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.
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