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Who We Are

Ron Hodge
Birthday - May 5, 1960
Hi!!! My name is Ron and I am the Husband/Manager of the group. I do most of the business end of things like, making up the fliers for each concert,take care of all the buying of the equipment, talking with anyone that wants more information about us. I have been singing for the Lord for about 16 years. I have had the privilege of training under Mrs. Barbara Caron of Greenville, Maine for 10 of those year. A time in my life that I still hold dear to this day. I was blessed to be able to sing in a large choir for many years, some say it was the best in the state, I would have to agree. I also had the experience of singing with a men’s quartet for a few years. Learning to blend with others and to learn harmony parts, was a vital part of my growth in music. I have been extremely blessed to be able to sing duets with my lovely wife Deb. We have been singing together for many, many years. And I thank God that he has given her to me!!! I am amazed at what God has done in our lives, he has certainly blessed us beyond measure. We are only beginning to see the tip of the iceberg as to what God has in store for us. My greatest desire is to see souls come to know our Savior. And to take the hand of someone at the altar and to pray with them. And to be there at that moment when God miraculously changes their life forever. Bound by sin one second, bound for heaven the next. What an amazing God we serve. But, right up there with that is the desire to minister to my brothers and sisters in Christ. We all face hard times, we all struggle with sin and defeat. What brings a smile to my face is when I see believers worshiping while I sing. Tears flowing down a cheek or a smile as wide as the room, then I know I have spoken to someone’s heart, and perhaps helped them to go on and fight a little harder. I take no credit for my singing, God deserves the praise. I have learned over the past few years to worship the Lord when I sing and to not just entertain. The Christian life is hard, and this world is cruel. But I can hold to the old hymn that says "It will be worth it all when we see Jesus".

Deb Hodge
Birthday - May 4, 1963
Hi everyone! Let me take this time to tell all you folks a little about myself. In the group, I do all the calling and setting up dates for the concerts. I take care of picking out our out-fits and making sure we look presentable. I can just imagine if Ron picked out the clothes, we would be singing in camo outfits, how nice.......... lol I am the co-pilot for helping Ron find the churches, as everyone knows, men don't ask for directions so we have to. lol
Personally about myself, I was born here in Maine. I was the youngest of 3, the daughter of Lloyd and Anita Lovell. I was blessed to be born in such a musical family. I have fond memories of going to my grand-parents home almost every Friday night for singing good old gospel and country songs. I even made up a few, to which I’m very thankful I can’t remember them today. :) I have always loved singing, it was just getting up in front of people that was the problem. My lack of self-confidence and my shyness, I believe, kept me from using my talent to a greater degree at that age. I really first started singing to more than just my family in 1983, where I would sing solo’s and duets for our church family. After many years of doing this and singing in concerts that the church would put on, it has got easier, but, sometimes even now, I forget my own name because of nerves. What a joy to be able to sing with my loving and talented husband . I am so blessed to know a man who truly has a burden for the lost and a desire to share in the burdens of his fellow brothers and sisters. You would be hard pressed to find another man who loves singing and meeting new people and praising our dear Lord in song more than Ron. I know, I sound so partial. I am!!!! Our life together has not always been easy, we have faced such trials that are too painful to speak of , but, we have also known the true joy of a loving God who is in control and is working things out for our best and for His glory. My hearts desire is to be the best Wife and Mother that God has enabled me to be, but, more than that, I want to be the best servant; a willing and submissive child that God has called me to be to Him. He is the one who gave me the talent of singing. I do not want to hide it under a bushel, but to shout it on the Mountain tops who it is that I love and Worship. May He alone Always receive the Praise and Honor He so deserves. We covet your prayers as we travel around ministering to the people of Maine and surrounding states.
In His Care, Debbie
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