Connect Bridgeport
Ad
FacebookTwitterInstagramYouTubeRSS
  • Home
  • News
  • Sports
  • Community
    • Community News
    • Anniversaries
    • Announcements
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Calendar
    • Churches
    • Clubs & Organizations
    • Directory
    • Farmer's Market
    • File Complaint
    • Greeting Cards
    • Library
    • Lost And Found
    • Obituaries
    • Parks & Recreation
    • Sponsorships
  • Trading Post
    • For Sale
    • Local Deals
    • Services
    • Yard Sales
  • Visitors
  • Relocation
  • Education
  • Jobs
  • Alumni

Triumphant Quartet to Sing Free Concert at Simpson Creek Baptist Church; Church Choir to Perform with Top-Rated Group

By Julie Perine on May 18, 2017

Simpson Creek Baptist Church once again welcomes the Triumphant Quartet. The top-rated group of southern gospel musicians will perform Monday, May 22.
 
“This is the 14th year we’ve had them here at Simpson Creek Baptist Church,” said Terry Jones, member of the church music committee and “Master’s Blend” male vocal group. “Pastor Mike (Hopkins) fell in love with them and can’t wait for them to come each year.”
In fact, Hopkins and Triumphant Quartet bass Eric Bennett, also an ordained minister, are longtime friends and communicate several times a year. Hosting the quartet – which also consists of lead vocalist Clayton Inman, baritone Scott Inman and tenor David Sutton – is always much anticipated and well attended, Jones said.
 
The vocal quartet, which has had the same members since it formed in 2002 as “Integrity Quartet,” is known for original tunes “Hey, Jonah,” “the Great I Am Still Is” and “When the Trumpet Sounds,” among others. Several of the group’s songs have been nominated and awarded Singing News Fan Awards, which for several consecutive years awarded Triumphant Quartet “Favorite Traditional Male Quartet” award. Quartet musicians are pianist Aaron Dishman and audio engineer Adam Bradford.
 
The group’s newest CD, “Thankful,” was just released in April by StowTown Records. It’s the third recording project, following “Living in Harmony” and “He is Christmas.”
 
The debut single from the project is “Chain Breaker,” which has climbed the Christian music charts. Other tracks include “God Will Always Be God,” “The Cross is All the Proof I Need” and “Bottom of the Barrel.”
 
In a press release promoting the CD, Scott Inman said everyone goes through different seasons in life – and that this album reflects the season he and his fellow musicians are in as a group.
 
“God has been so good to us – and in our 15th year together - the first word that comes to mind is  ‘Thankful,’” he said.
 
Before touring full-time, the quartet was based out of The Miracle Theater in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., formerly known as The Louise Mandrell Theater. Associated acts were the Oak Ridge Boys and Louise Mandrell.
 
Monday’s event will begin at 6:30 p.m. Opening for Triumphant Quartet is the church’s own Master’s Blend, a group of eight male choir members who together perform primarily Southern gospel music. The group has performed at West Virginia Baptist and Gideons state conventions, at various area churches and benefit events.
 
The SCBC Choir will also perform during the evening of music. 
 
“Our church choir is going to participate with Triumphant Quartet during the second half of the concert. They’ll do about three songs with them,” Jones said. “The choir looks forward to that and has been practicing those songs.”
 
Outside of the quartet’s home church in Tennessee, Jones believes Simpson Creek Baptist is the only other choir to perform with the group.
 
This year’s Triumphant Quartet show is a little different from the past 13 others in another respect.
 
“We usually have it on a Sunday evening, but thought we’d try something different this year and maybe not conflict with church services or (weekend) sports,” Jones said.
 
There is no admission cost and tickets will not be sold. A love offering will be collected during the service, Jones said. 
 
Simpson Creek Baptist Church is located at 231 West Philadelphia Avenue. The church is currently undergoing a major construction project, an addition to the building. There is plenty of on-site parking. Individuals are also welcome to park nearby downtown city-owned facilities on Main Street and Center Street. 
 
The Simpson Creek Baptist Church concert series was established to present the gospel message in music through different genres and styles of music. The Hoppers and West Virginia native JP Miller are among other artists who have been part of the series.

Share

 
Leave a Comment
Login or register

Leave a Comment

Log in or create an account to post a comment.

Sign up/stay connected

Create your profile to start adding photos, posting comments, and more.

SIGN UP

Ad
Ad
Ad

Blogs [ view all ]

  • Photo

    From the Bench: Tradition-Rich BHS Finds...

    Bridgeport Coach John Cole wasn’t sure exactly how many years ago it was, but what did stick out in his mind was that...

    Posted by Jeff Toquinto

  • Photo

    Time Travel: Two Bridgeport Lumber Compa...

    Individuals can Johnson Avenue back in 1988 when there was no Johnson Plaza and Bauer Lumber sat on the spot before th...

    Posted by Dick Duez

  • Photo

    Off the Shelf: Fairytales, Mythology, an...

    Everyone loves fairy tales even if you haven’t read any, you have seen the basic formula in endless television s...

    Posted by Sharon Saye

  • Photo

    It's Happening: The Gifts of Baby Jaycee...

      Two-year-old Jolee woke up from her nap and crawled into the lap of her mom, who soothed her, telling her she w...

    Posted by Julie Perine

  • Photo

    ToquiNotes: Will Johnson Elementary be R...

    There’s been an amazing amount of work completed on the new Johnson Elementary School since ground was broken le...

    Posted by Jeff Toquinto

  • Photo

    A Little Know-Howe: As Deadline to Withd...

    We are less than a week away from the start of the NFL draft, but it’s the NBA draft that’s on my mind. Some r...

    Posted by Brad Howe

  • Photo

    Level Up: Review of the Slime Rancher

    I am not typically drawn to games about peaceful farm life, but when Slime Rancher was made free with Xbox Live Gold,...

    Posted by Samual Cale

  • Photo

    City Faces in Different Places

    Please take a minute to meet this week's City Face, Cary Hoffman How long have you lived in Bridgeport?  I have lived...

    Posted by Hannah Edwards

  • Photo

    Sweat & Smiles: Actively Participate in ...

    Our nation is finally starting to bridge the gap between healthcare and sickcare. And to go one step further we are starti...

    Posted by Melissa Robbins

Calendar [ view all ]

Sat
21

Former Clarksburg IOOF Cemetery Cleanup

Sat
21

Morgantown Housing Fair

Sat
21

Harrison County YMCA Healthy Kids Day

 



Bridgeport, WV
Editorial Board Advertise Privacy Policy Contact Us
FacebookTwitterInstagramYouTubeRSS

©2014 Connect Bridgeport.