“More than Music We’re Ministry”

Hinkle Family

600 South Trinity Street - Decatur, Texas 76234
(828)458-1657 (Sarah Hinkle) - (713)294-2988 (Butch “Pop” Hinkle)
www.HinkleFamily.org - hhinkle8@aol.com

Dear Friends and Supporters,

Here we are, six months into the year. Where does the time go? Just last week it was Christmas and now it’s spring. I think someone has been hitting the fast forward button on life. What a blessed year we’ve had already. Having traveled in 11 states so far this year, we’ve ministered to 12,751 souls during 220 services. We have discovered a new outlet for keeping everyone up to date on our travels and what we are up to. You can keep up with us daily through our Hinkle Family Facebook page. Every day it is updated with our whereabouts and our whatabouts, lol. A link for the page can be located on our web site, www.hinklefamily.org.

There are so many people to mention that I would surely end up with carpal tunnel syndrome were I to attempt it. It would read like the “begat lists” of the Bible. We’ve met many new friends and visited many old ones. Thank you to Faithway Baptist Church in Troy, TN for adding this ministry to your mission program. Thank you to ALL of our supporters both financially and prayerfully. Thank you for allowing God to work through you for senior citizens. I wish all of you could accompany us, in person, to the nursing homes we visit. It’s one thing to read about, but it’s altogether something else to experience. To see the life in folks that are considered down for the count is inspiring, encouraging and comforting.

We were at a nursing home not long ago in Trumann, AR and met a gentleman that was wheeled into the room looking vacant and disassociated from all that was going on. The staff put him in the back of the room and there he sat, not really looking at anything, just staring off into space. I wondered what effect the service would have on him and made a point of watching for his reaction. From the first strike of the accordions keys, his attention was riveted on us. I loved watching the change of his expression. When the kids got up to sing Jesus Loves Me, he could hardly contain himself. He looked thoughtful during the slower songs and clapped during the peppier. As James played faster on the guitar, he clapped faster and his smile got wider and wider. It was a delight to watch him. As he was being wheeled from the room I paused to speak to him. He was unable to communicate with words but he waved his hands and bounced up and down in his wheel chair. I was reminded of how Paul JR acts when he gets excited. His manner while exiting was far different than his entrance.

Please, look at our schedule located on our web site. If there is ever a time that you would be able to join us in ministry during one of our services, we would love to have you. Call before traveling long distances. The schedule can take on a life of its own and is always changing.
May the Lord bless and keep you..... Sarah Hinkle