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The Ascension Quartet Added to MAGMA Roster 


The MAGMA Board of Directors are proud to announce the addition of the Ascension Quartet to their family of performing artists.  The Ascension Quartet is based out of Lebanon, MO and has a rich history in Southern Gospel Music dating back to the 1970s.

Walter Hayes sings bass for the group and handles the manageal duties.  He is joined by Wayne Hughes, Bruce Horton and Lathan Moore to make up the Ascension Quartet.  The group travels throughout the Midwest sharing their unique style of
Southern Gospel Music.  Their latest recording is "We're Gonna Walk Out".

For more information concerning the Ascension Quartet check out their website at http://www.theascensionqt.com

 

City On A Hill Announces Retirement 


Just thought we would let everyone know that COAH has decided to sign off and end a great chapter in our lives as a group. We have had a roller coaster ride filled with meeting great people, amazing laughter, tender moments and have built friendships that will last a life time!! It's a very busy season in all of our lives and we feel that it best to say goodbye. We adore our fans and all the good cooking provided buy many churches. we will miss the six hours riding in hither van packed with equipment and stopping at all the pizza joints!! We hope we have touched your life with this ministry and that you keep listening to COAH Stand for hope album! We love you all and goodnight.



 

MAGMA Artists to Perform at Benefit 

Come join several of your favorite MAGMA artists for this benefit concert to help the Skaggs family, parents of Sally Mathes.  The Skaggs lost their home to fire back in the late fall and we hope to help them in the recovery from this devastation.


 

MAGMA Compilation 2014 Now Available 


The Mid America Gospel Music Association has released their 2014 limited edition compilation CD.  The two disc CD features over 30 MAGMA artists singing their exciting brand of Southern, Country and Bluegrass Gospel Music.  CDs are available for purchase while supplies last for $10.00 plus $2.00 shipping and handling.


You can order your copy today by sending check or money order to:
Mid-America Gospel Music Association
P.O. Box 427, Farmington, MO 63640

Please request the MAGMA 2014 Compilation when ordering.



 

MAGMA Congratulates 2014 Lifetime Acheivement Winners 

Mark Mathes

Melanie and Mike Rueter




The Mid America Gospel Music Association wish to congratulate our 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, Mark S. Mathes and Mike and Melanie Rueter.


Mark Mathes is a Missouri native and has been involved in Gospel Music most of his life.  He is known for his energetic stage presence, powerful voice and great original music.  He is considered one of the Southern Gospel Music industries top songwriters.  His song, "Sometimes It Takes a Mountain", is the current single and title cut of the Gaither Vocal Bands latest CD release.


Mike and Melanie Rueter are celebrating the 40th Anniversary of their family group, The Chosen Ones.  The Rueters thousands of miles each year with their family, performing over 170 times annually.  They also host the annual Manchester Gospel Music Festival each year in Manchester, IL, one of the midwest's most popular outdoor concerts.


 

Becky Lercher Releases "I Will Sing Praise" 












Becky Lercher Southern Gospel Music Ministry is excited to announce the release of Becky's eighth recording project, "I Will Sing Praise".  Produced and arranged by Ginger Lester-Pitchers and Tim Parton along with engineers, Jim Brady and Joe Carrell, this recording is sure to fill your heart with joy and a desire to sing God's praises everyday.


This recording is filled with a variety of 13 great songs reaching those of all ages and written by some of the best songwriters in the industry today. Songs such as "I Will Sing Praise" written by Todd Forman, "Grace Abounds", "I Cannot Keep Silent" and "Children of Abraham" written by Mark S. Mathes, "God Knows" and "A Gospel Song" written by Dave Williford along with other songs written by Phil Cross, Joel Hemphill, Scott Jacobs, Depp Britt, Jason Barton, Scott Davis and Sam Mizell along with Bill and Gloria Gaither are included on the project.


Becky's prayer is that this selection of songs all woven together in this recording will cause your heart to be so full of joy and gratitude for what the Lord has done for us, and you will join her in saying, "I Will Sing Praise".


For more information on Becky Lercher's Southern Gospel Music Ministry please visit:

www.beckylercher.com

The Wallens CD Release Concert 






If you grew up a gospel music fan in Southeast Missouri then you know the Wallen family name is synonymous with quality.  This family has been in ministry for "Generations" which not coincidentally is the name of their brand new CD set to release October 21, 2014 with a concert at New Heights Church, 4982 Flat River Road in Farmington Missouri.  The Wallen's feature a full band and great family harmony and will be joined that night by special guest, singer, songwriter and evangelist Milton Big MO Ostrander.  The evening begins with a meet and greet at 6:00 pm followed by the concert at 7:00 pm.  This event is free to the public with a love offering accepted.

 

The Lesters Welcome Matt Felts 


 The Lesters are proud to announce the addition of Matt Felts.  Matt in no stranger to Gospel Music, having sang with groups such as Monument Qt, Perfect Heart and for the last four years, Ed O'Neal and the Dixie Melody Boys. 

Matt is originally from the St. Louis area, having grown up in St. Charles County and says that his dream job in Gospel Music has always been to sing with the Lesters who have been influential in his musical aspirations.

Matt is married to Jennifer and they are blessed with a 5 year old daugher Abbey. 


 Matt shares, "One of the first songs that I ever sang in church was "He Didn't Throw the Clay Away".  "I never dreamed that I would have the honor to perform this song on stage with them." "Brian and Jon and all the Lester family have already made my family feel so welcome."

 Matt will be joining the Lesters September 8th.                   

"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord."

Colossians 3:16

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