Paul and Cece Ellingsen
(Cece and Me)
(Formerly PBforJ)
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Contact Me: paul@PBforJ.com | FAQs  |  Links | Praise Jesus Fest 2004  | Praise Jesus Fest 2003 | Pictures from Gospelfest 2002
Celebrate Jesus Coffeehouse www.Celebratejesus.info | Karitos Worship & Arts Conference
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Check out our my space page at www.myspace.com/PaulandCC
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Sad news: Celebrate Jesus Coffeehouse is closed!!
Happy news: We started a new 3rd Saturday Coffeehouse in our living room near Elgin IL.
This year (2008) the dates will be : Jan 19th, April 19th, May 17th, July 19th, Aug. 16th, Sept. 20th, and Oct. 18th. Closed this year in June Nov., and Dec.
 The  Praise Jesus Coffeehouse www.PraiseJesusCoffeehouse.org.
any questions???
Contact Me: paul@PBforJ.com
Click here for the 2007 page and our newest CD, "Wish I Had a"



We'll be playing at:
We will be singing Christmas carols at the Walmart
Salvation Army Kettle

Friday Nov 28th 12 noon to 4 PM at the Villa Park Wal Mart
(That's the day after Thanksgiving)
I will have extra song books so if you would like to join us please do. Even if it's only for a short time! We will be singing Carols from 12 noon to 4, Occasionally stopping to rest our voices and fingers
Th Villa Park Wal Mart is located at:
900 S. RT 83 in Villa Park
On the west side of Rt. 83 between St, Charles Rd. & Roosevelt Rd.
Click here for a map from mapquest  Then if you want driving directions click on get directions to this location above the map and fill in your address. Or click here for directions

Also Sat Dec 6th at the Elgin Walmart 1001 Randall Rd Elgin IL 60123
1PM to 4PM
I will have extra song books so if you would like to join us please do. Even if it's only for a short time! We will be singing Carols from 12 noon to 4, Occasionally stopping to rest our voices and fingers
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Click here for directions

Daniel's Den Coffeehouse, Friday Feb 13th 2009
115 E South St. (Route 34)   Plano, IL   60545-1417. Show starts at 7:30 There is no admission fee but a free will offering will be taken. (You don't have to put your free will in, just some money) This is a very nice Coffeehouse. I think one of the nicer Christian Coffeehouses in the Chicago area. Check out their web site at www.Daniels-Den.org
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Daniel's Den Coffeehouse, Friday June 12th 2009

Daniel's Den Coffeehouse, Friday Sept 18th 2009


Our Semi-regular engagements:

Almost every Wednesday at the House of Prayer in Elgin 7 to 9 PM
The Elgin House of Prayer is located at the Eagle's Nest Building 270 E Chicago St. Elgin IL. Ring the bell on the Geneva St. entrance
http://www.light-life-ministries.org/   Click here for a map from mapquest
Ken and Thelma
We lead prayer and Worship almost every Wed at the House of Prayer in Elgin with Ken and Thelma. (This is not a picture of the house of prayer. It is their living room.)


"Wish I Had a" CD by Cece and Me 2007 Click here for the "As a Child" CD page
Click here or on the CD to listen to the
"Wish I Had a" CD released in 2007
 Click here or on the CD to listen to the
"As a Child" CD released in 2004
You can buy all 5 of my CDs at  www.CDBaby.com/all/pbforJ





I apologize that I have been sooooooo slow about updating the pictures lately!!!!! We started on a new project, A Christmas CD featuring original & classic Christmas carols.
It has been on my mind all year that I should do a Christmas CD this year but I haven't had the time. but I started in August and we'll see when we get it out. Hopefully before Thanksgiving.
God bless,
Paul
Jesus Coffeehouse Sept 6th 2008
 Jesus Coffeehouse Sept 6th 2008
On the way home from Ky we stopped and played at the Jesus Coffeehouse in Bloomington IL Sept 6th 2008. Thank you Bonnie and Tom for inviting us. www.Jesuscoffeehouse.com
View from our camp site in Kentucky
We spent a week in Ky and play Sunday morning at Briensburg United Methodist Church again. Sorry, No pictures of the church, but I did take this breathtaking view from our camp site.
Cece and Me at the Daniels Den Coffeehouse Aug 9th 2008
 Rocky Galati at the Daniels Den Coffeehouse Aug 9th 2008
 Rocky Galati at the Daniels Den Coffeehouse Aug 9th 2008
 Cece and Me at the Daniels Den Coffeehouse Aug 9th 2008
We played at Daniels Den Coffeehouse Aug 9th. Rocky Galati also did a set in between ours
Cece and Me leading Worship at the "Gathering" at the Nite Light Cafe Cece and Me leading Worship at the "Gathering" at the Nite Light Cafe
Cece and Me leading worship at "The Gathering" Aug. 4th at the "Nite Light Cafe" in Berwyn IL.
Karitos Coffeehouse
 Karitos Coffeehouse
We again ran the Karitos open mic Coffeehouse, August 1st & 2nd at "Living Waters" Church in Bollingbrook IL. Thank you to all who came out.
Allen Carlson's house
 Allen Carlson's house
We were at a get together and fellowship at Allen Carlson's house for friends fellow musicians, and his church Saturday May 24th. Thank you Allen for having us over


Praise Jesus Coffeehouse
www.PraiseJesusCoffeehouse.org
Praise Jesus Coffeehouse July 19th 2008
 Praise Jesus Coffeehouse July 19th 2008
 Praise Jesus Coffeehouse July 19th 2008
On July 19th we were privileged to open and close for Bill Brooks
www.billbrooksmusic.com   www.myspace.com/billbuckbrooks   www.shoutlife.com/billbrooks   www.mychristian-space.com/BUCKBROOKS at our Coffeehouse (Praise Jesus Coffeehouse in Elgin IL). We were also privileged to have a lot of our church (New Covenant Fellowship) come out to that show

Walk for Life
We were invited to play at the "Walk for Life" May 10th at Lord's Park in Elgin IL. This was the 4th year that we had the pleasure of doing this. Thank you to Patricia and Vivian for inviting us again
Walk for Life 5-10-08, Lords Park, Elgin IL.
 Walk for Life 5-10-08, Lords Park, Elgin IL.
 Walk for Life 5-10-08, Lords Park, Elgin IL.
Walk for Life 5-10-08, Lords Park, Elgin IL.
 Walk for Life 5-10-08, Lords Park, Elgin IL.
 Stu at Walk for Life 5-10-08, Lords Park, Elgin IL.
Thank you Stu (lower right) for taking these pictures


The Nite Light Cafe in Berwyn IL May 5th 2008
Nite Light Cafe May 4th 2008
 Nite Light Cafe May 4th 2008 Nite Light Cafe May 4th 2008
 Nite Light Cafe May 4th 2008


Karitos at Cyrus Ministries at Big Rock IL April 12th 2008
With Courtney Hay and Teresa Weaver www.Karitos.com
Karitos at Cyrus Ministries at Big Rock IL Feb 12th 2008 Karitos at Cyrus Ministries at Big Rock IL Feb 12th 2008

"The Gathering" at "The Nite Light
www.TheNightLight.org
April 6th 2008
By clicking on "playlist" on the lower left corner of the TV set above you can watch a video of part of this
"The Gathering" at "The Nite Light" April 6th 2008
 "The Gathering" at "The Nite Light" April 6th 2008
 "The Gathering" at "The Nite Light" April 6th 2008

Daniels Den Coffeehouse, Plano IL
Tribute to Dave Eversole concert, Daniel's DenMar28th2008
A tribute to Dave Eversole March 28th 2008
By clicking on "playlist" on the lower left corner of the TV set above you can watch a video of part of this

Second Saturday Sing
(SecondSaturdaysing.com)
March 8th 2008 Elgin IL
By clicking on "playlist" on the lower left corner of the TV set above you can watch a video of part of this
Second Saturday Sing Elgin IL March 8th 2008
 Second Saturday Sing Elgin IL March 8th 2008
 Second Saturday Sing Elgin IL March 8th 2008

Jesus Coffeehouse, Bloomington IL.
Feb.  9th 2008
Cece Jesus Coffeehouse Feb 9th 2008
 "Cece and Me" Jesus Coffeehouse Feb 9th 2008
 Bro Fered: Jesus Coffeehouse Feb 9th 2008
Rocky Galati (www.BroFred.com) came to the coffeehouse with us and did a set.
"Cece and Me" Jesus Coffeehouse Feb 9th 2008
 "Cece and Me" Jesus Coffeehouse Feb 9th 2008
Cece and Me: Jesus Coffeehouse Feb 9th 2008
 Cece and Me: Jesus Coffeehouse Feb 9th 2008
Jesus Coffeehouse Feb. 9th 2008

Nite Light Cafe, Berwyn IL.
Jan 25th 2008
Cece Nite Light Cafe Jan 25th 2008
 Cece Nite Light Cafe Jan 25th 2008
 Paul Nite Light Cafe Jan 25th 2008
 Paul Nite Light Cafe Jan 25th 2008
Cece Nite Light Cafe Jan 25th 2008
 Cece and Me Nite Light Cafe Jan 25th 2008
 Cece Nite Light Cafe Jan 25th 2008
 Paul Nite Light Cafe Jan 25th 2008
Nite Light Cafe

Praise Jesus Coffeehouse
Jan 19th 2008
By clicking on "playlist" on the lower left corner of the TV set above you can watch a video of part of this
Praise Jesus Coffeehouse Jan 19th 2008 Praise Jesus Coffeehouse Jan 19th 2008 Praise Jesus Coffeehouse Jan 19th 2008

Praise Jesus Coffeehouse Jan 19th 2008
 Praise Jesus Coffeehouse Jan 19th 2008
Praise Jesus Coffeehouse Jan 19th 2008
Us with "Jimmy Jack Whitaker"
Jan 19th at Praise Jesus Coffeehouse