WKGMA 2016 Spring Convention

The Echoes sing "I Wouldn't Take Nothing For
My Journey Now"

Well, it seems you don't see it too often in many churches these days, but by the conclusion of the Friday night session of the 2016 WKGMA Spring Convention, the altar was filled with people seeking God's Will in their lives and life situations.

The event was hosted by Trinity Baptist Church in Paducah, KY.

The Echoes kicked off the evening with Sharon taking the lead on "I Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now," followed by Twila featured on "It's My Desire," and ending with David singing "I'll Never Be Over The Hill.

A short devotion at the end of the singing by Dale Harrell, Pastor at Park Avenue Baptist Church, and husband of WKGMA President Marilyn Harrell, resulted in a spontaneous move of the Holy Spirit in the congregation.  As people came forward to pray, strains of "Amazing Grace" began filling the church.

So, if you weren't there, you missed a visit from God at the Convention.

For Him was another featured
group at the Friday session.

The WKGMA Convention always offers a variety of soloists, duets, trios and quartets.  The Holy Spirit is always present at the events, but this night, the Holy Spirit took control of the event.  What better way to spend a Friday night (or any other day of the week).

Saline County Singing Convention

It has been some time since we were last at the Saline County Singing Convention, but the Echoes made up for lost time when we were invited to be the featured singers at the April 2016 convention.  This one was hosted by the North Williford Baptist Church, in Harrisburg, IL.  Pastor Keith Ital made us feel very welcome at his church, and we also enjoyed his "Elvis-style" singing.

The Saline County Singing Convention is one of the oldest continuing such events in Illinois (or anywhere else around the tri-state that we know of).

Phillip Fritts is the current President of the Convention, and he and his wife are working hard to line up both featured singers to sing at and Saline County locations to host the Convention.

The Convention has a Facebook page, which features a number of the songs sung by the Echoes and others at this event.  Check it out at:
https://www.facebook.com/salinecountysingingconventiin/?fref=ts

GloryBound Christian Entertainment Event

The Echoes travelled down the road to the Murray, Kentucky area for another GloryBound event.

Just as always, we had another great time with our hosts, Renee Taylor and Pat Lea.  Renee and Pat work tirelessly to coordinate on a monthly basis bringing the Gospel in Song in a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere at the Goshen United Methodist Church Family Life Center in Stella, KY.

At this event, we got the opportunity to not only share the Gospel in song, but also to enjoy the songs of April Arnold and Jesse Farmer.  It was a busy night in the Murray area, and there was a lot going on in the Murray area and Calloway County last night, so the crowd was down. But the blessings still flowed freely, which made us all glad that we are "Glory Bound!"

WKGMA Mini-Convention

As we do every time we get together to sing, the Echoes had a another great time at a WKGMA Mini-convention.  This mini-convention was hosted by Park Avenue Baptist Church, in Paducah, KY.  

It started out with a delicious pot-luck meal to get everyone in the mood to sing.  Then, with a full stomach, we adjourned to the sanctuary at Park Avenue to enjoy some spiritual food.

For our part, the Echoes went a ways back in the song archives with "This Time," "What You Took From Me," and "Damascus Road." We also included a newer song, "Borrowed Tomb."   And the song selection appeared to be used by the Holy Spirit to bless those in attendance.

God is GOOD!