Rich mullins Concert Part #12

This is the part #12 of a concert that Rich Mullins did in Lufkin, Texas. Some excerpts from this concert made it to the homeless man video also available on You Tube.

This was the last concert tour that he did before he passed on.

Edit: 7/11/2007

I responded to an email that I received, but after thinking about it, I decided that everyone should read it to know where things are at. Thank you everyone for your patience and I apologize for dropping the ball on this one. I will pick it up again soon.

I was not at the concert there, but I did actually go to a later one. This concert (on you tube) was taped about 8 weeks before he died I think and I went to a concert 2 weeks later in Northville, Michigan. Actually, he only performed once more in Chicago and then he was no longer with us.

I was struck by how tired Rich looked even before he said something. By the time I saw him, he wasn't singing as much and the other guys were moving in closer to help pick up the slack. His voice was a bit scratchy and haggard. He looked more beaten than I had ever seen him.

I was able to see him about a half a dozen times throughout the years and it was neat to watch the transition of his concerts. He wasn't a great musician who talked about Jesus; he was someone who was willing to be used by God who happened to be a musician.

I hope to post the last part of the concert in the next few weeks. Video transition takes a lot of space and I was just able to get more hard drive space to accomplish this. Because this isn't the only project have on my computer, other things take a bit more precedence.

If you ever get a chance, listen to a song by Mitch McVicker called
"New Mexico." It was the last song Rich performed on and how poetic to "wrap it up," if you will.

As always, Be God's,
Mark

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[JujuViolet]

Thank you for this concert. You have not dropped any ball, just have a part (9) to go. All of your work is super. I, too, noticed how haggard he looked, and in one of his album songs he sings, " my heart is aging, I can tell." Curious, isn't that? Thanks again

[marcosagostos]

The odd thing about that song is that it was on his first album and yet it rang truer the day he died than the day he wrote it. I guess it's one of those universal truths. This world will beat youup and spit you out and none of that really matters in light of what is waiting.

[madtypr]

Thanks so very much for posting these videos - they're wonderful! I was never fortunate enough to see Rich in concert, I sure wish I had. I very much look forward to hearing him in Heaven.

[JERice7]

Rich was, and still is, one of my biggest heroes. I greatly admire the life that he lived. He had such an incredible heart for Jesus.  But now that he's with Jesus, the size of his heart for God could never be measured. I thank God for the ministry that was the life of Rich Mullins.

[sgwsc]

My dearest Rich, yes u look tired and so do I as a nurse. I will keep trying to help healing and trying to comfort their pain-- that's why we look tired-- we will always sacrifice our lives to help mankind for God's work--it is a priviledge, God--thank u for letting me help the sick. Amen

[emmysue20]

Lots of people comment on how tired he looks, but if you remember from, I think, part 5 he said "Man, if I didn’t look tired you should pray for me. I would have had to made a deal with the devil to not look tired. I deserve to look this way. I’ve abused myself as much as possible the last 20 years....which is fine with me. ‘Cause I figure sooner or later life’s gonna kill us all, you may as well go out doing something that you love to do."

[juanpablomagno]

Gracias Mark Jackson por subir el concierto completito de Rich Mullins... lo vengo viendo casi dos horas seguidas y es lo máximo... Me maravillo de escuchar a los ministros de Dios y como Dios da el talento a sus hijos amados.

Dios te bendiga. Saludos desde el Perú.

[JeffTheDude777]

Too bad he died. But he is with our Lord. Cant wait to meet them all.

[snorbitts10]

Your the best Rich! your music is wonderful!and a real blessing so thank you!

love ya!

[caspiansgirl]

No matter how much Christain music changes, Rich will always be one of the best. Thank you for your music, Rich! I look forward to seeing you in Heaven!

[PurpletracksStudios]

for sure, for sure.

[ksrdmd08]

I truely appreciate seeing these videos. I

would never be able to see him without these.

I have played one CD to death. This is such

a treat!!!