June 10, 1997 (David W. Cloud, Fundamental Baptist Information Service, P.O. Box 610368, Port Huron, MI 48061-0368, fbns@wayoflife.org) - Gordon Sears' Songfest ministry of Coldwater, Michigan, recently announced the availability of "Rudy Atwood Remembers," a one-hour memorial video of the beloved pianist of the Old Fashioned Revival Hour. The advertisement states:

Preserve a lasting memory of the pianist who alone set the standard for hymn playing. Thousands have copied his style, but no one has ever captured the flawless technique of this master of the keyboard. Whether playing for the singing of the quartet, the congregation or a solo, he always played with absolute perfection. An estimated 20 million listeners from around the world were tuned in on the weekly radio broadcast from Long Beach, California from 1937 to the 1960s. Watch and listen as Rudy plays 'Heavenly Sunshine,' 'Jesus Saves,' 'When They Ring the Golden Bells,' 'Fill My Cup Lord,' 'Beulah Land,' 'In the Garden,' 'When I Survey,' and many more. Hear him interviewed, as he tells of his life and experiences on the Old Fashioned Revival Hour. Professionally produced, this is truly a classic and the only video made of this extraordinary musician. Pass it on to your children. There are four videos available as follows --

RUDY ATWOOD REMEMBERS - Rudy Plays a total of 21 selections and is interviewed about his life and ministry on the Old Fashioned Revival Hour.

RUDY ATWOOD IN CONCERT - A typical concert given at the Oak Forest Baptist Temple, where Rudy introduces his numbers and plays his favorites.

RUDY ATWOOD PREACHES - Many never heard Rudy preach, but he at one time was a pastor and his message on this video is: "The Danger of Delay", based on Matt. 25:1-13.

RUDY ATWOOD'S 75TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - This was a surprise birthday celebration, with many of his old friends honoring him as they appear on video tape. Rudy's daughter Robin and Dr. Fuller's son also appear on the video.

In this hour of confusion--in which multitudes of professing Christians do not understand the nature of spiritual music, believing, incredibly, that rock music can be sanctified for the Lord's use--the music of Rudy Atwood is like a breath of fresh air. Church pianists will want to obtain this video to study the techniques of a master.

Order these videos from Songfest, P.O. Box 182, Coldwater, MI 49036. $29.95 each (all four $99) plus $3.50 each S/H. Video shipped by priority mail.

THESE VIDEOS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FROM WAY OF LIFE LITERATURE AND WE CAN PROVIDE NO OTHER INFORMATION ON IT. PLEASE ADDRESS ALL ORDERS AND QUESTIONS DIRECTLY TO SONGFEST IN MICHIGAN.