Josephine Tsai: June 14
Josephine Tsai grew up in Taiwan where she was exposed to the richness of Chinese culture. After immigrating to the United States in 1980, she lives in Media, PA, where she is an active participant in the Delaware Valley community. Her works often combine three distinct styles of Chinese painting—Realistic, Spontaneous, and Ink Splashed—allowing the positive aspects of each to create a lively impression. At the same time, her artistic details invite the viewer to explore the spirit of the art. “My dancing brush and singing ink merge into my passion for the outside world and the joy of my inner being.” As one of the founders of the Chinese Brush Painters and Calligraphers Society, Josephine devotes much of her time to studying, sharing and practicing Chinese art. Besides participating in shows and holding individual art exhibits, she brings Chinese culture and art to many schools in the community and teaches Chinese brush painting at Darlington Fine Arts Center, Community Arts Center, On Lok Senior Center in Philadelphia, and her own Dancing Brush Studio. In 2006, she held a solo exhibit at the Waterfall Gallery near Media, PA. She gave demonstrations at the Longwood Garden Chrysanthemum Festival, and won a First Place Award at the Rose Tree Art Show in both 2002 and 2004, honorable mention in 2006 and third place award in 2007.
Alan & Kari Jones: June 27
Kari and Alan Jones are privileged to serve as pastors of Connection Community Church in Middletown, DE. The church's mission—and Kari and Alan's passion—is connecting people with Jesus and the life He offers. Since its first service on December 24, 2001, Connection has grown rapidly from its start as a seed church made up of about 14 local families. Today, Connection has a weekly average attendance of more than 600 people for its three Sunday morning worship services and its Wednesday night service and offers a wide variety of ministries, small groups and family activities. Connection's home is a renovated bowling alley in downtown Middletown. Kari and Alan both are ordained elders in the United Methodist Church and are proud parents of Erin, Megan, Devon, and Turner. Kari and Alan are committed to leading EPIC -- experiential, participatory, image-rich and connected -- worship services and are not afraid to go outside the normal church boundaries to accomplish the mission of Connection Community Church.
Richard Purchase: June 28-29
Pastor Richard Purchase is a cottager at Brandywine Summit Camp Meeting. A graduate of Hartford Theological Seminary, he held numerous positions during his over 40 years of ministry service including director of the Department of Religion and Public Education with the Pennsylvania Council of Churches in Harrisburg, PA. Richard is a past President of the Brandywine Summit Board of Trustees. Married with five children, he and his wife Betty, have been an integral part of the Camp Meeting for many years.
The Zimmerman Family: June 28
The Roland Zimmerman Family Musical Ministry is a family ministry from Lancaster County, PA that performs bluegrass, old-time country, and folk styles of “Down Home” gospel music. Our family consists of: Roland (dad), Rhoda (mom), and Ryan (son). Roland sings and plays guitar, and sometimes banjo, as well as producing and engineering our recordings. Rhoda sings and recites poetry. Ryan sings, recites scripture, strums a guitar and ukulele, plays the kazoo, and provides rhythmic accompaniment on washboard, tambourine, spoons, and sanding blocks. It is our desire that the saints of God would be strengthened and inspired and that sinners would see their need of repentance and salvation in Jesus Christ through this musical ministry.
Jack Foreaker: July 5
Jack Foreaker worked on such motion pictures as "The Gentle People and the Quiet Land" and "The Muppets Take Manhattan", where he performed as a puppeteer in Miss Piggy's Wedding. He has worked locally and nationally with extensive work for PBS, appeared on stage in over three hundred productions, and toured Europe with the Susquehanna Festival Theater. Jack has opened in clubs for such artists as Roy Clark, Charlie Daniels, Mickey Giley, The Amazing Kreskin, and The Beach Boys. Jack was the creator of the "Well Child Tour" for Franklin Square Hospital in Baltimore, MD and has been involved with the Child Life Department of Franklin Square since 1974. He is a Certified Addictions Counselor, a Certified Clinical Supervisor in Maryland, and holds a National and International Certification in the field of Chemical Dependency. Jack is the soloist for The Unity Center of Philadelphia and is the co-founder of The Tidewater Homecoming Gospel Relief Program where he performs to raise money for charity and community needs. He recently sang the National Anthem for the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yard to a crowd of 31,000.
Ken & Dee O'Brien: July 11
Ken and Dee O’Brien are from the New York area and have been preaching and teaching the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ for the last eleven years. They have shared their personal experience with healing and miracles around the country, including ministering at the Healing Explosion held October '04 at the Houston astrodome. They have a children’s ministry on Sound of Life Radio, which broadcasts to the Northeast US and on the internet.
Jack Grafton: July 12-13
Cottager Jack Grafton is a past President of Brandywine Summit Board of Trustees. A retired public school teacher and college professor, Jack earned an MA in Christian education from the Scarritt College for Christian Workers.
The Duffields: July 12
The Duffields are regular singing guests and worship leaders for Sandy Cove Ministries, Child Evangelism Fellowship Ministry Briefings, Prison Fellowship Conferences with Chuck Colson, among others, and have appeared on television with the PTL Club and 700 Club. Sue is a singer/songwriter and speaker for many women’s events around the country. Husband Jeff is a keyboardist and arranger, and has backed artists such as Anita Bryant, Dave Boyer, Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, Jimmy Fortune (formerly with the Statler Brothers). Jeff and Sue married in 1974 and have been in full time ministry ever since. They have produced over 30 albums and perform over 150 concerts a year.
Richard Trout: July 13
Richard Trout was ordained in 1951 and has pastored in the states of Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, as well as 15 years in foreign ministries. He co-founded the Amazing Grace Ministries and teaches part-time at the Central Jersey Bible Institute.
Brett Myers: July 19
At 14 Brett Myers began studying videos of simple magic tricks and fell in love with the art of illusion. Brett founded BAMmagic Ministries to share God's message of truth and redemption using the art of illusion. Brett is studying communications at Bryan College in Dayton, TN and working to develop BAMmagic Ministries into a full time ministry. Utilizing the art of illusion, he demonstrates how easily our eyes and ears are deceived by our perceptions. This allows us to proclaim the redeeming Truth of Jesus Christ through a clear, direct, and effective presentation of the gospel.
Jim Powell: July 25
Rev. Jim Powell was as associate pastor at Heritage Presbyterian Church in New Castle, DE when a Kenyan presented a concern for abandoned babies in Kenya to the senior pastor and church elders. Jim and wife Sharon then visited Kenya in 2001, which led to founding of the Happy Life Children's Home in 2002. Jim is the US Director for this ministry, which has facilitated the adoption of 30 children to date.
Dr. James DiRaddo: July 26
Dr. Jim DiRaddo and his family have been cottagers at Brandywine Summit for many years. He is senior pastor in Philadelphia, PA and teaches at Palmer Theological Seminary.
Karen Domino White: August 9
Daughter of the legendary Fats Domino, Karen Domino White is a talented and inspiring singer in her own right. She has won several awards for her music ministry, as well as appearing on multiple television networks including TBN and The 700 Club. While also a talented fashion designer, her greatest joy is sharing her relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ through her music.
Dr. Abraham Philip: July 27
Abraham Philip, Founder and President of Proclamation Ministries, has been preaching the gospel around the world since 1986. He is a licensed minister in the Assemblies of God, holding advanced degrees in both science and religion. Dr. Philip is a gifted evangelist and singer, who has spoken to small and large audiences throughout America, as well as led crusades into Africa and Asia. His scientific training and corporate experience serve him well for presenting the gospel to those in academic and business circles. Dr. Philip also serves as an adjunct professor of Pulpit Communications at Trinity Theological Seminary (Newburgh, IN).
Mark Dayan: August 2
Mark Dayan is a praise and worship leader at Congregation Beth Yeshua in Philadelphis, PA, as well as a singer in the internatinoally known Messianic singing group Kol Simcha. He has ministered in numerous congregatinos, churches, conferences, seminars, workshops, and outreach festivals throughout the world, including Israel, Argentina, Russia, and Ukraine.
Jack Enea: July 26
Jack is a professional song writer, guitarist, and singer, who is fluent in many styles. His goal is to write and perform songs for people that minister to their hearts. He recently released a new CD of his songs on his own JDE label.