Evangelist and Christian Recording Artist John Lanier Celebrates 25 Years with Two-Day Event...Huge Success

Kennedy. AL (August 20, 2014) Celebrating 25 years in music ministry and evangelism, John Lanier hosted a two-day event featuring old fashioned camp meeting-style worship services and Gospel music concerts this past weekend, August 8 and 9.

Musical guests included LuLu Roman, Hope’s Journey, The Steeles on Friday night, and Heart’s Song Quartet, The Sneed Family, and Tony Gore & Majesty on Saturday Night.

In Friday evening’s worship service, Margie Tanner was the guest speaker. Gabriel Swaggart preached during the Saturday evening service.

“The event was a huge success,” Lanier states. “I was humbled by the display of love and support...people came from all over Alabama and Georgia and from far away as Mississippi, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and even Texas. But the best report is that more than 50 people made decisions for Christ as a result of the Gospel message being proclaimed! THAT’S what it’s all about!”

Lanier began his professional career in 1989 with Naomi & the Segos. He later helped form Tony Gore & Majesty and eventually pursued an evangelistic solo ministry in the late 1990s.

A complete photo album highlighting the event will be posted soon at http://www.johnlanier.com .

To learn more about John Lanier and his ministry go to http://www.johnlanier.com or https://www.facebook.com/JohnLanierMinistries . Check him out on YouTube athttps://www.youtube.com/user/JohnLanierMinistries .

For booking John Lanier contact New City Talent at office@newcitytalent.com .

THIS WEEK ON GOSPEL MUSIC TODAY

The Skyline Boys and Randy & Wendi Pierce are the guests on Gospel Music Today for the week of April 8. Ken and Jean Grady host southern gospel news and concert updates, the Feature Group is Solid Ground, and Jean reviews a new CD by The Tony Dean Family. The annual listing of Spring Conventions is the subject of Singing News Notes. The Akins and John Lanier sing, and the show includes an exclusive concert video of Gold City, captured by the Gospel Music Today cameras at First Assembly of God, in Owasso, OK. The show is on KWHB TV47 in Oklahoma every Monday at 6:00 PM, and you can watch it now at the Gospel Music Today website, www.gospelmusictoday.com.

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Donnie Sumner will be in concert on April 25 at Through the Ages Bookstore, in Owasso, OK,. He'll be singing at Cowboy Country Fellowship in Oologah on April 26.

The Jackie Wilburn Memorial Singing features Gold City, Wilburn & Wilburn, and very special guest Elaine Wilburn on April 26 at 7:00 PM at the Smith County AG Center, in Carthage, TN.

Brian Free and Assurance will be at the Texas Gospel Music Hall, in Athens, TX, on April 27 with New Grace Trio and special guest Kadie Lynn Roberson.

The Southeast Kansas Christian Artist Series brings The Crist Family and The Mark Trammell Quartet to the Bowlus Fine Arts Center, in Iola, KS, on April 27 at 6:00 PM.

The SonShip Quartet will sing at New Stanton Assembly of God Church, in New Stanton, PA, on April 27.

The Four States Gospel Music Association presents "Spring Celebration" at First Assembly of God, in Hugo, OK, on April 27 at 6:00 PM.

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Sharon Terrell's Homegoing Monday February 18

From John Lanier's email newsletter of February 15, 2013:


SHARON TERRELL HOMEGOING / MEMORIAL CELEBRATION ANNOUNCED

I want to thank everyone for the kindness expressed with comments, thoughts and prayers regarding Sharon's passing. Greg and the girls are deeply grateful for your concern, love and prayers during this time when your support means so much.

If you wish to communicate with Greg directly, please be sure to visit his Facebook here:
http://www.facebook.com/greg.terrell.71?fref=ts

The Homegoing / Memorial Service for Sharon is scheduled as follows:

* Visitaton: 10am-12noon Monday February 18, 2013
* Service: 12pm Monday February 18, 2013

Finch / Cochran Funeral Home
1478 Blue Ridge Drive
McCaysville, GA 30555

Rev. Tina Lashley will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers and gifts, donations towards Sharon's medical and funeral expenses are most appreciated.

Donations may be mailed to:
Greg Terrell
PO Box 528
McCaysville, GA 30555

John Lanier
http://www.johnlanier.com/home.cfm

Singer/Author Sharon Terrell Passes Away

From John Lanier
February 14, 2013:

I just received word that my precious friend and "RiverSong" singing partner Sharon Terrell passed away this morning around 11am ET in an Atlanta area hospital.

As you know, Sharon had been battling cancer for the past 5 or 6 years, and through it all God did some miraculous things in her life. Sharon never lost faith and it can truthfully be said that she fought a good fight. Her strength, faith and determination to hold to God's unchanging hand through the darkest storms was an amazing witness and encouragement to me.

My heart is broken, and tears flow as I type this. I already miss her terribly. Still, I know God is head over all things, and He chose to take her home today.

Not only was she one of the finest singers I had ever had the privilege to sing alongside, but she and her husband Greg have been two of my best friends for many years.

I will post more later in honor and in loving memory of my friend and singing partner Sharon. For now, I ask that you please keep Greg and the Terrells two daughters, Sadie and Autumn, in your prayers.

Thank you,
John Lanier
http://www.johnlanier.com/home.cfm

John Lanier Featured On DAYSTAR Television’s ‘Gospel Music Showcase’ This Weekend

Performing several songs from his latest CD entitled, God Is My Refuge, John Lanier is the featured guest on this week’s edition of “Gospel Music Showcase,” airing Saturday July 24 at 7:30pm (EST) / 6:30pm (CST).

In its sixth year, Daystar TV’s “Gospel Music Showcase” features the best and brightest stars of Gospel music. The inspirational show, hosted by Tammy Underwood, brings viewers a comprehensive line-up of performers and in the past has featured artists like David Phelps, Janet Paschal, 33 Miles and others.

With a career now spanning 21 years, John Lanier has 27 recordings to his credit - including appearances on two of the Gaither Homecoming series - and has garnered numerous nominations and awards including SGM Fan Awards; 2007 ‘Favorite Soloist’ and 2010 ‘Favorite Tenor’ (as a member of Tony Gore & Majesty).

“I am thrilled to be back on one of Daystar TV’s most popular programs,” Lanier mentions. “My newest CD is a direct result of God’s faithfulness to me during a time of severe adversity, and I’m so very thankful for this opportunity to share a few of those songs with the show’s viewing audience. I pray they will minister to people right where they are.”

Award-winning soloist Ivan Parker kicked off the 2010 season of “Gospel Music Showcase” earlier this year. Airing every Saturday evening, the show’s summer schedule also includes appearances by Crabb Revival, The Pfeifers and others.
For more information about Daystar Television Network or “Gospel Music Showcase,” visit online at www.daystar.com.

For more information about John Lanier, visit online at www.johnlanier.com.