May 9, 2025Contact: Bob Swope, 270-307-8945, bswope@swope.com Heart of Kentucky ChorusGospel CelebrationMemorial United Methodist Church 621 N. Miles Street, Elizabethtown, KY 42701Saturday, May 24th, 7:00PM The Heart of Kentucky Chorus is going full gospel for the their spring show this year with favorites like, Sweet Hour of Prayer, Swing Down Chariot, and It Is Well With My Soul, included the lineup. In keeping with the show theme, the performance will take place in the sanctuary at Memorial United Methodist Church, Saturday, May 24th, at 7:00PM. Guest gospel groups also performing that evening are the Heartland Fillies Chorus, Lost in the Backwoods, Family Legacy, and The Revelators. The show will be a sure crowd pleaser for lovers of classic gospel songs. The chorus has grown to about 40 men, women, and youth from Hardin and surrounding counties. Barbershop Hall of Fame director Aaron Dale leads the chorus that rehearses every Thursday evening at East Hardin Middle School. “I would like to see the chorus grow to 90 or 100 members”, Dale said. Chorus president Dee Corkran said, “This is a great organization if you like to sing. We’re like one big happy family, and Aaron Dale is a phenomenal director”. Chorus member, Brenda Brown said, “Singing makes me happy, and sharing it in harmony with others brings joy, and who doesn’t need a little more joy”. A spring and Christmas show are the two main showseach year, but the chorus also performs for corporate, non-profit, sports, and community events such as Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies. For more information on joining the chorus go to www.heartofkentuckychorus.com.The show is a benefit for the Living Waters Guatemala Partnership, sharing the gift of clean water in remote mountain villages that have no access to clean water. “We are very fortunate to have the chorus dedicate their spring show as our major fundraiser each year”, said chorus member Bob Swope, the Living Waters team leader. To date 31 water systems have been installed serving over 165,000 men, women, and children in the western highlands of Guatemala, but millions more are still without clean water. “Word spreads fast, and more communities are requesting systems. Our challenge is to raise the funds needed to bring clean water to these communities”, said Swope.Show tickets are $15 and available from chorus members and at the door. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Donations to the Living Waters Guatemala Partnership will be accepted. Tax deductible checks can be made payable to either ElizabethtownRotary Foundation, Inc. or First Presbyterian Church, the sponsor organizations. Memo your check for Living Waters Guatemala.