“I loved this song from the first time I heard it,” says Garrett Saunders, who takes the lead on this moving tale of redemption. “It’s unique in the story it tells but it speaks truth. We all have our own story, but the beauty of them all is that Jesus met us right where we were.”
Jesus meeting us right where we are is, indeed, the theme of “Jesus in a Jail Cell,” brought to life in a country-flavored arrangement directed by producer Roger Talley. And while the story vividly depicts the setting described in the title:
He had tattoos up and down his arms,
Still carried the battle scars
From a life of hard livin’
I was guarding cell block A
We started talking faith
And religion
He said my favorite verse in the Bible is John 3:16
Cause late one night I realized what that whosoever means
the memorable chorus of “Jesus in a Jail Cell” serves up a truly universal message.
Some people find salvation
In a Sunday morning pew
With a gospel call, choir singing
And glory fills the room
It’s all hallelujahs as they lay their burdens down
I was broken on my knees in Hell
When I found Jesus in a jail cell
“There is nothing more fulfilling than ministering to the body of Christ and sharing the gospel,” says Amber Eppinette Saunders. “Every dream we have ever had, God has already fulfilled. He never ceases to amaze us!” 11th Hour has stayed fresh and relevant since their inception while maintaining a versatile sound, able to lead congregations in moving times of worship.
11th Hour has had multiple Top 10 Singing News hits and been nominated for numerous awards in Southern Gospel music such as Singing News Trio of the Year and AGM Album of the Year, while Amber was nominated for Soprano of the Year.
There’s so much more work to be done as Amber, Garrett Saunders and Victoria Bowlin continue to step out in faith. 11th Hour is ready to go wherever the Lord opens doors, singing and proclaiming the Good News of Jesus.
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