River Plantation Conference Center, 1004 Parkway, Sevierville, TN  37862

Dell Hyssong, Jr.

Manager, Baritone, Trumpeter

Birthday: October 25

Favorite Verse: Matthew 5:16

Favorite Food: Prime Rib & Lobster

Dell is ordained, has a master's degree in ministry, and has served as a senior pastor for over 25 years. He has always had a heart for evangelism and gospel music and loves to travel and share the gospel through music and word. He is a popular speaker in churches, conferences, and colleges.

In high school he enjoyed singing with his father and uncle in the "Harborside Gospel Quartet" as they traveled throughout Maine. In Bible college, he earned a bachelor's degree in music and Bible, and also formed a gospel quartet that had the opportunity to sing all over the eastern United States.

It was in college where he met his wife, Susan, and they were married in 1976 upon graduation.

People always enjoy his deep, rich baritone voice and along with his heart for ministry, quick wit, and likeable style.  He encourages and motivates people wherever he goes.

Susan Hyssong

Position: Alto, Secretary

Birthday: October 8

Favorite Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6

Favorite Food: Veal Parmesan & Alice Springs Chicken (from Outback)

Susan sings alto for the trio.   She studied sacred music in Bible college and is also a pianist and organist.  In addition to her musical responsibilities, she does most of the secretarial work for the ministry including all the mailings and bookkeeping.

She grew up in Alaska as an MK (missionary kid). Her father was an engineer and announcer for a Christian radio station.  As a young girl, she often played accordion and piano in village churches and also played background piano while her father presented his chalk art ministry.

She enjoys reading, cross stitching and being a wife and mother.  But don't be surprised when you see her behind the wheel of their diesel motor home.  She takes her turn driving along with Dell and Richard.

D. Richard Hyssong, III

Tenor, Trombonist, Booking Agent

Birthday: March 30, 1983

Favorite Verse: Philippians 4:13

Favorite Foods: Chicken Fingers, Lasagna

Richard has sung with his father ever since he can remember.  When he was two, his dad even sat him up on the pulpit on Father's Day and sang a song to him.

At the age of 15, he had the privilege of singing in Carnegie Hall.  Along with singing Richard enjoys sports.  When he is home, he plays in a men's softball league.

On October 1, 2005, Richard was married to Kelly Barron who is now a part of the full time ministry.  She is the product manager, does office work, and keeps the website updated.

It has often been said that Richard has never met anyone he doesn't know.  His singing, trombone playing, and personality have delighted audiences of all ages.

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Charlie Lambert

Charlie Lambert calls Maryville, Tennessee home. Growing up in church and with a father who is a local pastor, Charlie’s love for God was evident at an early age.  When he was not busy being a normal East Tennessee boy, Charlie’s love for music had him going to every concert in the area.  These two passions are what make Charlie one of the most real and compassionate people in gospel music. Recently he has become one of the most loved radio show hosts on WJBZ Praise 96.3

Pastor Floyd Lambert

Biography coming soon!

in Knoxville, Tennessee.  Most Thursday nights he opens the mic and asks how he may pray for the listeners.  His love for God, people, and music shows through as he sings southern gospel music.

Greg Coffman

Greg started singing at the age of six and has had a life-long passion to sing professionally some day.  Gospel Music has been his path, but at the age of fifteen, he added Country Music to his journey.  He entertains all over East Tennessee, loving his craft and living his dream.

Friends like Country Music artist, Con Hunley, and Gospel Music artists, Shane Roark and Michael McMeel (former drummer for Three Dog Night) have helped Greg along his path and kept him headed in the right direction.  The most important thing is, Greg loves what he is doing and he is doing it for the Lord. 

Greg is the Youth Choir Director at his church and a member of the Bob Hamill Variety Show.  In his spare time, he enjoys showing his chickens, riding his horses, fishing, hunting, camping, bicycling and playing soccer.

You may also recognize Greg from A Heart Connection's "Christians in Motion" event on March 19, 2011.  He can dance, too! 

   Laura West  is an author and Christian speaker/ comedienne.  As foster parents to over 100 medically-fragile babies for 12 years, Laura and her husband (John) learned that to get through the darkest days you must have laughter.

Tickets $25

Saturday, November 19, 2011 ~  9 am-2:30 pm

  You know and love the Lamberts from their radio show, Praise Talk, on Praise 96.3  FM-WJBZ radio (Tuesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 pm) in Knoxville, TN.  This father/son team are mighty prayer warriors and devoted disciples!

  Greg Coffman started singing at the age of six and has had a passion to sing professionally some day.  Gospel Music has been his path.  He entertains all over East Tennessee, loving his craft and living his dream.

    The Hyssongs travel full time sharing the Gospel through the powerful medium of music.  Dell, Susan, and Richard Hyssong encourage and delight audiences wherever they appear with their family vocal harmony, lively energetic style, humor, and brass instruments (trumpet & trombone).

Laura West

"I am WONDER WOMAN ... I wonder where I left my keys; I wonder how I put on weight; I wonder where my money went; I often wonder why I wonder."  This is one of Laura's many funny thoughts that will have her audience laughing.   Proverbs 17:22 tells us that "Laughter is good like a medicine."  This is truly how Laura has overcome the many adversities she has faced over the years. 

Laura is an author and Christian speaker/comedienne from Sevierville, Tennessee. 

Laura and her husband, John, were foster parents to over 100 medically-fragile babies for 12 years.  During those years, Laura learned that to get through the darkest days you must have laughter. 

One of the babies was Maleka, a blind girl who was scalded in a tub of hot water at 15 months of age by her birth mother.  Laura and John adopted Maleka, and today she thrives as a miracle from God.  Laura shares this poignant story in her book, " Blind, Burned and Living Against All Odds."

Laura is energetic, comical and able to relate to any audience.  For the past 7 years, Laura has traveled and spoken on many different topics, including:

                                                         

                                                                                  "How To Learn To Die Laughing"

                                                                                  "Showers of Blessings"

                                                                                  "Jesus Wept"

                                                                                  "Proverbs 31 Woman"

                                                                                  "Burst Your Bubble of Bellyaching"  

" I loved her presentation. She made me laugh and cry.  Laura has a special way of presenting serious situations with the gift of humor.  Her witty words and stories entertain and speak to the heart.  She is a gifted speaker who we have had several times in our area.  Laura is a comedian, mother and an extraordinary Christian Woman.  I highly recommend her."   ( Author: Beverly LaHote Schwind )

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