Lou Rhoades Vocalist Kris Rhoades Keyboard and flute Gary Coddington Lead Guitar Keith Szirmae Accoustic Guitar
RECORDING HISTORY
December 2001: "A Christmas to Remember" with the title track written by Kris Rhoades.
July 2002: "Basking in the Light" with praise and worship music; the title track was written by former member Pastor Bob Fagin.
July 2004: "Fill My Cup, Volume 1" with traditional hymns
Spring of 2007: "Fill My Cup, Volume 2" with more traditional hymns is scheduled to release.
Fall of 2007: "Voice of Truth" The first in our "singles series"
Influences
We sing a variety of songs including ones from: Robin Mark, Paul Baloche, Chris Tomlin, Todd Agnew, Matt Redman, The Gaither Vocal Band, and many more. One of our favorite songs at this time is "Three Wooden Crosses" by Randy Travis.
Sounds Like
We have that great 4-part harmony good for the Southern Gospel music but also using it with the Praise and Worship too.
Formed in March 2000, "Chalice" is a Christian band comprised of singers and musicians who share a common purpose to help people draw closer to the Lord. They use the Word of God, testimony, and various styles of music to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ anywhere they can. The members of the group are born again, spirit-filled believers who share a common purpose to help others experience the presence of God.
Some of the styles they sing are:
Praise and Worship
Southern Gospel
Traditional Hymns
Contemporary
Worship Choruses
Original Compositions
and More!
The basic program typically includes songs from several styles of music, but special requests can be made for certain songs and/or styles.
They are even willing to learn new songs if needed for specific events or themes. Programs are, for the most part, designed to coordinate with the style of music that the church or organization is accustomed to. Their unique way of blending the different musical styles make their programs great for all ages.
Because their programs are more than just "Christian Entertainment" but more of a "worship experience," an altar call and prayer time are offered at the conclusion of each program.
"Chalice" is able to lead Praise and Worship for most Worship Services and they can also provide a devotional, message, or sermon if needed.
They are available to sing for:
Worship Services
Nursing Homes
Coffee Houses
Church Picnics/Events
Retreats
Banquets/Dinners
Concerts
Revivals
Festivals
Weddings
Youth Events
Fundraisers
Promotional Events
Holiday Events
and more
To create an even more family oriented event, Chalice sings some “fun” songs that kids enjoy and sometimes they bring "Puppets for the King" if requested. Sharing the program time with the puppets is a little more difficult and limits each ministry to a shorter program. Keep in mind when booking both groups together, neither will be able to do a complete program but rather each group will do a partial program. When booking both groups together time may need to be adjusted and extra time added to accommodate the extra program.
They also have a video projector available to display the words to songs for congregational singing. A few songs have been enhanced with a presentation using graphical images and photographs which increases the effectiveness of the message.
Kris dabbles with some sign language and has translated a few worship songs. If they know ahead of time that someone is hearing impaired in attendance, they will be sure to do a few of the sign interpreted songs. Most anyone that has seen a song done in sign knows that it is a form of worship in and of itself.
There may be a fee required to have this ministry appear for your organization. A "love offering" and possibly a guarantee to cover travel expenses and overnight lodging if needed is usually asked but occasionally there are other expenses involved. Whenever financially possible some programs are provided completely free of charge. Please contact the ministry office for more information or to discuss arrangements.
Thanks for adding GoodSearch as your friend on MySpace! Together we have the power to make a big difference for a lot of important causes! Please take a look at our profile and our homepage, www. GoodSearch. com where you’ll find simple ways to get your network involved! Thanks for using GoodSearch to support your favorite cause!
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God. Philippians 1:9-11
Chalice,
My prayer for you is the same. May you continue to grow in the love of Christ and may HIS blessings ever be upon your life.
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:11-13
Chalice,
May God bless you as you seek the Lord with all of your heart.
Because their programs are more than just "Christian Entertainment" but more of a "worship experience," an altar call and prayer time are offered at the conclusion of each program.
Kris dabbles with some sign language and has translated a few worship songs. If they know ahead of time that someone is hearing impaired in attendance, they will be sure to do a few of the sign interpreted songs. Most anyone that has seen a song done in sign knows that it is a form of worship in and of itself.
