Minister Steve "Total Praise"

Just wanted to share this from the Gospel Explosion at Union AME Church in Warwick, NY on 10/1/11. I hope that it blesses you!!

On October 1, 2011 I eagerly ventured to a small town in upstate New York called Warwick. Nestled at the end of McEwen Street in Warwick is Union AME Church. A new church rests in place of the original church built in 1906. The previous church is now housed a few streets away and has been preserved. The original church was built for the African American residents to worship on the street where most lived.

My manager beamed as she shared a childhood story of her grandmother being the mother of the church. As I entered the new church, I felt the presence of those who worshipped in this building as well as the old church. Although the outside or physical state of the church looked different spiritually it remained the same. I stood on what I considered sacred grounds where my ancestors praised.

It was a fulfilling experience on all accounts. Tony Smith played his saxophone blessing us with the sweets sounds of Gospel through his instrument. The Immanuel Mime Ministry traveled from the Bronx to praise through dance. E’lissa Jones and Rhonda Dimmie blessed us with their magnificent voices. Sharael Moore as Mother Jones blessed us with thoughtful and hysterical comedy. Without a doubt the spirit of the Lord was definitely in Union A.M.E. Church.

I ministered the only way that I knew how. I love the Lord and express it with all of my might. I ministered traditional, contemporary and Gospel house music. I enjoyed my time at Union A.M.E. Church and look forward to being a part of it next year. I carried the praise of my ancestors on my shoulders and "Oh what a time we had!"