newtown, NL. Its perfect waterside setting makes it one of the most photographed churches in the country.
![After our wonderful night at St. John The Evangelist Church, Topsail, NL. Thanks, Stephanie, for organizing such a special event!](http://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/54415/c61d15d727452f05edd071fa827f5236afc873d3/original/img-5750.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sic2l6ZSIsIjM1MHciXV0%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg)
After our wonderful night at St. John The Evangelist Church, Topsail, NL. Thanks, Stephanie, for organizing such a special event!