Gathering of Eagles

Eagles fly alone - but they gather in conclaves for strength

Perth Amboy, New Jersey - If you're a ministry leader, you are invited to The Covenant Ecumenical Fellowship and Cathedral Assemblies (CEFCA) the Annual Conclave The Gathering of Eagles - Empowering Strong Churches with Strong Leaders October 25-28, 2005 At Cathedral International in Perth Amboy, New Jersey Daily workshops and Evening Worship with Bishop John Francis, Bishop Larry Trotter, Dr. John Guns, Dr. Marvin Sapp, Bishop J.D. Ellis and others

About Bishop Donald Hilliard

Consecrated a Bishop in 1995, Dr. Donald Hilliard Jr. is the Presiding Bishop and Founder of the Covenant Ecumenical Fellowship and Cathedral Assemblies, Inc. In this role, Bishop Hilliard serves as the spiritual advisor and mentor for several pastors and churches across the United States and West Africa. A true bridge builder, Dr. Hilliard hosts monthly interdenominational clergy gatherings. He has also established the Safe Harbor Clergy Leadership Conference where innovative leaders from different denominational backgrounds gather to confront and minister to various issues faced by clergy daily as well as to expand their theological and social horizons. Dr. Hilliard is a member of the Yale University Center for Faith and Culture where curriculums are developed to help pastors and their congregations envision and practice Christian faith as an integral way of life. Dr. Hilliard is an active member of the Oxford University Round Table where world leaders discuss important policy questions pertaining to church, state and education in a collegial think-tank atmosphere. He is also a visiting professor of Church Renewal at Drew University School of Theology, Madison, NJ, and Group Convener and Mentor of the Donald Hilliard Fellows, Doctor of Ministry Program.

Learn more...

http://www.cefcainternational.org

21ST ANNUAL STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS RETURNS TO NASHVILLE IN 2006

Landmark Celebration of Gospel’s Finest Lands at the Legendary – Grand Old Opry Theater on January 21-

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After a 3-year period in the late 90’s, gospel music’s most glorious event returns to Nashville, TN January in 2006. The 21st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards will once again grace the stage of the historic Grand Old Opry on January 21. For the past 2 years, this star-studded celebration has been held in Houston, Texas, but increasing needs for a bigger and a more production friendly facility eventually led to one of the music industry’s most famous venues.

"I am extremely excited about the opportunity we have once again to produce the Stellar Awards in Nashville at the Grand Old Opry, which is one of the best production facilities in the country for major award shows like the Stellar Awards,” explains Don Jackson, CEO of Central City Productions. “I am also most appreciative of the fine support we received from the City of Houston Texas, which was the home for the Stellar Awards for the past two years. The community of Houston was a tremendous fan of the Stellar Awards; however we needed a better production facility in which to produce our show. The Grand Old Opry production venue in Nashville provides us with the top of the line facilities which will enable us to continue the high production quality that Gospel Music deserves."

Gospel artists CeCe Winans, Vickie Winans and Israel will serve as co-hosts for the 2006 awards ceremony. Nominees and performers will be announced in November at the annual press conference which will be held in Nashville, TN. More information on the press conference’s date, location will be announced in the near future.

The Stellar Gospel Music Awards show is executive produced by Don Jackson, produced by Barbara Wilson for Central City Productions. Founded in 1970 by Don Jackson, Chicago-based Central City Productions is a distributor of original programming to television and cable networks. Please visit www.stellarawards.com for more information.

Re-air of broadcast with Vickie Winans...

"GospelBlogger.com due to technical problems TBN did not air the Praise the Lord program featuring Bishop Liston Page, Dr. Gerald Durley, Bishop Darryl Brister, Pastor Sheryl Brady, Dorinda Clark Cole and myself. It will air TODAY at 4:00 p.m. CST. Thank you so much for your support." ---Vickie Winans

Kirk Franklin To Co-Host & Chat On ABC Radio's Rejoice! Musical Soul Food!

Less than two weeks before his already most talked about CD is about to drop, Minister Kirk Franklin has found time to add something else to his plate. Franklin will co-host the afternoon drive on Rejoice! Musical Soul Food this Thursday, September 22, 2005, from 3 P.M. to 6 P.M. CST. Rejoice! Musical Soul Food is a 24-hour, 7 days a week, Gospel Music format, owned and operated by ABC Radio Networks. It airs on 50 radio stations around the country.

P.M. CST. Get your questions and comments ready and log on to www.musicalsoulfood.com this Thursday to chat with Kirk Franklin, courtesy of Fo Yo Soul Entertainment and Rejoice! Musical Soul Food.

Kirk Franklin's new release, "Hero", is due in stores Tuesday, October 4, and features guest appearances by Dorinda Clark-Cole, Marvin L. Winans, tobyMac, Yolanda Adams, Stevie Wonder, J. Moss, Tye Tribbett, Fred Hammond and more.

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...can't wait to see "The Gospel"...

Trenda from TX...states "I can't wait to go see the movie "The Gospel" with Boris Kodjoe, Clifton Powell, and Donnie McClurkin with new music from Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin and Fred Hammond. Do you plan to go see the movie? Also what are your thoughts on more Christian themed movies heading to theaters."

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CATCH VICKIE WINANS ON TBN’s "PRAISE THE LORD" TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2005

Celebrating her 20th year in musical ministry, Vickie Winans continues to hit the ground running. Catch the Hardest Working Woman in Gospel this Tuesday on the Trinity Broadcasting Network’s (TBN) “Praise the Lord” program at 10:00 p.m. EST, 9:00 p.m. CST. Richard Hogue will host the program that will also feature Bishop Liston Page, Dr. Gerald Durley, Bishop Darryl Brister, Pastor Sheryl Brady, and Dorinda Clark Cole from TBN’s Atlanta studio.

Excellence In Ministry Conference

Excellence In Ministry Conference

REFRESH 2005!

Lansing, MI Excellence in Ministry Conference with Dr. James Pierce. Everyone welcome: pastors, associate pastors, ministers, church staff, church leaders, lay members, business managers and business owners. Must register by September 23 to attend. Special Pastors Luncheon and First Ladies Tea on Thursday at 1 p.m.

Workshops are held on Thursday 9/29 and Friday, 9/30 from 9 a.m. to about noon with general sessions in the evening at 7 p.m. Cost is FREE. For more information call 517.393.9860 or visit the Web site.

http://www.lifechangerscc.com/eim/eim-conf.cfm

9th Annual Lake Area Gospel Music Honors.

You are invited as:
www.gospelupdate.com & www.gospelblogger.com
Presents the
9th Annual Lake Area Gospel Music Honors on
Saturday, December 3, 2005 @ 6:00 PM
At Mount Calvary Baptist Church
300 N. Blake Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601

Gospel Music lovers will gather together as we honor
thousands of citizens from Southwest, LA & Southeast, TX
for their accomplishments and contributions to the
preservation of the mission and message of Gospel Music.

The celebration will feature various choirs, dance
& drill teams, soloist and the Hot New Band LOGIC!

The event is open to the Public with FREE Admission.
Promotional prizes and gifts certificates will be
given away as door prizes at the event.
For more information or to appear on the program
call 337-513-4497 or visit:
http://www.gospelmusichonors.com/

Scripture of the Day!

"WE CARE & WE CAN GOSPEL CONCERT"

The first annual QUEENS GOSPEL FESTIVAL '05, also dubbed "WE CARE & WE CAN GOSPEL CONCERT," will convene at Roy Wilkins Park, near the Pond, on Saturday, September 24th, from 12 noon to 7 p.m. Enter Roy Wilkins Park at Foch & Merrick Blvds., in Jamaica, Queens.

Although all genres of Gospel music will be featured during this free seven- hour extravaganza, the overall purposes of this musical event will be to collect food, clothing, and donations for the survivors of Hurricane Katrina, as well as to spread the spirit of goodwill and brotherly love in our community.

Special guest artists will be the famed Institutional Radio Choir, a highly popular veteran choir that has been singing the Gospel all over the world for more than 50 years, and LFT'S Celebration Choir, of Brooklyn's Love Fellowship Tabernacle, which is pastored by the renowned Grammy-winning choir director and spiritual leader, Rev. Hezekiah Walker, plus hot Gospel quintet, Shabach, Lady Peachena, The Great Divas of Gospel, Craig Crawford & Players, Blessed Hope, Curtis Haywood & Trio, Missy B., G.O. Praise Dancers, rappers - Mandatory, Poka, & Missionary Men, DJ Tony Tone, plus many others.

This outreach benefit Gospel concert is for people who care and can make a difference, so everyone is asked to bring "something" - food, clothing, or monies to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. In case of rain, the Concert's raindate will be Saturday, October 1st, 05.

This exciting Gospel Concert is being produced by Platinum Peachtree Productions, WWW.INeedAMusician.com, and the Southern Queens Parks Association (SQPA). For more info call 718-845-9640.

Missouri Gospel Announcers Guilds Event To Support Storm Victims a Huge Success

The effort to support the victims of hurricane Katrina was a great success for the Missouri Gospel Announcers Guild, news media radio announcers and station representatives,and gospel artist filled the auditorium of the Missouri Gospel Announcers Guild headquarters to come together and be a blessing to those that have relocated to the Missouri area. KTVI FOX 2 news dropped in to do what was to be a quick story about the effort but decided to stay the whole evening and do their 9:00 PM News broadcast from the location. As gospel music filled the air it was hard for them to leave such a jubilant celebration and welcoming.

Chuck Spearman, president of the Missouri Gospel Announcers Guild said this is one of many efforts that would be sponsored by the guild across the state of Missouri. its time that we showed on the gospel side, just as much love and concern that's being shown on the secular side. The news is filed daily with what other artist are doing and contributing and I think there are enough artist across the country that each one can do something towards and this effort, and St. Louis proves you don't have to be a national artist to put forth an effort of support. but with as many national artist that are doing "very well in gospel", I'M sure they are in the process of doing something, I know other Gospel Announcers Guilds across the country are planning similar efforts and will be responding in the same manner. Their is an urgent need right now- because the need is immediate, there isn't time for planning of MEGA concerts next month . there are enough national artist that have drawing power, that each one can host a concert in every major area within the next 7 days its time for everyone to give back . This effort was also supported by Pastor Harold Rodgers of the New Jerusalem M. B. Church and Jean Smith.

We were blessed by the music ministries of the M and M Brothers - IMAJ - Tierra Jefferson - Insight _ Faye Mosby - Billie Neal - Steven Harold - New Jerusalem M. B. Church Choir and others.

Most of you wont know these names. These artists are all on independent small record labels that wanted to be a blessing to support this effort. We have faxed major record labels and at this time are waiting on a response to any effort they may want to consider as relief in the area that we can support.
http://www.missourigag.org/

Christian Golf Tournament

Christian Golf Tournament
Daytona Beach, Florida
When: May 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 2006
Where : Daytona Beach Floridar

COME ONE COME ALL!
COME AND BE APART OF OUR
Two Day Fellowship at the Daytona Intl. Speedway

Gospel Music Concert of the Century
Daytona Beach, Florida 2006

REGISTER TO BE APART OF THE GOSPEL
CONCERT, THE GOLF TOURNAMENT, INTL.
SPEEDWAY FELLOWSHIP AND MUCH MUCH MORE.......

Daryl Coley, Malaco Records and BET!

Alliant Music Group/Diego Music Group's Daryl Coley & Malaco Records' first Gospel Rap artist, Da Minista will tape performances for Bobby Jones Gospel on Friday, September 16th in Washington, D.C.

You can also watch Da Minista's music video for the radio single, "Don't You Wanna Be Saved?" this Sunday on BET's "Video Gospel."

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