Erma Kotila
1958 Nut Tree Dr NW
Salem, OR 97304

503-763-7068

website: www.ermakotila.com
e-mail: dandekotila@msn.com

I am a small town girl from Vernonia, Oregon, raised on a farm where
life was slow and music was sweet. My mom taught us to sing the old-time
gospel songs when we were little kids. She definately gave me my love for
singing praises to my Lord. I have found that the saying is true; "You can't
praise Him sadly!!", Singing praises to Him always puts me on the right track.

While my husband worked for Portland General Electric Co. as an electrician
for 34 years, we lived in 6 different towns in Oregon. We have finally "landed"
in Salem and plan on retiring here. It doesn't hurt that we are 4 miles from the
grandkids. I'm happy to say that they and their mom ( our daughter Angie)
also love to sing gospel music. It's a tradition.

My husband and I have 3 children; Eric, Angie and Charles. Angie and Bill
gave us our two grandkids, William and Mikayla. Chuck and his fiance
Marlo will add three more; Jordan, Nike, and Rochon. Eric and his girlfriend
Raina Collins are very busy with their music careers. What a joy family is.

We are now enjoying retirement and the opportunities it gives us to serve
our Lord. We enjoy speaking at Live Weekends (lay ministries), singing
in the choir, teaching the Jr High class at church and hosting the kids at
campmeeting. Now, we look forward to sharing the songs the Lord has
given me and the testamonies that go with them.

I am available to share in concerts, retreats, Sunday wordship service,
fairs, actually anywhere He sends me. We love to travel, and we hope
my music will give us a chance to do more of that while we share His
unconditional love with those we meet.

My burning desire is that those who hear the words of these songs, will
have a renewed desire to draw close to Him and wrap themselves up
in His unconditional love. May He receive all the glory!