2-08-2010

Dear Conquerors' Friends:
 
We have seen so many wonderful things happen in the previous year; we can hardly wait to see God’s hand on our ministry in the coming year.  Our first three services in 2010 could not have been better!  The New Year’s Eve at Mackey Nazarene was blessed beyond measure.  Not only did many of our dear friends come to celebrate with us, but the presence of God was evident from the beginning. Our talented buddy and fellow minister Ben Morelock opened the service, and his anointed singing touched the hearts of the congregation.  Great Job, Ben! 
 
Mackey Nazarene is the home church of our Bus Driver Ben Brewer.  We were so honored to be invited to this beautiful facility and to be there with Ben and Sue Brewer.  They are such an important part of our ministry; it was a special evening being with their church family. We laughed, cried, and even had a young man make his way to an altar of prayer.  God is so good to allow us to be used to spread this message of hope to a dying world! 
 
Due to inclement weather, our service at Fares Ave. Baptist church was rescheduled from Jan 9th to Jan 16th.  Once again we weren’t disappointed as the church filled with friends, family, and even new friends whom we met that night.  Pastor Jim and Sister Sue Johnson always make our visit to Fares Ave. a great evening.  The only thing wrong with the evening was that fact that Ben and Sue Brewer were unable to be with us.  Our group seemed incomplete; we missed them both.  We enjoyed singing the requested songs from the audience, but learned we should brush up a little on the song, “On the Jericho Road” before attempting it again. Thanks to Jim and Sue for all of your continuous support. 
 
On Sunday night, we made our way to Hanover Indiana to the First Christian Church.  We were recommended by our friend Tim Chastain with The Sonshiners Quartet.  We had a great crowd and couldn’t believe the response.  It was also great to have Jim, Sue,and Donnie join us in Hanover.  These folks sure do like their Southern Gospel Music and especially love hearing Roger Sweeney's beautiful tenor voice.  Speaking of Roger--please remember him in prayer as he continues to recover from his recent eye surgery.  We are believing God for a complete healing from any future concerns. 
 
We were honored to be included on a Golden Street Records compilation CD with our friends Southern Sound and The Childress Family.  We chose our original song WELCOME HOME as our single.  The song with Andrew’s vocals continues to get tremendous response.  Southern Sound chose the old song WAIT TILL YOU SEE MY NEW HOME.  No one can sing the old classic songs like the guys with Southern Sound.  Also, we want to congratulate them on signing with Homeland Records.  The Childress Family selected the song  IN CHRIST ALONE as their single because that song seems to say so much.  It is particularly special to them at this time as they are dealing Shannon’s health issues.  Our hope is in Christ alone.  You might even want to call your local gospel station and ask them to find those songs and play them!
 
Don’t forget our upcoming schedule especially February 27th at First Christian Church at 4544 State Route 261 Newburgh, IN.  That evening, we plan on re-unveiling the song, "Didn't It Rain." It's going to be an exciting night; invite your family and friends to come with you! There is free admission!  If there are any other “old Conquerors' ” songs that you would be interested in hearing, please let us know.  Also, remember that Mason wants to add a Fan’s Picture page on the website.  If you have any pictures of us or ones with you and us together, please send them to our email address.
 
In His service,
Bro. Dave

 1-01-2010

Conquerors' Friends:

The year of 2009 has come and gone and as usual the Lord has blessed in many ways!  When our families are well and we can rise from our beds in the morning to another day that the Lord has made, we can say He has truly blessed! 

I consider it a privilege to continue to sing the praises through Southern Gospel songs which never cease to uplift me in many ways.  Also, it is such a privilege to sing with my second family--The Conquerors Quartet.  Not only do I truly enjoy being on stage with them but even enjoy the practice time we spend together.  If the people in the audience are having half as much enjoyment listening to our singing as we are presenting our songs to them, then we are all blessed. 

 I love the group and all of you fans that make it possible for us to do what we love.  We are looking forward to 2010 and even bigger blessings that it will bring.  Keep us in  your prayers. 

Roger Sweeney

Conquerors Quartet  

11-26-2009

Happy Thanksgiving from The Conquerors Quartet:  

     We’ve had a couple of very eventful weeks!  On Saturday, November 14th we sang at Owensboro Christian Church for their monthly gospel sing sponsored by the senior group.  We were so pleased to have Mason Westerfield’s family there.  It’s always great to see his wife, Rebecca; their children, Cailyn and Grant; as well as Mason’s parents in the audience.  At the concert that evening, eight-year-old Grant (who has become a fixture on the CQ bus) made his stage debut.   It took a little coaxing to get him on stage, but it didn’t take him long to grab the microphone just to make sure he could be heard.  It seems as if we have another child following in his father's footsteps!  Check out his picture on our website www.conquerorsquartet.com

     We were at Olive Branch Baptist Church on Sunday night, November 15th.  The church recently had some structural problems with their sanctuary and was forced to move into the fellowship's gymnasium.  They have done a wonderful job converting the building into a great place to worship God.  A great crowd was in attendance which included our friends Divine Mercy.  Our buddy Ben Morelock, from the Madisonville area, invited his Mother and Sister to come and be with us.   We asked Ben to sing that night, and he brought the members of the congregation to their feet with a tremendous delivery of the song “There’s Power in the Name of Jesus.”  The presence of God was evident throughout the remainder of the service, and we were just so blessed to entertain the spirit of God.  We learned a long time ago that our services can only be successful if we allow God’s spirit to be in control.  A special thanks to Pastor Taylor and Olive Branch Baptist Church for hosting our group and extending so much kindness.  

     On Saturday, November 21st we were back at Tell City High School Auditorium for the Fourth Annual Thanksgiving Concert with The Sonshiners Quartet and The Woodsmen.  Ben Morelock opened the concert with three tremendous songs “Yes I Am," "Power in the Name of Jesus," and "Forgiven Again."  The Woodsmen delivered a combination of excitement and spirit.  Their song “I Can Pray” is quickly becoming one of my favorites.  "Thanks guys for allowing God to minister through you."  The Woodmen’s owner and manager Tim Woods did an awesome job filling in at the baritone position.  We do ask that you pray for their regular baritone, Jim Hutson, as he continues to recover from his recent motorcycle accident.  Jim is recovering well but of course very slowly--so keep him on your prayer list!