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		<title>December Ministry Update</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 23:23:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Reggie Coates</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; We wish you a very&#8230; &#160; MERRY CHRISTMAS! &#160; &#8230;and a&#8230; &#160; HAPPY NEW YEAR! &#160; Teaching music at Valley Christian Schools, leading worship at Redwood Chapel Community Church, and teaching private guitar through Heartfelt Music Ministry has been such a blessing this fall.   I prayed at the end of last summer that God [...]]]></description>
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<p>We wish you a very&#8230;</p>
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<p><span style="font-size: xx-large; color: #ff0000;">MERRY CHRISTMAS!</span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&#8230;and a&#8230;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span style="font-size: xx-large; color: #00ff00;">HAPPY NEW YEAR!</span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Teaching music at Valley Christian Schools, leading worship at Redwood Chapel Community Church, and teaching private guitar through Heartfelt Music Ministry has been such a blessing this fall.   I prayed at the end of last summer that God would place me in &#8220;high impact&#8221; ministries to continue to train and encourage His people and build His kingdom.  He answered my prayer!  I feel so fortunate to do what I enjoy and see others use their gifts for God&#8217;s glory.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>November had some added ministry with leading music for Mount Hermon&#8217;s Family Thanksgiving Retreat.  December culminated with a beautiful evening at Redwood Chapel called <em>Festival of Carols</em> (I played guitar), a series of concerts with Valley Christian School&#8217;s Conservatory of the Arts groups at the <em>California Theater</em> downtown San Jose, and completed my first semester at VCS just yesterday.  2012 will have some nice things to look forward to:  Performing a series of concerts in January &amp; February (more info to come); leading workshops at the BASS convention in March;  in April, I&#8217;ll be joining Bob Bennett for a concert in Atascadero as well as lead workshops for M0unt Hermon&#8217;s Christian Songwriter&#8217;s Conference.</p>
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<p>I hope you get a break to relax over Christmas and New Years.  May God&#8217;s incarnation make a significant impact on you this year as you make room for Jesus in your heart like never before.  2012 is almost here!  ~ Reggie &amp; the HMM Board</p>
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		<title>November Ministry Update</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:21:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Reggie Coates</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I hope you are doing well and leaning on God’s deep love for you.  This month has been filled with coaching, teaching, and leading for me.  I’m also thankful that the ministry goes beyond who I see day to day.  Here’s some encouraging quotes: &#8220;I just wanted to thank you for singing my girls to [...]]]></description>
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<p>I hope you are doing well and leaning on God’s deep love for you.  This month has been filled with coaching, teaching, and leading for me.  I’m also thankful that the ministry goes beyond who I see day to day.  Here’s some encouraging quotes:</p>
<p>&#8220;I just wanted to thank you for singing my girls to sleep every night.  Truly you have come full circle, Matthew and I grew up with your music and now so are our girls.  They love your music and during nap time I heard Ches singing &#8220;Ain&#8217;t Nobody&#8221;.  Thanks for sharing your gift, this family truly appreciates it.&#8221;  ~ Corrie</p>
<p>“Hi Reggie.  It&#8217;s so exciting to see all that you&#8217;re doing for the Kingdom.  I listened to a few of your videos and your voice has not changed, but boy do you ever rock that guitar even better than you did at 16 (and you were fabulous then!).  I&#8217;m so pleased to say I know you, Reggie.”  ~ Rebecca</p>
<p>Last Sunday, the Upreach Worship Night with me and the band Cede went very well.  Heartfelt Music, Redwood Chapel, and the band Cede joined together to offer a night of praise and worship to God with fun music and encouraging stories.   The next event begins Thanksgiving day at Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center:</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Mount Hermon Thanksgiving Family Conference</span></p>
<p><strong>November 24-27 (Thu-Sun), Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center</strong> in the Santa Cruz Mountains.  I will be leading worship for their Thanksgiving Family Conference.  It begins with Thursday evening’s abundant traditional Thanksgiving buffet dinner of moist, succulent turkey and a cornucopia of delights.  It concludes Sunday with an equally mouth-watering brunch.  The celebration is stuffed with specially designed activities for all ages and for the whole family.  Pastor <strong>Mark Spurlock</strong> from <a href="http://www.tlc.org/" target="_blank">Twin Lakes Church</a> will teaching for the evenings, and Pastor <strong>Steve Hopper</strong>, a pastor and instructor for <a href="http://www.walkthru.org/" target="_blank">Walk Thru the Bible</a>, will be teaching morning sessions plus leading two additional breakout sessions.  Find more information at <a href="http://mounthermon.org/family/specialty/thanksgiving-family-camp">http://mounthermon.org/family/specialty/thanksgiving-family-camp</a>.</p>
<p>Thank you for your encouragement and continued support through Heartfelt Music Ministry as we strive through the power of the Spirit to lead others toward intimacy with God.  Hope you have a meaningful Thanksgiving weekend!</p>
<p>Truly Thankful,<em></em><strong>  </strong></p>
<p><strong>Reggie Coates</strong><em><br />
Executive Director,<br />
Heartfelt Music Ministry</em></p>
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		<title>October Ministry Update</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2011 04:32:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Reggie Coates</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[October Update Fall is well underway and there has been significant transitions for me.  I concluded my Interim Worship Leader position at Open Door Church Mountain View at the end of August after a wonderful 8 months of ministry.  Yet, Heartfelt Music Ministry continues full speed ahead.  Last month, my boys and I led worship [...]]]></description>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">October Update</span></p>
<p>Fall is well underway and there has been significant transitions for me.  I concluded my Interim Worship Leader position at Open Door Church Mountain View at the end of August after a wonderful 8 months of ministry.  Yet, Heartfelt Music Ministry continues full speed ahead.  Last month, my boys and I led worship for Silver Spur Christian Conference Center’s Men’s Retreat and had a blast.  Great to see so many men’s lives changed in Christ!</p>
<p>Tomorrow, I’ll be teaching a guitar workshop on Alternate Tunings at Guitar Showcase in San Jose.  Next Saturday, I’ll be leading the Worship Infusion Conference with talented friends in Keyboard, Voice, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, and Audio training.  In November, Cede and I will be in concert in Castro Valley at Redwood Chapel’s Family Worship Night.  Thanksgiving weekend, I’ll be leading worship for Mount Hermon’s Family Retreat.   Plus, I continue to teach private lessons to 23 students in Los Altos, San Jose, Mount Hermon and Castro Valley.</p>
<p>I am now teaching music and worship in San Jose at the Conservatory of the Arts with Valley Christian Schools.  Most of my classes are at the High School (Worship Band, Music Technology, Private Guitar Lessons, and Worship Advisor), but I also teach the Cadet Band at the Middle School and a Fun Guitar Class at the Elementary School.  What an opportunity to mentor and nurture these young leaders.</p>
<p>I’m excited to start ministering at Redwood Chapel in Castro Valley as their Director of Worship Ministries.  They have a rich history of good music and I’m glad to be a part of that.  Continuing in a weekly ministry will keep my worship leading skills honed and keep me accountable to folks who see me on a regular basis.  Their Sunday morning gathering is now called <em>New Community</em> with an emphasis on being Christ centered:  Reaching up, reaching in, and reaching out, because He reached down to us.</p>
<p>Here’s what’s coming up:</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Guitar Workshop on Alternate Tunings</span></p>
<p><strong>October 9 (Sun), 2:00pm-3:00pm, Guitar Showcase in San Jose</strong> (3090 S. Bascom Ave., 95124).  I will be teaching a workshop on guitar alternate tunings.  We’ll cover Dropped-D, Double Dropped-D, Open G, DADGAD, and even look at DADDAD with a wild song I wrote called Morning Come Lately. The cost is only $10.00 which includes handouts (free for SMI students).</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Worship Infusion Conference &amp; Concert with Reggie</span></p>
<p><strong>October 15 (Sat), 1:00pm-7:45pm, First Presbyterian Church in Richmond</strong> (3415 Barrett Ave., Richmond, CA 94805).  I will be leading workshops and teaching at the general sessions at this half day worship conference with First Presbyterian Church in Richmond.  I’ll open at 1:00pm with a General Session on Worship Infusion and there will be two breakout sessions with classes listed below.  Dinner is provided from 5:30pm-6:30pm, and I’ll be doing a concert at the end of the conference at 6:30pm.  The cost for the day is only $15.00 (go to <a href="../academy/workshops/">http://heartfeltmusic.org/academy/workshops/</a> to register).  The classes will be:</p>
<ul>
<li><em>Intro to Keyboard/Piano in Worship – Nancy Groeneveld</em></li>
<li><em>Experienced Keyboard/Piano in Worship – Nancy Groeneveld</em></li>
<li><em>Intro to Guitar in Worship – Austin Coates</em></li>
<li><em>Experienced Guitar in Worship – Reggie Coates</em></li>
<li><em>Drums in Worship – Joe Pacheco</em></li>
<li><em>Singing in Worship – Reggie Coates</em></li>
<li><em>Bass Guitar in Worship – Nils Johnson</em></li>
<li><em>Audio Engineering in Worship – Greg Kopchinski</em></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Family Worship Night with Reggie and Cede</span></p>
<p><strong>November 20 (Sun), 6:00pm-7:15pm, Redwood Chapel in Castro Valley</strong> (19300 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley, CA  94546).  Heartfelt Music, Redwood Chapel, and the band Cede are joining together to offer a night of praise and worship to God with fun music and stories to encourage you in your faith.  The night will center around the joy we experience in Christ.  Since the release of their new CD called <em>New Beginnings, </em>Cede continues to hold the #1 position at Reverb Nation.  Check us out at <a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/cedewest">http://www.reverbnation.com/cedewest</a>.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Mount Hermon Thanksgiving Family Conference</span></p>
<p><strong>November 24-27 (Thu-Sun), Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center</strong> in the Santa Cruz Mountains.  I will be leading worship for their Thanksgiving Family Conference.  It begins with Thursday evening’s abundant traditional Thanksgiving buffet dinner of moist, succulent turkey and a cornucopia of delights.  It concludes Sunday with an equally mouth-watering brunch.  The celebration is stuffed with specially designed activities for all ages and for the whole family.  Pastor <strong>Mark Spurlock</strong> from <a href="http://www.tlc.org/" target="_blank">Twin Lakes Church</a> will teaching for the evenings, and Pastor <strong>Steve Hopper</strong>, a pastor and instructor for <a href="http://www.walkthru.org/" target="_blank">Walk Thru the Bible</a>, will be teaching morning sessions plus leading two additional breakout sessions.  Find more information at <a href="http://mounthermon.org/family/specialty/thanksgiving-family-camp">http://mounthermon.org/family/specialty/thanksgiving-family-camp</a>.</p>
<p>Thank you for your encouragement and continued support through Heartfelt Music Ministry as we strive through the power of the Spirit to lead others toward intimacy with God.<em></em></p>
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		<title>July Ministry Update</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:09:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Reggie Coates</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Reflecting on the Fourth of July, we can be thankful to God for freedom!  With less than two months left for summer, it’s good to plan it out and make sure the important things don’t slip by.  The following events are ones you will not want to miss.  Thank you for your encouragement and continued [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Reflecting on the Fourth of July, we can be thankful to God for freedom!  With less than two months left for summer, it’s good to plan it out and make sure the important things don’t slip by.  The following events are ones you will not want to miss.  Thank you for your encouragement and continued support through Heartfelt Music Ministry as we strive in God’s strength to lead others toward intimacy with God.</p>
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<p><a title="Coming Events" href="http://heartfeltmusic.org/calendar" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2903" style="border: 1px solid black; margin: 4px;" title="Cede in concert" src="http://heartfeltmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/1302297897_cedecorner-150x120.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="120" /></a></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Cede and Reggie in Concert This Friday, July 8, at 6:30pm</span></p>
<p>Cede is holding its second concert since the release of the new CD called <em>New Beginnings</em>.  It will be at Christ Community Church, 1000 S Park Victoria Dr Milpitas, CA 95035, at 6:30pm.  I will open up the concert with a 45 minute set, then the band will be playing hot tunes off the CD and some kickin’ praise songs like <em>Trading My Sorrows</em> and <em>Ain’t Nobody</em>.  I’m playing acoustic guitar with these 8 other skillful musicians.  Listen to the songs and check us out at <a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/cedewest">http://www.reverbnation.com/cedewest</a>.  Come join us Friday, July 8<sup>th</sup> at 6:30pm (in the Coffee Shop venue).</p>
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<p><a href="http://heartfeltmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Complete-Guitar-Manual.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2904" style="margin: 4px;" title="Complete Guitar Manual" src="http://heartfeltmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Complete-Guitar-Manual-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Guitar Camps Begin Saturday, July 9th<br />
</span></p>
<p>I will be holding four one day Guitar Camps this summer in my home, limited to a five participants for each session.  It is more of an intimate setting with personal interaction and attention.  They are held on Saturdays from 9:00am to 1:00pm.  Because they are limited, make sure you get in the Application Form right away.  The curriculum is more intensive  in order to get a lot in, but the camps are intentionally divided up to benefit certain age groups and skill levels.  The camps are held in beautiful Mount Hermon.  They include three hours of instruction, a delicious brunch, a challenging training/resource book (The Complete Guitar Manual, with DVD, 2011), a notebook, and relevant handouts.  All the information is at our website under <a href="../academy/courses/">courses/camps</a>.</p>
<ul>
<li><em>July 9 &#8211; Beginning Guitar Camp (Ages 13-Adult)</em></li>
<li><em>July 16 &#8211; Intermediate Guitar Camp (Ages 9-12)</em></li>
<li><em>July 23 &#8211; Beginning Guitar Camp (Ages 9-12)</em></li>
<li><em>August 13 &#8211; Intermediate Guitar Camp (13-Adult)</em></li>
<li><em>August 20 &#8211; Advanced Guitar Camp (13-Adult)<br />
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<p><a href="http://heartfeltmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Workshop1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2905" style="border: 1px solid black; margin: 4px;" title="CGF" src="http://heartfeltmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Workshop1-150x134.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="134" /></a></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Christian Guitarist Fellowship</span></p>
<p>The Christian Guitarist Fellowship is back.  Everyone is invited from beginners to advanced players, from rockers to alternative players, from acoustic to electric players, from teenagers to the ageless.  Come and meet guitarists from all over the Bay Area. Heartfelt Music Ministry is holding the Christian Guitarist Fellowship to help motivate you in your guitar playing and encourage you in Christ. There will be a short lesson for all levels; we will have breakout “jam” sessions where you pair off with those in their your skill level; we will play some worship songs together; a few will perform in front of everyone; we’ll pray together; and we’ll discuss resources for guitarists in the Bay Area. It will be a fun fellowship and it’s free! Even those who have never played before, but want to learn to play the guitar are welcome. It will be at Open Door Church Mountain View, 1667 Miramonte Ave., Mountain View, CA 94040, on Sunday, July 10<sup>th</sup>, from 2:30pm-4:30pm.</p>
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<p><a href="http://heartfeltmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Infineon-Raceway.jpeg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2906" style="border: 1px solid black; margin: 4px;" title="Infineon Raceway" src="http://heartfeltmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Infineon-Raceway-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">National Anthem at the Infineon Raceway</span></p>
<p>I’ll be playing the National Anthem on electric guitar on Sunday, July 24, to start the races.  Racers For Christ will also be holding three Chapels that morning in which I will be leading worship for.  It’s a very exciting event with dragsters, funny cars, and motorcycles racing throughout the day.  Christian racers are so grateful for the chapel fellowship and teaching during these events.  For more information, contact one of the Racers for Christ chaplains, Bob Hadidian, at (805) 801-7579.</p>
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<p><a title="National Worship Leader Conference 2011" href="http://2011.nationalworshipleaderconference.com/" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2907" style="border: 1px solid black; margin: 4px;" title="NWLC-2011" src="http://heartfeltmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/NWLC-2011.jpeg" alt="" width="140" height="112" /></a></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">National Worship Leader Conference</span></p>
<p>I’ll be teaching some workshops at the National Worship Leader Conference, July 18-21, in Kansas.  Their emphasis this year is <em>Engaging With God</em>.  If any of you would like to go, you can get a 10% discount by using the discount code COATES.  It is a wonderful time for renewal and inspiration with some of the world’s leading artists, teachers and worship leaders (Jack Hayford, Matt Redman, Casting Crowns, Tim Hughes, Tommy Walker, Rebecca St. James, to name a few). Go to the <a href="http://2011.nationalworshipleaderconference.com/">National Worship Leader Conference</a> website for more details.</p>
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		<title>June Ministry Update</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 18:15:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Reggie Coates</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I hope your summer is off to a good start!  Catching some gardening, jogging, piano &#38; bass playing in between ministry has been fun for me (as well as playing guitar).  I mostly enjoy and appreciate my family.  School is out and we get to be a little more spontaneous.  I’m ministering part time at [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I hope your summer is off to a good start!  Catching some gardening, jogging, piano &amp; bass playing in between ministry has been fun for me (as well as playing guitar).  I mostly enjoy and appreciate my family.  School is out and we get to be a little more spontaneous.  I’m ministering part time at Open Door Church in Mountain View through August which takes up most of my time right now.  Through Heartfelt Music, I’m investing in equipping students through lessons and coaching.  The following are some training events in which you may want to join me.</p>
<p><em> </em><em> </em><em> </em><em><a href="http://heartfeltmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Music-Dojo.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2771" style="border: 0pt none; margin: 5px;" title="Music Dojo" src="http://heartfeltmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Music-Dojo-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br />
Online Lessons Available<br />
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<p><em>Strumming and</em><em> Finger Picking, Level 1</em>.  The first guitar course in the Essential Guitar Worship Series at <a title="Music Dojo Online Music School" href="http://www.musicdojo.com/" target="_blank">MusicDojo.com</a> is designed to introduce students to the most common righ<em> </em>t-hand strumming and picking techniques used within contemporary worship music. This course will help you to gain facility with the flat pick and will introduce you to finger picking techniques.  This course is perfect for beginner guitarists who can comfortably play chords, but need to add consistency to their right hand strumming and picking.  This two week course began yesterday, June 13th and is open for enrollment until June 20th.  You can start anytime this week.  It’s $29.95 for 10 lessons.   <a title="Strumming &amp; Finger Picking Course" href="http://www.musicdojo.com/courses/viewCourseCatalog.asp?id=116" target="_blank">Click here</a> to find out more.</p>
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<p><a href="http://heartfeltmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Complete-Guitar-Manual.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2778" style="margin: 5px;" title="Complete Guitar Manual" src="http://heartfeltmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Complete-Guitar-Manual-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br />
Guitar Camps this Summer</span></p>
<p>I will be holding five one day Guitar Camps this summer in my home, limited to a five participants for each session.  It is more of an intimate setting with personal interaction and attention.  Because they are limited, make sure you get in the Application Form right away.  The curriculum is more intensive  in order to get a lot in, but the camps are intentionally divided up to benefit certain age groups and skill levels.  The camps are held in beautiful Mount Hermon.  They include three hours of instruction, a delicious brunch, a challenging training/resource book (The Complete Guitar Manual, with DVD, 2011), a notebook, and relevant handouts.  All the information is at our website under <a title="Info on the Summer Camps" href="http://heartfeltmusic.org/academy/courses/" target="_blank">courses/camps</a>.</p>
<ul>
<li><em>June 25 &#8211; Beginning Guitar Camp (Ages 9-12)</em></li>
<li><em>July 9 &#8211; Beginning Guitar Camp (Ages 13-Adult)</em></li>
<li><em>July 16 &#8211; Intermediate Guitar Camp (Ages 9-12)</em></li>
<li><em>August 13 &#8211; Intermediate Guitar Camp (13-Adult)</em></li>
<li><em>August 20 &#8211; Advanced Guitar Camp (13-Adult)</em></li>
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<p><a href="http://heartfeltmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/God-Songs.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2779" style="margin: 5px;" title="God Songs" src="http://heartfeltmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/God-Songs-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br />
Songwriting Camp this Summer</span></p>
<p>I will be holding a one day Songwriting Camp this summer in my home, limited to a 10 participants for each session.  It is more of an intimate setting with personal interaction and attention.  Because it’s limited, make sure you get in the Application Form right away.  It includes four hours of instruction and sharing songs, a delicious brunch, a challenging training/resource book (God Songs, by Paul Baloche with Jimmy &amp; Carol Owens), a notebook, and relevant handouts.  All the information is at our website under <a title="Info on the Summer Camps" href="http://heartfeltmusic.org/academy/courses/" target="_blank">courses/camps</a>.</p>
<ul>
<li><em>August 27 &#8211; Songwriting Camp (13-Adult)</em></li>
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Christian Guitarist Fellowship</span></p>
<p>The Christian Guitarist Fellowship is back.  Everyone is invited from beginners to advanced players, from rockers to alternative players, from acoustic to electric players, from teenagers to the ageless.  Come and meet guitarists from all over the Bay Area. Heartfelt Music Ministry is holding the Christian Guitarist Fellowship to help motivate you in your guitar playing and encourage you in Christ. There will be a short lesson for 4 levels (beginning, Intermediate, Experienced, and Advanced); we will have 2 breakout “jam” sessions where guitarists pair off with those in your skill level and share with each other; we will play some worship songs together; a few will perform in front of everyone; we’ll pray together; and discuss resources for guitarists in the Bay Area. It will be a fun fellowship and it’s free! Even those who have never played before, but want to learn to play the guitar are welcome. It will be at Open Door Church Mountain View, 1667 Miramonte Ave., Mountain View, CA 94040, on Sunday, July 10<sup>th</sup>, from 2:30pm-4:30pm.</p>
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<p><a href="http://heartfeltmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Infineon-Raceway.jpeg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2781" style="margin: 5px;" title="Infineon Raceway" src="http://heartfeltmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Infineon-Raceway-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="142" height="142" /></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br />
National Anthem at the Infineon Raceway</span></p>
<p>I’ll be playing the National Anthem on electric guitar on Sunday, July 24, to start the races.  Racers For Christ will also be holding three Chapels that morning in which I will be leading worship for.  It’s a very exciting event with dragsters, funny cars, and motorcycles racing throughout the day.  For more information, contact one of the Racers for Christ chaplains, Bob Hadidian, at (805) 801-7579.</p>
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<p><a href="http://heartfeltmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/NWLC-2011.jpeg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2782" style="margin: 5px;" title="NWLC-2011" src="http://heartfeltmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/NWLC-2011.jpeg" alt="" width="140" height="112" /></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br />
National Worship Leader Conference</span></p>
<p>I’ll be teaching some workshops at the National Worship Leader Conference, July 18-21, in Kansas.  There emphasis this year is <em>Engaging With God</em>.  If any of you would like to go, you can get a 10% discount by using the discount code COATES.  It is a wonderful time for renewal and inspiration with some of the worlds leading artists, teachers and worship leaders (Jack Hayford, Matt Redman, Casting Crowns, Tim Hughes, Tommy Walker, Rebecca St. James, to name a few). Go to the <a title="National Worship Leader Conference 2011" href="http://2011.nationalworshipleaderconference.com/" target="_blank">National Worship Leader Conference</a> website for more details.</p>
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Would You Consider Contributing?</span></p>
<p>We are very grateful for your support through prayer, attending events, and purchasing our products.  Some of you have been contributing monthly for years which is an important reason for our success in touching people’s lives.  We would greatly appreciate any financial contribution you could make at this time.  Go to <a title="Contributions" href="http://heartfeltmusic.org/about/support/" target="_blank">http://heartfeltmusic.org/about/support/</a> to either donate a one-time gift or begin a monthly contribution.  Any amount would be appreciated.  The school guitar courses are out for the summer and so we have a need for special support.  Your tax deductible gifts help us effectively hit our target of <em>leading others toward intimacy with God</em>.</p>
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<p><a href="http://heartfeltmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/yellowcover_1272128192.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2784" style="margin: 5px;" title="yellowcover_1272128192" src="http://heartfeltmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/yellowcover_1272128192-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br />
Cede and Reggie in Concert Friday, July 8, at 6:30pm</span></p>
<p>Cede is holding it’s second concert since the release of our new CD called <em>New Beginnings</em>.  It will be at Christ Community Church, 1000 S Park Victoria Dr Milpitas, CA 95035, at 6:30pm.  I will open up the concert with some worship songs, then the band will be playing hot tunes off the CD and some kickin’ praise songs like <em>Trading My Sorrows</em> and <em>Ain’t Nobody</em>.  I’m playing acoustic guitar with these 8 other phinominal studio musicians.  Listen to the songs and check us out at <a title="ReverbNation.com - Cede" href="http://www.reverbnation.com/cedewest" target="_blank">http://www.reverbnation.com/cedewest</a> .  Come join us Friday, July 8<sup>th</sup> at 6:30pm, at their coffee shop venue.</p>
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		<title>Christian Guitarist Fellowship</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 06:16:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Reggie Coates</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sunday, July 10, 2011, 2:30pm-4:30pm Open Door Church Mountain View, 1667 Miramonte Ave., Mountain View, CA  94040 Calling all guitarists!   Come and meet guitarists from all over the Bay Area.  Heartfelt Music Ministry is holding the Christian Guitarist Fellowship to help motivate you in your guitar playing and encourage you in Christ.  There will [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Sunday, July 10, 2011, 2:30pm-4:30pm</h3>
<p>Open Door Church Mountain View, 1667 Miramonte Ave., Mountain View, CA  94040</p>
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<p>Calling all guitarists!   Come and meet guitarists from all over the Bay Area.  Heartfelt Music Ministry is holding the Christian Guitarist Fellowship to help motivate you in your guitar playing and encourage you in Christ.  There will be a short lesson for all levels; we will have breakout &#8220;jam&#8221; sessions where you pair off with those in your skill level and share with each other; we will play some worship songs together; a few will perform in front of everyone; we&#8217;ll pray together; and discuss resources for guitarists in the Bay Area.  It will be a fun fellowship and it&#8217;s free!  For more information, you can email Reggie Coates at <a title="Reggie's email address" href="mailto:reggie@heartfeltmusic.org" target="_blank">reggie@heartfeltmusic.org</a></p>
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		<title>May Ministry Update</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 06:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Reggie Coates</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[May Update The beginning of this month was a great time to touch fathers and sons at the two Sugarpine “Mountain Men” retreats.  My son played guitar with me at one of the retreats which was so fun.  Also, the band I’m playing in called Cede held our first concert May 1st.  A lot of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #993366;">May Update</span></p>
<p>The beginning of this month was a great time to touch fathers and sons at the two Sugarpine “Mountain Men” retreats.  My son played guitar with me at one of the retreats which was so fun.  Also, the band I’m playing in called Cede held our first concert May 1<sup>st</sup>.  A lot of people came and we sold over 170 CDs.  You can get the music at <a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/cede1">CD Baby.com</a>.  I led worship at Felton Bible Church and Open Door Church Mountain View this month.  I’m teaching 37 different students private lessons per month continuing to mentor and encourage them.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #993366;">Summer Guitar &amp; Songwriting Camps</span></p>
<ul>
<li><em>June 25 &#8211; Beginning Guitar Camp (Ages 9-12)</em></li>
<li><em>July 9 &#8211; Beginning Guitar Camp (Ages 13-Adult)</em></li>
<li><em>July 16 &#8211; Intermediate Guitar Camp (Ages 9-12)</em></li>
<li><em>August 13 &#8211; Intermediate Guitar Camp (13-Adult)</em></li>
<li><em>August 20 &#8211; Advanced Guitar Camp (13-Adult)</em></li>
<li><em>August 27 &#8211; Songwriting Camp (13-Adult)<br />
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<p>I will be holding five one day Music Camps this summer in my home, limited to a smaller number of participants, 5 for the Guitar Camps and 10 for the Songwriting Camp.  It is more of an intimate setting with personal interaction and attention.  Because they are limited, make sure you get in the Application Form right away.  The curriculum is more intensive  in order to get a lot in, but the camps are intentionally divided up to benefit certain age groups and skill levels.  The camps are held in beautiful Mount Hermon at Reggie’s home.  They include a delicious brunch, a challenging training/resource book (2011 Complete Guitar Manual with DVD), a notebook, and relevant handouts.  All the information is at our website &#8211; <a href="../academy/courses/">http://heartfeltmusic.org/academy/courses/</a>.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #993366;">Coming Events</span></p>
<p>I’ll continue to teach <strong>private lessons</strong> this summer and will be taking on extra students who have more time for a few months.  Could you get the word out to let others know of my lessons throughout the Bay Area (More info at <a href="../academy/coaching/">http://heartfeltmusic.org/academy/coaching/</a>.  I will continue as the <strong>Interim Worship Leader</strong> with Open Door Church Mountain View through August.  In the fall, I’ll be looking for another opportunity to serve the Lord.  Here are a few <strong>coming events</strong> which more details can be found at <a href="../calendar/">http://heartfeltmusic.org/calendar/</a>:</p>
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<li><strong>June 3 &amp; July 1 (Fri), 7:00pm-8:00pm – </strong><strong>Guitar Showcase (Showcase Music Institute)</strong>. Teaching workshops on <em>Singing While Playing the Guitar</em>.  Open to all.  The cost is $20.00 for non-SMI students.</li>
<li><strong>July 17 (Sun) –</strong> <strong>Bayside Church of Woodland</strong>.  Leading worship for their 9:15am and 11:00am services and leading a workshop for the musicians in the afternoon.</li>
<li><strong>July 18-21 (Mon-Thu) –</strong> <strong>National Worship Leader Conference (Kansas)</strong>.  Teaching workshops.  Let me know if you’d like to go and I can get you a 10% discount on the registration.</li>
<li><strong>July 24 (Sun) –</strong> <strong>Infineon Raceway (Sonoma)</strong>.  Playing the National Anthem on Electric Guitar at the opening ceremony and leading worship for three chapels in the morning through Racers for Christ.</li>
<li><strong>September 23-25 (Fri-Sun) –</strong> <strong>Silver Spur Christian Conference Center (Tuolumne)</strong>.  Leading worship for their Men’s Retreat.</li>
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<p>May God richly bless you this summer!  Let me know if there’s any way I can encourage you</p>
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		<title>February Ministry Update</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Feb 2011 18:55:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Reggie Coates</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I hope you are enjoying the winter.  It&#8217;s been so sunny in the Bay Area&#8230;beautiful! Last month held significant ministry events with teaching on &#8220;Why Worship God&#8221; with the Bay Area Chinese Bible Church in San Leandro, leading worship with Open Door Church Mountain View, the all-day Training Day last week, elementary guitar course with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #ffffff;"><span style="color: #000000;">I hope you are enjoying the winter.  It&#8217;s been so sunny in the Bay Area&#8230;beautiful!</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ffffff;"><span style="color: #000000;">Last month held significant ministry events with teaching on &#8220;Why Worship God&#8221; with the Bay Area Chinese Bible Church in San Leandro, leading worship with Open Door Church Mountain View, the all-day <em>Training Day</em> last week, elementary guitar course with Valley Christian Elementary School, and coaching 25 private and semi-private students  throughout the month.</span><br />
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<p><a href="http://heartfeltmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Open-Door-Church-Mountain-View.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-2101 " style="border: 1px solid black; margin: 4px;" title="Open Door Church Mountain View" src="http://heartfeltmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Open-Door-Church-Mountain-View.jpg" alt="" width="448" height="283" /></a></p>
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<div id="attachment_2102" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 460px"><a href="http://heartfeltmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/VCES-Guitar-Students.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-2102 " style="border: 1px solid black; margin: 4px;" title="VCES Guitar Students" src="http://heartfeltmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/VCES-Guitar-Students.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="339" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">VCES Guitar Class</p></div>
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<p>I will be the Keynote Speaker for the  Music &amp; Worship portion of the 2011 BASS Convention giving multiple workshops (Dynamic Guitar in Worship, Bass Guitar in  Worship, The Whole Enchilada of Music Ministry, Worship Infusion, and  more).  There will be other highly experienced instructors (Keyboards, Worship  Leading, Voice, Directing a Choir, Making a CD, Audio Mixing, and more).  There is  one workshop with multiple instructors called Band Interactive where  participants can play along and interact with the band members  experiencing what works and what doesn&#8217;t work in leading worship as a  band.  Visit the site at <a title="BASS Convention 2011" href="http://www.bassconvention.org/" target="_blank">http://www.bassconvention.org/</a>.  It will be at Redwood Chapel, 19300 Redwood Rd. Castro Valley, CA  94546, Friday &amp; Saturday, March 4 &amp; 5.</p>
<p>Let me know if I can be of service to you through encouraging music (<a href="../products/">8 CDs available</a>), private or semi-private lessons (<a href="../academy/coaching/">San Jose, Los Altos, Danville, and Mount Hermon</a>), speaking or worship leading (<a href="../joining-hands/">services, retreats, and special events</a>), or a concert (<a href="../joining-hands/">with or without band</a>).</p>
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		<title>November Ministry Update</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Nov 2010 07:05:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Reggie Coates</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This autumn has been filled with God-designed-moments for encouraging and training others.  I was able to play guitar for the John Fisher and Noel Paul Stookey concert.  Also, I’m doing a series of concerts in the Bay Area which has been great to see old friends and magnify the Lord through my music and testimony.  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_1563" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 483px"><a href="http://heartfeltmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Mount-Hermon-Concert-Finale.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1563" style="border: 2px solid black; margin-top: 4px; margin-bottom: 4px;" title="Mount-Hermon-Concert-Finale" src="http://heartfeltmusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Mount-Hermon-Concert-Finale-300x75.jpg" alt="" width="473" height="118" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">John Fisher &amp; Noel Paul Stookey Concert - Reggie on Guitar</p></div>
<p>This autumn has been filled with God-designed-moments for encouraging and training others.  I was able to play guitar for the John Fisher and Noel Paul Stookey concert.  Also, I’m doing a series of concerts in the Bay Area which has been great to see old friends and magnify the Lord through my music and testimony.  I’ve been recording with a band called Cede who has recently recorded my song Ain’t Nobody with a very “hot” gospel arrangement.  You can hear it at <a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/%23%21/cedewest">http://www.reverbnation.com/cedewest</a>.</p>
<p>I’m teaching 20 private guitar lessons in San Jose, Los Altos, Mount Hermon, and Danville.  Do you know anyone who would like to be empowered as guitarists and go to the next level?  Here&#8217;s a quote from last week:  “Reggie, Thank you so much for your time thus far in teaching my son. It has been a blessing and a character builder. He has learned so much, not just guitar, but how to be a man of his word, sacrifice, and commitment. What a blessing!  So may the LORD bless you and strengthen you and may His face shine upon you and your family.” ~ Tiffany D.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Coming Events</span></strong></p>
<p>I’ll be doing three concerts coming up, so I hope you can make one of them (see the events below or go to <a title="Events" href="http://heartfeltmusic.org/calendar/" target="_blank">Events</a> online).  I’ll be sharing about my faith journey as well as encouraging you in Christ.</p>
<p>Mark your calendars to pray for the following events and come if you can.  Here&#8217;s what’s coming:</p>
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<li><a title="Events" href="http://heartfeltmusic.org/calendar/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Concert in Los      Altos</span></strong></a><strong><br />
<em>November 14 (Sun)</em></strong><strong><em> – Bridges Community Church (formerly known as </em></strong><strong>First Baptist Church of      Los Altos<em>), CA.</em> </strong><em>Family worship and concert.  Reggie will be      sharing in concert at 7:00pm.</em><br />
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<li><a title="Events" href="http://heartfeltmusic.org/calendar/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Concert in Santa      Rosa</span></strong></a><strong><br />
<em>November 21 (Sun)</em></strong><strong><em> – Spring Hills Community Church, Santa Rosa, CA.</em></strong><strong> </strong><em>Family worship and      concert.  Reggie will be sharing in concert at 6:00pm.<br />
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<li><a title="Events" href="http://heartfeltmusic.org/calendar/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Choir Christmas      Concert with special guest David Talbot in Hayward</span></strong></a><strong> </strong><strong><em>December 5 (Sun)</em></strong><strong><em> – First Presbyterian Church of Hayward, CA.</em></strong><strong> </strong><em>Reggie will be directing      the choir in a music presentation called “God with Us.” Special guest      David Talbot will be sharing his organ/piano tapestry during the evening.        The Christmas presentation will begin at 7:00pm.<br />
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<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a title="Events" href="http://heartfeltmusic.org/calendar/" target="_blank">Concert in      Castro Valley</a></span></strong><strong><br />
<em>December 12 (Sun)</em></strong><strong><em> – New Life Christian Church, Castro Valley, CA.</em></strong><strong> </strong><em>Family worship and      concert.  Reggie will be sharing in concert at 6:00pm.</em></li>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Support Status</span></strong></p>
<p>In September, The Heartfelt Music Board of Directors sent an invitation for support toward me and my family to minister with Heartfelt Music Ministry in a larger capacity.  The hope was to raise $2,000 a month of support and right now it’s at $750.  What a blessing to have this support!  “Thank you” to all who are investing in this ministry.  We are short this month and could use some help.  If you would like to make a donation, simply <a href="../about/support/">click here</a>.  If you know of a business that would like to make a donation to a non-profit organization, let me know. Thanks so much.</p>
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		<title>September Ministry Reflection &amp; Update</title>
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		<dc:creator>Reggie Coates</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As Executive Director of  Heartfelt Music, I am training and encouraging Christians throughout the country.  But locally, I’m teaching music to over 55 students between private lessons and group courses at four different Christian Schools as well as Guitar Showcase in San Jose.  Ten hours a week, I’m ministering with First Presbyterian Church in Hayward [...]]]></description>
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<p>As Executive Director of  Heartfelt Music, I am training and encouraging Christians throughout the country.  But locally, I’m teaching music to over 55 students between private lessons and group courses at four different Christian Schools as well as Guitar Showcase in San Jose.  Ten hours a week, I’m ministering with First Presbyterian Church in Hayward as their Choir Director and Traditional Service Director.  Next week, I’ll be teaching guitar workshops at the <a href="http://www.nationalworshipleaderconference.com/">National Worship Leader Conference</a> in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  Later this month, I’ll be leading worship for the <a href="http://mounthermon.org/adult/men/fall-retreats">Mount Hermon Men’s Retreat</a> (Oct. 22-24).  It’s been a busy month, but it’s a joy to daily be used by God in significant ways continuing to have a high impact on many lives.</p>
<p>I’ll be doing two concerts in the next couple of months, so I hope you can make one of them (see the events below or go to <a title="Calendar" href="http://heartfeltmusic.org/calendar/" target="_blank">Events</a> online).  I’ll be sharing about my faith journey as well as encouraging you in Christ.  Hope to see you there!</p>
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<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Concert      &amp; Training in Richmond</span></strong><strong><br />
<em>October 16 (Saturday)</em></strong><strong><em> – First      Presbyterian Church, Richmond, CA.</em></strong><strong> </strong><em>Family worship and      concert.  Reggie will be sharing in concert at 7:00pm.  There will also be a Leading Worship      Effectively &amp; Team Building workshop Saturday, October 16 from 1:00pm      to 4:00pm with breakout sessions from 4:00pm to 5:00pm on Voice, Guitar,      Drums, Keyboard, and Sound.  The      cost is only $10.00 and includes dinner from 5:30pm to 6:30pm.  You can make a whole day of it. For more      information contact the church office at (510) 234-0954.</em></li>
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<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Concert in Los Altos</span></strong><strong><br />
<em>November 14 (Sunday)</em></strong><strong><em> – Bridges Church      (formerly known as </em></strong><strong>First Baptist Church of Los      Altos<em>)</em></strong><strong><em>, CA.</em></strong><strong> </strong><em>Family worship and      concert.  Reggie will be sharing in concert at 7:00pm. </em><em>For more      information contact the church office a<em>t </em></em><em>(650) 948-5698<em>.</em></em></li>
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