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Bill

Just another note of thanks for a great evening last night.  My family and I had a blast and look forward to many, many more!  . . .

Thanks! Paul

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I checked out your web-site, wow that is one complete drummers dream web-site. Thanks for sharing all this info with me.

GOD BLESS,
John.

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Wow what a weekend. Thank you and your group of BLESSED DRUMMERS, for coming to Beloit College for our POSSESSING THE LAND Praise And Worship Gathering. I am still in awe of it.

- John Chrobak

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I love what your doing with Drummers For Jesus, I pray one day there will be a Guitarists for Jesus chapter, better yet a Musicians for Jesus chapter so all can share the gifts of the body of our Lord Jesus Christ.

- Jerome Cainion

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"hello my name is keywan ryland. i have been attending d4j for the past few
months now. i love the fellowship. i have become friends with david beall,
and jerimiah as well. we have exchanged numbers and talked on the phone and
i think they are both great people. and i am happy to be exposed to such
great and talented individuals. i'm really excited about next month cuz i
will finally be able to bring my drum kit. but im so happy that u keep this
thing going, it has really blessed my life in a major way. i'm a young man
but i have went through my share of problems but whenever i assemble with u
guys in the name of Jesus, i totally 4get about  my problems and i really
never want the night to end, plus i love to play, lol. so i just want u to
stay encouraged too and keep doin what you are doin. oh yea, i will be
attending in january. you be blessed man! holla back!!!"

- Keywan Ryland

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Hi Bill,

I enjoyed speaking for your group.  Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share.  I was blessed to see what God is doing through your life in this ministry.   Thank you for sharing these pictures.

Pastor Marsha Headley

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hey buddy,

I meant to tell you right away on Tuesday,  but I got distracted.  I've been telling people all week what a great thing you have going w/ Drummers for Jesus!  It's outstanding!

I was so blessed/impressed with your group as they played.  . . . I heard incredible melodies as you guys were
playing.  Complete Chord structures, and story lines.  . . .

God's only beginning the work he's doing in you and through you!

The best is yet to come!!!
Greg Lathe - Fine Arts Pastor - Oak Creek Assembly of God

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This is cool stuff!  I love seeing the pics!

- Scott

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It was an awesome night and we just want to thank you for all your faithfulness in
Drummer's for Jesus. . . . I'm new to the area and it was great to meet other drummers with
similar visions as myself. . . . Look forward to returning this Monday. Put me down for 2.

In Him,
Mark Kramer, Sr.

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I can't thank u enough for having me at drummers for Jesus, it was a blast!

Zach

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Bill:

Thanks so very much for the opportunity to serve as the clinician for the Drummers for Jesus this past Monday.  I thoroughly enjoyed it, and felt honored to be there.  You have put together a wonderful forum for drummers of all ages to share their experiences and knowledge, and most importantly, share the love of our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ.  The members of the Mt. Zion Band told me they had a super time and would truly welcome the opportunity to do it again in the future.  Same goes for me - I would welcome the opportunity to be a clinician again, so if you are ever in need of a clinician just say the word.

God Bless You and lets keep in touch,
Dave Ruetz

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Bill,

I was really thrilled to be a part of the program on Monday and hope to attend a few Drummers for Jesus sessions in the coming months. I believe it is a medium that all musicians can learn from. As a bassist I'm always interested in listening to what drummers have to say. Thanks again for doing this and I will pray that your ministry continues to be blessed and continues to bless those that take part in it.

Blessings,
Mike Sancho
Mt.Zion

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Bill, 

That was a wonderful event.  I brought an 8th grade drum student of mine from school, and he also said he got a lot out of it. I am a former drummer, so I felt right at home!  I was inspired to possibly pick up the old sticks again.  I will recommend this event to our drummer at church.  Thanks for having us.

Blessings,
Scott Kardell

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Hi Bill,

Really have enjoyed the 1st 2 meetings (especially the up and comers) looking forward to the April meeting. May be bringing a friend.

Greg Campbell

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HI Bill,

Great photos on Drummers for Jesus page!  . . . We hope to come to the April meeting . . . Perhaps my husband will be able bring Ian next time. I know he would enjoy it, too.  . . . Thanks, Bill!

Blessings to you & your family,
Jean

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Hi Bill,

If needed, I would be honored to teach at the next session in May.  . . . Thank you for submitting yourself to the will and calling of God. You are truly a blessing to the body of Christ. We look forward to attending the next fellowship.

Tim McHatten

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Dear Bill

I love what you are doing!  Many have stated that the next deep move of come will come through and even be led by percussionists! This is very exciting!

Deb Moore 

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Bill,

I get a real positive witness on this. I believe you're hearing from God. We will pray.

Allen & Joyce Andersen   Sovereign Ministries

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Dear Bill,

Wow, the ministry of Drummers for Jesus sounds so incredible!  I am so excited for you guys and the work you'll aid in during the upcoming events.  Thank you for telling me about them - I am definitely praying for them.  Considering how powerful it already sounds like, though, in a less organized manner, I'm sure it'll be twice as good at the two festivals.  I'll still pray for the funds you need, however, and all the tweeks it takes to pull this awesome thing together.  You've got my vote!

Always,
Amanda

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Hi Bill,

. . . The website looks great!

Tim

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Bill –

We had a great time at the World Record attempt.  I think a lot of the drummers got a good taste for what drumming in the Spirit can be all about.  You did a great job.

Debbie Rush

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Hey Brother Bill:

What a great job on the pictures and commentary.  I was so glad to see the individual pics as these will be treasured by those who participated.  You did a first class job. 

Your friend,
Dr Mark

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Hi Bill,

Congratulations on setting the path toward an amazing journey and courageously stepping forward to achieve it!

The end result may not have been what it was you set out to achieve, but it sure sounds like you had a truly inspired and successful journey, with all kinds of achievement woven into the fabric of your great effort!

Keep going!  You must!  The world needs to hear about great people setting out to achieve higher ideals and standards, and you are one of the chosen few that can make that happen!  Never lose sight of your vision!  Keep going!!!

Please keep me on your email list and let me know the next time you are going to set out to achieve a world record.

I would like to support you and your efforts in any way that I can.

Have a great week!
Dan

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Hi Bill,

. . . The world needs more “Rainmakers” like Bill Sargent!”

Regarding your world record, which I am confident you will achieve: I know that you are probably very focused on the end result, but I sincerely hope you take time to enjoy the journey!  When you look back at this week, I think you will find that, leading up to your “World-Record:” it passed way too quickly!

Through the pursuit of this record, you will have touched so many lives and allowed so many drummers and their families to dramatically reframe their “possibility models;” your effort alone is world-class!

I sincerely believe that from this point forward, it is just a matter of fulfilling the tenants of your initial vision for a world record, so… enjoy the ride!!!

Have a great week!
Dan

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Bill,

Thanks for responding back, hope you didn't mind me posting it (the world record attempt) on the Vdrum forum and edrumming.com forums. I wanted all the Christian drummer in the USA to know about it.

Thanks and God Bless,
Ron

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They (the DC California snare drum & the Soultone Cymbal) are awesome!!!  Thanks for a great time. 

Drumming for the Glory of His name in the U.P. of Michigan,
Joshua

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"Just wanted to say thanks to everyone at WPFF for Powerfest. We had a great time.

Drummers for Jesus was great...hope to see them again next year and also attempt the World record. With God it's possible!

All the entertainers were not just entertaining, but more importantly wonderful witnesses of Christ.  . . . The drummers clinic was excellent...and I'm not even a drummer!!! 

. . . What a joy to take a group of teens to an event such as this.

The diversity in music (something for everyone) and the people who attend themselves is always refreshing.  Takes away all preconceived ideas of what Christianity looks or sounds like!  Love it.

I could go on and on...in summary...awesome!!!!  Looking forward to next years Powerfest."

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Bonnie

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"The camping was great.  Weather was wonderful ... PTL!  I really liked it when the bands shared their testimony and/or stories of their faith.  Drummers for Jesus was breathtaking too!  . . . Can't wait for Powerfest3!!!!"

Stacy

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"I had a great time drumming for Jesus."

Richard Podewils

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