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The Lighthouse Gospelettes>
2004 Pioneer Awards
January 1, 2004
On January 1, 2004 the Lighthouse Gospelettes were among a few other local Groups in Athens, GA to receive the 2004 Emancipation of Proclamation Pioneer Award. The 2004 Emancipation of Proclamation Observance and Northeast Georgia Pioneer Awards Program was co-sponsored by Baptist Church, Watkinsville, GA., Lincoln Masonic Lodge No. 62, the Athens Alumni National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc,. the Athens Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and In Touch Management Group. The Award is given for meritorius community work or deeds that promote family values in today's society. The original Lighthouse Gospelettes were formed back in the 1950's. The group has continued to minister through songs as it has changed various group members throughout the years. The current group has been singing together for about 20 years or so. One original member, Alma (Roach) Stroud, is still singing with The current Lighthouse Gospelettes despite health problems that have recently tried to slow her down. Nevertheless, with prayer and faith, she has managed to weather many storms and is still standing strong as the 1st soprano in the group. This group is a family group. They love to sing, touch hearts, and inspire others to come to love Christ and to know and understand Christs love for mankind and the sacrifice he made for us all in order they we may have life and have it more abundantly.
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