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ABOUT THE COVERRon and Shelly singing Patch songs with the Bates family in their living room.Bates Family WelcomesPatch the PirateAs we think of Christmas, memories ofspecial times with family fill our minds. It’sa wonderful time for families to reflect onGod’s goodness in sending our Savior.We recently had the privilege of visitingthe Bates family (pictured above and onthe front cover) at their home near Knoxville,Tennessee. What a beautiful family!The Bates graciously invited us for lunchand fellowship and allowed us to visit andsing with them for a few hours. Gil, Kelly,and their 19 children (names and ageslisted below) were a tremendous blessingto Shelly and me. Some of their kids hadpreviously joined us at MusiCollege, andwe were glad for the opportunity to meetthe entire family.The Bates kids grew up listening to Patchthe Pirate CDs. Kelly says: “Whenever“Little by little,inch by inch…”we saw a pouty face, we’d turn it into ateaching moment by singing The GratitudeAttitude or The Poochy Lip Disease. As thechildren got older, they delved into pianostudies with Shelly’s Hymnproviser Series.Now, the kids look forward to the yearlyMusiCollege hosted by Majesty Music.Through the years, we have all been abundantlyblessed through this ministry.”We trust many of you have been helpedand encouraged as well through the musicour team puts together here at Majesty Music.May God bless you with a wonderfulChristmas season and a blessed New Year.The Bates family singing for Ron and Shelly.Ron “Patch” HamiltonThe Bates children: Zach 24, Michael 23, Erin 22, Lawson 21, Nathan 20, Alyssa 18, Tori 17, Trace 16, Carlin 15, Josie 14, Katie 13, Jackson 11,Warden 10, Isaiah 9, Addee 7, Ellie 6, Callie-Anna 4, Judson 3, Jeb 18 months.22 www.majestymusic.com