Gospel Songs

Review Roundup: R. Kelly – ‘Untitled’ - Rap-up.com
The self-proclaimed King of R&B, R. Kelly, knows how to satisfy the ladies with his sex-oozing hits, but did he also please the critics with his 10th studio album Untitled , due tomorrow? Find out below. Entertainment Weekly : The disconsolate ballad

Review Roundup: R. Kelly – ‘Untitled’ - Rap-up.com
The self-proclaimed King of R&B, R. Kelly, knows how to satisfy the ladies with his sex-oozing hits, but did he also please the critics with his 10th studio album Untitled , due tomorrow? Find out below. Entertainment Weekly : The disconsolate ballad

Prather: Seeing book duels from both sides - Lexington Herald-Leader
I’ve watched from a distance two recent conflagrations over the supposed censorship of reading materials. Both pitted the same dueling sensibilities against each other, and frankly I found myself with a foot in each camp. The Jessamine County Public

A Family Christmas - Abbotsford News
Award-winning Alberta born singer, songwriter, composer, and pianist, Gina Williams presents a concert in Surrey next weekend. Williams, has performed throughout Canada, the U.S. and overseas. She produced the concerts From Gounod to Gospel and In

‘Small Mormon world’ stories, Part 3 - Mormon Times
Here’s the third installment of readers’ stories — from France to Japan and many places in between — about their experiences encountering other Mormons in unexpected places. Walt Disney got if right. It’s a small world, after all. I recall a sixth

Prather: Seeing book duels from both sides - Lexington Herald-Leader
I’ve watched from a distance two recent conflagrations over the supposed censorship of reading materials. Both pitted the same dueling sensibilities against each other, and frankly I found myself with a foot in each camp. The Jessamine County Public

A Family Christmas - Abbotsford News
Award-winning Alberta born singer, songwriter, composer, and pianist, Gina Williams presents a concert in Surrey next weekend. Williams, has performed throughout Canada, the U.S. and overseas. She produced the concerts From Gounod to Gospel and In

‘Small Mormon world’ stories, Part 3 - Mormon Times
Here’s the third installment of readers’ stories — from France to Japan and many places in between — about their experiences encountering other Mormons in unexpected places. Walt Disney got if right. It’s a small world, after all. I recall a sixth

Free events in December won’t slice your gift-giving - Everything Alabama Blog
Here are some suggestions that won’t cut into your gift-giving budget. Dec. 1, 5:30 p.m. MUSIC . Samford University Phi Mu Alpha honor society recital. Swearingen Hall, Bolding Studio. 726-2851. Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. MUSIC . One-A-Chord Gospel Choir

Free events in December won’t slice your gift-giving - Everything Alabama Blog
Here are some suggestions that won’t cut into your gift-giving budget. Dec. 1, 5:30 p.m. MUSIC . Samford University Phi Mu Alpha honor society recital. Swearingen Hall, Bolding Studio. 726-2851. Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. MUSIC . One-A-Chord Gospel Choir

Song at Cartersville High’s Winter Concert Dec. 14 to honor Matthew - Daily Tribune News
A concert to be held at Cartersville High School next month will feature a piece of music that has never been a part of the annual production’s setlist. The high school’s auditorium, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m., will be the site of the annual Winter Concert

Blind Boys of Alabama - JamBase
Formed some six and a half decades ago, The Blind Boys of Alabama are the Iron Men of the music industry. They predate Elvis, Little Richard, and Al Green. Yet, even in their 70s, they are still at the top of the gospel charts and have earned

BROOKS: Our second education makes us who we are - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
His manager, Jon Landau, says that each style of music elicits its own set of responses These stories don’t directly touch my life, and as far as I know he’s never written a song about a middle-age pundit who interviews politicians by day and

TOP VIDEOS - Morning Sun
(AP) - Weekly charts for the nation’s most popular videos and music as listed in this week’s issue of Billboard magazine. Top Music Video Sales 1. “Live From The Royal Albert Hall,” The Killers. 2. “Live In Bucharest: The Dangerous Tour,” Michael

Daly permitted a wry smile with Woods saga unfolding as he heads Down - Sydney Morning Herald
John Daly might just have permitted himself a half-smile when he heard news of Tiger Woods, saying to himself, ”Well, at least it isn’t me this time.” After all, the Woods saga that will become grist to the tabloid mill over the next few days has

Song at Cartersville High’s Winter Concert Dec. 14 to honor Matthew - Daily Tribune News
A concert to be held at Cartersville High School next month will feature a piece of music that has never been a part of the annual production’s setlist. The high school’s auditorium, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m., will be the site of the annual Winter Concert

Blind Boys of Alabama - JamBase
Formed some six and a half decades ago, The Blind Boys of Alabama are the Iron Men of the music industry. They predate Elvis, Little Richard, and Al Green. Yet, even in their 70s, they are still at the top of the gospel charts and have earned

BROOKS: Our second education makes us who we are - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
His manager, Jon Landau, says that each style of music elicits its own set of responses These stories don’t directly touch my life, and as far as I know he’s never written a song about a middle-age pundit who interviews politicians by day and

TOP VIDEOS - Morning Sun
(AP) - Weekly charts for the nation’s most popular videos and music as listed in this week’s issue of Billboard magazine. Top Music Video Sales 1. “Live From The Royal Albert Hall,” The Killers. 2. “Live In Bucharest: The Dangerous Tour,” Michael

Daly permitted a wry smile with Woods saga unfolding as he heads Down - Sydney Morning Herald
John Daly might just have permitted himself a half-smile when he heard news of Tiger Woods, saying to himself, ”Well, at least it isn’t me this time.” After all, the Woods saga that will become grist to the tabloid mill over the next few days has

Theater group to present Black Nativity for 9th time - Winston-Salem Journal

Theater group to present Black Nativity for 9th time Winston-Salem Journal Carols, traditional and modern gospel songs, and African drumming comprise the show's music. "It is the story of the birth of Christ," Robinson said. …

Family matters to Packers star receiver Jennings - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Family matters to Packers star receiver Jennings Milwaukee Journal Sentinel "I would put gospel songs on and sit in that chair and just cry," said Jennings. "I kid you not." When his friends and teammates swear around Jennings, … and more »

Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s repeated gospel: Christmas rocks - Reno Gazette Journal

Trans-Siberian Orchestra's repeated gospel: Christmas rocks Reno Gazette Journal Original songs are unabashedly religious, while the music makes it entertaining for any faith or lack thereof. Snippets of “Joy to the World,” “Silent … and more »

Theater group to present Black Nativity for 9th time - Winston-Salem Journal

Theater group to present Black Nativity for 9th time Winston-Salem Journal Carols, traditional and modern gospel songs, and African drumming comprise the show's music. "It is the story of the birth of Christ," Robinson said. …

Family matters to Packers star receiver Jennings - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Family matters to Packers star receiver Jennings Milwaukee Journal Sentinel "I would put gospel songs on and sit in that chair and just cry," said Jennings. "I kid you not." When his friends and teammates swear around Jennings, … and more »

Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s repeated gospel: Christmas rocks - Reno Gazette Journal

Trans-Siberian Orchestra's repeated gospel: Christmas rocks Reno Gazette Journal Original songs are unabashedly religious, while the music makes it entertaining for any faith or lack thereof. Snippets of “Joy to the World,” “Silent … and more »

The Star Online > eCentral > Movies - Star-ecentral.com
Cultural, musical, hand-drawn, Disney’s first fairy tale set in America captures the charm and warmth of old New Orleans. YOU know times are changing when the fairest of them all is black. Tiana, a young, attractive African-American woman, is

Corinne Bailey Rae - The Guardian
For just a few moments, it is as though Corinne Bailey Rae has forgotten she has an audience. At the close of the bell-strewn rock gospel “Love Is on its Way” – a new track that fleetingly suggests Lauryn Hill singing Radiohead – she remains

Faith calendar - Everett Herald
Monroe. Shop from 15 charities. Homemade pie and soup. Live music from 1 to 4 p.m. 360-794-2111. Arlington United Church holiday bazaar: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Arlington United Church, Fourth Street and McLeod Avenue, Arlington.

Making Enemies - Cape May County Herald
Some of you in Lower Township might be familiar with the Alternate Destination. Myself, a good friend, my wife and another friend have taken that over and are trying to reopen in the Breakwater plaza behind one of the Rite Aids. We have not opened

Zambian gov’t engages musicians in HIV/AIDS fight - English_Xinhua
LUSAKA, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) — A senior Zambian government official has said music could be used as a very important tool for transmitting Speaking on behalf of other musicians, gospel singer Towela Nyirongo commended the government and other

Temp: 50° - Toledo Blade
Recital Hall at Bluffton University, Bluffton, Ohio. Adult tickets are $7, $5 for seniors and students from 419-358-3239. Christmas music with the One Spirit Traveling Medicine Show, 4 p.m. Dec. 6, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, State Rt. 582

A Merry Christmas for All - WSAZ
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) — The Appalachian Center for Community Independent living held their 9th annual Christmas party Saturday afternoon. It was an afternoon in which bluegrass, gospel, and contemporary pop music filled the air at the National

Solomon Jones: Show’s not great, but the autograph message is a winner - Philadelphia Daily News
ON WEDNESDAY, Eve and Little Solomon, my eight- and five-year-old, decided that they would put on a Thanksgiving show for LaVeta and me. That morning, they hand-wrote tickets that served as both advertisement and admission. “Tickets for the Solomon

The Star Online > eCentral > Movies - Star-ecentral.com
Cultural, musical, hand-drawn, Disney’s first fairy tale set in America captures the charm and warmth of old New Orleans. YOU know times are changing when the fairest of them all is black. Tiana, a young, attractive African-American woman, is

Corinne Bailey Rae - The Guardian
For just a few moments, it is as though Corinne Bailey Rae has forgotten she has an audience. At the close of the bell-strewn rock gospel “Love Is on its Way” – a new track that fleetingly suggests Lauryn Hill singing Radiohead – she remains

Faith calendar - Everett Herald
Monroe. Shop from 15 charities. Homemade pie and soup. Live music from 1 to 4 p.m. 360-794-2111. Arlington United Church holiday bazaar: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Arlington United Church, Fourth Street and McLeod Avenue, Arlington.

Making Enemies - Cape May County Herald
Some of you in Lower Township might be familiar with the Alternate Destination. Myself, a good friend, my wife and another friend have taken that over and are trying to reopen in the Breakwater plaza behind one of the Rite Aids. We have not opened

Zambian gov’t engages musicians in HIV/AIDS fight - English_Xinhua
LUSAKA, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) — A senior Zambian government official has said music could be used as a very important tool for transmitting Speaking on behalf of other musicians, gospel singer Towela Nyirongo commended the government and other

Temp: 50° - Toledo Blade
Recital Hall at Bluffton University, Bluffton, Ohio. Adult tickets are $7, $5 for seniors and students from 419-358-3239. Christmas music with the One Spirit Traveling Medicine Show, 4 p.m. Dec. 6, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, State Rt. 582

A Merry Christmas for All - WSAZ
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) — The Appalachian Center for Community Independent living held their 9th annual Christmas party Saturday afternoon. It was an afternoon in which bluegrass, gospel, and contemporary pop music filled the air at the National

Solomon Jones: Show’s not great, but the autograph message is a winner - Philadelphia Daily News
ON WEDNESDAY, Eve and Little Solomon, my eight- and five-year-old, decided that they would put on a Thanksgiving show for LaVeta and me. That morning, they hand-wrote tickets that served as both advertisement and admission. “Tickets for the Solomon

Thrifty Tunes 11.28.09: Ray Charles - Dedicated To You - 411mania.com

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Thrifty Tunes 11.28.09: Ray Charles - Dedicated To You 411mania.com Whether it was soul, R&B, country, gospel, jazz or blues, he made the song his own. But could he do the same thing with a full orchestra to accompany him on …

Gray’s day: George Gray’s Christmas Elvis show returns to the UCCC - Greeley Tribune

Gray's day: George Gray's Christmas Elvis show returns to the UCCC Greeley Tribune Gray said another unique part of his show comes when he sings gospel hits. Elvis loved gospel songs but no one associates those with him, yet Gray devotes a …

Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s repeated gospel: Christmas rocks - Reno Gazette Journal

Trans-Siberian Orchestra's repeated gospel: Christmas rocks Reno Gazette Journal Original songs are unabashedly religious, while the music makes it entertaining for any faith or lack thereof. Snippets of “Joy to the World,” “Silent … and more »

Tyler Perry Sued Over Praising Jesus - TMZ.com (blog)

Tyler Perry Sued Over Praising Jesus TMZ.com (blog) The suit, filed by the personal representative of deceased gospel singer/songwriter Bertha James, claims Perry lifted an entire verse from a song James … and more »

Leading gospel group - The Kingston Whig-Standard

Leading gospel group The Kingston Whig-Standard "We have to be able to make the Blind Boys phrasing in a song. And sometimes we have to change the lyrics a bit. "Our mission is to carry the gospel message …

Thrifty Tunes 11.28.09: Ray Charles - Dedicated To You - 411mania.com

411mania.com

Thrifty Tunes 11.28.09: Ray Charles - Dedicated To You 411mania.com Whether it was soul, R&B, country, gospel, jazz or blues, he made the song his own. But could he do the same thing with a full orchestra to accompany him on …

Gray’s day: George Gray’s Christmas Elvis show returns to the UCCC - Greeley Tribune

Gray's day: George Gray's Christmas Elvis show returns to the UCCC Greeley Tribune Gray said another unique part of his show comes when he sings gospel hits. Elvis loved gospel songs but no one associates those with him, yet Gray devotes a …

Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s repeated gospel: Christmas rocks - Reno Gazette Journal

Trans-Siberian Orchestra's repeated gospel: Christmas rocks Reno Gazette Journal Original songs are unabashedly religious, while the music makes it entertaining for any faith or lack thereof. Snippets of “Joy to the World,” “Silent … and more »

Tyler Perry Sued Over Praising Jesus - TMZ.com (blog)

Tyler Perry Sued Over Praising Jesus TMZ.com (blog) The suit, filed by the personal representative of deceased gospel singer/songwriter Bertha James, claims Perry lifted an entire verse from a song James … and more »

Leading gospel group - The Kingston Whig-Standard

Leading gospel group The Kingston Whig-Standard "We have to be able to make the Blind Boys phrasing in a song. And sometimes we have to change the lyrics a bit. "Our mission is to carry the gospel message …

Discover urban country gospel on Saturday - Mansfield News Journal
Aretha Franklin and Dolly Parton, Will has been appointed to speak through music on her debut project, “Stand Still,” and deliver the new sound of urban country gospel to the world. It was the simplest advice: “Al, call it urban country gospel

Rapping Religion - The Ledger
It was a risky move, but the 34-year-old entrepreneur believes the company’s diversity - producing music, a film, a reality television show and a gospel cruise - will help boost a struggling genre of Christian music. Secular hip-hop used radio as a

SR Gospel: Sunday Best Nigeria, Plus News On Lawrence, Caesar - Singersroom
BET’s hit reality/inspirational competition ‘Sunday Best’ has been green lit for another season. According to BET sources, audition locations for the new season will soon take place, including an inaugural visit to Nigeria. For the first time

Sacramento church service turns to Michael Jackson’s music - Sacramento Bee
The Rev. Ron Vanderwell preaches about salvation. Michael Jackson sang about it. This weekend, the Sacramento pastor will turn to the work of the late pop star, who once sang “we must bring salvation back,” to help him deliver his Sunday message

Worship notes: Holiday info wanted - Reporter
Area congregations and religious organizations are invited to send us notices regarding holiday services and special programs. Advent, Christmas, and other end-of-year holiday-related information needs to be sent by Monday, Nov. 30. For more

Gospel music jamboree set for Sunday - Morning Sun
The New Haven Church of God will host a Gospel music jamboree at 6 p.m. Sunday. Featured musicians will include John Capen, Jerry Bissell and Pat Kane. Several gospel music groups and individuals will perform. The church is located on Washington Road

Christmas Spectacular is Friday - Texarkana Gazette
The Four States Gospel Music Association will host a Christmas Spectacular benefit concert at 7 p.m. Friday at Buchanan First Baptist Church multipurpose building. The event includes performances by several Four States Gospel Music Association artist

Avalon bringing Christmas tunes to Portage church - MLive.com
PORTAGE — Singer Greg Long of the Christian inspirational-pop group Avalon is quick to praise its holiday CD, “Joy: A Christmas Collection.” “I’m not on that record so I can brag on it,“ said Long, 42, who joined the group several years

Discover urban country gospel on Saturday - Mansfield News Journal
Aretha Franklin and Dolly Parton, Will has been appointed to speak through music on her debut project, “Stand Still,” and deliver the new sound of urban country gospel to the world. It was the simplest advice: “Al, call it urban country gospel

Rapping Religion - The Ledger
It was a risky move, but the 34-year-old entrepreneur believes the company’s diversity - producing music, a film, a reality television show and a gospel cruise - will help boost a struggling genre of Christian music. Secular hip-hop used radio as a

SR Gospel: Sunday Best Nigeria, Plus News On Lawrence, Caesar - Singersroom
BET’s hit reality/inspirational competition ‘Sunday Best’ has been green lit for another season. According to BET sources, audition locations for the new season will soon take place, including an inaugural visit to Nigeria. For the first time

Sacramento church service turns to Michael Jackson’s music - Sacramento Bee
The Rev. Ron Vanderwell preaches about salvation. Michael Jackson sang about it. This weekend, the Sacramento pastor will turn to the work of the late pop star, who once sang “we must bring salvation back,” to help him deliver his Sunday message

Worship notes: Holiday info wanted - Reporter
Area congregations and religious organizations are invited to send us notices regarding holiday services and special programs. Advent, Christmas, and other end-of-year holiday-related information needs to be sent by Monday, Nov. 30. For more

Gospel music jamboree set for Sunday - Morning Sun
The New Haven Church of God will host a Gospel music jamboree at 6 p.m. Sunday. Featured musicians will include John Capen, Jerry Bissell and Pat Kane. Several gospel music groups and individuals will perform. The church is located on Washington Road

Christmas Spectacular is Friday - Texarkana Gazette
The Four States Gospel Music Association will host a Christmas Spectacular benefit concert at 7 p.m. Friday at Buchanan First Baptist Church multipurpose building. The event includes performances by several Four States Gospel Music Association artist

Avalon bringing Christmas tunes to Portage church - MLive.com
PORTAGE — Singer Greg Long of the Christian inspirational-pop group Avalon is quick to praise its holiday CD, “Joy: A Christmas Collection.” “I’m not on that record so I can brag on it,“ said Long, 42, who joined the group several years

Auditions list for Friday, Nov. 27 - Cleveland Plain Dealer
Wanna be a star? Here’s a look at organizations having auditions. Akron Symphony. Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 442 Bell St., Akron. Seeking singers ages 18 and up for “The 2010 Gospel Meets Symphony Choir.” Rehearsals: 2-4 p.m. Saturdays

Foothills Baptist: Bringing the spirit of Christmas to AF - Ahwatukee Foothills News
Decorating Christmas trees with colorful lights and ornaments is a fun endeavor for families during the holidays, but the Foothills Baptist Church is going above and beyond this year with its 30-foot-tall living Christmas tree. Built out of 10

Area events celebrate Christmas season - Baton Rouge Advocate
Many downtown restaurants and shops will be open as well as the Louisiana Art & Science Museum (showing the sky show Holiday Music Magic), the LSU Museum Store, Brunner Gallery and the Old State Capitol, which offers an open house and photos with

Rockingham County church events: Hopper Homecoming is Saturday night - Greensboro News & Record
Guitar and bass guitar lessons, 10 a.m. Saturdays, Crosswalk Cafe, Church of God of Prophecy, 13811 N.C. 87, Eden. For beginners and intermediates. Must have your own guitar. Free. 623-4042. Community meal, noon, Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501

Popular Gospel Group Highlights Takoma Benefit - Greeneville Sun
Takoma Regional Hospital and the Niswonger Performing Arts Center played host Tuesday night to the popular and well known Ernie Haase and Signature Sound gospel music group. Attended by some 600 people, the NPAC concert was the highlight of the

Christian artist Steve Green to perform at Pella Christian High School - Newton Daily News
Highly acclaimed Christian music artist Steve Green has joined in partnership with Bible League International to help place Bibles worldwide into the hands of waiting Christians, training and equipping them to grow God’s family. Raised on the

Family of dead cave explorer issues statement of grief and thank you - ABC 4
cavers, and other rescue workers – were involved with the search and rescue operation, and we are deeply thankful for the compassion and care they showed John and our family – even to the point of singing John primary songs to help get him

Auditions list for Friday, Nov. 27 - Cleveland Plain Dealer
Wanna be a star? Here’s a look at organizations having auditions. Akron Symphony. Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 442 Bell St., Akron. Seeking singers ages 18 and up for “The 2010 Gospel Meets Symphony Choir.” Rehearsals: 2-4 p.m. Saturdays

Foothills Baptist: Bringing the spirit of Christmas to AF - Ahwatukee Foothills News
Decorating Christmas trees with colorful lights and ornaments is a fun endeavor for families during the holidays, but the Foothills Baptist Church is going above and beyond this year with its 30-foot-tall living Christmas tree. Built out of 10

Area events celebrate Christmas season - Baton Rouge Advocate
Many downtown restaurants and shops will be open as well as the Louisiana Art & Science Museum (showing the sky show Holiday Music Magic), the LSU Museum Store, Brunner Gallery and the Old State Capitol, which offers an open house and photos with

Rockingham County church events: Hopper Homecoming is Saturday night - Greensboro News & Record
Guitar and bass guitar lessons, 10 a.m. Saturdays, Crosswalk Cafe, Church of God of Prophecy, 13811 N.C. 87, Eden. For beginners and intermediates. Must have your own guitar. Free. 623-4042. Community meal, noon, Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501

Popular Gospel Group Highlights Takoma Benefit - Greeneville Sun
Takoma Regional Hospital and the Niswonger Performing Arts Center played host Tuesday night to the popular and well known Ernie Haase and Signature Sound gospel music group. Attended by some 600 people, the NPAC concert was the highlight of the

Christian artist Steve Green to perform at Pella Christian High School - Newton Daily News
Highly acclaimed Christian music artist Steve Green has joined in partnership with Bible League International to help place Bibles worldwide into the hands of waiting Christians, training and equipping them to grow God’s family. Raised on the

Family of dead cave explorer issues statement of grief and thank you - ABC 4
cavers, and other rescue workers – were involved with the search and rescue operation, and we are deeply thankful for the compassion and care they showed John and our family – even to the point of singing John primary songs to help get him

Church calendar - Daily News Journal
The church calendar runs each Friday in The Daily News Journal. Events should be in Rutherford or Cannon counties only. To submit an announcement of a special event, e-mail the information to dougdavis@dnj.com , call 615-278-5152 or mail to Church

Fogerty’s golden — if he sticks to the plan - Delaware Online
With the economy still sagging and the music industry hit hard because of a decline in concert ticket sales, the folks at The Tower Theater in Upper Darby, Pa., came up with a surefire solution: Book two genius frontmen of two classic bands for two

Religion Notes - MLive.com
• WORSHIP MINISTRY TEAM, NorthPointe Church, 5320 Lapeer Road, Burton, is searching for volunteers to join its music ministry. The church is Bible-based and centered around Christian fellowship. Vocalists and musicians are wanted for contemporary

Church calendar - Daily News Journal
The church calendar runs each Friday in The Daily News Journal. Events should be in Rutherford or Cannon counties only. To submit an announcement of a special event, e-mail the information to dougdavis@dnj.com , call 615-278-5152 or mail to Church

Fogerty’s golden — if he sticks to the plan - Delaware Online
With the economy still sagging and the music industry hit hard because of a decline in concert ticket sales, the folks at The Tower Theater in Upper Darby, Pa., came up with a surefire solution: Book two genius frontmen of two classic bands for two

Religion Notes - MLive.com
• WORSHIP MINISTRY TEAM, NorthPointe Church, 5320 Lapeer Road, Burton, is searching for volunteers to join its music ministry. The church is Bible-based and centered around Christian fellowship. Vocalists and musicians are wanted for contemporary