Perhaps we've always wondered what it would be like to participate in a "Gaither Homecoming"-style event. Well, we came close to it, as the Echoes joined with other WKGMA (West Kentucky Gospel Music Association) members at Briensburg Baptist Church in Draffenville, KY. The event was also shown live on the Marshal County Cable TV system, channel 28.
The event was a benefit for a group of youth and their pastor, Darvin Strum, from Lakeview Baptist Church, near Draffenville, who will be going on a mission trip to Poland later this year. Darvin is also the current President of WKGMA.
The Echoes were honored to be "showcased" at the event. That means that we sang one song prior to the "Homecoming Choir" special. The crowd enjoyed "I'm Rich," and clapped along to that toe-tapping message.
Then it was the WKGMA Choir's turn to present the Gospel Message in song, as we all joined together to sing a number of "old standard" songs, such as "I Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now," "Had It Not Been," and "He's A Personal Saviour."
Now we can say we've experienced it. Now we're looking forward to doing it again!
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Saturday, April 04, 2009
Illinois State Quartet Convention
A good crowd greeted the Echoes at the 40th Annual Illinois State Quartet Convention in Marion, Illinois. This is one of the premier Gospel events in Illinois each year. It has been hosted by the Glorylanders Quartet for years. Dee Ozment, of the Glorylanders, has been faithful to keep the Convention going, along with help from his wife, Dianne, and many others.
The Echoes were first on the program and got the crowd going with some new songs, including "I'm Rich" and "Preach The Word." Of course, we also included some other songs we had been singing for a little while. But all of them contained the everlasting message of hope that only Jesus can give.
You can see a list of all the singers during the 3 nights of the convention at http://mcgangroup.com/echoes/ISQC.pdf
It was good to see our old friend, Jim Beatty (only "old" in years having known him). Jim served as emcee, standing in for long-time emcee Dean Stephenson, who is battling cancer and was unable to attend. Prayers for Dean are appropriate, but it's 100% certain that he will receive God's healing, and we'll be singing with him again, either here or in Glory.
Thanks to everyone for a another great convention. The Echoes look forward to participating again next year.
The Echoes were first on the program and got the crowd going with some new songs, including "I'm Rich" and "Preach The Word." Of course, we also included some other songs we had been singing for a little while. But all of them contained the everlasting message of hope that only Jesus can give.
You can see a list of all the singers during the 3 nights of the convention at http://mcgangroup.com/echoes/ISQC.pdf
It was good to see our old friend, Jim Beatty (only "old" in years having known him). Jim served as emcee, standing in for long-time emcee Dean Stephenson, who is battling cancer and was unable to attend. Prayers for Dean are appropriate, but it's 100% certain that he will receive God's healing, and we'll be singing with him again, either here or in Glory.
Thanks to everyone for a another great convention. The Echoes look forward to participating again next year.
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