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!
Janet Paschal 
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