All Concerts begin at 7:00 pm with an old-fashioned hymn sing.  Concerts are free, and a love offering is collected, to benefit the music ministry of the artists.   There are free refreshments following each concert.  See below for a description of each concert performer and our revival evangelist.

Saturday, June 13

This is a concert experience that people of all ages will thoroughly enjoy.  Emmy Award-winning trumpeter Chiz Rider will bring a blend of traditional and contemporary Christian music to glorify Christ, to present the gospel, and to encourage believers.  His career highlights include over 200 concerts annually, which included playing at the Billy Graham Crusade and at the Crystal Cathedral. He won an Emmy Award in the category Outstanding Broadcast Performance for PBS’ “Chiz Rider,Fast Forward.”   You can see, and hear him perform on his website   www.chizrider.com

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Sunday

June 28

The Rockdale Boys Gospel Bluegrass Band will perform in the “Concerts in the Woods” series at Chester Heights Camp Meeting Concert on Sunday, June 28th at 7:00 pm, with finger-pickin’ gospel bluegrass music. Their songs are based on Bible Passages, such as Psalm 51 and more, including one by Mark Sutherland called “My Mama Prayed for Me.”  Mark, and Bob Alek live in Rockdale in “Northern Aston.”  The other group members are Harry Gambrill, on banjo, from Ridley Park, Dan Hughes, of West Chester and Rick Shryock on fiddle. Their website is www.rockdaleboys.com. 

For photos of the Rockdale Boys at campmeeting,  click here

Sunday

July 12

Good News Prison Ministry, "Sharing Gods Love Through Music" is scheduled to play this year at several tour locations and prison crusades in Alabama, South Carolina, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. 

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Sunday

July 19

Walking Miracle - Wayne Porter and his wife Barbara Ann are a duo from Smyrna, Delaware whose full-time music ministry takes them to a dozen concerts each month throughout Delaware Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. For almost 30 years
Wayne lived with an incurable disease, taking a handful of medicines daily. In 1999 he had surgery and was diagnosed with a lethal cancer which could not be treated. Join us to hear them sing Southern Gospel music and to hear their heartfelt testimony of how faith changed his life as a “Walking Miracle.”   Their website is http://www.ourchurch.com/member/w/walkingmiracle/

For photos of their concert at our campmeeting, click here

Saturday

July 25 &

Sunday

July 26

Campmeeting Revival Weekend with Evangelist Rev. Dr. James W. DiRaddo.   For more information, click here

Also, join us at 5:00 pm both days for and old-fashioned pot luck dinner (please bring a food item from one of your favorite receipies) and an ice-cream social, following our Sunday evening service.

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Sunday

August 2

Soul Purpose is a music ministry featuring traditional, time-honored Hymns and Gospel songs, highlighted by lively music and four-part harmony. These songs are the classics and favorites that now are seldom used in church services or other ministries. They bring back “Precious Memories” and minister to people’s hearts. You’ll find many singing right along with the  memorable words and familiar melodies, which inspire those listening to consider and reflect on their faith.  Since 1994, they been blessed with opportunities to minister throughout Pennsylvania and surrounding states. They have recorded two CD’s “ Precious Memories” and” Boundless Love.”  Their website is http://www.americangospel.com/soulpurpose/index.asp

For photos of their concert at our campmeeting, click here

Sunday

August 9

The Jean Poole Singers are a soulful, gospel experience that guarantees, once you hear them sing, you’ll return for more of their unforgettable music and provocative, brief readings.

Each individual from this outstanding choral group has a unique gift and inspiration, from spontaneous musical styling, to timeless classics, all of which are heavenly melodies. Listen to the sweet, soulful numbers that tug at your heart, to hand-clapping, foot-stomping numbers, that uplift you with pure joy and excitement!

Mrs. Poole originated the group in 1981, and lends her expertise to accompanying the group with a lively piano. She is currently the Minister of Music at Wayland Memorial Baptist Church in Philadelphia , and members of the group are from Philadelphia area Baptist churches. They’ve performed in Florida , Georgia , Virginia , Maryland , and Colorado , and throughout Greater Philadelphia.

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Sunday

August 16

Ruthie is a sensational Christian song stylist from North Carolina with a wide variety of country, bluegrass and contemporary Gospel, as well a heartfelt testimony and a contagious laughter. She has published twenty original Gospel songs with a message of hope and renewal.  Her final number of last evening at our camp meeting last year, ended with a standing ovation from our audience. Be sure not to miss this enjoyable and inspiring experience.
 

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Sunday

August 23

The Heaven Bound Singers are a family group which was formed in 1977, and include Jim and Marilyn Marich, Jimmy Marich, Jr., Gary Trull and Jamie and Tracy Hargrove.  They sing a variety of music ranging from Southern Gospel to early contemporary styles. They are from Cumberland and Salem Counties and are all members of Port Elizabeth Church of the Nazarene in New Jersey.

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Sunday

August 30

De Bark Ministries - Jim has been singing Gospel most of his life, and was the lead singer for March Forth, a group which has graced our campmeeting many times.  You're sure to enjoy his musical styling, which now includes southern gospel, praise/worship, and progressive gospel.  His new CD "He Made A Change" will be released in September. Jim's website is

To see the press release, click here

For photos of his concert at our campmeeting, click here

Sunday, Sept 13

Sunnyside has been one the top performing Gospel Bluegrass groups from Lancaster County, PA for over 25 years and a true favorite at campmeeting.  Their music is excellent, and their testimony heartfelt. This is a joyous group, who'll get your feet stomping and your hands clapping, while you're laughing at their musical antics on stage. 

To see the press release, click here

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Sunday, Sept 20