The Sojourners
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Sojourners is a word with meaning It has meaning lo this group and all sojourning Christians who anticipate a permanent eternal home with Christ. The Old Testament depicts sojourners as those in particular whom Christ rescued from Egyptian bondage. Leviticus 25. The ’’Sojourners" claim salvation only by faith in Christ. They have dedicated themselves and their musical ministry to a proclamation of the Gospel They do not seek to entertain but to reach men and women of all ages for Jesus Christ . Their songs are songs of experience, with a message of hope, faith, love, and practical Christianity. Musical selections used by the ''Sojourners'* in vespers, church services, and other special occasions, such as evangelistic meetings, appeal to people of most every degree of music appreciation. Their theme is Christ's loving sacrifice and interceding ministry to provide power over sin as well as freedom from guilt. All group members are active in the Hood View Seventh-day Adventist Church near Portland, Oregon. This common focal point of church involvement is tailor-made to accommodate regular rehearsals. The “Sojourners" first blended their voices in early 1972 Basic motivation came as a result of Iheir church's 'Reach Out For Life" evangelistic thrust. Since their firs! invitation to sing, they have ministered to large and small groups from throughout the Pacific Northwest. "Sojourner" ministry can be described as a family venture. Wives of all quartet members are blessed with musical talent and contribute in every program with instrumental accompaniment or vocal trio combination. The ’’Sojourner’’ family has made their venture a matter of personal commilment They meet for prayer and Bible study as well as practice. One quartet member, who seemed to speak for all, said, '"The selection of songs about Christ and our preparation of these numbers has been of real spiritual enrichment to and my family." Listeners to "Sojourner" songs always note this testimony of personal experience. This, coupled wilh Christian professionalism and genuine ability, provides music as near perfect as one can hear this side of heaven. "Sojourner" plans for the future include a desire to sing until Jesus comes. And then the group wishes to join the angel chorus singing praises to God for evermore. - Dan Matthews (1972) Group Members: Don McConnell - Lead ValGene Devitt - Bass Ray Haynes - Baritone Eugene Syfert - Tenor Gussy McConnell - Pianist Carolyn Devitt - Organist LeBreta Haynes - Pianist