Australian Homecoming

In a city known for its jazz and its blues, the Homecoming Friends share the gospel with New Orleans concertgoers. As these southern saints go marching in to the Saenger Performing Arts Center, a landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places, familiar Homecoming faces and some new faces bring good news to those who have the blues.

Gaither Gospel Series: Filmed at the Gaither studios in Indiana. Maybe it's the sweet harmonica of Buddy Greene and the vocals of Jessy Dixon and Bob Cain on "Leaning On The Everlasting Arms" or a "senior quartet" which features a 93-year-old surprise guest. Maybe it's the angelic voice of The Ruppes who make their Homecoming debut with "Angels In The Room." Whatever it is, there's a sweet, sweet spirit that will have you rewinding and watching again and again

The styles are varied in this wonderful show, but the quality always high, with renditions of familiar classics along with a few original songs, with some numbers that are truly thrilling, among them the opening song, a bluegrass flavored "It's a Time for Joy" with Karen Peck and New River, the Gaither Vocal Band with David Phelps doing an exquisite tenor solo on "The Christmas Song" (and Mark Lowry doing Johnny Mathis !), "Children Go Where I Send Thee" with The Bishops giving us harmonies from heaven, the country rockin' sound of "Go Tell" with The Martins, and best of all, "Mary, Did You Know ?" (music and lyrics by Mark Lowry and Buddy Green), sung by the Gaither Vocal Band featuring an emotionally stirring solo by Mark Lowry. The words, melody, and interpretation of this song fills my eyes with tears when I hear it...the disc is worth it for this number alone. -Alejandra Vernon

From The Gaither Gospel Series... Program Includes: This Land Is Your Land When We All Get Together With The Lord You Needed Me New York City, We've Got A Song For You God Bless The USA The Pledge Of Allegiance I Pledge My Allegiance My Country 'Tis Of Thee Redeemed So High Comedy featuring Taylor Mason When He Calls, I'll Fly Away Great Day Narrative by Gloria Gaither You'll Never Walk Alone More Than Wonderful The Survivor A Few Good Men The Star-Spangled Banner It Is Well (Elisha's Song) Lean On Me Comedy featuring Ken David The Marriage Supper Of The Lamb Battle Hymn Of The Republic Go Be With You Narrative by Gloria Gaither Let Freedom Ring

This gathering of Homecoming Friends at the Indiana Roof Ballroom produced one of the most worshipful studio celebrations recorded. Dropping by to share stories from their spiritual journeys are our good friends Randy Travis and the Oak Ridge Boys.

The Homecoming Friends share songs that serve as a compass for the journey. This video features a range of songs, everything from Randy Travis' "Feet On The Rock" to a saxophone medley with Boots Randolph to the Don Francisco classic, "He's Alive." Helping us deliver truth and hope into the trenches are Alicia Williamson, Russ Taff, Sarah DeLane and Ivan Parker. Also captured on this video, taped at the Indiana Roof Ballroom, are our beloved friends, Jake Hess, Hovie Lister and the Happy Goodmans.

The Dorbees follows the adventures of two microscopic balls named Jack and Mary Jane. While skipping school, the two run into a old, scary house. There they meet Dig, a business man stuck in the 70's, who must make a decision between making a friend or a profit.

"Come to the church in the wildwood"---even if you live in town! Filmed at the Billy Graham Chapel, this DVD features the immortal sounds of the Goodmans, Jake Hess, Hovie Lister, and others. Includes "Just a Closer Walk with Thee," "Keep on the Sunny Side," "Revive Us Again," "We'll Soon Be Done with Troubles and Trials," and more.

The Homecoming Friends recall Christmases long, long ago, while showcasing familiar Christmas Carols and new Gaither-penned songs like "Come And See What's Happenin'." The Old Friends Quartet fronted by Jake Hess and George Younce makes its debut, and Bill pays tribute to the pioneers of Southern Gospel music. "What A Wonderful World," performed by Russ Taff, is dedicated to the memory of Homecoming regular Bob Cain.

Gaither Gospel Series: Filmed at Whitewell Metropolitan Tabernacle in Belfast, North Ireland