2012 Council Bluffs Gospel Concert Series

Unless otherwise noted, all concerts will be held at: SALVATION ARMY CHURCH 715 North 16th Street (corner of North 16th & Avenue G, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 CONCERTS BEGIN AT 7:00 PM WITH DOORS OPENING AT 6:00 PM FREE ADMISSION WITH A FREE-WILL OFFERING RECEIVED For information, contact Deb & Rick Boehm @ 712-325-6935 (rickdeb@hotmail.com

** SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2012......GLORY ROAD: From Council Bluffs, IA. This gospel quartet has been presenting its music ministry in the Midwest since it was formed in 1998. Although some of the members of the group have changed over the years, their desire to spread the message of God's love, power & grace has never changed. www.gloryroad.org

** THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012......THE LESTERS: From St. Louis, MO. "First Family of Gospel Music." In 2012 the Lester Family celebrates 85 years of sharing the Good News through Gospel music. The Lesters have "dedicated themselves to leading people to Jesus by sharing the joy of Christ through music & personal testimony." www.thelesters.com

** SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2012.......THE MORGANS: From Kansas City, MO. The Morgan's message of hope & encouragement has touched lives around the world. Their story has been told on Oprah, Montel, TBN, Discovery Health's "Only a Miracle" & The 700 Club, as well as many national newspapers & magazines. Their live concerts are an unforgettable blend of music, humor & heart-to-heart honesty, inspiring audiences to keep walking with God. www.PhilandPamMorgan.com

** SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012.....FORGIVEN QUARTET: From Bartlesville, OK. Forgiven Quartet has been spreading the good news of Jesus Christ since 1981. They have performed all across middle America with an emphasis on the smooth harmonies exemplifying Southern Gospel music. They have appeared in concert with many of the top names in gospel music, including The Mark Trammell Quartet, Legacy Five, The Cathedrals, & JD Sumner & the Stamps, & were selected as Grand Champions in the group competition at Branson's Gospel Music Association's "Showdown 2002". www.forgiven-quartet.com

** SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 2012.....HIGHER POWER: From Des Moines, IA. The ministry of Higher Power started 15 years ago & provides concerts & worship services extensively in the 8 Midwestern states. Higher Power has provided concerts for 2 marriage enrichment seminars held in the Caribbean & has also opened for the Gaither Homecoming Tour. www.hpquartet.com

** SATURDAY, JULY 14, 2012.....FOUR FOLD: From Scotts Hill, TN, comes a musical ministry experience that strives to maintain a standard of excellence deemed worthy of the Savior they sing about. Together since 1985, they have embarked on a journey that has allowed them to take their fulltime ministry across the nation, as well as some foreign countries. www.four-fold.com; www.rivergatetalent.com

** SATURDAY, JULY 28, 2012.....THE JOURNEYMEN: From Milton, W. Virginia. The Journeymen have been singing Southern Gospel music for 53 years & are in demand nationwide. When this group is on stage, you can always expect to share a lot of love & lots of laughter as they work toward their goal of delivering a first-class performance filled with excitement, energy & lots of great traditional, Southern Gospel music. www.thejourneymenqt.com

** SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2012: MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR A FUN-FILLED, UPLIFTING DAY OF INSPIRATIONAL GOSPEL MUSIC. **12:00 NOON UNTIL 4:00 PM** GOSPEL MUSIC IN THE PARK BAYLISS PARK IN DOWNTOWN COUNCIL BLUFFS Join in the fun at the third annual "Music in the Park" event sponsored & organized by Glory Road Gospel Quartet. Support local gospel groups as they share their music ministries. Groups singing at this event will include GLORY ROAD, NEW SHOES QUARTET & HEAVEN BOUND GOSPEL BAND, along with additional local groups that will be named at a later date. GRAND FINALE WITH SPOKEN 4 QUARTET 7:00 PM (DOORS OPENING AT 6:00 PM) SALVATION ARMY CHURCH 715 NORTH 16TH STREET From Branson, MO. You will not want to miss this exciting concert to finish up your day. Formed in 2007, Spoken 4 Quartet was chosen as the 2008 Horizon Winner. www.spoken4qt.com.

** FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2012.....THE ALLEN FAMILY: From Branson, MO. For over 15 years, the award-winning Allen Family has traveled the United States & internationally. Filling over 275 engagements each year, they bring their unique blend of family harmony, humor & talent to some of Gospel music's most prestigious stages. www.allenministries.com

** SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2012......BLACKWOOD BROTHERS QUARTET: From Memphis, TN. The name "Blackwood Brothers" is synonymous with Gospel music, their music having been heard around the world. This 75-year family tradition of great gospel singing is continued with Jimmy Blackwood, Wayne Little, Billy Blackwood & Randy Byrd. www.blackwoodbrothers.com

** SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2012.....NEW SHOES QUARTET: From Council Bluffs, IA. Formed in 2008, each member of this quartet has a long history of musical experience, ranging from singing with & directing various church, community & interdenominational groups to traveling internationally with The Continentals. New Shoes has presented many concerts for churches, community and special events in Iowa & surrounding states. www.newshoesquartet.com

** FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2012.....THE BROWNS: From LeMars, IA. This award-winning group has received the prestigious honor of Top 10 Mixed Group of the Year 2 years in a row, as well as having been awarded the Top 5 Horizon Group of the Year for 3 consecutive years by the Singing News Magazine Fan Awards. www.thebrownsmusic.com