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ANNOUNCEMENTS

• HOMECOMING AT ZION HILL BAPTIST CHURCH ZIRCONIA WILL HAVE SPECIAL SINGING WITH HIS SONG FROM SMYRNA, TENNESSEE – SUNDAY, MAY 18TH AT 10:30 WORSHIP SERVICES.  REV. DARRIN WALDROUP – FORMER PASTOR – WILL BE THE GUEST SPEAKER.  DINNER WILL FOLLOW IN THE CHURCH FELLOWSHIP BUILDING FOLLOWING THE MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE.  EVERYONE WELCOME.
• MT. PISGAH LUTHERAN CHURCH’S STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL  SUNDAY, MAY 18 – NOON TILL 3:00 PM.  TICKETS: $4 ADULTS - $2 CHILDREN UNDER 12 – CHILDREN UNDER 4 FREE.  FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION CALL 692-3211.  EVERYONE INVITED TO ATTEND. 
• TRACY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH   HAS CALLED THE REV. CLARENCE PORTER AS INTERIM PASTOR FOR THE CONGREGATION.
• HENDERSONVILLE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST  HAS ANNOUNCED THAT THE REV. E. RICHARD WEIDLER OF PORTLAND MAINE HAS ACCEPTED THE CALL TO BE THE CONGREGATION’S NEXT PASTOR.  THE FAMILY HOPES TO BE IN RESIDENCE BY AUGUST.  FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 692-8630. 
• MUD CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH’S 2ND ANNUAL “BURNT OFFERINGS” BARBECUE COOK-OFF  FAMILY DAY – SUNDAY, MAY 18TH AT MUDCREEKBAPTIST CHURCH’S MISSIONS IMPACT CENTER. TROPHIES WILL BE AWARDED FOR EACH WINNING CATEGORY AT 4:00 PM. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND THE FAMILY DAY FESTIVITIES.
• ST. JAMES CHARITIES FOUNDATION  AN OUTREACH OF ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTIONS FROM AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS SERVING HENDERSON COUNTY - WHICH GIVE AID TO THE SICK AND NEEDY.  APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE CHURCH.  FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL DAVID MARSHALL – EXECUTIVE SECRETARY – 694-6927.
• FORK CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH – SALUDA  INVITES EVERYONE TO ATTEND THEIR REVIVAL – MAY 18TH THROUGH 23RD AT 7:00 EACH EVENING.  REV. ROGER TODD WILL BE THE GUEST SPEAKER WITH SPECIAL MUSIC:  MONDAY – “WELLS OF JOY” TUESDAY – “GREEN RIVER BOYS “  THURSDAY – “GREG DAY”  PASTOR GORDON AND THE CONGREGATION INVITES EVERYONE TO ATTEND.  THE CHURCH IS LOCATED ON FORK CREEK ROAD IN SALUDA AND IF YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION:  828-749-9595
• GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH HOSTS “THE MARIETTA COLLEGE SPRING CHORAL TOUR”  TUESDAY, MAY 20TH AT 7:30 PM – ADMISSION TO THE CONCERT IS FREE.  THIS YEAR’S TOUR PROGRAM FEATURES A VARIETY OF WORKS REPRESENTING A SELECTION OF CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY CHORAL LITERATURE.  THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME TO ATTEND. 
• AGLOW LIGHTHOUSE OUTREACH MEETING  TUESDAY – MAY 20TH AT 10:00 AM – COFFEE AT 9:30.  THE MEETING WILL BE AT THE ENCOURGAGING CUP OF MY FATHERS HOUSE – 3099 HENDERSONVILLE ROAD, BESIDE FOAM AND FABRIC - FLETCHER.  GUEST SPEAKERS WILL BE RHETT AND VIRGINIA SANDERS – OF MOUNT ZION INSIGHTS – A MINISTRY TO INTERNATIONALS, ESPECIALLY ISRAELIS IN MYRTLE BEACH AND OTHER COASTAL AREAS OF NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA.  THEY DISTRIBUTE BIBLES IN HEBREW AND ENGLISH AND OTHER LITERATURE, SHARING THE GOSPEL IN STORES, IN THEIR HOME, AND THE WEBSITE.  THIS OUTREACH MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
• “STARS IN A SPRING SKY”  PRESENTED BY THE FLETCHER COMMUNITY CHORUS IN THE PARISH HALL AT CALVARY EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN FLETCHER – THURSDAY, MAY 22ND – 7:30 PM.  FROM RUSSIAN, YIDDISH, SWEDISH AND SPANISH FOLK SONGS TO IRISH WEDDING MUSIC – THIS COLLECTION OF SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL SONGS FROM THESE COUNTRIES PROMISES TO DELIGHT LISTENERS OF ALL AGES.  ADMISSION IS FREE.  DONATIONS TO THE CONCERT ARE 100% TAX DEDUCTIBLE AND WILL BE GRATEFULLY RECEIVED.  FOR INFORMATION:  684-7774.
• MILLS RIVER LIFE ENRICHMENT CENTER  WILL PRESENT A PROGRAM ON WILD FLOWERS – IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL OF MILLS RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – THURSDAY – MAY 22 AT 10:00 AM.  LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE.  FOR RESERVATIONS OR INFORMATION CALL 891-7788 BY NOON TUESDAY.
• MICKEY MARVIN  FORMER PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL PLAYER WILL BE SHARING HIS TESTIMONY AT 6:30 PM – SUNDAY, MAY 25TH AT UNITED COVENANT MENNONITE CHURCH OF ETOWAH.  FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 891-3731.  EVERYONE IS INVITED.
• “SOUND OF MEN SINGING”  FLETCHER FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH  SUNDAY, MAY 25TH AT 7:00 PM.  THE PROGRAM MATERIAL INCLUDES SELECTIONS FROM SOUTHERN GOSPEL PUBLICATIONS PRESENTED IN BARBERSHOP STYLE INGING.  THE 30-VOICE ALL MALE COMMUNITY SINGING GROUP IS IN IT’S FIFTH YEAR OF ORGANIZATION AND INCLUDES TWO QUARTETS – THE MELODY MASTERS FIVE AND THE SINGING LAYMEN.  THERE IS NO ADMISSION – A LOVE OFFERING WILL BE TAKEN.  THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND.
• “ROSE” A ONE-WOMAN DRAMA  ABOUT A FEISTY JEWISH WOMAN WHO REFLECTS ON TUMULTUOUS EVENTS THAT SHAPED THE 20TH CENTURY – WILL BE PRESENTED AT 2:00 PM – SUNDAY, MAY 25TH AT THE SOCIAL HALL OF AGUDAS ISRAEL CONGREGATION -505 GLASGOW LANE – HENDERSONVILLE.  THIS WILL STAR SHIRLEY COHEN AS ROSE AND WILL BE DIRECTED BY BERNIE HAUSERMAN.  NO ADMISSION CHARGED.  DISCUSSION AND LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED AFTER THE PLAY.  FOR INFO:  693-9838.
• A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM OUR FRIENDS AT FOREST LAWN MEMORIAL PARK  ALL LISTENERS OF SUNDAY MORNING HYMN TIME AND WTZQ HAVE A SPECIAL PERSONAL INVITATION –ALONG WITH HENDERSONVILLE AND SURROUNDING COMMUNTIES WHO ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND FOREST LAWN MORTUARY AND MEMORIAL PARK’S 23RD ANNUAL VETERANS MEMORIAL DAY REMEMBRANCE SERVICE – MONDAY MAY 26 AT 11:00 AM.  JEFF MILLER, FOUNDER OF “HONOR AIR” IS THE SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER.  THERE WILL BE PATROTIC MUSIC, FLOWER PLACING, A FLAG FOLDING CEREMONY, A TWENTY ONE GUN SALUTE AND MORE.  THIS VETERANS MEMORIAL DAY REMEMBRANCE SERVICE IS ALWAYS A MOVING AND STIRRING EVENT, ENJOYED BY ALL WHO ATTEND.  BRING YOUR FAMILY AND JOIN WTZQ ALONG WITH FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS AT FLOREST LAWN MEMORIAL PARK ON TRACY GROVE ROAD AS WE HONOR THESE VETERANS WHO SERVED OUR COUNTRY WITH HONOR, DIGNITY AND PERSONAL SACRIFICE.  THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO SHOW THE YOUTH OF TODAY THE TRUE MEANING OF MEMORIAL DAY.  PLAN TO ARRIVE EARLY – AND PLEASE BRING A CHAIR.  REFRESHMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE SERVICE.  IF YOU’RE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND THE SERVICE, WTZQ WILL BE BROADCASTING THE SERVICE “LIVE” AS IT TAKES PLACE.  FOR MORE INFORMATION ON FOREST LAWN’S MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION – CALL 692-9188.
• “SINGING FOR THE SOLDIERS”  VETERAN’S MEMORIAL PARK, COLUMBUS, NC – MONDAY, MAY 26 – 5:00 UNTIL 9:00 PM – FEATURING THE GREEN RIVER BOYS – THE SOLDIERS OF THE CROSS & GREG DAY [SINGER-SONGWRITER “MIDNIGHT CRY” AND MORE].   SILENT AUCTION ITEMS WILL BE LOCATED AT THE COLUMBUS FIRE DEPARTMENT.  ALL ITEMS AND MONEY DONATED WILL GO TO SEND CARE PACKAGES TO OUR MILITARY ON ACTIVE DUTY IN IRAQ.  BRING CHAIRS AND COME AND ENJOY GREAT MUSIC, GOOD AND FELLOWSHIP AS WE SHOW OUR SOLIERS HOW MUCH WE LOVE AND SUPPORT THEM.  ADMISSION:  BRING SOME OF THE FOLLOWING FOR THE SOLDIERS AS WELL AS DONATIONS TO HELP WITH THE SHIPPING OF THE ITEMS:  TOILETRIES – GRANOLA BARS – NON PERISHABLE SNACKS AND CANDY – SUNTAN LOTION – CD’S – DVD’S – SMALL CANNED FRUIT – BUG SPRAY – HAND SANITIZERS – BATTERIES – CROSSWORD & PUZZLE BOOKS.  FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL SHERRY CARNE AT 817-3061.
• FAIRHAVEN QUARTET IN CONCERT  MILLS RIVER 1ST BAPTIST – 4TH ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY CELEBRATION – JUNE 8TH AT 10:30 AM.  THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME.
• PRESCHOOL SUMMER FUN PROGRAM  HAS OPENINGS FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 5 – TUESDAY AND THURSDAY MORNINGS – JUNE 10 THROUGH JULY 31 AT HENDERSONVILLE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.  TO REGISTER – CALL FRA ROCHESTER AT 692-3211.
• SQUIRE PARSONS WILL BE SINGING  AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S – RELAY FOR LIFE – N. BUNCOMB MIDDLE SCHOOL BASEBALL FIELD – FRIDAY, JUNE 13TH AT 7:00 PM.  EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND – SUPPORTH A GREAT CAUSE AND ENJOY GREAT GOSPEL MUSIC.
• FAIRHAVEN QUARTET WILL BE SINGING  WAYSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH – HENDERSONVILLE – SUNDAY, JUNE 15TH AT THE 7:00 PM WORSHIP SERVICE.  EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND.
• SQUIRE PARSONS IN CONCERT  LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH, CANDLER, N.C. – SUNDAY, JUNE 15TH AT THE 11:00 AM WORSHIP SERVIE.  EVERYONE WELCOME
• FAIRHAVEN QUARTET  WILL BE SINGING AT THE GETHSEMANE BAPTIST CHURCH, EAST FLAT ROCK, N.C. – SUNDAY, JUNE 29TH AT 6:00 PM WORSHIP SERVICE.
• SQUIRE PARSONS  IN CONCERT – SUNDAY JUNE 29TH – GRASSY BRANCH BAPTIST CHURCH, ASHEVILLE...
• SQUIRE PARSONS WILL BE SINGING  AT THE HENDERSONVILLE NAZARENE CAMPMEETING – SUNDAY, JUNE 29TH AT 6:00 PM.  EVERYONE WELCOME
• SIXTH ANNUAL IVAN PARKER CONCERT REFUGE BAPTIST CHURCH  SATURDAY, AUGUST 2ND.  BE SURE TO PUT THIS ON YOUR CALENDAR AGAIN FOR THIS YEAR.  MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW.
• HENDERSONVILLE SHRINE CLUB NEEDS ITEMS FOR THEIR ANNUAL AUCTION  THEY NEED CARS, TRUCKS, BOATS, SUV’S, RV’S ANTIQUES, NEW AND LIKE NEW ITEMS FOR THEIR AUCTION – JULY 17TH.  ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE SHRINER’S HOSPITALS FOR BURNED AND CRIPPLED CHILDREN.  TO DONATE CALL 697-3632.
• THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HENDERSONVILLE  ANNOUNCES A 24-HOUR PRAYER LINE PHONE NUMBER.  693-PRAY.  ALL CALLS ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND THIS SPECIAL PRAYER LINE IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.  THIS IS A MINISTRY OF THE HENDERSONVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.  CALL 693-PRAY
• TUXEDO BAPTIST CHURCH – GOOD NEIGHBOR MEAL FELLOWSHIPS MEETS THE FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH - AT 11:30 AM IN THE FELLOWSHIP BUILDING.  EVERYONE IS WELCOME – ESPECIALLY THE RESIDENTS OF GREEN RIVER TOWNSHIP. BRING A COVERED DISH AND A FRIEND.
• MUD CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH ANNOUNCES MOPS – MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS – WHICH MEETS THE SECOND AND FOURTH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 9:00 TILL 11:00 AM.
• BREAD MINISTRY  FREE BREAD TO THOSE WHO COME FROM 3:00 TO 5:00 PM – EACH MONDAY – BALFOUR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, U.S. 25 ACROSS FROM HUNTER CHEVROLET
• EAST FLAT ROCK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ANNOUNCES THEIR ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES A MINISTRY TO STRETCH YOUR FOOD DOLLARS.  FOR INFORMATION AND MONTHLY MENUS – CALL 685-5570.
• APPLE VALLEY CHURCH OF GOD - ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES  A FOOD MINISTRY WITH A SERVANT’S HEART –– 2822 CHIMNEY ROCK ROAD.  FOR INFORMATION AND MONTHLY MENU CALL 685-7640.   
• PARENTS MORNING OUT – FANNING CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH  EACH WEDNESDAY - 9:00 AM TILL NOON.  CHILDREN WILL BE TREATED TO GAMES – CRAFTS – MUSIC – LESSON AND SNACKS.  OPEN TO CHILDREN AGE TODDLER THROUGH KINDERGARTEN, INFANTS WILL BE ACCEPTED WITH ADVANCE NOTICE.  FOR MORE INFORMATION – CALL BOBBIE GOFORTH – 891-7651.
• BIBLES SOUGHT FOR BLUE RIDGE PRISON AND JAIL MINISTRIES  THROUGH ITS BIBLE TOOLBOX PROJECT.  BOXES ARE AT EAGLE’S LANDING CHRISTIAN SUPPLY AND THE OPEN DOOR CHRISTIAN SUPPLY.  FINANCIAL DONATIONS CAN BE SENT TO BLUE RIDGE PRISON & JAIL MINISTRY – P.O. BOX 209, MOUNTAIN HOME, N.C. 28758.

OUT-OF-TOWN CHURCH BULLETIN BOARD AND VACATION BIBLE SCHEDULES ARE LISTED BELOW

OUT OF TOWN ANNOUNCEMENTS & GOSPEL SINGINGS

• MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION 2008 – OPRYLAND RESORT – NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE  MAY 23-24 & 25.  WITH THE LEGACY FIVE – GREATER VISION – THE PFEIFERS – JANET PASCHAL – DR. CHARLES STANLEY AND OTHERS.  RESERVED PACKAGE INCLUDES RESERVED SEATING – FOUR CONCERT EVENTS – BREAKFAST BUFFET AND TWO NIGHT ACCOMMONDATIONS AT THE GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT AND VIP COUPON BOOK – ONLY $226.00.  THE SPECIAL VIP RESERVED PACKAGE $302.00 PER PERSON.  CALL 1-877-222-6779 OR FOR MORE INFORMATION.  OR YOU MAY CALL THE LEGACY FIVE OFFICES AT 615-794-9125.
• 18TH ANNUAL “FAMILY FEST” IN THE SMOKIES – 2008  GATLINBURG CONVENTION CENTER, GATLINBURG, TENN.  MAY 23-24-25.  THIS WILL FEATURE BILL & GLORIA GAITHER – GAITHER VOCAL BAND – ERNIE HAASE & SIGNATURE SOUND – JEFF & SHERI EASTER – JANET PASCHAL – GORDON MOTE - ISAACS – RUSS TAFT – LYNDA RANDLE – THE BOOTH BROTHERS – COLLINGSWORTH FAMILY – BEN SPEER – BUDDY GREENE AND OTHERS.  ORDER YOUR TICKETS TODAY – [800] 955-8746 OR GO TO www.gaither.com FOR TICKETS AND TALENT LINE-UP.
• VICTORIA HUGGINS IN CONCERT  OAKBROOK COMMUNITY CHURCH – JONESVILLE, S.C.  – SUNDAY, MAY 25TH AT 6:00 PM.  THE CHURCH IS LOCATED AT 520 ALMAN STREET IN JONESVILLE AND EVERYONE IS WELCOME.
• THE SPECKS IN CONCERT  EAST GAFFNEY BAPTIST CHURCH, GAFFNEY, S.C. – SUNDAY, JUNE 1ST AT 6:00 PM.
• MICHAEL COMBS IN CONCERT  ISOTHERNAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE – SPINDALE, N.C. – THURSDAY, JUNE 5TH AT 7:00 PM.
• FAIRHAVEN QUARTET IN CONCERT  SOUTH ASHEVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH – ASHEVILLE – SUNDAY, JUNE 15TH AT THE 11:00 AM WORSHIP SERVICE.
• “2008 - SINGING IN THE FOOTHILLS” - WILKESBORO RACEWAY PARK – WILKESBORO, N.C.  FRIDAY & SATURDAY – JUNE 20th - 21ST – 7:00 PM.  TALENT: FRIDAY, JUNE 20TH:   IVAN PARKER - GOLD CITY – BOOTH BROTHERS –– THE COLLINGSWORTH FAMILY – THE WHISNANTS – VICTORIA HUGGINS.  TALENT: SATURDAY, JUNE 21ST:  THE McKAMEYS – MICHEL COMBS – TALLEY TRIO – PRIMITIVE QUARTET – THE PFEIFERS – KAREN PECK AND NEW RIVER – THE REGGIE SADDLER FAMILY – VICTORIA HUGGIN.  CALL TOLL FREE FOR TICKETS – [800]601-SING OR www.singinginthefoothills.org...  THIS SINGING IS PRESENTED BY THE EBENEZER CHRISTIAN CHILDREN’S HOME.  BRING YOUR OWN LAWN CHAIR.  THE SINGING IS HELD UNDER A GIANT CAMP MEETING STYLE TENT.
• 84TH ANNUAL “SINGING ON THE MOUNTAIN” AT  GRANDFATHER’S MOUNTAIN  SUNDAY, JUNE 22ND BEGINNING AT 8:30 AM.  THIS IS AN ALL DAY GOSPEL SINGING AND FELLOWSHIP – NO ADMISSION.  MACRAE MEADOWS – LOCATED ON U.S. 221 – TWO MILES NORTH OF LINVILLE AND ONE MILE FROM THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY.  THE GREENS ARE THE HOST GROUP ALONG WITH A DOZEN OTHER TOP GOSPEL GROUPS.  YOU ARE WELCOME TO BRING LAWN CHAIRS AND PICNIC BASKETS
• FAIRHAVEN QUARTET WILL BE SINGING SUNDAY, JUNE 22ND - GRAPEVINE PAPTIST CHURCH – MARS HILL, N.C. AT THE 6:00 PM WORSHIP SERVICE.  EVERYONE WELCOME.
• GREATER VISION IN CONCERT  FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF NORTH SPARTANBURG, SPARTANBURG, S.C. – FRIDAY, JUNE 27TH AT 7:30 PM.  CALL 866-403-6364.
• “AN EVENING TO REMEMBER” WITH FORMER MEMBERS OF THE CATHEDRAL QUARTET  FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, SPARTANBURG, S.C. – FRIDAY, JUNE 27TH AT 7:00 PM.  THIS SPECIAL EVENING TO REMEMBER FEATURES THE GOSPEL GROUPS: GREATER VISION, LEGACY FIVE, DANNY FUNDERBURK, MARK TRAMMEL TRIO IN ADDITION TO FORMER MEMBERS OF THE CATHEDRAL QUARTET – TOGETHER FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING, REMEMBERING AND CELEBRATING GOSPEL MUSIC’S MOST BELOVED QUARTET.  CHARGE TICKETS BY PHONE AT 866-403-6364 OR GO ON LINE TO www.curringtonpromotions.com. 
• PRIMITIVE QUARTET’S ANNUAL “HOMINY VALLEY FOURTH OF JULY WEEK SINGING 2008”:  HOMINY VALLEY SINGING GROUNDS, CANDLER, N.C. – LOCATED 15 MILES WEST OF ASHEVILLE ON HIGHWAY 151 – MONDAY, JUNE 30TH THRU SATURDAY, JULY 5TH.  MONDAY – JUNE 30TH  -7:00 PM:   PRIMITIVE QUARTET AND GOOD SHEPHERD QUARTET RENUNION WITH PAST MEMBERS  TUESDAY – JULY 1ST – 7:00 PM  REGGIE SADDLER FAMILY – TONY McGEE & NEW COVENANT – PRIMITIVES  WEDNESDAY – JULY 2ND – 7:00 PM  PAL WILLIAM & VICTORY TRIO – DAREN PECK & NEW RIVER – PRIMITIVES  THURSDAY – JULY 3RD – 7:00 PM: DIXIE ECHOES – ROCHESTERS – PRIMITIVES. FRIDAY – JULY 4TH – 7:00 PM:  NEW ROAD – MARKSMEN QUARTET – MIKE UPRIGHT – PRIMITIVES WITH A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO VETERANS AND FIREWORKS SHOW.  SATURDAY, JULY 5TH – 7:00 PM:  SET APART – SMOKEY MOUNTAIN BOYS – NARROW WAY – PRIMITIVES.  THE HOMINY VALLEY SINGING GROUNDS - IS A TWENTY ACRE OUTDOOR MUSIC PARK WITH PLENTY OF PARKING AND SEATING, AND CONCESSIONS ARE AVAILABLE – BRING YOUR OWN LAWN CHAIR OR RENT ONE FOR $1.00 – A LARGE TENT PROVIDED IN CASE OF RAIN.  FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 828-667-8502 OR www.primitivequartet.com 
• THE INSPIRATIONS “SINGING IN THE SMOKIES 2008”   BETWEEN CHEROKEE AND BRYON CITY, N.C. - MONDAY, JUNE 30TH THROUGH SATURDAY, JULY 5TH - HYATT CREEK ROAD, EXIT 69, OFF 74 [SMOKEY MTN. EXPRESSWAY] OR EXIT FROM HIGHWAY 19 [FROM I-40 – EXIT 27] MONDAY – JUNE 30TH – 7:00 PM:  THE BENTONS AND 3RD GENERATION – DIPLOMATS – DOVE BROTHERS – INSPIRATIONS.  TUESDAY, JULY 1ST – 7:00 PM:  “FAMILY AND FRIENDS TOUR” – THE McKAMEYS & THE INSPIRATIONS  WEDNESDAY – JULY 2ND – 7:00 PM:  TRIUMPHANT QUARTET – MOUNTAIN FAITH – INSPIRATIONS  THURSDAY, JULY 3RD – 7:00 PM:  CHUCK WAGON GANG – THE LEWIS FAMILY – INSPIRATIONS – THIS EVENING IS ALSO KNOWN AS “FUN NIGHT”  FRIDAY JULY 4TH – 5:00 PM:  LAND OF THE SKY BOYS – SQUIRE PARSONS TRIO – THE SINGING COOKS – BRADFORD TRIO – INSPIRATIONS AND KINGSMEN BLOWOUT – FEATURING BOTH GROUPS WITH PRESENT AND PAST MEMBERS, INCLUDING EDDIE DEITZ, RON HUTCHINS, CHRIS SMITH AND MARLIN SHUBERT {OF THE INSPIRATIONS] AND ERNIE PHILLIPS, SQUIRE PARSONS AND RAYMOND McKINNEY [OF THE KINGSMEN]  SATURDAY – JULY 5TH – 7:00 PM:  SINGING BROWNS [FROM IOWA] DIXIE MELODY BOYS – PERRYS – AND THE INSPIRATIONS.  TICKETS ARE $15.00 NIGHTLY – EXCEPT $20.00 FOR THE 4TH OF JULY SINGING.  CALL FOR GROUP RATES.  828-497-2060 OR www.theinspirations.com.  ACRES OF PARKING.  PARK TICKET BOOTHS OPEN THREE HOURS BEFORE CONCERTS EACH EVENING.  BRING LAWN CHAIRS OR RENT FOR $1.00 CONCESSIONS ARE AVAILABLE.
• SOUTH CAROLINA PEACH FESTIVAL GOSPEL SINGING  LIMESTONE COLLEGE AUDITORIUM, GAFFNEY, S.C.  SATURDAY, JULY 12TH AT 3:00 AND 7:00 PM.  IN CONCERT WILL BE THE HOPPERS – AMERICAN QUARTET AND OTHERS.  THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME.
• THE GREEN’S 26TH ANNUAL GOSPEL SINGING JUBILEE   TOM JOHNSONS CAMPING CENTER – MARION, N.C. – THURSDAY, JULY 31ST THRU SUNDAY, AUGUST 1ST.  IN ADDITION TO THE GREENS EACH DAY – THURSDAY:  McKAMEYS – THE PRIMITIVES – BRIAN FREE AND ASSRANCE.  FRIDAY:  THE HOPPERS – IVAN PARKER – GREATER VISION   SATURDAY:  TRIUMPHANT QUARTET – THE PERRYS – DIXIE CHOES – THE FREEMANS SUNDAY: THE GREENS.  FOR INFO AND TICKETS:  1-888-238-6859.
• AN EVENING OF QUARTET GOSPEL MUSIC  WITH ERNIE HAASE & SIGNATURE SOUND – SPARTANBURG MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM – SPARTANBURG, S.C.- SATURDAY NIGHT – AUGUST 9TH AT 6:00 PM.  FOR TICKETS CALL:  864-576-1550.
• THE 21ST GRAND OLE GOSPEL REUNION CELEBRATION  CIVIC AUDITORIUM – KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE – AUGUST 14TH THROUGH 16TH.  WITH A SPECIAL DINNER CONCERT – THURSDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 14TH AT THE MARRIOTT HOTEL BALLROOM.  HOTEL PACKAGES AVAILABLE AT THE MARRIOTT 864-288-5251.  TALENT INCLUDES – CHUCK WAGON GANG – DIXIE ECHOES – FLORIDA BOYS – MELODY BOYS – INSPIRATIONS – DOVE BROTHERS – EVA MAE – HENRY SLAUGHTER – BILL SHAW OF THE BLACKWOOD BROTHERS – BILL HEFNER OF THE HARVESTERS QUARTET AND OTHERS.  FOR INFORMATION: www.grandolegospelreunion.com
• GATLINBURG GATHERING LABOR DAY WEEKEND GATLINBURG CONVENTION CENTER, GATLINBURG, TENN. AUGUST 29-31, 2008.  TALENT IN CONCERT:  GOLD CITY – HOPPERS – IVAN PARKER – PERRYS – BRIAN FREE & ASSURANCE – GREENS – TALLEY TRIO – PFEIFERS – COLLINGSWORTH FAMILY – BOOTH BROTHERS – KAREN PEC & NEW RIVER – TRIUMPHANT QUARTET – KIRK TALLEY AND OTHERS.  FOR TICKETS – 1-800-238-6858 OR www.abrahamproductions.net  TICKETS FOR ARTIST CIRCLE - $26.50 – RESERVED - $22.50 – GENERAL ADMISSION - $19.50.
• GAITHER HOMECOMING 2008  “LOVIN’ LIFE TOUR”   FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH – TIME WARNER CABLE ARENA, CHARLOTTE, NC. AT 7:00 PM.  IN CONCERT – GAITHER VOCALBAND – ERNIE HAASE & SIGNATURE SOUND – LYNDA RANDLE – JEFF AND SHERI EASTER – BEN SPEAR  - IVAN PARKER – JANET PASCHAL – GORDON MOTE AND OTHERS.  VISIT TICKETMASTER FOR TICKETS OR GO TO gaither.com.
• ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES  AND THE NEW COVENANT CHURCH OF HAYWOOD COUNTY ARE PARTNERING IN A MONTHLY FOOD DISTRIBUTION MINISTRY.  ANYONE CAN ORDER $60.00 WORTH OF FOOD FOR ONLY $30.00.  ALL FOOD IS HIGH QUALITY WITH NO SECONDS, DENTED CANS OR OUTDATED FOOD.  FOOD BOXES CHANGE EACH MONTH.  CASH, MONEY ORDERS AND FOOD STAMPS ARE ALL ACCEPTED.  CONTACT ELAINE AT 828-593-7443 OR EMAIL AT Elaine@gentryfamily.org FOR MORE INFORMATION AND ORDERING DATES.  ALL FAMILIES IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA MAY ORDER.

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OUR WEEKLY FEATURE

“THE HISTORY OF GOSPEL MUSIC”

FOR THUS SAY THE LORD, WHO CREATED THE HEAVENS, WHO IS GOD, WHO FORMED THE EARTH AND MADE IT, WHO HAS ESTABLISHED IT, WHO DID NOT CREATE IT IN VAIN, WHO FORMED IT TO BE INHABITED:  “I AM THE LORD, AND THERE IS NO OTHER.”  ISAIAH 45:18

CARL BOBERG, A 26 SIX YEAR OLD SWEDISH MINISTER, WROTE A POEM IN 1885 WHICH HE CALLED – “O STORE – ALL MIGHTY GOD” THE WORDS, LITERALLY TRANSLATED TO ENGLISH SAID:

“WHEN I THE WORLD CONSIDER – WHICH THOU HAS MADE BY THINE ALMIGHTY WORD – AND HOW THE WEBB OF LIFE – THOU WISDOM GUIDETH – AND ALL CREATION FEEDETH AT THY BOARD – THEN DOTH MY SOUL BURST FORTH IN SONG OF PRAISE – OH, GREAT GOD, OH, GREAT GOD!”

HIS POEM WAS PUBLISHED AND “FORGOTTEN” OR CARL THOUGHT SO.  SEVERAL YEARS LATER, HE WAS SURPRISED TO HEAR IT BEING SUNG TO THE TUNE OF AN OLD SWEDISH MELODY, BUT THE POEM AND HYMN DID NOT ACHIEVE WIDESPREAD FAME.

HEARING THIS HYMN IN RUSSIA, AN ENGLISH MISSIONARY, STUART HINE, WAS SO MOVED HE MODIFIED AND EXPANDED THE WORDS AND MADE HIS OWN ARRANGEMENT OF THE SWEDISH MELODY.  HE LATER SAID HIS FIRST THREE VERSES WERE INSPIRED, LINE UPON LINE, BY RUSSIA’S RUGGED CARPATHIAN MOUNTAINS.  THE FIRST VERSE WAS COMPOSED WHEN HE WAS CAUGHT IN A THUNDERSTORM IN A SMALL VILLAGE, THE SECOND AS HE HEARD THE BIRDS SING NEAR THE ROMANIAN BORDER, AND THE THIRD AS HE WITHESSED MANY OF THE CARPATHIAN MOUNTAIN DWELLERS COMING TO CHRIST.  THE FINAL VERSE WAS WRITTEN AFTER DR. HINE RETURNED TO GREAT BRITIAN.

SOME TIME LATER, DR. J. EDWIN ORR HEARD “HOW GREAT THOU ART” BEING SUNG BY NAGA TRIBES-PEOPLE IN ASSAM -  INDIA, AND DECIDED TO BRING IT BACK TO AMERICA FOR USE IN HIS OWN MEETINGS.  WHEN HE INTRODUCED IT AT A CONFERENCE IN CALIFORNIA, IT CAME TO THE ATTENTION OF MUSIC PUBLISHER, TIM SPENCER, WHO CONTACTED MR. HINE AND HAD THE SONG COPYRITED. 

DURING THE 1954 BILLY GRAHAM CRUSADE IN HARRINGAY ARENA, LONDON, GEORGE BEVERLY SHEA WAS GIVEN A LEAFLET CONTAINING THIS HYMN.  HE SANG IT TO HIMSELF AND SHARED IT WITH OTHER MEMBERS OF THE GRAHAM TEAM.  THOUGH NOT USED IN LONDON, IT WAS INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING YEAR TO AUDIENCES IN TORONTO.

IN THE NEW YORK BILLY GRAHAM CRUSADE OF 1957 IN NEW YORK CITY, IT WAS SUNG BY BEV SHEA NINETY-NINE TIMES, WITH THE CHOIR JOINING THE MAJESTIC REFRAIN:

“THEN SINGS MY SOUL, MY SAVIOUR GOD TO THEE

HOW GREAT THOU ART!  HOW GREAT THOU ART!”

WTZQ – SUNDAY MORNING HYMN TIME

AND THE HISTORY OF GOSPEL MUSIC

NOW PROUDLY PRESENTS

TENNESSEE ERNIE FORD

SINGING

“HOW GREAT THOU ART”