In 1979, the Calvary COGIC "Calvarites" recorded their first LP entitled "Saved By His Power". This album was Dr. Pope's first attempt at producing a professional album. Songs from this album were a part of Dr. Pope's repertoire as he traveled and taught music in the Fort Worth area.
In 2014, the Lord led current Minister of Music Fred Willis to resurrect the album and along with it, the buzz that follows the name "Alvin Pope". The concert was held as part of the CNOF Annual Musical and the salute to the album was chosen as the themed "Throwback Musical".
Many of Pastor Pope's former students and choir members returned to hear the songs they sang under his direction. As the choir sang the album's title track (Saved By His Power), Dr. Pope called up former students who still remembered the song.
The afternoon was great as the Music Ministry and church community came together to salute such a gift to the Kingdom!
In 2014, the Lord led current Minister of Music Fred Willis to resurrect the album and along with it, the buzz that follows the name "Alvin Pope". The concert was held as part of the CNOF Annual Musical and the salute to the album was chosen as the themed "Throwback Musical".
Many of Pastor Pope's former students and choir members returned to hear the songs they sang under his direction. As the choir sang the album's title track (Saved By His Power), Dr. Pope called up former students who still remembered the song.
The afternoon was great as the Music Ministry and church community came together to salute such a gift to the Kingdom!