The Echoes returned to Azotus Church, south of Bay City, Illinois, for our annual participation in Azotus' once-a-year worship service. We've been singing at the Azotus annual homecoming every year now on the 4th Sunday of August, since the early 1970's.
The church no longer even has electricity, and thus we've always had to take a generator to power our sound equipment. Last year, we found an inexpensive power inverter, which allows us to run our equipment off a vehicle battery. That makes it real simple.
Twila's husband, Mark Staton, delivered the message at the morning worship service. Then, tables were lined up outside under a gigantic oak tree, where an abundant spread of food provided a delicious "dinner on the grounds" for lunch. Then, the Echoes presented the ever-same Gospel of Jesus Christ in song, standing under that same gigantic oak tree, to those gathered around.
Azotus is a standing invitation for the Echoes each year, so if the Lord tarries, we'll probably be back again next year to do it all again, on the 4th Sunday of August.
Sunday, August 28, 2005
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
Kornbread Junction - August 2nd
Homespun Dinner Theater at its finest! That's what we found when we sang at Kornbread Junction, in Tunnel Hill, Illinois. Phillip Morris, proprietor, has created a down-home country atmosphere to compliment his Bed & Breakfast operation in Tunnel Hill. Kornbread Junction offers a variety of musical entertainment, with Tuesdays being Gospel Night at the Junction. And all you can eat Beans & Cornbread is always on the menu. (Jerry Kirksey of The Singing News would be in Heaven (he likes to eat good ole home cookin').
The Echoes sang to an appreciative crowd sitting at dining tables around the homey stage area. But no matter where we sing, the Message is the same. And the folks at the Junction heard the wonderful Gospel of Jesus Christ.
This was the first time for the Echoes from Calvary to sing at Kornbread Junction, but according to Phil, it won't be the last. We look forward to going back before too long.
The Echoes sang to an appreciative crowd sitting at dining tables around the homey stage area. But no matter where we sing, the Message is the same. And the folks at the Junction heard the wonderful Gospel of Jesus Christ.
This was the first time for the Echoes from Calvary to sing at Kornbread Junction, but according to Phil, it won't be the last. We look forward to going back before too long.
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