The Mighty Gospel Force of Liberty County was performing at an anniversary celebration in Savannah when the group was approached by Viola Gore, who asked them to perform at the 1st Annual Gospel Competition Program on Saturday, Nov. 19 at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Hardeeville, South Carolina. There were 10 or more groups performing from Georgia and South Carolina, and the Mighty Gospel Force won the competition. The manager of the group, Pamela Strickland, said, "We owe it all to The Almighty God."