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Online Status: Last On: Nov 19, 2009 - 5:33 PM
Profile Views: 7,631
Member Since: June 22, 2007
Location: Tacoma, WA
ShoutLife Address: shoutlife.com/higher_call
Website: www.ahighercalltoartists.com
Genre: Jazz
Record Label: A Higher Call To Artists
Group Members:
* Charles R. Batchelor - Lead Male Vocal & Keyboardist and Songwriter
* Kathleen E. Batchelor - Lead Female Vocal
* Skipper - Drummer
* Jon - Lead Guitar
* Jerry - Guitar
* Tom - Bass (Now)
* Hulen - Our Original Bass Player
Influences:
If there are any at all they would be the Secular Group, Super Tramp, Pat Benitar mixed with Journey and some Jazz and R&B artists. We try to stay Original as much as possible and really have our own sound.
Sounds Like:
We combined a mix of Jazz, Rock, R&B and add some Contemporary to it all. We have our own sound and are not very much like anyone else in sound.
News Feed
Thursday November 19
4:36 PM is now friends with Songs, Writings and Testimonies
Monday November 16
2:39 PM is now friends with Trish and Catherine
Networks
Business: A Higher Call To Artists
Tacoma, WA
1996 - 2008
Business: Musician's Photographer
Tacoma, WA
2007 - 2008
Business: A 'Higher Call' To Artists
Tacoma, WA
1999 - 2007
Church: Life Center North Campus
Tacoma, WA
2007 - 2007
College: H.A.L.O. Univ.
Apachee Jct., AZ
1998 - 2001
College: Cover Park Voc/Tech College
Lakewood, WA
1987 - 1989
College: Bellevue Community College
Bellevue, WA
1984 - 1986
Discography
Angel's Song (2008)
Angel's Song is about a 16 year old girl with Cancer in the Hospital.

She is doing better now, but do pray for her.
Groups
"THE MISSION INDIA" , Apple Users , Calling all Christians , Christian Entertainment Indust , Christian Independent Artists , Christian Performing Artists , CONNECT TO P.R.E.A.C.H.E.R.S. , Digital Art , For Drawing Lovers , General Photography , Graphics , Hebrews 10:25 , Illustrator's Tablet , Independent Christian Music , jasonslist , Ministry , Nerd Squad , NorthWest Christian Artists , West Georgia Southern Gospel , ~~Prayer Team group~~
QuickLinks: About - Photos - Blog - Friends - Guestbook



About Higher Call
My name is Charles and My wife is Kathleen and we are "Higher Call."

We do a mixture of Contemporary, R&B, Jazz in ballad form. We've been both Ordained as Music Ministers, P&W Leaders, etc. from time to time. My wife is a Soprano/Songwriter and has an A.A.S. in Social Services. I am a Tenor/songwriter/keyboardist and have a B.A. in Theology/Honorary Dr. of Div. and 3 degrees in Photography.

We have a network of other Christian Artists we assist in placing in those areas where they are needed (FREE TO ALL). Our newsletter is free to anyone (sends 4 s.a.s.e.'s to P.O. Box 7622, Tacoma, WA 98417).
Photos
Photo Gallery Folders:
10th Anniversary in Oregon (20), Here Kitty, Kitty, Kitty... (5), Higher Call @ the Conference (12), Higher Call, the Group (15), Joseph Beggs of N. Ireland (3), Lit'l Sis' Eleah and Piano (1), My Photography Work (22), My Portrait Work (1), Original Higher Call Team (1), Portrait Samples of my Work (4),
Blog
ALL PHOTOS are Copyrighted...   10/27/2009 - 8:03 PM
I ask that you do not Copy any of my Photography, for they are Registered and Copyrighted and our means of Income. When you use other's photography work you are stealing from them and taking away their right reserve. Just because it is online doe... (login or sign up to read more)
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SEASONS CHANGE FOR MUSICIANS   10/06/2009 - 8:37 AM
STRANGE THINGS ARE HAPPENING WITH THE GROUP Like Solomon said in Eccs. there is a season for things; there is a time for gathering and a time to let go. Right now it seems the season is to let go. Our drummer has told me that he does not r... (login or sign up to read more)
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Song Writing Competions (Credit to ASCAP)   9/23/2009 - 9:20 AM
Hi! Know that ASCAP is the most Christian-Friendly of all the Songwriter Protection Orgs. If you decide to contact ASCAP be sure to get a hold of, Paul Harrigan (L.A. Calif. Office), for he is a Catholic Christian, but not like the old ways, ... (login or sign up to read more)
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PRAYER REQUEST for "Higher Call" Music Recording   9/21/2009 - 7:52 PM
WE ARE ASKING FOR YOUR PRAYERS Who We Are Hi! Most of you know us well and know we are the type to do what is right and of integrity. You know we are the music group "Higher Call" and we have an outreach to assist other Christian Artists ca... (login or sign up to read more)
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PRAYER REQUEST: Out 10th Anniversary   9/07/2009 - 9:30 AM
Hi! We will be on a Road Trip for our 10th Anniversary (Sept. 9 - 17). * Pray for our safety, health and that our car runs well with no wear. * Pray that our funds will go well and that we have much left over afterwards. * Pray we do... (login or sign up to read more)
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Recent Guestbook Comments (27)  
Catherine on 11/16/09 - 5:35 PM
Charles,

Thank you for accepting me as a friend. *smiles*
I look forward to us getting to know each other.

Blessings,
Catherine
Songs, Writings and Testimonies on 11/16/09 - 4:14 PM
What a wonderful ministry!

May God shine His face upon you.
Trish on 11/16/09 - 2:44 PM
Thank you Charles. Someeone did tell me how to do it.....thank you. But thank you for the instructions again!! I'm not very 'au fait' with computers at all!

And thank you for the friend add.

Every blessing to you both.
Rulan Capper-Starr on 11/04/09 - 1:46 AM
It was my daughter holding our cat in those photos; she's about 5 foot plus.

Yes, Foggy is fixed. He used to be owned by an old woman, but she died and no one wanted him so he was sent to the animal shelter. Foggy was at the shelter for 6 months because no one wanted a cat, they all wanted kittens. My daughter wanted a kitten, so we went to the shelter to look for one. That's when we saw Foggy. Hearing that he had been there for so long, we felt sorry for him. We were allowed to take him out of his cage and he was such a smooch we didn't have the heart to leave him there. They let us buy him cheaper than normal because they were glad to see him get a good home.

Not long after we got Foggy, he managed to get his tail caught in the cat door. I heard him and went outside. There he was with his tail stuck in the cat door with another cat picking a fight with him. I had to kick the cat door in order to free Foggy's tail, and for a long time after that, he seemed to think that we were to blame for his getting his tail hurt. He's learning to trust us, but I don't think he's quite ready to be juggled. lol.

Rulan Capper-Starr on 11/02/09 - 3:07 AM
I have posted some more photos of our cat.
Rulan Capper-Starr on 11/02/09 - 1:52 AM
Hi Charles. Yeah, our cats do look a lot alike. You wouldn't want to juggle our cat though. He can get grumpy when he wants to. He's the king of our street and his favorite pastimes seems to be eating, sleeping, and stalking the other cats on our street.

I hope you both went to the doctor and found out what was making you both so sick. I pray you are starting to feel better.

Rulan Capper-Starr on 10/28/09 - 2:27 AM
Hey, your cat kind of reminds me of our cat. Have you get more photos of him?
I must upload some more of mine soon.

Sorry to hear you are having problems with your foot. I pray it heals and gives you no more trouble. Sounds like the enemy doesn't want you to record. May the Lord bind the enemy's power so that you get the recording done without anymore interference.
Rulan Capper-Starr on 10/24/09 - 2:31 PM
Hi Charles. Sorry to hear you and your wife have been sick. May the Lord bring healing to you both, fast.

I will keep my eye open for "Here Kitty, kitty, kitty." lol :-)
Rulan Capper-Starr on 10/21/09 - 3:44 AM
Our cat can get a bit grumpy at times. Not long after we got him, he somehow got his tail stuck in the cat door and when I freed him I think he thought I was the one who had hurt him. It took us a long time after that to get back into his good books. lol

Can't wait to see a photo of your cat. You've got me curious.

Hope you do find another cat like your other one. That would be cool.

Sounds like it was just as well you both decided not to take the pup home. Allergies can make life uncomfortable.

I know what you mean about barking dogs. There's a dumb dog over the back of our place and it yaps at all the wrong times. Sorry to hear you have a neighbor like that.

I hope you took a lot of photos when you went on your road trip.
Blessings to you

Rulan
Jerry Corelli on 10/16/09 - 10:19 AM
Thanks Charles for the wonderful pictures you took.
HANNAH MINISTRIES INC. on 10/14/09 - 1:10 PM
Definetly Praying today.....
HANNAH MINISTRIES INC. on 10/14/09 - 12:49 PM
Love the pictures
Blessings
HANNAH MINISTRIES INC. on 10/14/09 - 12:48 PM
I will be gone a long time its long term missions.
I am preparing to say good bye to my family going back to Israel and a few other places counceling the poor and lost who are not found in the church they are the lonely out cast. And try to help them to function in fellowship with belivers, healing brings forth much fruit prayer is needed while i prepare and while im there.
Rulan Capper-Starr on 10/14/09 - 3:20 AM
Hi there. Just letting you know I have one photo up of our cat. Will put up more as time allows.

Hope your week is going well.

Blessings.
Rulan Capper-Starr on 10/13/09 - 2:39 AM
Hi Charles. Hope all is well with you and your family. Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. My Internet was playing up some and it kept freezing on me.

Wow. I bet you got a shock when your cat did that. Sounds more like a dog than a cat. :-)

Have you ever thought of getting another cat like that? I wonder if it would be the same way?

Awesome that you have taken some award winning photos. I'd really like to see your cat.

If I go down to my gate to wait for a friend to come and pick me up, our cat comes down and waits with me. If he sees another cat while there, he starts stalking it. lol

Have a great week.

Blessings.

Rulan
HANNAH MINISTRIES INC. on 10/12/09 - 11:24 PM
I look forward to looking at your pictures more today thank you for being so kind ,I sure will keep her in pray the Lord is are healer and deliver.
He is faithful
Shalom Hannah
Prayer Team Ministry on 10/07/09 - 6:18 PM
Dear Charles,

How are you doing? And how's the CD recording getting on? You and your ministry remain in our prayers.

Be Blessed,

Erik
Prayer Team Ministry
Rulan Capper-Starr on 10/07/09 - 2:31 AM
It would be cool if our cat was a main coon, but he hasn't got a busy tail. I've never knowingly met a main coon.

Now you mention it, I've never seen him catch a bird or even bring a dead one home. One time when I threw bread out for the birds, Foggy sat on out porch quietly watching the birds fly down and get bread. Then he just walked out into the middle of the shattered bread, lay down, and went to sleep. He wasn't interested in chasing the birds, but he didn't seem to want to let them eat either.

lol. Juggling cats would be a sight to see. You wouldn't want a grumpy cat that's for sure.

I haven't a clue how much our cat weighs, but I do know he feels heavy to lift. lol

I'll hunt down some photos of our Foggy cat and post them. I hope you get some of yours up to.

Sorry to hear your cat died in such a horrible way. That must have been very painful for you.

HANNAH MINISTRIES INC. on 10/06/09 - 10:29 PM
Love the music blessing
new friend
i hear you...
Rulan Capper-Starr on 10/05/09 - 1:37 AM
Hi. Hey, I hadn't given much thought as to why our cat doesn't like his belly rubbed, but that makes a lot of sense.

lol. Our cat is slowing used to it. We got him from the SPCA. His elderly owner had died and he had been there about six months.

Because he was fully grown, no one wanted him. They all wanted kittens. We had gone there to get a kitten, but when we saw him, we just couldn't leave him there. We took him out of the cage and he was like a big baby who purred and dribbled. He was so big that my 13 yr old could hardly hold him on her lap.

He has never messed in the house and is the only cat that I have ever allowed to sleep inside at night. He never claws anything in the house.

I used to break-in horses when I was young. I could tame horses no one else could catch. Yeah, you have to show them who's the boss. :-)

If you got any photos of your cat I hope you post them on shoutlife.

Have a wonderful week.