RELIGION
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tHOMA SHARES thi tes­
timony in his workshop and minis­
try. I think a lot of musicians are not
concentrating on what kind and
when orne music should actually be
performed.
Some of this leads me to believe
tbat Satan is taking a stab at remov­
ing the commitment from ourmusic.
Whitfi�ld has received numerous
awards in his career which sp�ns
three decades.
His ability to mix classical and
contemporary styles with gospel is
unmatched. Whitfield played for the
pope, has been presented with the
�ey to the city of Cleveland, Ohio,
and performed with Reverend Jesse
Jackson and Aretha Franklin at the
Southern Christian Leadership Con-
ference.
Thomas' last release, "My Faith"
was honored with a Stellar and
.Grammy nomination and he was
presented a Vision Award by
SCORE Magazine and Bobby Jone
Gospel explosion for his contribu­
tions to the music industry.
At the time of press the Michigan Citizen learned of the
untimely death of Minister Thomas Whitfield. Whitfield died
Sunday of a heart attack.
\ 'HIT IELD'
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release on the Benson label, Alive
nd S ti fled, ti t The Thomas
Whitfield Company and exempli fie
hi ve rsatlfity. "Pr dow
Jesus/Overture o/Worship," evoke
prai e.
Lyrics such , "Holy Spirit, I am
implore thee, drench my heart my
lip part your grace," demonstrate
the powerful command of words that
Thomas Whitfield portray in his
works. "Let Everything Praise Him"
captures the electricity of II things
being created to praise the Lord.
"He$atisfte.s" is guaranteed to be
a pick hit With its raspy overtures
and tantalizing groove, this ong i
dynamically equipped with mooth
lyrics and inimitable ound that des­
tines it for the top of the charts.
His oul-stirring rendition, "1,.
Case You've Forgotten, If takes
believers bac to the foundation, the
beginning and basi of their faith,
which is the Lord Jesus Christ. 'Ibis
ong doubles in returning back to the
old-church traditional accompani­
ment with piano alone.
A special treat is the medley, "We
Remember," featuring favorites uch
as "Hallelujah, Anyhow, H "Soon as J
Get Home," and "With My Whole
Heart. "
WHITFIELD IS DEDICATED
to the Lord and committed to the
calling on his life. His mission is to
teach gospel music so that the
heritage of Black gospel music
should not go to waste by unskilled
use. His tireles efforts can be
ummed up in the following quote,
"You don't drop when you get weak,
just like you don't fall when you feel
like it.
You stand up there and you be­
come strong."
Thomas Wbitfield ... on grasping
the heart of God.
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Soto y t ydon'tbaveGod in them .. .I
don't uOOe taDd. You can't t caught up in it.
I it'. j t their opinion. On the other band,
I believe t more people ho have been
helped by 0 m Ic, and e to 0 ith the
�ority.·
t p nt, the are putting terial
together for their upcoming album entitled,
-1M Wilums�U Olll, " which they hope will
take them to yet another level. The album i set
for release early next year.
Sometimes, it can be kind of ticky but it
wor d out We didn't know what to expect,
but everybody g ve everyone their pace, and
by the time the tour over nobody wanted to
see it end. We would heckle and mess with each
other while members of the family performed.
There's II lIew member of the
Winans family on the horizon. She'
22-year old Debbie Winans, and after their
recent and highly :uccessful national tour, be's
being bailed right up their with the best of
them.
Hear for yourself when she and another yet
The '7ive" finals celebration concert will be held
Scturday, ALgust 15, 1992 at the Detroit Symphony Orchesba
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FEA�I�
THE CLARK SISTERS
: AME· to convene
: in lorida
The African Methodist
Epi copal Church will hold it's
44th General Conference in
Orlando, Florida, July 7 - 18,
1992.
The AME General Conference
I' i held every four years and brings
together representatives from 19
districts throughout America, the .
Bahamas, the Virgin Islands and
Africa.
More than 25,000 people are
expected to attend the
Conference.
Delegates, their families and
other Conference participants
will occupy more than 25 hotels
in the Orlando area. The Clarion
Hotel will serve as Conference
headquarters.
This Conference will being
together one of the largest :
gatherings of people of African
descent to consider development
of programs to enhance the lives
of humankind throughout the
world.
A PRIMARY MISSION of
the African Methodist Episcopal
Church i the development of the
whole person. To -carry out this
mission, the 4�th Annual
Conference will adopt plans for
educational outreach, protest and
effective stewardship. Through
these programs, the AME Church
serves as vocal advocate for
people of African descent around
the world, organizers ay.
Delegates to the General
Conference will elect and assign
leaders responsible for the
administration and. promotion of
the programs of the AME Church.
Leadership positions to be
elected during the 44th General
Conference include Bi hops,
General Officell, membeD of the
General Board, Judicial Council
member , and members of
various commi sion and
committees.
During the General
Conference the AMB Church will
consider laws and amendments,
regarding the governlna of its
members. Tbe general program
emphases and f1nancial budget of
the Church will be adopted for the
next four years.
Democratic PrOiI-II&t1
hopeful Bill CUn10D
the convention d ring
opening blaDIaRt
Detroit's own Gospel DivllS
at7pm.
All proceeds will benefit
Detroit Meals on Wheels.
The ,"Meals on Wheels'
, ;. program is a project of the
Detroit Area Agency on
Aging and is dedicated to
,helping Detrott area
homebound senior
Citizens.
. $150,000
InCas andPrizes
DeacIine � Ctucn and CommlJ1ity ChOir � � 3, 1992.
For more information, please contact Alida Woods 963-6220.