Chatham Chatlist Highlights

Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 10:00:00 -0400
From: RRBC News
Subject: Southern Gospel set for “third sundays @ rocky river”

SILER CITY - The Yadkin Valley Boys, a Southern gospel quartet based in Elkin, will bring their smooth harmonies to Siler City later this month as featured performers for the next edition of “third sundays @
rocky river.”

Scheduled for Aug. 17 at 6 p.m., “third sundays @ rocky river,” is a free monthly performance series offering family entertainment with a spiritual message. All shows are open to the public and held in the new fellowship hall at Rocky River Baptist Church.

The Yadkin Valley Boys come to Siler City just weeks after being named top gospel quartet at Singing in the Foothills 2008, a two-day music festival in Wilkesboro.

Tenor Jed Metts said his group - which includes bass Bill Hooper, baritone Craig Caudill and lead vocalist Chris Newman - began singing together about seven years ago at Poplar Springs Baptist Church and plays at worship gatherings throughout the region.

“We’re excited to come and join the folks there in Siler City for an evening of gospel music and praising the Lord,” Metts says.

Since beginning in February, “third sundays” has featured a wide range of family-oriented entertainment, including comedy, magic, bluegrass gospel and contemporary Christian rock.

Greg Burriss, pastor of the local church, says the series was designed for the entire community, not just his congregation.

“This is an ideal opportunity for people throughout the area to get together; we welcome other church youth groups, choirs, classes and anyone else,” Burriss explains. “It’s a great opportunity for people and churches to come together for a relaxed evening of entertainment and fellowship.”

Rocky River Baptist Church meets at 4436 Siler City-Snow Camp Road, about three miles north of Siler City. Directions and information about the performance series are available at 3SunLive.com.