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Thank you Matthew Smith and band (and everyone at Divine Providence) for taking the extra 4 1/2 hours to make it down to the border and bless us with a musical feast of reimagined hymns. It was a rare and special treat for us.

And thank you for your commitment to Compassion International kids. 10 kids from around the globe gained sponsors tonight, and soon will also gain access to medical checkups, nutritious food, educational assistance and mentoring opportunities. Just as importantly, these kids will be involved in church-based ministries where they'll learn about Jesus Christ and see his disciples live out the Gospel. We've had Compassion kids for over 15 years now, and it's always a blessing to see new kids gain sponsors.

(the photo is lousy. alas. the evening was not.)