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Welcome!!
Thank you for your interest in partnering with me, and possibly the band, for your next event or church service. If you
have not
read my Bio (About Page) and Testimonial pages, they are available on
this site
to help you better
understand the ministry and the many ways that God is using it in the
lives of others.
I consider the call to serve Christ in this unique way a privilege. My words, songs and worship
are an
overflow of the love and grace He has shown me. It is exciting to see lives changed and
hearts turned
toward Jesus. 1 Peter 2:9 brings wonderful clarity to my charge in Christ, "You
have been saved to
proclaim the excellence of Him who brought us out of darkness into His
marvelous light." (ESVParaphrased)
As we share our thoughts and insights concerning an event or service, along with you, I will
commit the event to prayer. According to God's leading, I will then customize the music
selections and subject matter to align with your theme (if something other than a topic below is
selected). To better acquaint you with some of the booking/scheduling details, this page is provided to help
answer as many questions as possible.
I can provide any combination of the following: Special Music, Testimony, Worship. Keynote and Retreat options are outlined below.
Frequently Requested Events
~ Concerts, which typically included special music and testimony
~ Worship Services
~ Women's Events such as Conferences, Retreats, Desserts/Dinners, Teas and Christmas Galas
(Music is often combinedwith Keynote presentation).
~ Christian Country Concerts & Festivals such as 4th of July Celebrations, Summer Picnics and Fall
Festivals
~ Marriage Events and Retreats
~ College and University Chapels
~ Banquets and Fundraisers
~ Outreaches
Band Options
~ Mary with full band (5-7 pieces)
~ Mary with acoustic band (2 guitars only)
~ Mary (alone with tracks)
Miscellaneous Requests
~ Artist Event Agreement will be provided by Artist Booking Agent
~ One product table, in a visible area, with an electrical outlet nearby
~ Meal(s) for the band at event site after sound check
~ A 3-7 minute opportunity for Mary to share Compassion International
Stage Requirements
We offer several stage plots that provide our preferred stage layout and sound preferences.
Upon request
these can be e-mailed to the ministry leader or sound technician.
Promotional Materials
Photos: High resolution images are available on the gallery page of the website or Click Here.
Flyers: We currently have two flyers that can be used to promote a concert or special event.
Once the event has been confirmed, we will send the flyer to the Pastor or Ministry Leader upon
request.
Event Booking
To schedule Mary for your next ministry event, please contact:
Booking@mary-james.com or call (619)322-9017
Speaking Topics
Mary weaves her testimony and music throughout all of her keynote and retreat topics.
A brief outline of
her story is below.
From dark beginnings to new life
Born to a teenager who was not prepared to be a parent, Mary was given up for adoption to a
minister and
his wife. Sadly, her adoptive mother suffered from alcoholism and then died of cancer when Mary was only 13. These and other circumstances fostered many insecurities.
Mary remembers always feeling
unwanted, unloved and unaccepted. As a teenager, she
literally gave up on herself, turned to drugs
and alcohol to numb her pain, and at age 16 chose
life as a teenage runaway. She had no concept of what it meant to be loved and
cherished
unconditionally. But at 21, that all began to change. Today, with Jesus Christ as her Lord
and
Savior, Mary has a new life, a new love and a new song.
"Beauty from Brokenness"
Through word and song, Mary shares her full testimony, leading the listener on a journey
from
her
painful past into the beauty of complete renewal through Christ. The closing segment
of her talk focuses on how God has shown her that He is able to use the most broken of vessels for
His
glory.
She leaves the listener with the reaffirmed promise that God is a god of second chances and one who can give us victory over our circumstances.
Key scriptures: 2 Corinthians 5:17-18
"The Real Me"
Living in the shadow of shame, rejection and rebellion, Mary says, "I believed that no one could love or accept me if they knew THE REAL ME. After years of painful self-condemnation, she found freedom through the healing touch of God's unconditional love. Mary will share her journey from darkness into light through words and song and will help you shine the light of truth into the darkest corners of your
life. Her heart overflows with a passion to share with others the love that has transformed her. Her
voice and lyrics will leave an indelible mark on your soul - her story will inspire you to believe that "being real" is the only way to live in freedom.
Unlike "Beauty from Brokenness" Mary will discuss the challenges she has faced since she became a Christian. In her message, Mary is candid about her financial and marital struggles. She closes by emphasizing the danger of not keeping God first and the importance of honesty.
To view a "Real Me" flyer ~ click here.
"At His Feet" - A Worship Concert With the release of Mary's live worship CD "At His Feet," she has created an event that brings the album to you live. The focus of the evening is on the power of praise and our continual need to remain intentional about the one thing that matters most, knowing Him more. "A Heart Like His"
"For everything we know about God's word is summed up in a single sentence, love others as
you love
yourself. That's an act of true freedom." From Galatians 5: 13-15 - The Message
With music woven through her testimony, Mary reflects upon two key points:
(1) applying the
love of Christ in her own life, and (2) His call to share that love with others. She explains
how the
presence of Jesus in her life has and continues to mold her heart into the likeness of His. She shows
how having a teachable heart and the ability to lay down one's pride casts the light of Christ onto
every
situation, providing the freedom we all desire and the grace that is sufficient for every need. Key scriptures: Galatians 5: 13-15, 2 Corinthians 9:8, 1 Peter 5:5, 2 Corinthians 12: 9-10
"A Lamp For Every Corner"
A wonderful change for your Christmas Tea, Outreach or Church service, Mary and her
band will provide Country flavored Carols, Special Music and Testimony. This event will
will focus on Mary's journey to contentment and will leave everyone reminded that their
specific assignment, no matter how small, is precious to God.
RETREAT TOPIC
"Hidden Trophies & Heaven's Treasures"
With worship intended to stir our affections for the Lord, a night of special music, personal
testimony, and teaching designed to focus on matters of the heart, prayerfully, you will leave
this weekend with a renewed spirit and a deeper relationship with Jesus. We will address the
condition of the heart when it comes to the past, present and finally, what it means to live with
an eternal perspective. We are heaven's treasure, the bride of Christ, but are we living set apart
for such glory? Are are living in the full freedom of Christ? Each of us will be challenged with the question, Where is your heart? As God reveals His loving truths, every woman will have the
opportunity to take personal steps toward a more powerful and purposed life in Christ.
Retreat Outline:
~ Worship offered for all four sessions
~ Part I - Full testimony with special music (Evening concert)
~ Part II - Trophies of the Past (or the enemy)
~ Part III - Trophies of the Flesh
~ Part IV - Heaven's Treasures - Finding daily peace by living with an eternal perspective
and by remembering all that God has done.
Key scripture: Matthew 6:21 "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
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