Keeping the Faith: It almost seems to be an out of date concept these

days. After all, we live in an instant society. So it is rare to find people who

have dedicated over thirty years of their lives to keeping a ministry alive. But

Jim and Beth Glass have done just that with this gospel group .

The group was established back in 1963 with a trio of women

(including Beth and her sister ) calling themselves The "Harmony" Trio -

singing at church functions in 1966 they traveled to Atlanta, Ga. to record

their first album.

With the addition of male vocals in 1969 the group started to expand.

The Dove Award nominations started in 1976 with "Here They Come", In

1977 with "One Way Flight" and in 1978 with "Free Indeed." Other songs,

consistent chart makers were, "Holy High and Lifted Up," "Help Wanted,"

"Somebody`s Coming," "One Day," and their latest, "He Was Thinking Of Me."

Family has always been a strong component in the group . Through all

the years, Beth`s husband, Jim has continued to manage the group, and the

Glass Children have carried on the Family Tradition, now including

grandchildren.

Getting the message out is the heart beat of the group, says Beth, "We

know where the blessings come from, and we know the blesser".

Current members are: Jim and Beth Glass, Jerry and Bethany Brown,

Caleb Brown, and Scott Lucas. They record for New Wine Records

and their latest recording is titled "Words of Hope." Their current

radio release is "What A Savior What A Friend."