I will be ministering at the Hour of Praise service at St. James AME Church in Newark, New Jersey today, August 18, 2010 at noon. I am looking forward to this service as it gives me another opportunity to praise His name. If you are unable to attend, I invite you to view the service online at http://stjamesame.org.
No one said that we are to worship the Lord on Sunday mornings only. We are free to praise His name as we choose. I praise the Lord at all times and in any setting. I am not ashamed to praise His name. I praise Him on the highest mountain, in the lowest valley or in the midst of my triumph. I live to praise His name.
As the song says, "Praise is what I do." I implore you to tune in at noon live via the internet or come to 588 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard in Newark, NJ as we bless His name. You will be moved as the spirit of the Lord enters in. Remember that your season comes through praise... see you there!
Showing posts with label St. James AME. Show all posts
Showing posts with label St. James AME. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Beyond Words... Glory!
Last night around at 7:20 p.m. I stood with my singers and praise dancers holding hands as we prayed for strength before we performed. I was a little under the weather because my allergies were acting up. Once I said, "Amen," I felt renewed because I knew God would strengthen us. I was immediately rejuvenated.
We opened up praise and worship at St. James AME Church in Newark, NJ at approximately 7:30 p.m. At 7:35 p.m. as I sang, "Let Your Glory Fill This Place," it was evident that the holy spirit had entered the sanctuary and hadn't planned on leaving anytime soon. Each person sang with every fiber of their being exalting the highest praise. There is nothing wrong with dancing for the Lord and that was reflected in the praise dancers last night. Through creative expression the praise dancers collectively showed passionate praise with each silent move they made to Marvin Sapp's, "The Best In Me." Members of the congregation started standing slowly during the first song but by the second song, "Let It Rise," the entire congregation stood on their feet worshipping, dancing, and praising His name. It was in a word, glorious! It was quite clear that we were getting ready to "have" church.
Before we left the church, I realized the spirit had entirely taken over which was reflected by the praise that extended from the pulpit to the back pew and beyond the church doors. People were singing and dancing as they openly praised His name with their eyes and hands pointed toward the sky. I'm sure that our celebration could be heard out on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard because we weren't trying to be sophisticated and secretly praise. We were trying to show people just how good God is. The Lord showed up and transformed every one of our spirits. There wasn't one person in the church that did not appear to be filled with His presence. Every negative thought or stress that may have been occupying our minds before we entered the church had been replaced by the comfort of the Lord.
There is no person or substance that can make you feel what the Lord brought into that place. I felt it in the depths of my soul and woke up this morning with a clean heart and mind. I, along with the other singers, praise dancers, and congregation witnessed God at work last night. As we sang our praises and called His name we gave all of our problems or concerns to Him. God is good and last night He came in that place and showed out. Today, I am still standing on that praise and will never let it go.
We opened up praise and worship at St. James AME Church in Newark, NJ at approximately 7:30 p.m. At 7:35 p.m. as I sang, "Let Your Glory Fill This Place," it was evident that the holy spirit had entered the sanctuary and hadn't planned on leaving anytime soon. Each person sang with every fiber of their being exalting the highest praise. There is nothing wrong with dancing for the Lord and that was reflected in the praise dancers last night. Through creative expression the praise dancers collectively showed passionate praise with each silent move they made to Marvin Sapp's, "The Best In Me." Members of the congregation started standing slowly during the first song but by the second song, "Let It Rise," the entire congregation stood on their feet worshipping, dancing, and praising His name. It was in a word, glorious! It was quite clear that we were getting ready to "have" church.
Before we left the church, I realized the spirit had entirely taken over which was reflected by the praise that extended from the pulpit to the back pew and beyond the church doors. People were singing and dancing as they openly praised His name with their eyes and hands pointed toward the sky. I'm sure that our celebration could be heard out on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard because we weren't trying to be sophisticated and secretly praise. We were trying to show people just how good God is. The Lord showed up and transformed every one of our spirits. There wasn't one person in the church that did not appear to be filled with His presence. Every negative thought or stress that may have been occupying our minds before we entered the church had been replaced by the comfort of the Lord.
There is no person or substance that can make you feel what the Lord brought into that place. I felt it in the depths of my soul and woke up this morning with a clean heart and mind. I, along with the other singers, praise dancers, and congregation witnessed God at work last night. As we sang our praises and called His name we gave all of our problems or concerns to Him. God is good and last night He came in that place and showed out. Today, I am still standing on that praise and will never let it go.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Thank you Lord...
I am sitting here thinking about how things are coming together. I was in the studio today feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Thankful for what God has done and is getting ready to do for me. I was looking specifically at which direction I need to go in to complete my CD. I would like to sing within the different subgenres of gospel music and focus on various topics-- faith, current events, and possibly do a remake of some traditional songs. I want to be recognized for my ability to bring people together despite the subgenre. I want to use my voice to minister to your spirit and that could come through contemporary gospel, house and rap. Despite the genre the message will be the same.
This has been a process but I wouldn't trade it for anything else. Although there have been many bumps along the way, I am in a magnificent place. I am ready to move from the studio, to the radio, and out onto the stage. Never forgetting where I have been, stand today, and shall go tomorrow--I will sing praises until my very last breath. God is truly smiling on me and I thank Him for the blessings that are slowly yet consistently raining down on me.
**In case you forgot... I will be singing tomorrow night at 7 p.m. at St. James AME Church in Newark, NJ. Come out and receive a blessing! I loook forward to seeing you.**
This has been a process but I wouldn't trade it for anything else. Although there have been many bumps along the way, I am in a magnificent place. I am ready to move from the studio, to the radio, and out onto the stage. Never forgetting where I have been, stand today, and shall go tomorrow--I will sing praises until my very last breath. God is truly smiling on me and I thank Him for the blessings that are slowly yet consistently raining down on me.
**In case you forgot... I will be singing tomorrow night at 7 p.m. at St. James AME Church in Newark, NJ. Come out and receive a blessing! I loook forward to seeing you.**
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)