The Echoes visited with the congregation at Gospel Mission Tabernacle, in Golconda, IL, to help them celebrate a homecoming-style service -- preaching, dinner on the grounds and singing. Pastor Tim Green made us feel right at home, which in reality we sorta were. Sharon and Dorris Thomas attend GMT, so they WERE home.
The Echoes have sung at GMT a number of times over the years, as the church was founded by Billy Green, an original member of the Echoes from Calvary. He left the Echoes in 1975 to devote his entire energies to pastoring GMT. Billy retired a few years ago, at which time Tim Green, his nephew, took over the pastoral duties.
After a delicious meal, it was tempting to close one's eyes and perhaps doze a little. That's why we mixed in some faster, up-tempo songs along with the slower songs. And it must have worked. We didn't see anyone sleep. In fact, we did see clapping hands and raised hands in praise to Jesus Christ. That made it a good day.
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