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Weekend Word With Vonda Armstrong

If we all were sitting in a room and I walked around to each of you this Saturday morning and asked you to share your story, each one would be somewhat different.  Some would be unbelievable. Some pretty ordinary, but the truth is, “We All Have A Story.”
That story is your testimony. Have you ever had a chance to tell your story to someone and it changed their life?  Your story was written to be shared.
I hope you have a great weekend and I want to challenge you to find someone to share your story with today.  Has God done some pretty amazing things in your life? I dare you to share it and watch Him move.
For a long time I kept my story to myself, because of some pain that was in my past.

God convicted me to share it. I’m glad I did! I found out that broken people help broken people .
Feel free to share in the comments below. You never know, your story could end up in SGN SCOOPS MAGAZINE.  There is enough bad on Social media. Can we flood it today with good?

Our God can change Broken into Beautiful!

Chronicle and Greg Sullivan Announces New Date for 11th Annual Anniversary Sing Featuring Karen Peck and New River

Denham Springs, LA  – Award winning Christian duo, Chronicle, has announced a new date for their 2020 Anniversary Sing featuring Karen Peck and New River. It is scheduled for Friday, September 18, in Livingston, LA.

This well-loved event, hosted by Chronicle along with soloist Greg Sullivan, will feature the popular five-time GRAMMY® Award nominated and seven-time Dove Award winning group, Karen Peck and New River. Greg is celebrating his second anniversary as a soloist.

The event will be held at the Suma Crossing Theatre, 28975 S Satsuma Rd, Livingston, LA. The doors open at 5:30, with a 7:00 pm start time.

Tim Kinchen said, “We are so happy to host this event again this year, and are excited by this celebration of ministry in these last days. ‘And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh’ Acts 2:17.  We’re looking forward to sharing the stage with Karen Peck and New River, and our friend Greg Sullivan. I know it will be a great blessing to our community and our fans.”

Tickets can be purchased in advance here and also at the door.

Chronicle has a new radio release from their project “Where Did The Wind Go.” The song, J”Proved His Love,” was recently released to radio and is climbing the charts.

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To connect with Chronicle just follow them on social media or the group’s website.

About Chronicle

Husband and wife duo, Chronicle, hail from Denham Springs, Louisiana. Comprised of Melissa Kinchen (Missy) and husband, Tim Kinchen, they travel and minister throughout the southern United States.

Their unique sound has a soulful country vibe, held together by Missy’s rich alto vocals and Tim’s throaty baritone voice.  Highlighted by Tim’s amazing prowess on the sax, the group can make even the oldest hymn sound fresh and new. Gifted with the ability to write their own anointed music there is an added dimension to their concerts that makes them an award-winning combination.

Chronicle shares in both concert, and the Word, when requested. Their experienced delivery and love of the Lord is evident in every moment they are on the platform.

Their on-going partnership with producer Ricky Atkinson and Resting Place Music has allowed their music to be shared across the radio airways.  They are a sound to be reckoned with, and any church would be privileged and blessed to have them in.

Karen Peck and New River Sign with Godsey Media Management.

Karen Peck and New River

GALLATIN, Tenn. (March 13, 2020) – Godsey Media Management, the premier company for promoting music in the digital music revolution, is pleased to announce the addition of five-time GRAMMY® nominated, seven-time GMA Dove award-winning Karen Peck and New River to the company’s roster.

Karen continues, “Everything he does is very relevant. This industry needs more like him. His future is bright! Karen Peck and New River are very excited to be a part of his team. Together we will dream dreams, see visions, and continue to pray for more ways to reach the world for Jesus Christ.”

Chronicle and Greg Sullivan Ministries Announce 11th Annual Anniversary Sing Featuring Karen Peck and New River

Chronicle Announces 11th Annual Anniversary Sing Featuring Karen Peck and New River

Denham Springs, LA  – Award winning Christian duo, Chronicle, has announced their 2020 Anniversary Sing, scheduled for Saturday, May 2nd in Livingston, LA.

This well-loved event, hosted by Chronicle, will feature the popular Five-time GRAMMY® Award nominated and seven-time Dove Award winning group, Karen Peck and New River. Gospel artist, Greg Sullivan will also be performing.

The event will be held at the Summa Crossing Theatre, 28975 S Satsuma Rd, Livingston, LA. The doors open at 4:30, with a 6:00 pm start time.

Tim Kinchins said, “We are so happy to host this event again this year, and are excited by this celebration of ministry in these last days. ‘And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh’ Acts 2:17.  We’re looking forward to sharing the stage with Karen Peck and New River, and our friend Greg Sullivan. I know it will be a great blessing to our community and our fans.”

Tickets can be purchased in advance here and also at the door.

Karen Peck and New River Returning to the Holy Land

Karen Peck and New River Returning to the Holy Land

Dahlonega, GA  – Five-time GRAMMY® Award nominated and seven-time Dove Award winning group, Karen Peck & New River are thrilled to announce that the 2020 KPNR/Isaacs/Bowling’s/Tim Menzies Israel Trip is officially taking reservations.

KPNR will return to beautiful and historic Israel, from June 17-27, 2020. You will walk the places where Jesus walked and taught. It promises to be the trip of a lifetime and they want to personally invite you to go with them!

The all-inclusive experience includes three meals a day, free entrance to the sites, 4-5 star Hotels and, if you sign up with KPNR, the opportunity to be on their tour bus the entire trip. It has been affordably priced, and you are encouraged to prayerfully consider joining them for this amazing opportunity. If you do decide to sign up with KPNR, we encourage you to email them immediately so you can be included on their list/bus.

Karen shared, “We would love for you to go with us! So many people who prayed for us while we were there last year, are now planning to join us. This would be a great Christmas gift to yourself or a loved one. It will be the trip of a lifetime. If you sign up with KPNR as your TOUR HOST, you will be on our bus, we will eat three meals together every day, and experience all of the Holy sites together. Seriously pray about it and join us for this life changing trip!  It will be glorious – I’m ready to leave today!”

More information on this once-in-a-lifetime trip, visit New River’s site at www.karenpeckandnewriver.com or the Inspiration website at http://www.inspirationcruises.com/tii and tell them you want Karen Peck and New River to be your host to the Holy Land. Reservations: Phone: (855) 890-0674

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Karen Peck and New River celebrate at 2019 Dove Awards

Karen Peck and New River at 2019 Dove Awards. (Photo Source: Karen Peck and New River Facebook page.)

Karen Peck and New River attended the 2019 Dove Awards last night in Nashville, Tenn., and were blessed with the Southern Gospel Song of the Year Award.

In today’s newsletter, Karen Peck writes, “Yesterday was such a beautiful, wonder day/night at the 50th Annual GMA Dove Awards in Nashville, TN. We are super excited to announce that “I Know I’ll Be There” won the Southern Gospel Song of the Year!Y’all!! We are so incredibly thankful to the Lord. What a privilege to co-write it with my dear friends Wayne Haun and Dave Clark.

Last night KPNR performed on a Southern Gospel segment, along with our friends Joseph Habedank and Triumphant. You can watch the entire GMA Dove Awards show this Sunday night on TBN at 8pm.”

Congratulations to Karen Peck and New River, and to all of the winners and nominees at the 2019 Dove Awards.

SGNScoops Magazine Facebook page is the site of live interviews from the Dove Awards red carpet. Be sure to see all of the videos by Craig Harris and Shanda Graves. They were able to talk to winners Karen Peck and New River. Enjoy the video below:

For more Gospel music features, read the latest SGNScoops Magazine HERE.

Listen To Todays Gospel Music Here

Karen Peck and New River headline Promise Partnership Concert

“The Celebration of Good News” featuring Karen Peck & New River, The Promise Trio, and Jeremy Cato

The Promise Partnership, Inc. has announced their first concert in a series of free gospel music concerts, “The Celebration of Good News.” This concert will feature Karen Peck and New River, The Promise Trio, and a special guest appearance by Jeremy Cato. 

The concert will be held Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Eastwood Baptist Church at 500 Eastwood Street in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The concert starts at 6:00 p.m.; doors open at 5:00 p.m.

Karen Peck and New River

This event is free but tickets will be issued. Tickets are available via mail, social media, and on the website: HERE or HERE 

Tickets will also be available at Eastwood Baptist Church starting Sunday, September 15th, 2019 in the am services.

The purpose of this event is to provide a free, old-fashioned concert that brings people together to celebrate the good news of Jesus Christ.

Debra Carter Peele, Co-Chairman of The Promise Partnership’s executive board, states, “We have been wanting to do a gospel music concert where everyone can attend and worship the Lord without being charged a ticket fee.  Everyone is welcome.”

The Promise Trio

The event is hosted by The Promise Partnership, the parent company of the Promise Trio Ministry.  

About The Promise Partnership

The Promise Partnership, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose ministry through The Promise Trio shares the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the United States. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, the group is now in its 9th year of ministry. They have appeared on TBN and at Dollywood, Six Flags over Georgia,  the Kentucky State Fair and many more. Most recently, The Promise Trio won Best Vocal Group at the 2018 Crimson Music Awards. Visit www.promisetrio.com for more information.

For more Gospel music features, read the latest SGNScoops Magazine HERE.

Listen To Todays Gospel Music Here

Karen Peck and New River Receive Two 2019 Dove Award Nominations

Karen Peck and New River

Nashville, Tenn – Five-time GRAMMY® Award nominated and six-time Dove Award-winning family group Karen Peck and New River were honored with two nominations for the 2019 GMA Dove Awards.

The group received the coveted Southern Gospel Artist Of The Year nomination as well as the as the Southern Gospel Recorded Song Of The Year for the group’s number one song, “I Know I’ll Be There”, (writers) Dave Clark, Karen Peck Gooch, Wayne Haun.

On Wednesday, Karen was also honored to be one of the announcers of the 2019 GMA Dove Award Nominees, along with Natalie Grant and Jekalyn Carr.

Of the nominations, Karen said, “We are very grateful and honored to have two GMA Dove Awards Nominations for SG Artist and SG Song. We always pray diligently about the songs the Lord wants us to record. It was a pure joy to co-write ‘I Know I’ll Be There,’ with producer Wayne Haun and award winning writer Dave Clark. This song is dear to our hearts. Also, we are very thankful for the Southern Gospel Artist Nomination. I’m thrilled to work with such an amazing team. Together we will keep persevering for the Lord. We are blessed beyond measure.”

Given the rich and extensive history of the group, it is no wonder they have been nominated for these two prestigious awards. Led by Gospel Music Hall of Fame member, Karen Peck Gooch, New River was formed in 1991 when Karen teamed with her husband, Rickey, and her sister, Susan, to create the powerhouse trio.
In addition to their busy ministry schedule, singing hundreds of dates every year across the country, Karen is a recognized leader in the Southern Gospel Music Industry. She serves on the Board of Directors for Abraham Productions, and is still active as the first woman to be named President of the Southern Gospel Music Association.

But it is the continued love and support of her extensive fan base, earned by KPNR’s transparent heart for ministry, along with their impeccable harmony blend and vocal prowess, that has made them such a popular and successful ministry force.

The 50th GMA Dove Awards show will be held in Nashville on October 15 at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena. The 2019 Dove Awards will be taped to air on Trinity Broadcasting Network on October 20, at 8 pm EST / 5 pm PST.

The video for “I Know I’ll Be There” can be viewed here: Video

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Keep praying for Mrs. Sue Peck Music!

Prayers For Mrs. Sue Peck Music. Susan, Sue, and Karen pictured.

Karen Peck and New River sent out their newsletter today. Karen gave an update on her mama, who we’ve been praying for since the weekend.

Karen writes: “Thank you all so much for praying for our Mom. Last Sunday night she had a stroke on her left side and a blood clot on her brain. Our stepdad Bill got her to the hospital just in time. God began working miracles and today she is home resting! Mama is improving but still needs prayer. Please keep the prayers going.”

Karen Peck and New River

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Meet Mrs. Sue Peck Music

In April 2019, SGNScoops Magazine featured an interview by Cheryl Smith with Mrs. Sue Peck Music. We hope you enjoy meeting this lovely lady.

Sue Peck Music: Praying mother, serving daughters

Interview  by Cheryl Smith

Karen Peck Gooch, Sue Peck Music, Bill Music

We first met the sweet mother I am interviewing today last summer while attending the Karen Peck and New River Homecoming. Sue is gentle and down to earth, and has been so kind and gracious each time we have interacted with her. The imprint she has made on her children’s and grandchildren’s lives can be felt each time they minister through song as Karen Peck and New River. I hope you enjoy getting to know her a little better, as you read her inspiring inner views.

Cheryl Smith: Please tell us about yourself.

Sue Peck Music:  I am Sue Peck Music. I was born in Clayton, Georgia, on September 23, 1933. My father was James Wilson Tench, and my mother was Myrtie Loue Freeman Tench. When I was two years old, the family moved to Gainesville, Georgia, where my father owned a barber shop. My mother was a well known seamstress and homemaker. I had five sisters and two brothers. I came from a musical family. I played the piano for the church at the early age of 13. I walked to where I took piano lessons. My church, Athens Road Baptist Church, where Homer Morris was the pastor, generously paid for my piano lessons.

While at Airline High School in Gainesville, I was a star basketball player. I met Robert Ezra Peck during high school, and we were married on November 3, 1951. We eventually had three daughters: Sandra, Susan, and Karen.

Ezra was a very talented singer and Sunday school teacher. Many times in church, I would play the piano while my daughters sang. Years later, Ezra passed away at 59 years old, and while it was a very sad time for the family, we took comfort in knowing that he was in Heaven with the Lord.

Several months later I had the privilege of meeting a Southern gospel promoter, Bill Music, from Mansfield, Ohio. We eventually were married. We currently live in Georgia during the winter and spring. In the summer and fall, we live in Ohio.

Smith:  How did you first hear about Jesus?

Music:  My parents took me to church as a child. When I became a teenager, I began to love reading the Bible.

After I was married, I realized that I had never really been saved. I accepted Christ when I was 19 years old at Pleasant Union Baptist Church.

Karen Peck Gooch, Susan Peck Jackson, Sandra Peck

Smith:  Looking back, what do you identify as being one of the happiest seasons in your life, so far?

Music:  When all three of my daughters were born.

Smith:  Can you please share something special about each one of your children?  

Music:  Sandra is loyal and caring. Susan is dependable and kind. Karen is reliable and loving. All three have become wonderful wives, mothers, and my greatest accomplishments. I’m a proud mom.

Smith:  What are a few of your favorite memories from the days when your children were young?

Music:  Vacations, picnics, camping, singing their favorite songs.

Smith:  When did music become an integral part of your family’s home life?

Music:  I played the piano while the girls would sing. All three of my daughters are very talented.

Smith:  How did you feel when you realized God was calling your children into full-time ministry?

Music:  I was very thrilled that they had surrendered to the call to reach people for Christ.

Smith:  As a mother, what has been the hardest thing for you to surrender and consecrate to God?

Music:  The hardest thing was when my children grew up and left home. However, I realized it was a part of life.

Smith:  How did you instill such a deep, genuine love and respect for God in the hearts of your children?

Music:  I always tried to set a good example. I’ve always loved the Lord.

Sue Peck Music, Bill Music, their children and grandchildren. Missing: Sandra Peck

Smith:  What advice would you give to parents who desire to see their children develop into adults who are willing to lay down their lives in service to God?

Music:  Teach them Godly values and always know that with the Lord’s help, you can accomplish anything.

Smith:  What are some of the ways you currently support the ministry of Karen Peck and New River?

Music:  First of all, I pray for them and most of all I pray for the anointing. My husband, Bill, and I try to help out at the product table at the concerts.

Smith:  What do you most enjoy doing?

Music:  We’ve always had a lot of laughter in our family. I enjoy spending time with my husband, Bill. I love cooking for my children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Their favorites are macaroni and cheese, turkey and dressing, and peanut butter cake. It does my heart good to watch them enjoying my food and leaving those memories.

Smith:  What is your favorite song?

Music:  “Finish Well”

Smith:  If Jesus were to appear on earth in a physical form, and you had the opportunity to sit and talk with him, what would you most like to ask him?

Music:  Why would anybody reject you, when you’ve done so much for us?

Smith:  Describe one of the hardest things you have gone through. How did your faith in God sustain you during that time? What were some of the ways the Lord comforted you the most?

Music:  When I was diagnosed with cancer, I had so many people tell me that they were praying.  I could feel those prayers. The Lord carried me through with his strength and his love.

Smith:  What is one of the most pressing needs among God’s people in these last days of time?  What can we do to make a positive difference and fill those needs?

Music:  First, to come together and pray for our nation and pray for our families to be saved.  It’s important that we all live a good Christian life and spread his love and joy.

Smith:  How can we pray for you?

Music:  Pray that I can study the Bible more, and that my mind and body will stay healthy.

To enjoy the full interview, please visit www.homespundevotions.com, scroll down to “Inner Views,” and click on Sue Peck Music’s picture.

By Cheryl Smith. First published in SGNScoops Magazine April 2019

Karen Peck and New River/Abraham Productions Announce 2019 Homecoming

Karen Peck and New River/Abraham Productions Announce 2019 Homecoming

Dahlonega, GA   – Five-time GRAMMY® Award nominated and six-time Dove Award winning group, Karen Peck & New River have announced their 2019 Homecoming, scheduled for June 20 – 22 in Dahlonega, Georgia.

This year, in partnership with Abraham Productions, the KPNR Homecoming will be expanding to a three-day long, talent-packed event being held at the New River Park.

The Homecoming will open at 7:00 pm on Thursday night, June 20, with Triumphant Quartet and Karen Peck and New River in concert.

Friday night, June 21, 7:00 PM, will feature the Beyond Amazing Tour with Karen Peck and New River, Brian Free and Assurance, and Emily Ann Roberts, first runner-up on the popular television show, The Voice.  Ray Flynn, President of Abraham Productions, will be the guest speaker.

Saturday, June 22,  at 6:00 PM, KNPR will host Joseph Habedank, Primitive Quartet, and the Wilmington Celebration Choir. C.T.Townsend will be speaking.

Karen Peck Gooch said, “We are very excited about our annual KPNR Homecoming June 20-22 in our hometown, DAHLONEGA, Georgia.  The lineup this year is amazing! Triumphant, Brian Free and Assurance, Emily Ann Roberts, Primitives, Joseph Habedank, Wilmington Celebration Choir, Ray Flynn, Evangelist CT Townsend. DAHLONEGA is a very quaint town filled with lots of history and lasting traditions. The Georgia mountains are absolutely beautiful. We hope everyone will join us for this special heartfelt weekend. We are praying for a great move of God.”

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