The Downing Family - Bluegrass Gospel Music

This time we came with six other couples in a church van, as we told them about the Downings. We especially loved the family's newest band member. I think she was three or four. The Downings really illustrate a good example of a family ministry.

Because of the Downings, we will forever be coming to the Gospel Sing.

DT
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My wife and I brought two other couples to hear the Downing's, along with our kids, who loved seeing the younger folks singing and playing. We especially loved "little Ashley". What a blessing she will be. We also heard that you were going to maybe start something like this in Oklahoma City. That would be wonderful since we live there. The drive from OKC to Tulsa was well worth the trip just to hear the Downings. Thank you again for having them and thank you for your wonderful ministry.

Aaron and family

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I'm at work right now and have the Downing's CD playing. They are truly inspirational. I've had several folks at work want to hear them, and I want to hear them again.

Do you know how to contact them? Singing News Magazine was supposed to have contacted them, but I haven't seen anything yet. I know they said something about playing at Silver Dollar City, but they don't have anything posted as yet because it's a little too early.

My family truly loved their performance last Saturday night, especially the cute little grand-daughter. Their music is filled with an encouraging, uplifting message that we all really need today. Because "Man Cannot Live By Bread Alone" and With the "Master's Hand" "Holding On To Me", (three of their songs), how can we possibly fail? We cannot. We can't wait until we're "On The Other Side".

Well I apologize for getting carried away, but that's what this family's music does to our family, and we want to thank you again for having them. You have a wonderful ministry and we are going to bring as many people with us next time.

Thank you again,

JN and family

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By the way, Jennifer, what a great fiddle player, its not very common to find such a great woman thats rooted in Christ!!! Thanks again for all your doing for gospel music! ------ J. Clifton

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Back in February, when you and your family (and Mark too), came to our church to lead us in a very special time of songs of praise, I was very much changed (impressed by God's spirit) that evening. I can't really describe it other than to say, you know how it feels when God's presence manifests it's self, right? You know when you can't help but to say Amen, and Yes Father. When if it weren't for being a "traditional Baptist", my hand would have leaped straight out of my lap toward heaven (I might add how it does frequently when I listen to your music when not in a formal setting). And lastly, as it is as I write to you this very moment, it just makes tears of joy nearly overwhelm me.

Thank you Downing Family, I love you, and pray for you, thank you for making a difference in my life. May God continue to bless you and all you do for Him, and in His name. ------ Brother T. Davis

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Thank you for the marvelous way that you represented the Lord Jesus at the Southern Gospel Picnic. You continue to be a blessing to us and many, many more.

Jennifer, you were the only one we didn't really get to talk with. We went to church in Branson and then came to try to catch you, but obviously we had forgotten you were done on Saturday. Anyway, you are delightful in every way. The Lord is surely pleased with the way that you respond to every one that aproaches you. It is obvious that you truly do love people. Thank you for the encouagement we always receive when in your presence.

We love you all. Let us know of anyway we can be of asistance to your ministry.

------ G. Pointenier

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Wow, what an opportunity for the Lord and lifetime experience! With your voices you can go anywhere, I know that, and people that have heard you say the same thing, your voices are so unique and soothing to the soul.

I can imagine it would be hard with a new baby coming to make such a commitment, but the Lord will bring everything together for your group. Time is short, and God seems to explode in our lives with divine appointments that sometimes overwhelm us, but we know it's our calling for His glory. Your group is just awesome! ------ R. Parks!

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My children and I were so blessed by your music at Silver Dollar City this past Wed. and Thurs.. We had not heard of you before, but will surely be watching for you in the future. Kathy, I spoke with you in the back by the sound room on Wed. morning and learned a little about your family.

Just wanted you to know that we truly enjoyed your music and look forward to seeing you again. I know you'll be a favorite with the folks at Silver Dollar City. ------ S. Hill

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