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Deitrick Haddon is about the business of winning souls

By DANNA KIEL Electronic Urban Report Deitrick Haddon recently headlined the 5th Annual Stop The Vio-lence-Think Education Rally at L.A.’s Greater Bethany Conununity Church. His performance was off the hook. I have waited for an opportunity to see him live since I heard his latest album. His lovely and talented wife Damita was there alongside for the performance. We sat down and spoke the next day. For those who’ve heard the album, our question is the same what was in his Cheerios growing up? Who are his musical influences? The Detroit native named a broad roll call of artists, “Sting, Phil Collins, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Sam Cooke.” He also shared with me different influences for different areas; “Marvin Winans is my influence for stage performance and Ranee

Allen and Andrae Crouch for songwriting.” We talked about the ministry of Lost and Found. “Church is not just the four walls,” Deitrick said. “This CD is also for those who don’t know Jesus as a person. It is to help people find God. It is for those who are lost, and who have lost faith. It speaks to those who are open about standing in the need. I just really want to provoke people to go after God. Specifically, searching themselves to find God.” There are so many great songs on the album, but I asked Deitrick for his three favorites. He named “Sinner’s Prayer”; “After While” ;and dedicated to loved ones lost, “Resting Place.” We talked a little bit about “Sinner’s Prayer.” “Having been bom and raised in the church (A preacher’s child and everything) I know how self righteous people can be. I also know

where God has brought me. I wanted to address certain issues like ‘Does God hear us when we pray?’ The book of John says we all have sinned and come short of his word.’” Deitrick’s record is very contemporary, but “we have to make sure the message is just as strong as if not more powerful than the track. We ’ re try ing to destroy yokes! This is about winning souls.”

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livelihood. “I have heard her preach on several occasions; Dr. Hunter always been inspirational and dynamic,” said Rev. Ivan Douglas Hicks, pastor of First Baptist Church North. “Of the women preachers around the country, she’s definitely at the top. She’s one of the greatest preachers in this country, regardless of gender.” Pastor Hicks had a message for women in the community who will be searching for fulfilling activities this weekend. “There’s a lot of stuff going on this weekend,” he said. “But if you want to be blessed and hear brilliant preaching from the word, then you need to be at First Baptist on Friday.’*’ - ' i •>** t Dr. Hunter formed the Baptist Worship Center in 1992 as a Bible study group of five people. Today, after moving their location four times, the congregation has a mem-

bership of over 2,000. A revivalist, Dr. Hunter has spoken at conferences in Japan and various African nations. In 1998, she planted a church in Benoni, South Africa. She is also an author of several books, including the bestseller Don’t Die In the Winter ... Your Season Is Coming. Dr. Hunter served as dean of the Sanctuary Bible Institute, and is founder of the National Association of Clergy Women, which is a national fellowship that joins women in ministry across denominational, racial and cultural lines. She holds a doctorate in education. She is married to Dr. Marino Hunter, and they are tHe pdfents of their son Jason and daughter Melissa. For more information, call First Baptist Church North at (317) 925-2672.

BISHOP Continued from B1 arrived at the church. “He exemplifies a desire to see the people of God physically live in the revelation which God has purposely given and promised them,” said Puritan member Kim Howell. The entire congregation of Puritan Baptist Church released a statement that underscores the strong spirit of thanksgiving they hold for their pastor. “God has used our pastor in an awesome way to supematurally grow a church from 57 members to almost 500. His humility and ability to hear from God has enabled him to preach and teach across denominational lines and to build a state-of-the art sanctuary.” ! Bishop Grinstead has served as pastor of Puritan Baptist Church since 1997. Gospel Today’s article “The World’s Most Loved Pastors” can be seen at the magazine’s Web site,www.gospeltoday.com.

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The following Democrat Candidates and encourages it’d members and the community to vote November 5,2002

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Frank Andeson for Sheriff

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Jim Osborn for Prosecutor

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