New DVD "Live in Morristown"

Just a quick note to let you know that our new DVD "Live in Morristown",  our first DVD in quartet mode, is now available on our web site.

MTQ on Facebook

Hey MTQ fans, the quartet now has an official "page" on Facebook - called "The Mark Trammell Quartet". Along with an Facebook link that you can share. As Mark says, "If you want to keep up with us you know the drill!!!"

For clarity MTQ has a "Groups" page and a "Pages" page on Facebook. Head on over and "like" both!!!

MTQ RECEIVES 7 SINGING NEWS TOP 10 NOMINATIONS!!!!!

For immediate release

Dear Friends,

To Say the LEAST.........we are deeply gratified and very humbled at this tremendous outpouring of support as you our friends and fans have voted and we hear you loud and clear!!  Mark states, " I've never seen four grown men laugh in disbelief one moment and the very next be moved to tears of joy as we realize the loud message you have elected to make concerning this ministry."   Yesterday marked 1 year and 1 month since we became a quartet and this stamp of approval not only for the men in their individual positions, but also the quartet making the top 10 at the end of their first year is simply overwhelming!

Our song "Testimony" as well as our album by the same name also recieved the nod for a top ten nomination!!!

Please allow us to take this time to simply say "thank you" for your love and continued support.

Hope to see you soon,

Mark, Dustin, Pat, Joel and Stan
The Mark Trammell Quartet

Marching Toward Spring!

The 37th annual Singing At Sea is now history and my what a wonderful trip it was.  It was also the largest crowd MTQ has ever hosted so on behalf of our families we say thank you!  Next year is already booking fast so if you want to be a part of the 2012 Singing At Sea don't delay in sending your deposit!  This is the only cruise that sells out 7 to 8 months before the sailing date!

We are currently finishing up post production on our first quartet video! I think you will really enjoy this evening of music and ministry that was recorded the same night as the Greater Vision 20th Anniversary video.  Both should be available around May 1st.

Also, we have been in the studio for the last few weeks and are just about to wrap up a project with some of MY favorite songs.  That's right. I decided that once in my life I would record a project that has some of my favorite songs.  Songs that I have been a part of down thru the years.  Now that we're a quartet its easier for me to pull this off!  We will keep you posted on the progress of this new project!

Our Alaska trip is sneaking up on us.  If you would like to go on the trip of a lifetime, don't hesitate to call our office (256 442 1621) and request a brochure OR you may download one from this website.

Our homecoming is finalized and we look forward to hosting the Whisnants on friday August 12, and the Booth Brothers on August 13!  Mark your calendars and join us for a great weekend!  Hill Crest Baptist Church, Anniston, AL.  August 12 thru 14.  No ticket charge.  Love offering will be taken each night.  Doors will open at 6 PM each evening and concert will start at 7 PM!


Time for coffee and a danish!


Blessings,

Mark

MTMin Web Site Status

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Walter Bohannon promoted to Glory

It is with a broken heart that we announce the passing of our driver, Walter Bohannon.  He and his wife Betty were on the way to pick up the bus to take it for maintenance work when they stopped to put fuel in their car.  Betty states "We were waiting in line to get fuel.  Walter had put the car in park and I heard him take a funny sounding breath.  When I looked toward him, his head was laid back on the head rest and I knew he was gone."

Walter and Betty had a quartet of their own for many years in the Gadsden, Alabama area.  Walter was the bass singer.  He LOVED this music as much as anyone could.

The quartet arrived home at 4:00 am this morning from Arkansas and Walter was his normal jovial self.  It just reminds all of us that no man knows when his time here is over and that we should always be ready to meet God.  Walter was a milk man for 41 years before retiring to a "simpler life" of driving the bus. But driving the bus was the least of his attributes.  He was a great mentor to the young men around him as well as a wonderful friend to literally thousands of fans across the world.

Walters favorite song of recent years was on the new quartet recording.  Its ironic that the first verse says "Some day this stammering tongue will falter no more.  And a grander sweeter song I shall sing.  For I'll join the ransomed choir on heavens bright shore, forever to praise the King.   God must have needed a bass singing, bus driving milk man in heaven today.   Walter will be greatly missed..........as Mark says "They just don't make Men of that caliber anymore"

MTMin Blog Update

Please note that our news blog address and RSS feed will be changing locations before the end of the month of February.  The new address will be available by visiting our news page.

Please update your RSS feeds before March in order to keep receiving news updates from the MTMin Blog.

Thank You,
Jamey
webServant for MarkTrammellMinistries.com

Congratulations Eric Phillips on your graduation from the 148th basic session of NEALEA!!

Eric's training lasted from August 16 through November 5, 2009 (480 hours).  There were 36 graduates and Eric was 9th in his class with a 92.136 average.

Eric received the most prestigious Director's Award.  It reads:  "This certificate is presented to Eric D. Phillips for displaying a high potential of leadership and achievement, a keen interest in all aspects of law enforcement and academy operations, and his efforts and dedication in maintaining rapport, morale, and camaraderie among fellow class member of the 148th basic session."

This award is voted on by the faculty, staff and all the other class members.  Chief Crouch, Gadsden Police Department, attended the ceremony.  He told Eric that in his 8 years as Chief only 2 other Gadsden police officers had received this award.

UPDATE: Gallery Page

UPDATE: Our Gallery page is now back up, however we are testing Flickr to see if it will work for our needs - we will keep you updated.  In the mean time head over to our gallery page.

Our gallery page will be down for a while as we are relocating that service.  We are trying to get this done before NQC so you can follow MTTrio during that time.  Please be patient during this process while we try to bring you a better gallery with not only images but also video.

Thank You
webServant for Mark Trammell Ministries

Update from Eric Phillips

Hello friends,

I just wanted to drop a line and tell each of you what I'll be doing after I leave the Mark Trammell Trio.  I have been hired by the city of Gadsden, and will be working at the Gadsden Police Department! I will begin in-house training at the Gadsden Police Department on July 10th. While there, I will be preparing to attend Police Academy, which will start on August 16th, 2009, and last for twelve weeks. After I graduate from the Police Academy, I will then have seventeen weeks of field training. During this extended preparation time, I will be riding with experienced officers and applying the skills learned during my time in the academy to practical situations on the streets. 

I began singing eight years ago, and have met many wonderful people during the year I sang in North Carolina, and in the seven years I've traveled with the Mark Trammell Trio. Thank you for the encouragement that you all have given to my family and me along the way. Please keep us in your prayers!

God Bless!!!

Eric Phillips
Rom 13:4

Don't Be Left At The Dock!

History IS repeating itself!  The Singing At Sea cruise is selling out early once again!  We just received word that they are now down to under 200 cabins.  Please don't delay.  Call our office for a brochure.  Don't send email requests as it will take longer to get brochures to you. Call today and I will see that you have a brochure by next week.  EVERYONE has to fill out a brochure.  Hope you can go with us on the worlds largest gospel music cruise!

Blessings,
Mark

Mark In Revival in South Carolina

Last night kicked off our spring meeting here in beautiful Johnston, SC at Phillipi Baptist Church.  The meeting starts at 7:30 PM each evening thru Wednesday.  Please pray for us during these meetings.  God moved in a wonderful way last night and we anticipate more of the same.  Also, I've been invited by one of the church members to attend tomorrows practice round of the Masters golf tournament in nearby Augusta, Ga.  NO im not excited at all!!!  I can't help but be reminded of Psalms 37:4.  Most of you know how much I love golf and one of the life long desires of my heart is to go to the Masters.  God willing, tomorrow morning one of those desires will be fullfilled.  Don't be afraid to ask God for those things you dream of, He just might answer your prayer!

Blessings,
Mark

Spring is almost here!

Dear ones,

Its been too long since my last update so I'm gonna try to fill you in.  We started our year off as usual in Conroe, Tx at the annual bible conference held at Mims Baptist Church.  We were honored along with our dear friends the Whisnants, to be the musical guests for the conference.  One of the joys of my life is to sing with the massive choir there at Mims.  Wow they can really sing!  Our thanks to Gene and Kevin Kendrick for allowing us to be a part of that great conference.

February of course is cruise month and did we ever cruise!  The largest gospel cruise in the water today is the Singing at Sea.  The dates are posted on our website for next years cruise.  The cruise sold out early last year so don't wait too long to get a brochure from our office.  For those who don't know, you our fans and friends are the reason we get to go on this trip.  If you sign up with us, you enable us to take our families as well.  For that, we are very grateful!

I had vein surgery on my left leg the week after the cruise so I have been hobbling around on a cane since then.  Nick took me to Wal-mart for one of my first outings and I  didn't know how much fun riding one of those scooters could be!  LOL!  I don't think Nick will be so eager to "get Dad out of the house" next time. HE HE HE!   I think that just about catches us up for now.  Oh, btw, we just got word that our song "Loving the Lamb" has gone to no. 7 in the national chart for the month of May!  Thank you so much for your response to this wonderful Kyla Rowland song.  This is our highest position to date on radio. To God Be The Glory! We love you in Jesus and will see you on the road somewhere!

Blessings,
Mark

Great week for Mark Trammell Trio

Last week so many of you helped pray for me and for the revival in Texas.  I have the joy of reporting that it was a great meeting.  More than 40 people walked the aisle during the four days we were there and two of the decisions were salvation decisions!  Pastor Charles Roberts, Ron Meadows and all the wonderful folks there at Denman Ave. Baptist Church were so kind and supported the meeting by being there every night.  It was truly a blessing.  We believe that God is not finished with the work started during that meeting.  

After the meeting I flew from Texas to meet the guys in Sioux Falls, SD where the Browns have shouldered the task of carrying on the tradition of a fall weekend event in that great city.  The event was the brainchild of the infamous "Mr. Ed" who passed away earlier this year, and is very much missed by our industry.  The Browns did an awesome job in promoting and the folks there were lots of fun to sing to!  Speaking of the Browns,  as most of you know, in less than three weeks the oldest daughter of the Browns, Jessica; will become Mrs. Jessica Trammell!!!  She and Nick will be married on Dec. 6!  She is Sooooo happy to be getting me for a father-in-law!  Of course, anyone that knows me can identify with her feeling of Joy! 

Blessings till next time,

Mark Trammell