Patrons rejoice in God’s glory at finale of Gospel Fest 2013
Gospel Fest 2013 came to a close last Sunday with appearances by a mission team from the United States, recording artiste Jason âJPâ Providence and many outstanding local performers.{{more}}
The night showcased many young and gifted Christians from various zones, using their God-given talents in a positive way.
Among the more memorable appearances of the night was Crislon Frazier of Kingdom Life Ministries, delivering an inspiring sermonette with the theme: âLift Jesus Higherâ.
It was not long before this young preacher had the fairly large crowd erupting in amens and hallelujahs.
âJesus Christ deserves this kind of recognition. Somebody say hallelujah,â Frazier said with conviction, ââ¦every believer ought to lift Jesus higherâ.
The crowd also seemed to appreciate a chorale speech entitled âDress Downâ, done by girls of the Faith Temple Church.
With abstinence being the message they wished to portray, the girls repeated the catchy line; âKeep your dress down and your legs crossed and your virginity wonât be lostâ.
A mission team from the United States was also present at the last night of Gospel Fest activities.
Leader of the group, Pastor Veryl Howard was presented with a plaque by the chairman of the Gospel Fest committee, Fidel Taylor.
âOn behalf of the gospel fest committee, Pastor Verylâ¦we want to show our love and appreciation to youâ¦for all that you have done and making Gospel Fest 2013, the success that it is today,â Fidel said.
Howard was present last year at Gospel Fest and vowed to return with a mission.
Before Howard delivered the word, her mission team led patrons in a praise and worship session. At one point, one of the members jumped into the crowd to be closer to them, as they stretched their hands out to the sky and swayed to âMy God is Awesomeâ.
After Howardâs sermon, many persons from the crowd joined the mission team members at the foot of the stage for a session of prayer.
Not long after, Jason Providence arrived on stage and persons cheered for him to begin his long awaited performance.
Providence had the crowd chanting the hook of his songs, and sang along with him as he launched into one of his songs, âTrue Believerâ.
âI love God, I love St Vincentâ¦we should treat each other equally, with equal love,â Providence told his audience.
Included in the repertoire of songs sung by Providence was âMost Highâ and âNew Songâ.
This year, the most outstanding solo, duet, group or band that took part in the festival will receive a video and recording contract, compliments Mt Zion Production and Jason Providence.(BK)