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The Lighthouse Gospelettes>
8th Annual North Carolina Fall Gospel Classic 2004
October 26, 2004
The Lighthouse Gospelettes attended the 8th Annual North Carolina Fall Gospel Classic which was held October 13-16, 2004 at the Red Budd Holy Church, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, where Bishop F.C. Barnes is Pastor. The Fall Classic was presented by Luther Barnes Song Ministries. The theme for this years Fall Classic was "It's Your Time To Be Blessed". The Classic Objective is to bring salvation, healing, deliverance, unity and knowledge to the gospel community. It is designed to bring the total Gospel Community together to fellowship, uplift, and learn from each other as we seek to better ourselves as commissioners for the Lord's work. It's purpose is to minister to the specific needs of the gospel performer, to expose and promote promising upcoming gospel talent, and to provide an environment for artists, musicians, announcers and record companies to network. The Lighthouse Gospelettes attended various workshops daily, luncheons, and nightly services. Some of the workshop panelist were: (Monday Night)- Luther Barnes, Dr. Ted Wilson, Pastor Walter Ellis, Drexel Mitchell (Platinum Records), Kenneth Taylor, Glen Stevenson, Dr. Sharon Elliot-Bynum, Earl Bynum, Cindy E. Gainey, Tina Bone, Billy Herring. They spoke on the following topics: Your Body, Writing & Publishing, Professional Management, Packaging the Product, Tracking & Promotion. (On Tuesday Afternoon)- The Lighthouse Gospelettes joined a host of other artists for a Luncheon in celebration of Shirley Caesars Birthday. The Word was brought by none other than Pastor Shirley Caesar. Guest groups performing at the Birthday Luncheon were Bobby Wilson & Holy Vision, Bo-Peep & Good News, and Charles Davis & The Clouds. (On Friday) - Workshop Panelist were: Bishop Samuel Butler, Bishop Sam Williams (National President for Radio Announcers Guild), Rev. George Stewart, Tyrone Porter (The Christianaires), P. Ann Everson-Price, Rev. James Bellamy, Evangelist Evelyn Turrentine-Agee, Leo Regular, Rev. Jerry Bolton, Steve Bracey, and others. The topics were: Breaking into the gospel Scene, Understanding Your Calling, A Place for Musicians. Steve Bracy did a special session on The Small Studio. The Lighthouse Gospelettes performed at the Red Budd Holy Church where Bishop F.C. Barnes is Pastor, on Oct. 16th. They were received well with people standing to their feet, and loud applause. The Lighthouse Gospelettes were the first group to attend the Fall Classic from Athens, GA. However, other artists were there from various parts of Georgia such as Millegeville, GA, Savannah, GA, and some other areas as well. The Lighthouse Gospelettes made contact with a number of Radio Personalities/other Media Representatives, Producers, Promoters, Record Companies, Pastors/Ministers, and well known artists. The trip to Rocky Mount, NC to attend the Fall Classic was well worth the time not only because of the contacts made, but because of the fellowship, praise and worship, and ministering of God's Word. The group learned so much more about the Gospel Music Industry and gained insight on the future of the Gospel Music Industry. More importantly, God's Word was brought each night by guest ministers as well as Red Budd Holy Church's own Bishop F.C. Barnes. Luther Barnes stated in so many words that he wanted The Fall Classic to not only be about singing, but more importantly what we are singing about. Gospel singers need to know God's Word. We can't make it to heaven just by singing alone. The nightly services featured soul stirring selections by a number of new artists as well as well-known artists such as The Williams Brothers, Bishop F.C. Barnes and Company, Luther Barnes, The Sensational Nightingales, Evangelist Dorothy Norwood, Bishop Neal Roberson, Lil Willie & The Keynotes, Pastor Timothy Wright, Doc McKenzie & The Hi-Lites, The Jackson Southernaires, Tommie Ellison & The Singing Stars, Greg Kelly & Foundation, The Evereadys, The Memphis Harmonizers, Slim & The Supreme Angels, Easter Michigan Gospel Choir, RXG, The Mime Boyz, New York Fellowship Mass Choir, Mark Greene Family & Friends and more. Guest Ministers who shared God's word during the Fall Classic were: Evangelist Shirley Caesar, Evangelist Beverly Crawford, Bishop Kenneth Robinson, Pastor Nell Smith-Spells, Pastor Timothy Wright,Pastor Audrey McCarter-Hedgepeth, Rev. Walter Ellis. The Lighthouse Gospelettes had the opportunity to join Evelyn Turrentine-Agee on stage to sing "God Did It" to close out the final night. The Lighthouse Gospelettes thank Luther Barnes for inviting them to take part in the 2004 North Carolina Fall Gospel Classic. It was an experience to remember and cherish. The Lighthouse Gospelettes look forward to Fall Gospel Classic 2005. "It's Our Time To Be Blessed".
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