We use live music and some sound tracks when singing. The current group members are Chuck Bagwell (Singer/Manager), Ann Bagwell (Singer/Keyboard), Arzella Stephens (Singer), Danny Beeco (Drummer), and Eric Berry (Bass Player).
Chuck Bagwell, co-founder, lives in the Hickory Tavern Community of Laurens County, SC. He has served as minister of music in his local church. He served God as a teenager, but as he got older, he drifted into the worldly ways. In June 1995, Chuck rededicated his life to the Lord. He has since been called to preach and is in the
Arzella Stephens Ann Bagwell
Ann Bagwell, co-founder, has been married to Chuck since August 1995. She attended Lee College in Tennessee. She has been playing the Pinao in church since she was 8 years old. She teaches piano when the group is not on the road ministering. She is an excellent teacher of the Word of God. Ann has recorded her own project of her favorite music on the piano. Music has always benn Ann's heart.
Arzella Stephens is an original member of the group. She lives in the Greenpond Community of Laurens County, SC. Her husband, David, helps the group as needed. He is an excellent prayer warrior for the group. Arzella is the daughter of Rev. Barker of the Church of God of Prophecy. She has always dreamed of singing with a gospel group and thanks God everyday for the opportunity He has given her. Arzella has an excellent testimony of how God has brought her through so much turmoil in her life. She has dedicated herself to praising God for what He has done for her.
Danny Beeco joined Vessels of Praise in June 2002. He is one of the finest drummers known in gospel music. Danny lives in Whitefield Community of Anderson County, SC. Danny lived the Job experience. He lost everything he had and was homeless. After living on the streets for a while, God restored him. He is now married to a wonderful lady, Melinda. He has a heart of gold He will give of himself to anyone who is in need. He believes God uses him to touch those who may be less fortunate than others. He always has a testimony in his heart for what God has done.
Eric Berry, the newest menber of the group, resides in Ward, SC. He was with the group for a short period of time in 2005. He just returned to the group in August 2006. He believes this is where God wants him to be and is willing to go wherever God opens doors. Eric gets into the music when he is playing. He gets to feeling happy and can not stand still. He has played several types of music over the years, but gospel music has always been his favorite. It is our pleasure to have Eric back with us.