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THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER

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Gotee Records and Refugee Project droppin’ knowledge

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By MARGARET MANSFIELD Gotee Records will team up with Project Truth l999,apartofLauryn Hill’s Refugee Project. Both Out of Eden and gospel rap group Knowdaverbs are participating as artists in the venture, that is aimed at helping at risk youth by getting them involved in the music industry. The main goal is to urge youngsters to read the Bible and find out how it relates to their lives. Knowdaverbs will facilitate the songwriting process and talk about hip-hop influences as well as the artistic process of recording. Out of Eden will also address creative songwriting and also present an artist perspective of marketing. California, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Virginia public schools are the current target s ofthe program, with new locations being launched in Boston and New York. The Tribe cuts a deal: The Tribe of Benjamin (the musical ensemble that was featured on Ben

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Tankard’s 1997 album, “Git Yo Prayze On”), has signed an exclusive contract with Integrity Music. The Tribe is made up of Cassandra Robertson, Lynitra Blanch, Jeffrey White, Brian Haley, Elijah Holt, Jay Terry and Princess Tankard. TankardiscallingtheTribea“training ground” for musical missionaries of the next generation. The project will debut this fall with the praise and worship label, and will be entitled “Raize Da Praize” and Tankard will handle production duties. Meanwhile, Ben Tankard himself is busy with his next solo instrumental release, “The Minstrel,” which is slated to drop this month on Verity Records. New additions: Congratulations to Marvin Sapp and his wife

Malinda on the birth of daughter Madison Grace, who was bom in June. By the way, Marvin is working on a new studio project called, “Nothing Else Matters,” set to be released this October. Also best wishes to Anointed’s Steve Crawford and his wife on the birth of a baby boy Steve LaMont Crawford II. Briefly: The Williams Brothers held their live recording last month in Jackson, Miss., for an upcoming album...BET has recently announced the addition of a new gospel video program to their regular television lineup. The station, which is already home to Bobby Jones Gospel and Video Gospel, will be adding this new video program this coming fall on Saturday momingsat 10 AM. The hour-long broadcast will be formatted like “RapCity” and “Video Vibrations" two of the station’s most successful shows. Finally, condolences to EMI

Gospel recording artist Montrel Darrett and his wife Felicia on the passing of their daughter Charissa Darrett. Charissa, age 5, was killed in a tragic car accident on July 24. Montrel, Felicia and Charissa were traveling on 1-65 outside of Nashville, Tenn., on Saturday afternoon when their car careened off the side of the road during a thunderstorm. Montrel sustained only minor injuries and was released from the hospital later that same afternoon. Felicia underwent surgery for her injuries. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the Charissa Darrett Foundation do N/Tymze at PMB 304 115 Penn Warren Drive; Suite 300; Brentwood, Tenn. 37027. This week’s scripture: "I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life. ” John 5:24.

Campbell remembered. “If you can do Gospel, you can do any other type of music. I grew up in church, and I felt a calling on my life to do Gospel. I’m really fulfilled to know people are being blessed by my music. I give all the praise to God who has sent me the blessings.” When asked how much rest he gets because he travels a lot, Campbell replied: “Next to none, but I enjoy traveling because I get to meet other brothers and sisters in Christ. If I can just get at least five hours of sleep a night, that’s all I need.” Campbell is the minister of music at Light of the World Christian Church, and is a member of Haughville Seventh Day Adventist Church. Monica Coates, manager of promotions and media relations for EMI Gospel, the group’s record company, said Campbell is “one of the most exciting choir directors around right now.” She added that

dfrom B1 ^ * he has “an enormous gift as a ; songwriter, and that it is exciting to ’ watch how people respond to him ^ live in concert.” ] Coates, who has been in the - 1 industry for seven years, also com- ’ mented that the best part of her job ; is launching new artists and watch- ~; ing their careers grow. Campbell shares the same ad- v« miration for her. “She’s very pro- j fessional, and makes a point to | know her artists,” he noted. “She ; knows what our strengths and * weaknesses are, and positions herself so she can help us.” A statement from the Los Ange- > les Sentinel puts everything about: * Campbell in perspective: “He is a'* gifted, even brilliant musician. And'« he’s not too shy to write and sing * about the One who gave and nur- ■ tured his talents — all the while > countering life’s frustrations and despair with inspiration and hope.” Yes, that just about sums him > up! i

Music department’s anniversary celebrated The Universal Church of Truth Church’s music department celebrated their 42nd Choir Anniversary last Sunday. Ramon Perry and the Ministry & Praise Chorale from Chicago, was the guest choir. Rosetta Ray, a 40-year member of the church choir coordinated the events of the day. Pictured (left to right) are Rosetta Ray, Courtney Long, Velma Fraizer, Primo Rivera and Jason Fraizer.

Medical miracles start with research

American Heart Association Fighting Heart Disease and Stroke

Mount Carmel celebrates new sanctuary

Dr. Theron D. Williams, pastor, and the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Family celebrated their “first” worship service in their new sanctuary last week, located at 4352 N. Mitthoeffer Road. (Recorder photo by Curtis Guynn)

SPREAD THE WORD PLACE YOUR CHURCH'S AD TODAY. CALL SHARON AT 924-5143.

Joy Tabema<?le Christian Academy is now hiring for qualified ■Teachers (Degree preferred) and Teachefs' Aides, who are looking to work in a Christian atmosphere. Joy Tabernacle Christian Academy admits students and employees of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the academy. Please fax your resume to: (317) 925-0991 - ATTN: Elder Randy or mail it to:, Joy Tabernacle Christian Academy P.O. Box 22598 Indianapolis, IN 46222 ATTN: Elder Randy

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Dr. Kenneth Ackles, Sr., CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN X-Ray - Therapy Automobile Injuiy Medicaid Welcome All Insurance Accepted The Atkinson Building 3231 N. Meridian Suite 502 Indianapolis, IN 46208 Office Hours By Appointment Phone (317) 926-4623

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The WORD for the Week

Faith in Christ’s resurrection By Dr. DENNIS J. PRUTOW Alpha and the Omega,’ says the declared the Son ofGod with power

Lord God, ‘who is and who was by the resurrection from the dead”

In Revelation 2:8, Jesus Christ and who is to come, the Almighty’” (Romans 1:4). Christ’s confession describes Himself as, “The first (Revelation 1:8). Jesus Christ mat He was the Son of God and and the last, who was dead, and claims to be God. This confession equal with God is no idle statement, has come to life.” The exhortation put Jesus in jeopardy during His He overcomes death and the fear o( to the church is simple and straight- ministry. “For this reason there- death. forward, “Do not fear” (Revela- fore the Jews were seeking all the Death is our enemy. Fearof death tion 2:10). We need to grasp the more to kill Him, because He not easily overtakes us. Faith in Christ’s connection. only was breaking the Sabbath, but resurrection quells our fear.

First, Jesus Christ says of Him- also was calling God His own Fa-

self, “I am the Alpha and the ther, making Himself equal with For a free audiotape on this subOmega, the first and the last, the God” (John 5:18). ject, call (800) 777-0389; e-mail beginning and the end” (Revela- Second, Christ says He “was [email protected]; or visit tion 22:13). These are titles that dead, and has come to life.” The www.sterlingpulpit.org

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Good Hope Baptist holds pastoral anniversary; The faith community of Good Hope Baptist Church csletorf d their 5th pastoral armivorsary last Sunday afternoon. Rev. Donald Strayhom Jr. ia the aanior pastor. Guest speakers for the da^ included Rev. Gregory Green and Rev. Jimmy Anderson, both from Louisville, Ky.

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