Gospel Music News!
1. Black Gospel Music has been divided into five major categories: “spiritualâ€, “quartetâ€, “traditionalâ€, “urbanâ€, and “praise & worshipâ€. There is now a new category entitled “smooth”, for those who enjoy the sounds of artists such as Andrae Crouch, Tramaine Hawkins, Richard Smallwood, Yolanda Adams, The Winans and Helen Baylor.~Story
2. Are you America’s Next Big Gospel Star or America’s Next Big Gospel “KID” Star?
3. Gospel Superfest moves to Atlanta.~Story
4. Test your Gospel Music knowledge with this fun quiz.
5. The Joshua Meeting-The Leadership Conference For All Generations-September 5-9, 2007.~Info
Never Changing
Prayer: Father, I thank You that although there are many things in my life that change, I know that Your love for me never changes. I thank You for the gift of life, family, and friends. You have blessed me with all that I need for a life of victory and abundance. Thank You for perfecting all that concerns me. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
Notes From My Church-Love So Amazing
PLACE: Lakewood Church-Houston, Tx
Joel Osteen, Pastor
DATE: Saturday, July 21, 2007
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
THE MUSIC:
Worship Team: Cindy Ratcliff, Israel Houghton, Steve Crawford, Da’dra Crawford Greathouse, Choir & Band
Songs: Sing Unto The Lord, Surrounded, You Are Good, The One I Live For, None But Jesus, Emmanuel, The Freedom We Know, Love So Amazing
It was great to see the entire worship team of Cindy, Israel, Steve & Da’dra together again. As usual, they sounded great! I really enjoyed the new song, “Love So Amazing”. It was beautifully sung and the lyrics touching. God’s love for us really is amazing, it’s the kind of love that we don’t have to do anything to receive. As it says in the song, that love is “strong and true, rich and pure, and complete”. To hear the worship team sing this awesome song head over to Faith Based Blog.
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1. Holy Hip-Hop!-Maryland radio station becomes a center for Christian rap. I think Christian Rap Music is about to become very popular. My son just purchased Lecrae’s After the Music Stops 
I don’t think I’ll be listening to an entire rap CD, but I am sure that there are plenty of young people that will. It’s great that there is an alternative for parents that don’t like the bad messages and language in secular rap music. Stay tuned to 1800Gospel for more information on some great Gospel Rap CD’s.
2. In praise of Gospel Music-British singer, Beverley Knight’s Radio 2 show.
3. Israel Houghton Shares His Testimony-Be on the lookout for his new album, A Deeper Level, which will be available on September 4, 2007. The CD features Jonny Lang, T-Bone, Darlene Zschech and Chris Tomlin.Â
In the video below you can watch a bit of Israel’s testimony that he shared at Lakewood. He talks about how he got started in praise and worship. The bit about Sister Sandpaper is hilarious! Click on the arrow button to watch. Thanks again, Greg!Â
4. The June/July 2007 issue of the award-winning Gospel USA Magazine is now available.
5. True Worship Retreat 2007-September 6-8, Newark, NJ
