Their 2007 cover of Norman Greenbaum’s inspirational and legendary song “Spirit in the Sky” was on the movie soundtrack of “Evan Almighty” – that contemporary retelling of Noah’s Ark story with comedian Steve Carrell in the lead role.

Several months ago, the Nasville-based Christian contemporary band MIKESCHAIR received nominations for best song and best album of the year at the 41st Annual Dove Awards for outstanding Christian music.

This past week, “Keep Changing the World,” another song from that “Let the Waters Rise” album, was the most requested song on the local Christian radio station Power 88.

The band members are still in their mid-20s.

Next Friday, the group will perform at the Church on the Eastern Shore for “a night of praise and community awareness,” organized by four local nonprofit social service groups.

‘We are using this concert to make people more aware of the missions of these four nonprofits and what they do in the community,” said Sally Deane of Ecumenical Ministries Inc., a United Way agency that has offices in Fairhope and Foley. “We are hoping it will reach out more to the younger generation, which is very mission-minded, to let them know that there is a mission field right here.”

The Shoulder in Daphne, also a United Way agency, The Hope Center in Fairhope and Prodisee Pantry in Spanish Fort all came together to organize the Sept. 24 event. The groups will have tables set up where people can learn about the organizations and get involved.

“The four nonprofits have different missions but a common goal to serve the people of Baldwin County,” Deane said. “The concert will make people more aware of these ministries and how they can get involved.”

Guest artists at the concert will include University of Mobile freshman and Baldwin County solo artist Rebekah Dennis and the church’s Praise Band.

“Really the heart of the guys is to use their music and work to bring attention and help to people that are less fortunate,” said Amy Fogelman, the group’s manager. “So that’s why you’ll see them partner with a lot of organizations like Food for the Hungry and the groups in Baldwin County.”

The band is in Guatemala this week doing that kind of mission-oriented work, she said.

“The song is about looking outside your door at the needs all around you,” said Deane, as the reason the event has adopted the band’s chart-topping song as its theme. “By getting involved with these ministries, people can change the world right here at home. From having food drives, to volunteering, to financial support, and to prayer support, these ministries can remain strong in years to come.”

The concert is Friday night, Sept. 24, at the Church on the Eastern Shore at 10274 Highway 104 in Fairhope. Doors open at 6:15 and the music starts at 7. Admission is $5 and one canned good. For more information, contact Jennifer Miles at 445-2273 or at jmiles@cotesonline.org.