Union Hill Baptist Church in Oak Grove, Alabama put on one of the last Independence Day celebrations of the weekend.

“It is awesome. God’s blessed us with some great weather; people showed up for the event. We just wanted people to know that freedom’s not just about independence in our country, that we also have freedom of Jesus Christ,” says Union Hill Pastor Mickey Bell.

2500+ fans filled the lawns at Oak Grove Memorial Park - former sight of Oak Grove High School where a devastating tornado destroyed the school in 1998. Concert goers enjoyed the Southern Gospel Sounds of New Ground and Contemporary Artist Michael English.

Bell says the event wasn’t just for the Union Hill congregation: “A lot of other churches, a lot of other businesses and people have come to help us with this event, so we’re very thankful for them, because without them we couldn’t do it.”

Bell not only worked to put the event together, he also jumped on stage with Scottsboro, Alabama’s “New Ground.” Pictured with Pastor Bell at the Piano are New Ground members David Owens and Robbie & Dale Maxwell.

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The Bethels, of Nederland, Texas, were in the studio recently recording tracks for their latest project with the Eddie Crook Company.Pictured is Producer Eddie Crook along with Bethel members Donna Fontaine, Deanna Morgan and Wendy Showalter.

Projected street date for the new project is scheduled for Summer 2008.

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A little play on words - but its our final day at sea.

As we make plans to stuff the suitcase with all our souvenirs and goodies to take back to our respective homes we stop to enjoy our last day aboard the Holland America Ship - The Oosterdam.

An afternoon concert featuring our family of artists and a final stop in beautiful Victoria British Columbia will cap off this special week of fun and fellowship!

Make your plans to join us on our Goodlife Cruises 2009 to the Caribbean and Hawaii. For more information call Cyndi at (615) 851-1360 or visit our website at www.eddiecrook.com and request a brochure.

See you on the seas!!!!

Goodlife Cruisers visit Ketchikan. Lumberjack shows, totem poles line the streets - this is true Alaska.

Only a few steps off the boat and you are in the quaint little town enjoying a true feeling of what Alaska is all about.

Back on board with be fun night. Midnight Madness will feature Family Feud, The Not So Newlywed Game, Dave’s Trivia and Tall Tales. It’s gonna be a great night of fun!!!

This historic and scenic community is situated on Baranof Island, nestled between forested mountains and the great Pacific Ocean, on the outer waters of Alaska’s Inside Passage. Sitka offers a combination of Native culture, Russian history, and Alaskan wilderness which will provide a diverse and unequaled experience for all cruisers.

The Northmen, Buddy Liles, Jay Stone Singers, Still Water and Mr. Crook will share their music with the cruisers in the Vista Lounge later this afternoon.

Today is the coldest day on the cruise. We are sailing by the Hubbard Glacier at Yakutat Bay.

What a beautiful site the Lord has made - sure wish you could witness His true handiwork.

The Van Houtens, Neysa Wilkins, Gabbards, New Ground and Greesons will take the stage this afternoon to heat things up with great gospel music.

As we port in Juneau, people are lining up to be the first off the ship to enjoy the sites, excursions, shopping and more shopping.

The weather is beautiful and the cruisers are really getting the hang of being Eskimos for the week!!

We board the ship late tonight and set sail toward the Glaciers.

The Eddie Crook Goodlife Gospel Cruise leaves port tomorrow, Saturday, June 28th headed to the great state of Alaska.

This eight day, seven night cruise will feature great gospel music with 10 of the ECC artists performing in the Vista and Queen’s Lounges aboard the Oosterdam.

You may contact the ECC employees via their company E-mail on the boat.

Wish you were here!!!

Eternity’s Crossing from Shady Springs, West Virginia was recently in the studio completing vocals for their upcoming project with the Eddie Crook Company.

Projected street date for the new recording is Summer 2008.

Lewis and Lewis have been a featured video on the popular internet site - You Tube.

Their rendition of “Come On Down To The Farm” has been viewed over 1.9 million times in the past 30 days.

Ray Lewis was previously over the Publishing Department at the ECC and his wife Laura was a member of the family group The Kindlers.

Visit them at their website at www.lewisandlewis.org and click on the You Tube link!!