1635 County Road JJ
Brillion, WI 54110
ph: 920 756-3830 Home 920 470-0423 cell
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“Voices of Peace” Southern Gospel Music Ministry, of Potter, Wisconsin, began in 1997 with Tom and June Balliew and Bud and Carolyn McAtee. Together, they launched the 1st outdoor Voices of Peace Gospel Fest in the Hilbert Civic Park, Hilbert, Wisconsin, which continues to be held 2 days annually, the THIRD Friday and Saturday in August. This 2-day celebration of song and music has expanded through the years and has inspired thousands for the past decade. It is known as the BEST Gospel Fest in Wisconsin. Since Tom’s passing in 2011, Bud and Carolyn have continued their music ministry as a duo. Bud, originally from Michigan, is a dedicated bluegrass gospel flat picker, lead singer and harmonizer. Carolyn, a Wisconsinite, sings lead vocal and fills in harmony. They have written 15 original songs and recorded nine CD’s. Their music can be heard on numerous radio stations throughout the Midwest, Alaska, Canada and literally, around the world. They have also appeared on several TV stations throughout Wisconsin. The music is soothing, comforting, and easy listening. Their goal is to not only provide Christian entertainment, but to minister to those who are searching for a closer walk with God. In 2012, Voices of Peace saw a long-awaited dream become a reality. Bud and Carolyn took a mission trip to the indigenous native people of Alaska to present the message of Jesus Christ through their music and testimony. This opened many doors of opportunity to further expand ministry in the Far North. As a result, an annual outdoor Gospel Fest was initiated with numerous groups participating from both the lower 48 and Alaska. This two-day event is broadcast LIVE, in its entirety, streaming over the air waves via radio and Internet and heard literally, around the world. It is our hope and prayer that an ongoing mission outreach will be extended to the people of Alaska and beyond.
Bud's Verse: John 15:16
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit, fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.
Carolyn's Verse: Eph. 2:8-9
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Ruth Franz is a life-long resident of rural Manitowoc, WI and lives on the century-old Franz Family farm. She has played piano in church for over 6o years. Ruth accompanies us on the keyboard occasionally and ministers at the nursing homes with Bud. She also serves as our volunteer secretary. Her musical talents are truly a gift from God.
Psalm 37:4-5 Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him And He shall bring it to pass.
Don and Elaine Olson, who join us from time to time, are from Crivitz, WI. Don is a woodsman and plays rhythm guitar. He hosts a Gospel Jam the 3rd Friday of the month at the Town of Stephenson town hall and is a worship leader in their local church. His wife, Elaine, is the Town Clerk and an EMT. When traveling with us, Elaine assists with the sale of CD’s and wherever needed.
Mike Brown sings bass and joins us from Chilton, Wisconsin where he lives with his wife and kids. Mike works for Aurora Health Care as a Security Supervisor and enjoys the customer service aspect of his position where he makes a lot of contact with great people. The Lord has truly blessed Mike and he is very excited to share God's love through song.
Psalm 150: Hallelujah! Yes, praise the Lord! Praise Him in His Temple and in the heavens He made with mighty power. Praise Him for His mighty works. Praise His unequaled greatness. Praise Him with the trumpet and with lute and harp. Praise Him with the drums and dancing. Praise Him with stringed instruments and horns. Praise Him with the cymbals, yes, loud clanging cymbals. Let everything alive give praises to the Lord! You praise Him! Hallelujah!
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1635 County Road JJ
Brillion, WI 54110
ph: 920 756-3830 Home 920 470-0423 cell
bud