Profiles
Bernie and Karen
Bernie and Karen were married in 1972 and are the parents of seven children and 15 grandchildren and counting.
Bernie is a part-time propane truck driver and works on a humates (organic fertilizer) mine located on the family’s hay farm. He is a strong spiritual leader, consistently leading the family in the ways of the Lord. Bernie plays guitar for the group and God has blessed him with a very wide vocal range.
Karen has homeschooled all the children for 24 years. In concert she plays piano and sings alto. At home she is an incredible mother and homemaker, and enjoys baking, sewing, and working in her garden.
Together they enjoy spending quality time with their children and grandchildren and practicing hospitality in receiving guests into their home. Their hearts desire is to present the reality of a loving God, the truth and accuracy of His Word, and the reality of His promises through their music and testimonies.
Get to Know Bernie & Karen
- Birthdays: Karen – October 22nd, Bernie – July 1
- Studied Under: Dr. Francis Schaeffer at L’Abri in Switzerland in 1977
- Marriage Verse: Philippians 2:2-5
- Favourite Things to do Together: Going for walks, biking, gardening, opening our home in hospitality, working together on the farm
- Favourite Southern Gospel Groups: Booth Brothers, Gatlin Brothers, Legacy Five
- Favourite Hymn: Karen – “Tis so Sweet to Trust in Jesus”, Bernie – “Blessed Assurance”
- Favourite Places to Eat: Karen – Apple Bees, Bernie – Golden Corral
- Favourite Food: Chinese
- Favourite Thing About Touring: “Getting to know new people, encouraging other believers”
- Most Unusual Place You’ve Sung: “At a Flea Market on a Farm”
