Southern Gospel New York welcomes The Hyssongs in concert on Saturday, July 15, 4 p.m., at Spencerport Bible Church, 1948 North Union Street, Spencerport.
Dell, Susan and Richard Hyssong travel full-time as the award-winning Hyssongs. Their family ministry combines vocal harmony, humor and brass instruments (trumpet and trombone) to delight audiences with their Christ-centered message, shared through music. The family’s classical music background, along with their harmony and specific chord structures, lend them a unique sound that has made quite an impact on audiences. In 2016, they received the Artist of the Year award from Southern Gospel NY concert attendees in Spencerport.
On July 19, 2008, the Hyssongs celebrated the birth of Makayla, Richard and his wife, Kelly’s, newborn. That excitement quickly changed to horror three days later. The doctors discovered more than twenty tumors in Makayla’s heart with one blocking 75 percent of the blood flow. When she was thirteen days old, masses of brain tumors were found. They were told their baby probably would not survive, and if she did, she would not walk, talk, or ever be like other children. The Hyssongs released Makayla’s Heart: Moment By Moment, a book which chronicles their journey through heartaches and triumphs.
Dell Hyssong relates, “Everyone who has heard about Makayla wanted us to put her story in writing. Her miraculous life has emboldened many to remain strong in their faith and gives hope to those going through difficult situations. As I wrote her story along with co-author Holly Weiss, my prayer was that many lives would change as a result of reading our story. We also wanted to give readers a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes of our itinerant ministry. Our family is just like everyone else’s: we hurt, laugh, and cry, but know that no matter what comes our way, God is always in control.”
A $15 donation will be collected at the door to support The Hyssongs as they further their ministry. Those 19 years and under are admitted free.
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