They came from everywhere…. pastors, evangelists, teachers, singers, musicians, technicians, accountants, directors, producers, all gathered in the Red Stick. They came to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to celebrate the 90th birthday of the one whom we had all followed to that delightful, southern, cajun city.
For me, the journey was a long one: From a teenager who listened to his sermons on long play albums (What Shall The End Be?, The Ring of Fire, Will the Circle Be Unbroken?) to the young woman who heard a whisper, ‘That’s where I want you’ while watching his telecast, to stepping onto his platform at 25 years old. I had never even dreamed that big.
We were the Crusade Team of the 80s (a.k.a. Crusade Tag Team) and last weekend we spent hours and hours sharing memories and stories. Where had the years gone? Who would have imagined we would be together to celebrate Brother Swaggart’s 90th year here?
We celebrated his life, his legacy, his family, and his ministry still going forth from that unique city. I was humbled, honored, and grateful for the opportunity to know them and to see them again. As always, the entire weekend was handled with elegance and grace – no stone left unturned.
I am attaching a video from our Sunday morning song, as well as some more pictures.
“We Shall Wear a Robe and Crown”
Isaiah 28:29 THIS ALSO COMES FROM THE LORD ALMIGHTY, WHOSE PLAN IS WONDERFUL, WHOSE WISDOM IS MAGNIFICENT!
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Thank you for sharing. I wished I could have been there..
Much love,
Lisa Lambert
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I wish you could have, as well, Lisa. It was great!
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it was amazing seeing you there! I grew up watching you at the crusades. You were my favorite. Beautiful pictures! I can imagine what you and Bro. Swaggert said when you saw each other. Love you Janet, love your music and so glad you were there!!
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Thank you so much! I was glad, too!!
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I misspelled the last name meant Swaggart
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No worries 😀
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I have been a fan of Janet’s since her Nelon days. I was overwhelmed to see you on that stage again and you never disappoint. Sunday night was a blessing as well. I had almost forgotten about that song. You will always and forever be #1 and of course Kim Coleman # 2 my two all time favorites. Maybe they will bring you back for camp-meeting.
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You are too kind, John. It felt like going home… Thanks for your encouragement always.
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loved the crusade team much better with Paschal, Karen Wheaton, Starnes, Dudley and Ted Garett with Sloan in the trio.
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They were great, as well, sir!
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‘That’s where I want you’, so thankful you listened to that whisper.
It was a wonderful service!
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Yes, it was, dear Cissy – and it was made better by the presence of you and your sister!
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Thank you.
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Thank you….Blessings to you and your family.
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Wonderful event with so many r
talented people – loved Janet’s song.
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Thank you, sir, always.
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Janet this is so wonderful! I enjoyed this so much. You are always thoughtfully articulate and beautiful as ever. And that golden voice! I pray I get to see you in concert again soon! What a blessing you are! Much love, Kendra
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Hi Kendra, I look forward to seeing you sometime soon! Thanks for the comment!
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I just finished watching the YouTube video of the service. Hearing and watching you sing was my favorite part (just not long enough 😉). To have been there would have been even better. 💕 Teresa 🥰
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Hi Teresa! It was all so good – I wish you’d been there, too!
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Dear Janet, it was so great seeing you on the SonLife Broadcasting Network. Because of my grandmother who almost two years ago now went home to Heaven I grew up watching JSM. I’m 41yrs now and have been in a wheelchair all my life but seeing you sing made me want to leap out of it and go to Heaven. It brought back wonderful memories. Please Please don’t stay away so long again. You look like you’ve hardy aged at all.
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God bless you, Brent. Thank you for your faithfulness and encouragement!!
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Janet- have always loved you and your singing!
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Thank you sincerely!!
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Janet since I attended JSM 1987 on your heart is as glorious as your beautiful smile, still .it’s those years singing in behind you with 40 others how anointed the team was.
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Thank you, Larry. What great memories!!
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