The Echoes from Calvary returned for a second visit to sing for an appreciative group of senior citizens at the Paragon at West Point Assisted Living Center in Paducah, Kentucky. We were scheduled to start at 6:00pm, but the commons visiting area was just about full by 5:45pm. It's not hard to get us to sing at the drop of a hat, so with a good crowd gathered, we began early.
We sang a number of our current songs, each of which had a message for the residents of Paragon (as they do for any listener). David then sat down at the piano, and we took requests from the group for favorite hymns. "The Old Rugged Cross" was called out immediately, with "Sweet Beulah Land" a close second. "In The Garden" and "Amazing Grace" are always favorites. David played "Keep On The Firing Line" on the piano to an instrumental accompaniment, and the Echoes decided to sing the chorus of that song for good measure.
We then ended the evening with "Even In The Valley" and "Keep On Praying" as a reminder to the residents (and us, too) that no matter what comes our way, we can turn our problems over to God, because He is SO good and faithful to carry our burdens.
We then visited with the residents for a little while and met some people from Kansas City, Missouri, who were visiting one of the residents.
As always, while the residents kept telling us how much of a blessing our singing was to them, we found, as always, that we are blessed to a much greater extent by their smiles and support. We'll look forward to going back again.
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