The Harvesters

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of our dear friend and longtime director, Irby McKnight.

In 2007, while serving as Vice President of University Advancement, Irby approached President Kermit Bridges with a bold idea: to help raise support for Nelson University (then SAGU) by bringing back the Harvesters in the form of a southern gospel quartet.

President Bridges was initially hesitant - even asking Irby to occasionally give a lighthearted disclaimer at the beginning of the services where we performed. Yet what began as a simple idea grew into an effective and powerful ministry. Eleven years later, when Irby retired, the Harvesters were still going strong. Over that time, nearly twenty students had the opportunity to serve in the group, traveling across numerous states and countries while helping raise support for scholarships, university initiatives, facilities, and benevolence.

Irby was a warm, gregarious presence and was beloved by students, faculty, and staff alike. He had the remarkable ability to make everyone feel as though they were a close friend.

Our prayers are with his wife, Vicki; his son Jordan (Mary Jo); his daughter Erin (Nathan); and his beloved grandchildren.

Irby’s impact on the Harvesters, Nelson University, and his life in ministry will never be forgotten.

A visitation will be held at 12:00 PM and his celebration of his life follow at 1:00 PM this Saturday, March 21 at Trinity Lighthouse Church in Denison, TX.

Sincerely,

The Harvesters Alumni

The Harvesters are saddened to hear of the passing of Rick Lloyd, the producer of our first six album recordings from 2009-2017.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time. He is currently experiencing glory with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

20 more days until SAGU Giving Day – 9/27/2022
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Thank you to Pastor Gary and Shannon Veazey & the Legacy Church family in Springtown, TX for letting us worship with you this past Sunday! It was so refreshing for us!

We were so blessed to have ~ 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓗𝓪𝓻𝓿𝓮𝓼𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 ~ from 𝕊𝔸𝔾𝕌 join us this morning!
Thank you James, Josef, & Joran for getting us into the Christmas spirit! ❤️🎄💚

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We’re excited to be at Glad Tidings of Texas City this morning! We are expecting great things!

It was our pleasure to share our music with the residents of Legacy Oaks of Midlothian recently! A great time was had by all. James' grandparents, Jim & Maxine Quistad, call Legacy Oaks home!

To book the Harvesters for your church or special event, visit sagu.edu/harvesters, or email [email protected].

To say we are excited is an understatement - we are elated to share this special release with you: our long-awaited latest EP, "Forward."

We'll be kicking off our 2021-22 season next week with an appearance at the Assemblies of God USA Senior Adult Conference in Branson, MO!

SAGU's 'The Harvesters' Embrace a New Sound in EP, 'Forward Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) is a Christian college & Bible university in Texas for ministry, theological studies & liberal arts.

This weekend, we take time to be thankful for the freedoms we enjoy in this country. As a member of our family, we wish you a Happy Independence Day!