/basic e-news/ Vol 6. - Issue 6 [November 15th, 2006]

Life In The Rearview Mirror & There's The Steeple... Here's The Church

I think I mention this every Christmas season, but it bears repeating, so if you'll allow me a brief "sales pitch"... :-)

Around this time of year, we all start shopping for gifts for our family and friends, looking for just the perfect gift, and often on a budget. Well, I am not sure I would go so far as to say a basic CD or one of Greg's books is the perfect gift... :-) But it is definitely a good option! :-) We have changed the price on all of our music to $10, so it's also even more affordable.

New in 2006, Greg has published two more books! One is called Life In The Rearview Mirror and features stories from all areas of life. I call it a chat with a friend over a warm beverage at a coffee shop. Stories of family, God, money, blended families and divorce, and a variety of other topics that most of us can connect with in some way.

The second book is titled There's The Steeple... Here's The Church and is a chronicle of our journey with God these past couple years. We all have learned that the church is a building, or something we do on Sunday mornings, or a 501c3 organization recognized by the government... but in reality it's none of those and so much more.

Jen & I continue to learn what it means to really live everyday life with Jesus and his body, the Church. To follow where he leads, as the head of his body, and to witness the greatness of the church that he builds. If you have ever wished there was more than Sunday mornings, Wednesday meetings, planning meetings, youth group, and all of the stuff we do as a church... you might be interested in the things we have been thinking through, and that I have been able to publish in this book. We printed these ourselves (as we do with our CDs) so I am able to offer them for a bit less. These are only $10, and if you are a computer geek like me, you can download a FREE PDF from my GregsHead.net website.

And as we have mentioned since we made the disc in 2004, we would love for you to have a copy of our Christmas CD, God Came. We actually think it's the best of all five of our CDs! We even put it in our own regular playlist during the Christmas season. Actually, we have a few friends who listen to it year round! That's a pretty good endorsement, I'd say!

We have lowered the price on that CD (and our others, as I mentioned before) so you can get those for $10 from our online store, or you can purchase any of our music through iTunes. In fact, they have created this snazzy little iMix thing that you can publish to a website (like this email) so you can click through any song below and it will open the link to it in iTunes where you can listen to samples, and then purchase (or even give it as a gift to someone else!) That's another great option for getting some basic music for the holidays! :-) Albums on iTunes are $9.99.

Alright, thanks for allowing me a moment of your time. We'd love for you to have the music, or the books if you do not currently have them, or if you are able to purchase them as gifts, that's great too! Much better that they are out encouraging people in their relationship with God than sit here waiting for a home. Ha. There ya go! Adopt a CD or Book this Christmas, and give them a home. :-) Thanks for reading, and happy shopping! :-)

(PS... if you really would like to order a bunch for family and friends, just e-mail us and we'll figure out a reduced price for your bulk order!)

I mentioned this on my blog page a while back, mostly as an aside, but I figured it would be fun to let you all know here too... we're expecting another baby! :-) Baby is due in May of next year, which will be pretty close to Julia's first birthday, so that's different for us! But we're excited! We are quite blessed by the family God has given us, and looking forward to welcoming another member. :-)

If you'd like some photos, movies and stories from the Campbell family, Jen keeps our family website updated regularly at WeTheCampbells.net.

Briefly, in non-basic news... I continue to do web design and hosting for lots of people now with my web business. I'm also still doing my Buffalo Bills podcast, which hasn't been as fun as it could be this season, being 3-6! :-) We got to interview former Bills player, Steve Tasker just a couple weeks ago. That was fun.

I'm also enjoying being an Authorized Apple Business Agent. I have a website for that as well at GregsApples.com. Hey, speaking of great Christmas gifts... :-) If you are interested in getting an iPod or, better yet, a new Mac for Christmas... lemme know! I do have access to discounts that other Apple places do not. (Not really on iPods, though... unless you're going to buy A LOT!!) But I can help you with information on which is the best one for you. And I'd love to!

So, we're doing well, and excited about all the new stuff God has brought into our lives... including another family member!!! Yippee! :-)

As always, we thank you for your support of our music, our various other endeavors, and our family. It is much appreciated, and every time I write to you it brings a smile to my face. Thanks. :-)

We look forward to seeing you THIS SATURDAY in Webster, if you can make it. Otherwise, hope to see you out there somewhere else.

Don't forget, if you want to read this, or other e-newses online, go to basicmm.com/enews.

See ya out there!
Greg & Jen Campbell
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