Manna

Recently I dusted off my reel to reel tape machines, got them working and networked into my computer.

One of the first things I did was pop on the tapes from our Manna Album. Originally recorded July of 1982.
41 years ago!

Manna.

Wow! Where do I start?

What a lot of great memories! From “did you guys come to play?” to singing in our “False Setup”
to “Bill Byler on Bass”!

A lot of fun stories!

10 years went by so fast. It’s hard to believe that we haven’t played together since the mid 80’s.

I have to say that my affiliation with Manna had a profound effect on my entire life trajectory.

* First - I quickly realized that there was much more to a relationship with the Lord than simple “fire insurance”.
The faith exhibited by Lee, Vina, Judy and Sara along with the many believers I was introduced to early on,
at the various coffee houses and churches was clear validation that there really is a God,
and He cares deeply for me.
I realized very quickly that a personal relationship with Him was what I needed.

* Second - It didn’t take too long before I concluded that I didn’t want to live without Sara as my wife. Not really sure why she went along with the idea, but I’m awfully glad she did!

* Third - The Miller family. I am grateful that I get to be a part of it.
(I could write a book on that! They'd probably rather I don’t!)

* Fourth - Maple View Mennonite Church. I grew a lot under the leadership of Ervin and Ray.
I made many lifelong friends there.
I saw a local community impacted by the Gospel through an ordinary local church.
People from every imaginable walk of life.
Everyone was welcome.

Manna was special to a lot of people for a lot of different reasons.
I could go on and on with memories of those times, but I’ll stop here.

I hope you all enjoy the music, pictures and maybe remember something special yourself!

Peace!
Brian