Easter Greetings from Elvis

This is a copy of an Easter card sent to one of our Elvis Gospel Fan Club members. It was posted in Memphis on 20th March 1964. We add our greetings to you and hope and pray that in the midst of all the chocolate eggs and Easter bunnies, we do not forget the real meaning of Easter; that Jesus died so that each one of us might be forgiven, and He rose from the dead so that we can enjoy eternal life with Him. Hallelujah!

God bless you!

with love from us all at Elvis Gospel,

Madeleine Wilson

75th Birthday Celebration

Elvis is seen here celebrating one of his birthdays, with Dolores Hart, one of his film co stars, (now a Mother Superior at a Convent in Bethlehem, Connecticut) lighting his cigar. Who knows, if Elvis were still alive, what he would be doing.

Very much the same most probably - singing his heart out (mostly gospel) and wowing audiences. One of Elvis' friends, singer Tom Jones,age 73, is still doing that.

As we remember Elvis, the King of Rock and Roll, on his birthday, we give grateful thanks to another person whose birthday we have just celebrated, Jesus Christ, the King of Kings. We say thank you Lord for the life of Elvis and the gifts of his wonderful voice and generous and loving nature. May the music he made and the memory of him , by the power of your Holy Spirit, cause many to acknowledge and give thanks and praise to their creator.

Christmas Greetings - Here Is Love

The photo is of the snow covered Nativity Scene on the front lawn of Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee, taken in 2002. Elvis would have this put in place every year for passers by to see, as a reminder of what Christmas is all about; the birth of Jesus, when love came down to earth.

Perhaps another name for Christmas could be “Here is Love” the title of a lovely hymn I have just discovered, which puts Christmas into perspective

Here Is Love

Here is love wide as the ocean

Loving kindness as a flood

When the Prince of Life, our ransom

Shed for us His precious blood

Who His love will not remember?

Who can cease to sing His praise?

He can never be forgotten

Throughout Heaven’s eternal days
~~

On the mount of crucifixion

Fountains opened deep and wide

Through the floodgates of God’s mercy

Flowed a vast and gracious tide

Grace and love like mighty rivers

Poured incessant from above

And Heaven’s peace and perfect justice

Kissed a guilty world in love

Written by William Rees (1802– 1883)

May you experience the wonderful love of the Lord Jesus, now and always

God bless you

Madeleine Wilson and the team at Elvis Gospel

Christmas Greetings

The photo above shows Elvis Gospel Fan Club's Vice President, Peter Wilson in front of the Christmas lights in Graceland's backyard 2001.

One of the great messages of Christmas is

Peace on Earth

We are thrilled that a Christian Elvis Tribute Artist, Billy Nashad, is performing in Manger Square in Bethlehem, Israel over the Christmas holidays. This is what Billy says ‘‘Elvis wanted to perform in Bethlehem after an Arab Sheik told him that he could help bring peace to the area."

“Not many people know about this meeting but the concert was one of the things Elvis was determined to arrange. Sadly, he died before he could carry out his wish."

‘‘Now I feel that by doing these concerts I am fulfilling his dream."

We pray for great success with these shows, that they will indeed bring peace to that part of the earth. We look forward to a good report!

We pray for peace on earth this Christmas time and that all who read this will have a wonderful, joyful time, celebrating the birthday of Jesus, who is the light of the world and the lover of your soul.

God bless you

Peter and Madeleine Wilson

Remembering Elvis

How Sweet The Sound

As we remember the passing of Elvis and give thanks for his life and music, we can only wonder at the greatness and creativity of God and the importance of music in our lives.
This video, "The Black Notes Only of Amazing Grace" is awesome, and I guess had Elvis been able to experience it, we would have seen on his face an expression of wonderment and even seen tears in his eyes.

If you have not seen and heard this piece, we encourage you to click on the link below, sit back, turn up your volume and experience something wonderful and moving. Enjoy!

http://pjcockrell.wordpress.com/2007/11/22/amazing-grace-just-the-black-notes

Easter Greetings

Jesus is Risen - Hallelujah!

Have you ever wondered why some Christian crosses have Jesus on them and some are empty?
This reminds me that the Easter story is basically in two parts. The first is when Jesus the Son of God is crucified, (executed like a common criminal), as a sacrifice, so that we might be forgiven and showing Jesus on the cross is a reminder of this. The second is when Jesus rises from the dead so that we might have everlasting life. The empty cross signifies this. That is why I especially like this statue of Jesus in the Meditation Garden at Graceland, shown above. (It was initially the headstone of Elvis' mother, Gladys grave in Forest Hills Cemetery in Memphis). The statue shows Jesus very much alive with open arms welcoming us, but in the background is the cross to remind us of what He did for us.

May you rejoice this Easter time as you remember the wonderful everlasting life which Jesus won for you.
God bless you.

Valentine Greeting

This cross came into the present owners possession simply through a private sale from another collector. The cross has been authenticated by both David Stanley and Lamar Fike who both clearly remembering Elvis wearing the item.

Elvis's very own 'partner' cross was displayed in public for the very first time, on Valentine's Day 2004 at the Fingerprints of Elvis at Albert Dock, Liverpool. It was loaned to the Exhibition (now closed) by an anonymous collector who insured the piece for £1million.

When Elvis and Priscilla finally broke up they each kept their cross: a love token, which Elvis had designed and made to symbolise his everlasting love for her. It also accentuated his strong spiritual side. The cross was perhaps the closest material item to Elvis' heart ­ one of just two crosses he had made for Priscilla and himself. Even after their break-up Elvis always treasured his cross and kept it close by his side.

The yellow gold cross, created in a baroque type style, is designed to hang from a chain. The cross has a delicate swirling pattern gathered around a simple crucifix held at its centre by a delicate, golden ball.

Enjoy your Valentine's Day, remembering that you are loved, always.