Church Events
This is the 3rd service on a Sunday for most Black Churches all over the nation in celebration of some auxillary, ministry, or meaningful moment in the church's history.
What is: An Afternoon program
While in the Desert of Sinai, Moses received this from God on Mount Sinai.
What is: The Ten Commandments.
This prophet preached in the wilderness of Judea and lived on locusts and wild honey.
Who is John the Baptist?
This American gospel trio from Chicago, Illinois consisted of sisters DeLois, Barrett, and Rodessa .
Who are: The Barrett Sisters?
This Gospel Artist and Pastor, is a sibling of a huge family of singers in which he has a twin. He is known for a smooth melodic singing style.
Who is Marvin Winans.
Once per year, this Galant Anniversary would transform a section of the church to mirror the Pastor and first lady's home living room. Many Pastor's and their churches would come and pay tribute this grand occasion as the Guest of honor and his lovely wife would be escorted in.
What is: Pastor J L Coleman and Christine Coleman (Pastor's Anniversary).
This man's jealous brothers threw him in a pit in the wilderness.
Who is Joseph?
The Holy Spirit drove this man into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.
Who is: Jesus
Broadcast from 1963 to 1984 in Chicago, The owner and host of the show took the bold step of presenting gospel music as an art form in its own right. This format overlapped passions of politics and culture. or the very best in Gospel Music from the 60's & 70's,
What is: Jubilees show case.
This gentleman was once apart of a popular singing group that represented a task or matter committed to one's charge; official assignment: He is a gospel singer, bass guitar player, and record producer.
Who is: Fred Hammond
This Annual event was one of the first of its kind, held over a holiday weekend; brought in choirs from across the U.S to showcase their gospel talents. Churches all over the nation adopted the idea and soon this night was trending.
What is: The Original Memorial Day Midnight Musical/Father Hayes and the Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer.
Moses sent out 12 spies from the wilderness of Paran to explore this land.
What is Canaan?
After his conversion, this apostle spent time in the deserts of Arabia.
Who is: Paul
This family American gospel, soul, and R&B singing group originated in Chicago, Il. The senior member of the family was affectionally referred to as, "Pops", and the children made their mark in the world and their name is still popular to this day.
Who are: The Staple Singers
American gospel singer and pastor from one of the Tri-City States, known for keeping Gospel music and choirs relevant in contemporary times.
Who is John P. Kee.
This was a fun and entertaining Sunday evening past time, where you would travel locally to hear good preaching/singing at other churches.
What is: church visiting or hop-ing to different afternoon services/ broadcasts.
David hid in the Desert of Ziph because this king was trying to kill him.
Who is King Saul?
Lazarus had been in the tomb for this many days before Jesus raised him from the dead.
What is: 4
This song is a regular for most black choirs that is sang at a "HomeGoing Celebration of Life" Service, speaks to what we'll do once we get to heaven.
What is: I shall Wear a Crown
This Contemporary Artist and style of music, had a rippling affect of mixed reviews from the Church when the music crossed over to the hip-hop and r&b genres in the 90's.
Who is Kurt Franklin.
At least twice per year, this church event provides the children an opportunity to parade in their Sunday's best and show the congregation their poetic strengths.
What is a Christmas and Easter afternoon program and Speech.
Moses asked this king to allow the Hebrew people to worship God in the wilderness.
Who is: Pharoah
Jesus took this many disciples with him to witness his transfiguration on the mountain.
What is 3?
What was one of Pastor J.L Coleman's favorite pre-sermon selections, although he had many songs he loved to sing.
What is: Sign me Up.
This long-time Gospel artists has triumphed and held strong over many years. Once apart of a very well-known gospel group, now captures the younger generation with adding in a rap style version of veggies in gospel singing.
Who is Shirley Ceasar.