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Rhonda Mitchell-Frye Receives Coveted Lou Hildreth Award

{EHA-Nashville} SGNScoops Editor in Chief, Rhonda Mitchell-Frye, of Ringgold, GA took home the coveted Lou Hildreth Award presented at the Diamond Awards Ceremony last week during the Creekside Gospel Music Convention. The multi-talented, minister, speaker, performer, and worship leader who is known for her servant’s heart, is no stranger to the Southern Gospel arena. She is multi-awarded for her songwriting talent and performances with NACMI in several catergories, including; “Most Promising Album of the Year,” “Most Promising Songwriter of the Year,”and  “Horizon Female Vocalist of the Year.” Rhonda’s heart for the ministry is evident as Associate and Worship Pastor at Rock Pointe Church and as she teaches “Mini-Music”-a preschool music/movement program. Rhonda’s music ministry includes a diverse and progressive program that appeals to Southern Gospel, Praise and Worship, and Contemporary music fans. Lou Hildreth notes, “At the 2012 Diamond Awards, a very special young lady was presented the ‘Lou Hildreth Award’ in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the gospel music industry.  It is my privilege each year to designate the recipient of this award, and Rhonda Frye, the dynamic young  Editor-In-Chief of SGN Scoops, is without question the right choice.  Rhonda demonstrates her love for Gospel music in total dedication to the artists and the industry.   She has made excellent progress in broadening the interest in Gospel music, our shared passion, and keeps expanding the influence.  It was indeed a special thrill to present the “Lou Hildreth Award” to the fabulous Rhonda Frye.” Rhonda Frye notes, “I am so honored and humbled to have received the ‘Lou Hildreth Award.’ Lou has been a true example of what it means to dedicate one’s life to this amazing and blessed music. I am dedicated to carrying this torch forward and holding up the standard that Lou has set before us. Lou cannot be duplicated, but she can certainly be a role-model for all of us who aspire to carry out God’s plan in Gospel Music! Contact Rhonda: http://rhondafrye.com/    http://www.facebook.com/rhonda.m.frye?fref=ts For more info on Lou Wills-Hildreth   www.louhildreth.com

Rhonda Frye’s Latest Single Released Through Patterson Promotions

{EHA-Nashville, TN} Rhonda Frye’s latest single, “Come to Me” is being well-received by radio, as it was released through Patterson Promotions this month. This is Rhonda’s second release from her first album, Second Chances, recorded and produced by Steve Babb and Fred Schendel of Sound Resources in Chattanooga. “I was inspired to write ‘Come To Me’ following a conversation with a long-time friend who had been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. She explained how she was strong during the day, but fell apart during the night hours. This song was intended to be a sweet dose of truth to soothe the spirit,” Rhonda notes.

Award Winning Singer and Author Ann Downing at Rock Pointe Church August 14

{Nashville, TN Aug 9, 2011}) Ann Downing, a popular soloist on the Gaither Homecoming Video Series, will appear at Rock Pointe Church on Sunday, August 14 at 10:00 AM.

Celebrating world-wide broadcast success, including the number one spot on Billboard Magazine’s chart for video sales (surpassing all other categories and genres of music), Ann has been included in almost all video tapings since their original success in 1991. “Reunion”, the second video released, is dedicated to the memory of Paul Downing who appears on the video but passed away unexpectedly prior to the release date.

Her career as a successful Christian recording artist has taken Ann from childhood on the family cotton farm in rural Mississippi to many of the nation’s largest venues including Carnegie Hall, the Crystal Cathedral, and the Billy Graham Crusade in Nashville. Ann Downing Ministries is also home to the Ms. Lillie Project, a service ministry to nursing homes, the goal of which is to provide televisions, DVD players, and Gaither Homecoming Videos to facilities across the country. In addition, Ann Downing Ministries also helps to host Ann’s Middle Tennessee Women’s Retreat (MTWR). MTWR is an annual event held in the Nashville area each spring and is open to women regardless of age or denominational ties.

For more information regarding Ann’s appearance, please contact 706-935-4903. Please direct other requests or nursing home suggestions to Ann Downing Ministries.

Rock Pointe Church is located at 1278 Cross Street, Fort Ogltethorpe, GA 30742.  For directions to the church, visit http://heismyrock.com/.

Pastor D. Keith Jones Releases New Book

D. Keith Jones, Senior Pastor of Rock Pointe Church in Fort Oglethorpe, GA has released his second book entitled “Sheriff Adonia- The Showdown at Rock Pointe.”  Sheriff Adonia was published by Foresight Publishing and is a story about a young man trying to stay one step ahead of the law, a shattered past and a stranger that is relentless in pursuing him.  The setting is the Old West, back in the 1800’s.  “Sheriff Adonia” is action filled, romantic, mysterious and Christian! 

“This story was given to me by God in the middle of the night last October.  In addition to being an interesting story, I hope and pray the reader discovers a new perspective about God, forgiveness and harboring anger.  I pray that after reading the book someone will think about their own relationship with God and consider the option of surrendering their own life to Him.”- D. Keith Jones

“It was such great fun to have a small part of working with Pastor Keith on this book!  He is an exceptional and creative writer. ‘Sheriff Adonia- Show-down at Rock Pointe’  is action packed from page one and is bound to strike at every emotion keeping the reader on the edge of their seat with tissue in hand!  I’m convinced many hearts will be moved and lives transformed with Pastor Keith’s new literary work of art!” – Rhonda Frye Music Ministries

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Rob Patz Welcomes Rhonda Frye to SGNScoops Staff

Rob Patz, President/CEO of Coastal Media Group, welcomes Rhonda Frye back to the staff of SgnScoops.com. Rhonda has a long history of writing and delivering services in the Christian music industry. From her hometown of Ringgold, Ga, she stays busy doing solo concerts and traveling with her family group, “Rhonda Frye & RiverSide.” Her latest recording, “Second Chances,” received positive reviews and airplay through radio promoter, Patterson Promotions.  She is also Associate Pastor with Rock Pointe Church  in Fort Oglethorpe, Ga and has hosted numerous concerts that have helped strengthen the fan base of other recording artists. Rhonda has a passion for reaching out to children and develops, directs, and coordinates numerous activities and events that give positive support, education, and training to these youngsters in her community and church.Rhonda says,
“My top priority in life is to inspire people to experience a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. I am thrilled with the opportunity at SGNScoops to have a platform to share my personal  faith. I am also eager to serve, applaud and encourage other artists and industry professionals as they labor in the fields of God’s Kingdom. I’m realizing it takes a team effort to release Christ’s message of hope and I’m excited to join forces with Rob Patz and the team at SGNScoops in promoting and spreading the message of God’s love.”
Rob Patz notes, “I’m glad to have Rhonda back on staff with us. She’s reached out to so many people with a giving hand. We hear so many positive comments about Rhonda and how she handles her job here with efficiency and passion. We’re just very blessed to have her back on board!” 
 
For more info on Rhonda Frye: http://rhondafrye.com/