The HarbourLights

HarbourLights: left to right: Chris Amrhein, Lead; Richard Chancellor, Baritone; Linda Ramsey, Alto; Jim Downing, Bass and Coordinator.

The Quartet

The HarbourLights quartet sings gospel songs. They built the group as a Music Ministry extension of First Baptist Church of Alexandria (FBCA) in Virginia, where all are members. This quartet specializes in "classic" southern gospel music with a smooth harmony that is reminiscent of those famous quartets of the 50's and 60's.

"Singing Gospel music is what we really like to do", says Jim Downing, the quartet's coordinator and Bass. "We really find it thrilling when we see folks respond as they do to our singing. Gospel music is just fun."

Our prayer ... for God to open doors of opportunity to minister.

Our Schedule

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HarbourLights sing at FBC Alexandria from time-to-time and at churches in northern VA, DC and MD. Contact Jim Downing if you would like to have HarbourLights come sing at your church. We'll do it if we can!

Click here to download the HarbourLights poster (flyer).

The Latest HarbourLights News

HarbourLights has a new Baritone and a new Bass!

Rick Chancellor has joined HarbourLights as of January 2012. Rick is also a member of FBCA and a tenor in the Chancel Choir. Rick takes over the Baritone part from Jim Downing who has shifted to the Bass part. “This gives HarbourLights a 50% new sound!” says Jim Downing. The quartet plans to continue singing gospel music at FBCA and other churches and venues in Northen Virginia and Maryland.

Newest HarbourLights CD Released

HarbourLights is pleased to announce the release of their fourth CD project. This new CD features 10 new songs and the re-release of The Lighthouse. The quartet is excited about this new project. “Of course, the latest project is always your best.”, said Lead singer Chris Armhein. But, HarbourLights work hard to learn a bunch of new songs for this project like “Movin’ Out of Here”, “When I Get Carried Away”, “New Day Dawning”, Antioch Church Choir”, “I Can, I Have, I Will”, and “Oh, I Want To See Him”. The new HarbourLights CD can be ordered online below.

HarbourLights Sang at the Grace Ole Opry

On November 7, 2009, HarbourLights was featured on the Saturday night program of the Grace Ole Opry, a highlight of the year. Each year the Grace Brethren Church in Waldorf, MD sponsors the Grace Ole Opry, a fun-filled Bluegrass and Gospel program styled after the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN. A faux radio program makes up this unique program with a radio announcer presenting “radio ads” about Martha White flour, Goo Goo Bars, and Standback Headache Powers. Even Minnie Pearl gets in the act by announcing each group to sing. HarbourLights sang four songs on the program, "Movin Out of Here", "I Saw the Light", "Touring That City" and "Just a Little Talk With Jesus". You can view a couple of these by hitting the links below.

Just A Little Talk With Jesus
I Saw The Light
Movin Out of Here
Touring That City

Memorial Gift - New Wireless Microphone System

Because of the memorial gift of an FBCA donor, HarbourLights is using a new wireless microphone system. This generous gift has been made in memory of long-time FBCA member, Nellie Beck. Nellie liked the HarbourLights singing and the quartet sang for her 93rd birthday a couple of years ago. Therefore, the new wireless microphone system is dedicated to her.
sound system
Shure Wireless Microphone System

new sound system
Gold plaque reads: Nellie Beck Memorial microphone system

The new microphone system along with the quartet’s new Bose sound system will assist the quartet to extend their ministry beyond the walls of First Baptist Church Alexandria. The wireless mics allow total freedom and flexibility to Linda, Mark, Chris & Jim as they sing the wonderful gospel of Jesus Christ. Here’s what the complete system looks like:
new sound system

HarbourLights praises God for providing this equipment to use in His service. With it, the group plans to share the glorious gospel with many organizations and audiences in the future.

Music CDs

HarbourLights have four CD projects as listed below. Our CD prices are $15 for each audio CD, which includes shipping and handling. Or, you can order all 3 audioCDs for $35 including shipping and handling.

Safe Passage	In 2001, they recorded their first CD, entitled, "Safe Passage". The songs on this first project for the group are "On the Jericho Road", "Jesus Is Coming Soon", "Touring That City", "How Long Has It Been", "Can He, Could He, Would He", "Patriotic Medley, Instrumental", "Just A Little Talk with Jesus", "I Go To The Rock", "Sweet Beulah Land", "Moving Up To Gloryland", "Sacred Medley, Instrumental", "The Lighthouse", "Goodbye World, Goodbye", and "Amazing Grace". SAMPLE MUSIC FROM THIS CD Jericho Road How Long Has It Been? I Go To The Rock
Almost Home	November 2003 saw the release of the second HarbourLights CD entitled "Almost Home". This newest project has a little different southern gospel sound than their first CD, but the same great style of songs: "Canaanland Is Just In Sight", "Farther Along", "Give The World A Smile", "I Believe In A Hill Called Mt. Calvary", "Earthly Departure Medley", "I'll Fly Away", "I'll Live Again", "In Time, On Time, Every Time", ""Jesus Is Mine", "Heavenly Departure Medley", Mansion Over The Hill", "Turn Your Radio On", "We Wil Stand With The Holy Ones", "There's Just Something About That Name", and "Yes I Know". SAMPLE MUSIC FROM THIS CD Canaanland Is Just In Sight I'll Fly Away
All Four CDs Harbour Lights Then Came The Morning Safe Passage Almost Home	All Four audio CDs

The HarbourLights Quartet