Terry's Picks: August 2014
*At The Foot of the Cross – The day-long Christian music event returns for a second year – from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sat. Aug. 3 at Easton United Methodist Church, 4970 Potters Rd., Ionia. West and Central Michigan artists perform a variety of styles of worship music. Among the participating bands - Ejection Seat, Guitar Glory Band and praise teams from several area churches. The event takes place outdoors at the base of the huge 40 foot cross on the church grounds (indoors in case of rain). No admission charge, bringing seating is encouraged. Visit online for more information.*Jim Worthing – The gospel vocalist performs at 6 p.m. Sun. Aug. 10 “under the tent” at Pine Grove Community Church, 8775 88th St. (M-82) (at the corner of Beech Ave.) west of Howard City. Worthing sang for many years with The Cumberland Boys, the gospel quartet of Opryland in Nashville. As a solo artist he had produced six albums and performed all over the world. The event is part of the Pine Grove’s summer concert series. No tickets are necessary, a free-will offering will be received. For more information online or 231-937-5250.
*Gold City Quartet – The veteran Southern gospel ensemble performs at 3 p.m. Sun. Aug. 24 in Grace Fellowship Church, 735 Buth Dr. NE, Comstock Park. The singing group is led by long time bass vocalist Ted Riley, who last year was inducted into the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Gold City has a 35 year history with top gospel hits such as “Midnight Cry” and “There Rose A Lamb.” Their most recent CD is “Somebody’s Coming.” Tickets are $15. Seating is limited: there may be tickets at the door. Contact 616-942-0143, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or online.
