Tamela Mann Interview
Visit Gospel Music Bites for an excerpt of an EEW Magazine interview with Tamela Mann. Tamela and her husband David are making a statement in the Gospel music arena with their music and roles in Tyler Perry plays.
EEW: You’ve gone very far. You were the only one in your family to graduate from High School. What made the difference for you?
Tamela: I looked at my other sisters and the experiences that they were going through, and I just flat out said, I don’t want that. I don’t want that type of life for myself. I don’t want to have to argue and fuss and fight with a man. So, I believe that’s why when it came to me choosing a husband, I did like the Word says. I wrote down my vision. I really asked God for what I wanted in a man, because I didn’t want to have to help somebody stop drinking and smoking. And I wanted someone that sang, so he would understand me coming in late at night if I was singing at a musical, so I wouldn’t have to be explaining, no, I have not been at the club, I’ve been at church. The things that I did ask God for, He did do it for me.
Notes From My Church-Be A People Builder
PLACE: Lakewood Church-Houston, Tx, Joel Osteen, Pastor
DATE: Saturday, March 18, 2008
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
THE MUSIC:
Worship Team: Steve Crawford, Da’dra Crawford Greathouse, Cindy Cruse Ratcliff, Israel Houghton, Choir & Band
The choir did a wonderful job on Donald Lawrence’s “I Am Healed”.
THE MESSAGE:
Scripture References:1 Thessalonians 5:11, Proverbs 12:25
Subject: Being a People Builder
Quick Notes From The Sermon: Being a people builder means that you invest in others and you build up their confidence and encourage them to do their best. None of us will reach our highest potential by ourselves. We all should have someone we are encouraging and building up. Study them and you will see something in them that they don’t think they have. Pastor Joel said that it was amazing what a simple word of encouragement can do. Your words can be the seed that someone needs to fulfull their destiny. Don’t be so focused on yourself and your goals that you don’t reach out to others.
Everyone needs to be feel valued and appreciated. Are you believing in someone? Listen to their dreams and goals. We all should be someone’s number one fan. Pastor Joel advised everyone to look past what a person is and see what they can become. When you believe in others, they will rise to your expectations. Don’t withhold your blessings and be free with complements. It takes little effort and can mean so much to someone. The encouraging words that you speak are not merely words, but they are encouragement that will be remembered for a lifetime. Read more
Top 10 Finalists for Vickie Winans National Teen Talent Search
Take a look at the Top 10 Finalists from Vickie Winans National Teen Talent Search Competition. Each contestant had to submit a video of them singing and dancing. There is a lot of great young talent out there. I’m glad that they are using their talents to glorify God.
Here’s a video of contestant Rakelle House (17 years):
Take a look at the other contestants! http://www.vickiewinans.com/
Gospel Music News-Tye Tribbett, Dottie Rambo
1. Tye Tribett took a bold stand for Gospel music and it paid off tremendously. After gaining national attention after appearing on “The Prince of Egypt” soundtrack, Tye and his choir worked with several hip-hop artists. He felt that the music was in conflict with the Gospel message and he asked choir members to commit to Gospel music for one year.~Tye Tribbett
2. Dwyane Wade bought his mother a church! Now that’s a great Mother’s Day Gift. After years of drug and alcohol abuse, Jolinda Wade opened the doors to her church as co-pastor of the Temple of Praise.~Answered Prayer, Backstory
3. Dottie Rambo’s final interview will be aired on The Gospel Music Channel, Saturday, May 17 & Monday May 19. Dottie Rambo was in a fatal bus accident on May 11th.~Dottie Rambo Interview.
4. Martha Munizzi is considered “a cross-cultural artist” and is a favorite in the Gospel music community. She has won two Stellar Awards and was voted Female Artist of the Year by the Christian Music Academy.~Martha Munizzi
5. Calvin Rodgers will be holding “An Essential Drummer’s Master Class” session Sunday, May 25th in St. Louis at the Greater Faith Missionary Baptist Church.~Gospel Drum Lessons
