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THE BUZZ Performer Takes on a Fight by STEVE TURKEY It's likely that all of us have been touched by cancer in one way or another. This week in the Buzz we will look at how Dan Dean of the trio Phillips, Craig & Dean is doing after recently finding out he had prostate cancer. It was seemingly a typical annual check-up, until the lab work came back and his doctor informed Dean that he had cancer. Initially he was shocked at the devastating news. His wife was able to be strong for him at first, but then the reality of a very uncertain future hit her as well. Dan had a hard time telling his kids, but they were very supportive. CONNECTION Concert His initial thought was to not worry the other guys in the group, Randy and Shawn, but his manager talked him into it. He tried to downplay it but had to admit that "anytime you have cancer … it's a big deal". As a pastor, Dean had always been the one who was encouraging others in their time of distress. He wasn't sure how he was going to break the news to them, but his congregation became his biggest source of prayer support. The Bible verse he thought of most often during this time was Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and he shall direct your paths." That trust was vital when it came to deciding which form of treatment to pur- sue. Surgery was scheduled, but uncertainty continued. Dean remembers wak- ing up and hoping for a good report from the doctor. Not only was the surgeon sure they had taken out all the cancer, but when the lab reports came back a few days later it was confirmed that Dean was cancer free. He is naturally a little concerned that something could come up in the future but he knows if it does God will be there to walk through it with him again. This experience confirmed something Dean had always believed. Some think that "... we're earthly beings having a spiritual experience every once in a while. The truth is, we're spiritual beings having a avery temporary earthly experience." Dean is still singing, still living for God and still trusting Him through it all. STEVE TURLEY, Station manager Christian 107.3 COMMENTS? Editor@upancomin- gweekly.com. Coming Every Week.... Exciting features on THE DOGHOUSE 3049 Owen Dr. • 826-9761 www.thedoghousegroup.com Monday Open Mic Night Tuesday $2 You Call It Wednesday Bike Night Thursday DJ Sting Friday and Saturday Live music Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Live Acoustics Live Acoustics Live Acoustics CLUB HELLAS 3041 N. Main St-Hope Mills www.clubhellas.com Tuesday Karaoke/$8.99 Rack Ribs Thursday Thirsty Thursdays/Bands on the Patio Friday Saturday Night Club/Bands on the Patio Night Club/Bands on the Patio HUSKE HARDWARE HOUSE 405 Hay Street • 437-9905 www.huskehardware.com Monday Brew Pub Night Wednesday Singer/Songwriter Night Thursday DJ Serge Sniper Fri. & Sat. DJ and Dancing Sunday Sports Sunday IT'Z ENTERTAINMENT CITY 4118 Legend Ave. • 826-4635 www.itzentertainmentcity.com Oct. 24 DL Token Oct. 28 DL Token Oct. 31 DL Token LIDOS - THE EURO SPOT 102 Person St. • 222-8237 Monday Service Industry Night Tuesday Five Star Tuesday Wednesday Neon Noise Thursday Dollar Night Friday Saturday Ladies Night Sunday Open House Party Latin Night P t THE SAND TRAP 1514 Purdue Dr. • 433-0807 Monday Free Pizza Free Pool All Day Thursdays Karaoke Friday Saturday Karaoke Karaoke CHARLIE MIKE'S PUB 195 Star Point Road • 826-6453 Friday Saturday Karraoke Monday Draft Special Tuesday $1.75 domestic Wednesday $3 Well special Thursday $4.50 You call it Live Music CALLING ALL LOCAL BANDS timely topics that matter to you! Be sure to see what we have in store for you! News, views, arts & entertainment. www.upandcomingweekly.com 484-6200 Fayetteville wants to know you! So here's your opportunity. We will feature local bands in our Concert Connection, but it's going to take a little effort on your part. 1. E-mail Stephanie@upandcomingweekly.com for our Q&A. 2. Fill it out and e-mail it back to us. 3. Send a recent, high-resolution photo of your band. 4. Look for your article in an upcoming issue. 20 Countdown Magazine Adventures in Odyssey Focus on the Family Contest & Request Line: 910-764-1073 18 UCW OCTOBER 24-30, 2012 Keeping the Main Thing ... the Main Thing. visit us online www.christian107.com WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM