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Merry Christmas!
David and I can't let special season of Thanksgiving pass without thanking you for your tangible partnership in this ministry. David and I are grateful for you as brothers and sisters in Christ, and count you Friend, not just our "supporter."
You've stood by us during this most difficult time when it's gradually become evident that unless God changes His mind, David won't be taking stage again. And yet, although the transition of David moving from onstage to backstage has been more difficult than we'd anticipated, we are grateful for the ongoing legacy that has resulted as we press forward, mentoring and equipping students.
Your our prayers and support have allowed us to:
>Train nearly 100 students in the memorization and performance of James 3, 4 and Matthew Chapter 5.
>Conduct our 2nd Annual DSM Summer Drama Camp where attendance grew by 50%.
>Impact hundreds for Christ through our Artist Associate, Tonya Nichols' performances.
And . . .
>Finally, upgrade our The Great King audiocassettes to CD, a frequent request.
We're prayerful that you will consider a tax-deductible year-end donation to help us finish the year strong.
Join us as we reach others for Christ by ministering to and through the next generation, on stage and off!
God Bless you and thank you for your consideration,
Debra and David
David Shelton
Founder and Artist Director
Debra Shelton, Executive Director
Dana Erickson, Senior Assoc. Pastor, Overlake Christian Ch. Redmond, WA
Tom Hertzberg, Monroe, WA
Bob Horn, Bothell, WA
Dave Landis, Mill Creek, WA
Scott Noon, Sammamish, WA
Steve Thomas, Care Pastor, Canyon Ridge Christian Church, Las Vegas, NV
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 "And the angels, Theudeus, they filled up the sky! You could not count them! They were from all the way on this side to from all the way to that side, and from all the way in the front to from all the way in the back."
From "The Innkeeper's Dream" It's hard to believe it's been twenty-one years since David wrote this Christmas performance based on Chapter 2 of Luke's Gospel! Many families include this Christmas Classic as part of their annual tradition:
"We began listening to 'The Innkeepers Dream' when our children were little some 18 years ago. It is a tradition to start our time of gifting by spending quiet time listening to the story." 
Digitally mastered audio CD
including Original Studio Version as heard on Focus on the Family and a BONUS live performance as well.
Also available on DVD!
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David's Classic Christmas Album - now $10.00!
 Imagine David's bass-baritone-second tenor voice singing your favorite Christmas songs and carols, including O Holy Night, O Come, O Come Emanuel and Nat King Cole's Christmas Song to name a few. The album also includes Scripture readings and narrations in between some of the songs, including the background behind Stille' Nacht (Slient Night). Click here to order |
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Did You Know? The story behind "The Messiah"
When David and I researched nearly 200 hymns and the stories behind them for the radio program "Our Favorite Hymns," we learned an inspiring story about George F. Handel and the writing of what's considered to be his greatest work, "The Messiah."
After being Europe's most renown composer to standing rooms only, Handel had fallen upon hard times and was living in a modest flat in London. He'd developed a palsy in his hands and had trouble playing the harpsicord and had been labeled "Completely without inspiration."
Then a young man sent Handel a letter including a passage from Matthew that so inspired the composer that he locked himself in his London Flat and didn't come out until 23 days later when the entire Oratorio was completed.
Isaiah 9:6
"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
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This was exceptionally well-highlighted at the conclusion of Friday's performance when David and Debra were on stage, next to Tonya, with all 30+ kids in front. They received the applause of the room by gazing upwards and pointing toward Heaven, just as their mentor David has done for nearly 30 years of ministry--keeping Christ in the spotlight. 
As I witnessed this, I immediately thought to myself, "There's the multiplication. Right there in front of me."
Thanks, David and Debra and Tonya, for an excellently run camp and, moreover, for pouring your lives into my son. I'm eternally grateful!
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