LG 08-23-22 LESTERS' NEWS & INFORMATION...

August 23, 2022

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UPDATE CONCERNING BRIAN & SANDRA...First of all we want to say, THANK YOU, to everyone who has contacted us to let us know you were Praying on our behalf. The response has been overwhelming hearing from so many wonderful friends from all across the country and although we could never personally respond to everyone and would never want to leave anyone out~~Please know we feel those Prayers! I just received word this afternoon from my doctor and I'm Praising God that the mass was benign. Sandra is still awaiting word from her biopsy of yesterday; but we're believing God is totally in control and as the great song says..."I Gotta Feeling Everything's Gonna Be Alright!" As soon as we know Sandra's diagnosis, we will be posting it via FaceBook and LesterGram.

Thank You & God Bless You,

Brian & Sandra Lester

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THE WEEKEND REPORT

A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM THE LESTERS ~ We would like to express our sincere apologies to Greg Ridenhour (Promoter), Pastor Bob Vail & Congregation of Allenville Christian Church in Allenville, IL, for having to cancel last Saturday night. ALSO,To Pastor John & Debbie Gorham and Congregation of First Baptist Church in Shelbyville, MO, for having to cancel last Sunday afternoon. These

concert appearances had to be cancelled due to Brian's Surgery last Monday. When the surgery was scheduled, it was thought that with a few days of recovery he would be able to continue on. But as we all know, sometimes surgeries don't always go as planned, and it turned out to be more extensive than thought; therefore traveling was not an option. We certainly thank these two churches for their understanding, and most of all, their Prayers.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT...Allenville Christian Church in Allenville, IL, has Rescheuled for SATURDAY OCTOBER 29th, 2022, @ 6:00pm / The Lesters will look forward to going back to Shelbyville, MO, in SEPTEMBER 2023!

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THE LESTERS' CONCERT SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 - Joplin, MO Harmony Heights Baptist Church @ 6:00pm
SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 - Newburg, MO Church Of God @ 1:30pm

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“CHRISTMAS IN BRANSON BUS TOUR,” Second Bus Secured; PTL! With the addition of folks on the waiting list, we only have room for 15 More People on Bus #2! VERY IMPORTANT…To Make Your Reservation - CALL TODAY: (314) 772-3048 or EMAIL: lstrs@aol.com To those folks who have already signed up to go, tell your family & friends that we now have room for a few more people to go by adding this second Bus. Following is brief information regarding Christmas Branson Bus Trip:

PRICING IS ALL INCLUSIVE...(with exception of Lunch on Tuesday while shopping) ~ Taxes & Gratuities Are Included (Including Bus Driver) ~

SINGLE - $655 Per Person
DOUBLE - $575 Per Person
TRIPLE - $525 Per Person
QUAD - $510 Per Person...

FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Half Payment Per Person Due Now Upon Sign-Up; FINAL PAYMENT DUE OCTOBER 26th, 2022. Payment is NON-REFUNDABLE If Canceled after September 16th, 2022. VERY IMPORTANT....A "CANCELLATION WAIVER" IS AVAILABLE FOR AN EXTRA CHARGE OF ($24.95) PER PERSON. We Highly Recommend This Waiver. If you choose to purchase this Waiver...PLEASE PAY DIRECTLY TO: Branson Ticket & Travel, P.O. Box 1373, Branson, MO 65615; PHONE: (417) 335.2707; (Refer To Package #27932 with Arrival Date November 28th, 2022). The CANCELLATION WAIVER should be Purchased and Paid to Branson Ticket & Travel at the same time you reserve your TOUR PACKAGE #27932 and make your Half Payment Fee Deposit to The Lesters. MAKE CHECK PAYABLE FOR YOUR DEPOSIT TO: GTTWEC (Gateway To The West Evangelistic Crusade) & MAIL TO: The Lesters, P.O. Box 15197, St. Louis, MO 63110 / ONLINE PAYMENT BY PayPal @ www.thelesters.com; or Payment By Major Credit Cards Accepted with 3% Service Charge / FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SIGN-UP ~ CALL TODAY: (314) 772.3048 or EMAIL: lstrs@aol.com.

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"GOSPEL GOES UNDERGROUND"

The Countdown Continues ~ In just 57 Days..." THE CAVE SING!" The 2022 FALL FESTIVAL OF GOSPEL MUSIC @ MERAMEC CAVERNS, Stanton, MO / OCTOBER 19th - 22nd, 2022 / DON'T MISS IT (Children Under 16 Free); MAKE PLANS "NOW" TO ATTEND ONE OF THE LONGEST RUNNING AND MOST UNIQUE CONCERTS IN AMERICA..."THE CAVE SING @ MERAMEC CAVERNS!" / SEE COMPLETE INFORMATION BELOW.

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SCHEDULING "NOW" FOR 2023

If you would like to schedule The Lesters for a Concert In 2023 at your Church, School, Community Center, Fair, Homecoming ~ CALL: (314) 772.3048 or EMAIL: lstrs@aol.com

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UPCOMING LESTERS' 2022 CONCERT APPEARENCES

VERY IMPORTANT: Please Call (314-772-3048) or Email Our Office lstrs@aol.com Before Driving A Great Distance To Attend A Concert as Dates Subject To Change.

AUGUST

27 - Joplin, MO Harmony Heights Baptist Church @ 6:00pm

28 - Newburg, MO Church Of God @ 1:30pm

SEPTEMBER

1 - St. Louis, MO Andre's Banquet Center @ 7:00pm (For Reservations Call Twin Rivers Church at 314.729.0704 ext 110)

2 - Nilwood, IL Nilwood Baptist Church @ 6:00pm

3 - Piasa, IL Mt. Zion Baptist Church @ 6:00pm

4 - Girard, IL Pleasant Dale Baptist Church @ 10:30am & 1:30pm

8 - Ridgway, IL Firehouse (Popcorn Festival-125 W Main Street) @ 7:00pm

10 - Trenton, MO Rural Dale Baptist Church @ 6:00pm

11 - Lincoln, NE Piedmont Park Church @ 6:00pm

14-17 - Fairmount, IL (Tent Revival @ Firehouse) @ 6:30pm Nightly

18 - Cherokee, IA Community Center @ 6:00pm

22 - Fredericktown, MO Rhoades Mountain Music Festival @ 6:00pm

24 - Paducah, KY Bellvue Baptist Church - (BENEFIT CONCERT - "A NIGHT FOR EASTERN KENTUCKY FLOOD VICTIMS") @ 6:00pm ~ Featuring: The Gage Boys, Bill Allen, & The Lesters / FOR MORE INFORMATION & HOW YOU CAN DONATE CALL: (270.554.3173)

25 - Portland, TN Portland General Baptist Church @ 10:00am

25 - Springfield, TN Oakland Baptist Church @ 6:00pm

29 - Rosedale, IN Rosedale Baptist Church @ 7:00pm

30 - Newport, IN United Methodist Church ~ (Hill Climb Gospel Jubilee) @ 7:00pm

OCTOBER

1 - Shelbyville, IL Chautauqua Auditorium in Forest Park (For First Christian Church) @ 5:00pm

2 - Plainville, IL First Baptist Church @ 10:00am

2 - Barry, IL Apple Festival @ 1:00pm

7 - Waynesville, MO Faith Baptist Church (w/Brenda Denney Rhoades and Lauryn Lercher) @ 6:00pm

8 - Keokuk, IA Living Waters Assembly Of God @ 5:00pm

9 - Jonesburg, MO Oak Grove Baptist Church @ 10:45am

11 - Virden, IL Grace Southern Baptist Church - (w/Big MO) @ 6:30pm

14 - St. Charles, MO Immanuel Lutheran Church @ 6:30pm

15 - Sullivan, MO New Life Of Hope @ 6:00pm

16 - Sullivan, MO New Life Of Hope @ 10:30am

17 - Branson, MO Lodge Of The Ozarks (Private Event)

18 - Branson, MO Lodge Of The Ozarks (Private Event)

19 - Stanton, MO Meramec Caverns (FALL FESTIVAL OF GOSPEL MUSIC) @ 6:00pm

20 - Stanton, MO Meramec Caverns (A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION) @ 12:30pm

20 - Stanton, MO Meramec Caverns (FALL FESTIVAL OF GOSPEL MUSIC) @ 6:00pm

21 - Stanton, MO Meramec Caverns (FALL FESTIVAL OF GOSPEL MUSIC) @ 6:00pm

22 - Stanton, MO Meramec Caverns (LESTERS & FRIENDS) @ 12:30pm

22 - Stanton, MO Meramec Caverns (FALL FESTIVAL OF GOSPEL MUSIC) @ 6:00pm

28 - Villa Ridge, MO The Ridge Church (Davis Family Concert) @ 6:30pm

29 - Allenville, IL Allenville Christian Church @ 6:00pm

30 - Champaign, IL Judson Chapel Baptist Church @ 10:00am

30 - Sidell, IL United Methodist Church @ 5:00pm

31 - Annapolis, MO First Baptist Church @ 6:00pm

Until Next Time ~ We're Gonna "Keep On Singing!"

THE LESTERS

To Schedule the Lesters Contact:

Brian Lester

Phone: 314-772-3048

Email: lstrs@aol.com

UPCOMING EVENTS IN 2022- CHECK THEM OUT!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT....CONCERNING TALENT CHANGE FOR THURSDAY OCTOBER 20, 2002 "2022 FALL FESTIVAL OF GOSPEL MUSIC" @ MERAMEC CAVERNS....The LeFevre Quartet will be retiring from the road. They were scheduled to be @ The Cave Sing on Thursday October 20th, 2022. EXCITING NEWS...We were able to replace them with THE GUARDIANS QUARTET! Many of you will remember a few years ago we had PAT BARKER at The Cave; he is the bass singer for The Guardians. The Thursday Night Talent Line-up will be: The Guardians Qt., Blackwood Brothers Qt., & The Lesters.

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THE LESTERS ANNOUNCE:

"2022 CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION"

CONCERT TOUR SCHEDULE

FYI...THERE ARE A FEW DATES OPEN IF YOU WOULD BE INTERESTED IN SCHEDULING A "CHRISTMAS CONCERT" FOR YOUR CHURCH / COMMUNITY ~ FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: (314) 772.3048 or EMAIL: lstrs@aol.com for available dates!

OCTOBER 20 - STANTON, MO / Meramec Caverns ~ "A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION" @ 12:30pm (Matinee @ Fall Festival Of Gospel Music)
NOVEMBER 30 - BRANSON, MO / Americinn Hotel Conference Center / Open To The Public ~ "FREE CHRISTMAS CONCERT" @ 9:00am
DECEMBER 2 - CASEY, IL / Richard's Farm ~ "A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION" @ 6:00pm / For Reservations CALL: (314) 772.3048 or EMAIL: lstrs@aol.com
DECEMBER 3 - CASEY, IL / Richard's Farm ~ "A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION" @ 12:00pm / For Reservations CALL: (314) 772.3048 or EMAIL: lstrs@aol.com
DECEMBER 4 - HARRISTOWN, IL / Camp Wilson Foursquare Church ~ GOSPEL/CHRISTMAS CONCERT @ 6:00pm
DECEMBER 9 - BLOOMINGTON, IL / Cross Pointe Church Of God ~ "A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION" @ 7:00pm
DECEMBER 10 - VIRDEN, IL / Grace Southern Baptist Church ~ "A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION" @ 6:00pm
DECEMBER 11 - ANNAPOLIS, MO / Happy Zion General Baptist Church ~ CHRISTMAS CONCERT @ 12:30pm
DECEMBER 14 - ST. LOUIS, MO / Crosspoint Church ~ GOSPEL/CHRISTMAS CONCERT @ 9:00am
DECEMBER 15 - MACON, IL / Macon Community Center ~ "A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION" @ 6:00pm (Sponsored by First Baptist Church Of Macon)
DECEMBER 18 - PALMYRA, MO / Mission Hill Baptist Church ~ CHRISTMAS CONCERT @ 6:00pm