(July 2008)  What a wonderful time we had with the congregation of Trinity United Methodist Church in Gainesville.  We provided worship songs for all three services and kept the toes tappin'.  For most of us, this is our home church, so it is a special occasion for us.

We are looking forward to our time on August 24th to be with the congregation of High Springs UMC.  The place is alive with excitement and they are as blessed by us as we are by them.

In September, we head back to Jacksonville to Garden City UMC.  This will be our third year in a row being invited there, so we must be doing something right.  We enjoy Pastor Alan and the hospitality of the God's people there.

This musical gospel group formed in Gainesville FL back in the mid-90's. The affectionate name came from events where available musicians would play for the church events. Pretty soon it was the same folks most of the time and we played regularly. When our large church was transitioning to a new property, we regularly provided music for the outdoor worship services at the site of the new church. We were invited to a number of locations by invitation and found it to be a meaningful ministry, especially to those who miss the old songs that we associate with "dinner on the grounds."

We lead congregations in a service of singing some of the old gospel favorites. And we admit that most of our music comes out with an old country kind of flavor. Our format is sing-a-long and we sprinkle in relevant scriptures reinforced by those songs. We find that congregations are very receptive to a group that invites them to sing along (words projected on a screen) instead of just being entertained.

[A poem about WSU, written by a member at Evinston UMC in 2007.  READ THE POEM HERE.)

WSU has been leading worship services for more than 10 years. Our program offers a mixture of songs for an energetic and meaningful worship experience. We have stand-up-hand-clapping-toe-tapping gospel songs. We have songs of prayerful meditation. And we have songs that are somewhere in between. And while it is enjoyable, it's not just for the fun of it. We share the scriptures behind the music.

If you are a pastor that needs a break for a worship service, whether it is to resolve a scheduling conflict, to just take a break, or to give the congregation something a little different, contact us and let us help you as we continue to do His work.

David Glant - vocals and six-string guitar
Casey Glant - vocals (and train whistle)
Scott DuPree - vocals and six-string guitar
Ed Garvin - worship leader and twelve-string guitar
Joe Fielding - Harmonica
Sharon Fielding - vocals and keeping the Harmonica player honest
David Porter - vocals, banjo, sunglasses manager and Kingston Trio fan 
Phil Carlson - vocals, Stand Up Acoustic Bass and piano
Cayte Carlson - vocals
Andy Adkins - vocals and mandolin

Congregations clap their hands and tap their feet as we lead them in the up-tempo celebrations of God in song. And slow, sweet songs of reverence and reflection foster a prayerful spirit as we go into prayer time. We prepare each service with songs and scripture to open the hearts of the faithful and fill them with the spirit of God's love.

Our playlist now has well over 100 songs. Our music, for the most part, is not contemporary. Our songs are mostly old gospel songs. Most of our music is influenced by the country gospel sound. Our songs include:
* The Old Rugged Cross * Farther Along * I'll Fly Away * There is Power in the Blood * Will the Circle Be Unbroken * Victory In Jesus
* When The Roll is Called Up Yonder * Shall We Gather at the River * In The Garden * What A Friend We Have in Jesus
* Will There Be Any Stars In My Crown * On Jordan's Stormy Banks * Swing Low, Sweet Chariot * ... many more

We also do some special pieces, such as * This Ole House * Step Into The Water * This Little Light of Mine (blues, fun)
* Wayfarin' Stranger * The Lighthouse * Everybody's Gonna Have a Wonderful Time Up There * ... and more ...

When inviting us, let us know if there are any particular songs you request. Otherwise, we will prepare a service to provide a good dose of God's joy and spirit to your congregation through music.

If you want more information about us, or would like to check our availability to worship at your church, please contact us:

By phone, call David Porter 352-335-1141
or
email David at dfphr@bellsouth.net