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Legend Of Legends Part 2CLAUDELLE CLARKE

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ARTIST OF THE MONTHMARVIA PROVIDENCE

LATONYA BLIGEBISHOP DR CECIL G. RILEYFREEDOM HALL CHURCH OF GOD

PASTOR OF THE MONTH

DECEMBER 09- JANUARY2010

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G O S P E L A R T I S T O F T H E M O N T H

ospel vocalist Marvia Providence has done

something very few Gospel artists have been

able to do; she has pierced the mainstream by

bringing her island rhythms and fresh sounds to

the music scene.

This blessed and outstanding lady was eight years

old when she discovered her talent as a gospel artist. How-

ever it was in 1985 when she fully committed her life to

Christ Jesus that her spirit was caught up with her mission

for the international community and the universal body of

Christ. It was music that led her to find her own voice in

the vast arena of gospel, thus thrusting her into what is now

a growing and successful ministry.

Marvia earned her ministerial licensed as a gospel

minister and found her office in the five-fold ministry as

an Evangelist after pursuing a Bachelor's degree course at

the Emmanuel Bible College in Kitchener, Ontario. She

graduated in the year 2000 with a Bachelor's degree in Bib-

lical Studies which better equipped and assisted her in de-

livering the oracles of God that she whole heartedly

believes God has given her for our generation.

As an anointed Evangelist and conference host,

.she has ministered the gospel and shared the stage in sev-

eral conferences with other great ministers such as TV

Evangelist Paula White, Eddy Long, John Francis, Pastor

Shirley Caesar, Sheryl Brady, Beverly Crawford, Bishop

Neil C. Ellis and many other great men and women of God.

Marvia’s musical style is heavily influenced by

the warm sounds of the Caribbean to the traditional sounds

of Southern Gospel. Her soulful and sometimes raspy voice

has woven its way through the tapestry of gospel music,

weaving a picture of hope and passion for her listeners.

After many years of hard work in the music in-

dustry her enterprising spirit and resilience was rewarded

when as a solo artist her first recording with The Toronto

Mass Choir on their album “Great is thy Glory” surfaced

in 1992. But it was in 1994 that Providence received recog-

nition and released her first album “Too Much to Gain to

Lose” which raised her gospel music career into a higher

crescendo. Her talent and ability to capture an audience and

lead them into worship has taken her to several countries

around the globe such as the United States, the UK, the

Cayman Islands, Antigua, Trinidad, Turks & Caicos, Tor-

tola, the Bahamas, Guyana, St Vincent, St. Kitts and An-

guilla. She has shared the stage with ministers and artists

such, Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, The Grace Thrillers,

Papa San, Chevelle Franklin and various other renowned

artists in the gospel world.

Marvia is a very kind and compassionate woman

of God. As a gospel minister and humanitarian her benefi-

cence is summoned into action when she sees people in

need materially or spiritually. It is upon this threshold that

she gains the opportunity to serve and give back to com-

munity the blessings the favor of God has bestowed upon

her life. She therefore volunteers her time and services to

several local churches and charitable organizations as the

need arises through religious Conferences, Crusades, Praise

and Worship Seminars empowering and impacting lives

with God’s word. She was part of a group of caring artists

known as the "Explorer Company," who spent a day with

troubled students in a Toronto inner city school. That event

touched the hearts of many and for appreciation the group

was presented with a plaque from the Toronto School

Board for their contribution.

Awards and Achievements2004 Marlin Awards Calypso-Soca Vocal Recording

of the Year 2004 Marlin Awards Calypso-Soca Vocal Perform

ance of the Year –Female

2004 Marlin Awards Adapted Recording of the Year 2004 Marlin Awards Praise & Worship Recording

of the Year Nominee 2004 Marlin Awards Song of the Year - Nominee 2004 Marlin Awards Traditional Recording of the

Year Nominee

2004 Marlin Awards Traditional Vocal Performance of the YearNominee

2004 EME Excellence in Music Entertainment Awards

“Hotmix” 102 FM (Jamaica}

2004 Top Gospel Recording in 93.5 FM (New York)

2005 Reggae & World Music Award Best Gospel

Oriented Song

2005 Maja Awards Artist of the Year Nominee2006 Maja Awards Female Artist of the Year Nom

inee2006 Maja Awards Best Reggae Album of the Year

Nominee2006 Maja Awards Producer of the Year Nominee2006 Maja Awards Favorite Music Video - Here

My Cry Oh Lord –Nominee2006 Palm Rock Viewers Choice Awards

for best Gospel song of the Year (Bermuda)]2007 Top Caribbean Gospel Artist of the Year

2008 (Hopeton Lewis Caribbean Gospel Music Award}

Marvia knew her future was bright at her prime

age and would always be at the fore-front. But little did she

know that it would be from her own ministry. Her deter-

mined aspiration to take the Word of God to all nations plus

the inclination of not to fail but fulfill the divine commis-

sion upon her life has given her a singular hope which is to

continue to impact and touch lives through her music in-

dustry. The full support of her very handsome husband who

is also a minister in the church she attends has incensed her

ambition giving her the needed anchor to accomplish her

destiny. She therefore feels blessed and privileged to be

married to this loving servant of God whom she met on a

mission field in Guyana in 1988. They got married in Feb-

ruary, 2002 and ever since they are experiencing the favor

of God upon their lives.

Booking info:

www.marviaprovidence.com

Ph#. 416-841-9288

Evangelist Marvia Providence

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U P C O M I N G A R T I S T

rbin “Pastor Son” Brown, was born on

March 24, 1990, in Kingston Jamaica, grew

up in St Mary Jamaica. He spent half his life

with his Aunt Sheila and Madge Hermit and

the other half with his father Isaac Brown, at the age of

4 he was preaching to himself using pencils and pen to

pretend it was his microphone. He got baptize at age 8

and while he was on his Christian journey Pastor Son

got distracted and strayed for a while. He started drink-

ing, smoking, stop going to church, and going to a lot

of parties. He was the leading act of a dance group that

goes by the name Sangster Squad along with his brother

Oral Brown.

Pastor son was also a girl’s man and a very clever one.

By age 17 God set a plan in motion to bring him back

to his kingdom, He followed a fine young lady to

church one day and the word of God touch him all over

again. Since then he has been going back to church

again, and has been traveling throughout the states and

other countries ministering the word of God.

He also has a unique talent as a reggae gospel artiste,

He records on the Christlike Souljahs Recording and

Productions Label, does songs with Yankee B, share

stages with dj Nicholas, Sweet Rose, Shelly Thunder an

many more. This19 year old minister is hot and ready

to explode you can contact him at 1-347-484-8979 or

email him at [email protected]

His favorite scripture is seek he first the kingdom of god

and his righteousness and all things shall be added unto

you. God bless.

Grace peace and mercy be to one and to all of

god people we are One Family One Blood the

family is the fact that we are all related the

blood is the blood of christ that saved us all.

We are thankful to god for all that he has done

and for the things that he shall do in the near fu-

ture and beyond. At this time we would like to

introduce our selves as four of the new

voices of gospel and would like to ask any one

viewing this publication to

Hear our sound at myspace.com/1family 1bloodor at a concert near You.Thank you for reading

this introduction be blessed.

Conctact info 646 242-0814 or 862 262-9207.

OPastor Son Upcoming CD Release

NEW SENSATION GOSPEL GROUP

ONE FAMILY ONE BLOOD

Louvella Green, aka Lady June, was always fated to pursue

a career in gospel music. Amazingly, her interest in music

began at age five in her native Jamaica, W.I., when she was

encouraged to give an impromptu performance of Jesus

Loves the Little Children. So exceptional was her perform-

ance that the fortunate few who were gathered to hear her

knew immediately that she was destined for stardom.

The fifth of fourteen children, Lady June perhaps received

her appreciation of music from her mother who also sang,

but it was her spiritual connection to God, which cultivated

her love for music. This powerful connection would attract

her to singing in church choirs as well as to develop a spir-

itual message through an unrealized skill for song writing.

It was while performing in the studio one day, when she sud-

denly realized the ease with which she was able to compose

lyrics, as she sang powerfully relevant words to an arranged

track, all created in the moment, a gift of inspiration, without

a single rehearsal or preparation. So, impressive was this

ability that she astonished all who were present to hear her.

During her early years she lent her talent to performing reg-

gae, but ultimately returned to spreading the word by con-

centrating on her first love, which is gospel music.

Though she has admired a number of brilliant artists

throughout the years, such as Donnie McClurkin, Claudel

Clarke, Toots & the Maytals, John Holt, and the legendary

country singer Jim Reeves, it is that ever present source of

spiritual connection with the Lord that has guided and di-

rected her approach to music.

Three years in the making, Lady June’s latest album, Tears,

is a compilation of powerful gospel songs that are sure to

resonate with her listeners. This latest effort is notable

enough to have garnered her an award by Love Gospel

Radio for having the most popular gospel CD of 2009. With

indomitable compositions such as Don’t Let the Devil See

Your Tears, this latest effort is sure to be impactful. As she

described it, her intention was to create an album of simple

yet memorable songs that would convey the message of God

through commonly shared experiences.

Lady June has performed in the Caribbean as well as in the

United States and is currently arranging a series of perform-

ances to spread the gospel and continue to inspire audiences.

For bookings and other information, please call (646) 488-

7201, or email Lady June at [email protected].

Lady June Sharing GOD’S Powerful Message Through Her Music



atthew 19:5 For this reason a man shall

leave his father and mother and be joined to

his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’

Marriage is a learning experience. It is about

two imperfect people trying to build a perfect marriage.

Marriage is a testing ground; you learn more about your-

self in a marriage than you learn in your years before mar-

riage. Added to that, you are trying to learn about your

partner.

If you first acknowledge and allowed God to lead you to

the mate that he has ordained for you, at it’s best, with the

use of God’s word, and His guidance you can become what

God intended you to be. If you neglected to acknowledge

God in choosing your marital partner; then you would be

operating outside of God’s Will for your life which will

then leave open doors to the enemy, instead this could pos-

sible become all that the enemy intended it to be…

Love is one of the greatest gift that God has given to us; It

is the greatest command given to us by God John 13:34 A

new commandment I give to you, that you love one an-

other; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.

It is one of the greatest tool that God has equipped us with,

to nurture a good marriage. Love is something all of us

know well, but do we really understand it. Love goes be-

yond buying expensive gifts and planning exciting trips

for your partner, but there is another level of love that is

rarely spoken of. It is a love that thinks of what your part-

ner needs before they even mention it. It is a love that says

I do not fully agree with your choice, but I will support

you, because it is important to you. It is a love that causes

you to stay up all night praying for your partner when you

see the need to intercede on their behalf, even while they

are asleep. It is the love that says to your partner, “ you

have done well even when you know they could have done

better. It is a love that says “I Love You” even when your

partner has just done something that causes you to think

you don’t feel love at that moment, but you know you still

love him/her. You don’t feel it, you know it. This is “agape

love” (unconditional love) that God gives to us even when

we are not deserving of it. Sometimes love is Unspoken.

Marriage

Babyʼs Dedication

By Betty-ann Berazzah

M

At Liberty Hall Cathdral of Praise

Joel Parents Evangelist Dwayne & Paula Hudson

Bishop Scott & his Ministers

Bishop Scott

Godfather of baby Joel Minister Steven Allen

Joel Hudson & Mother (Evangelist Paula Hudson)

(Rignt) First Lady Scott & other Ministers

Little Joel Hudson and two other

babies were presented to Bishop Herbert

Scott to be dedicated on December 6, 2009.

It was a wonderful ceremony as Bishop

Scott presented the children to God.



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L E G E N D O F L E G E N D S . . . c o n t i n u e d

eople knew who I was before I got into church,

because I had the ‘name’ in the ‘outside’ world.

So, transition was not particularly difficult for

me. It was not a problem for me, in terms of peo-

ple already knowing my sound and my music. The secular

producers also knew me, so they were willing to produce

my gospel albums when I switched over; they only thought

I was crazy!

5. Can you describe what it’s like for you to be singing

gospel music as opposed to singing secular music? Is

there a marked difference for you?

When I started doing secular music, I knew I could sing. I

had a ‘big’ and ‘loud’ mouth. When I got saved, I did not

have a spiritual mentor to guide me. The one thing I wished

was that I had started singing gospel way before then. Just

watching people respond positively to the message in the

gospel songs, were so worth the switch. Singing secular was

like a ‘money thing’, but singing gospel is a ministry to me;

a ministry that is so rewarding when you see people’s lives

being changed.

6. So, you have recorded numerous albums throughout

the years. Do you have a personal favorite album or fa-

vorite song from your own recordings?

My older recordings are my favorites; songs like ‘Around

God’s Throne’, ‘After All’, ‘Almost Persuaded’, ‘Not my

Will’ and ‘That’s Enough’. Their words meant a lot to me at

that time so they are counted as favorites. Another song that

really meant a lot to me as a new Christian was ‘Just as I

am’. This was the first song I sang in church when I got

saved. Many people thought I did ‘Hurry Up’ but I did not

popularize that song. Evangelist Higgins sang that song.

7. Aside from singing, what other activities/hobbies do

you enjoy doing?

I enjoy dancing, reading, and watching ‘comedy’ movies; I

enjoy anything that makes me laugh.

8. Do you think there are any differences in today’s Ja-

maican gospel music as opposed to Jamaican gospel

music of two or three decades ago?

The only music I don’t really understand-yet- is the Christian

dancehall with the Deejays. I don’t have a problem with this

music trend at all. Just that I can’t understand what they are

saying because they speak too fast or speak in terms I can’t

understand. Old age, I guess (laugh). But if people have

changed their lives because of their music, then more power

to them and I would encourage them to go for it! Why? Be-

cause everyone has their own way of ministering to people,

and artists should not condemn other artists for the way they

choose to minister in music. I will be the last one to condemn

any music artist and say ‘this is not right’. Ministry is min-

istry, no matter the form it comes in. Everyone has their own

way of ministering. The only problem I find is that the

Church has lost its ‘flavor’. It’s as if we are following the

world, instead of the world patterning the church. We are

supposed to be the leader, but instead we are followers.

9. Now, who is the ‘Claudelle’ of today? Can you describe

‘Claudelle’ to me?

Same old-fashion Claudelle. Never change; still the same;

what you see is what you get.(laugh)

10. What is your future plan regarding a new album?

Yes, I do have an album being released in September 2009

entitled ‘The Journey’. In fact, the ‘Album Launch’ event of

my new album, is scheduled for September 26th 2009, at the

Sheraton Hotel, 311 N University Drive, Plantation, Florida

33324, 6:30pm. My last album was released in 2005. The

title of this new album, ‘The Journey’ is fitting as it has been

a long journey in my music career and in the music industry,

and it is appropriate to celebrate and emphasize that detail

on this new album. Forty one years is a looong time!

11. Tell us a little bit more. Will there be any changes in

your style of music on this new album?

Oh yes, the overall style is definitely ‘Jamaican’, but there

are different ‘flavors’ and, I am very open to those changes.

It shows the different sides of ‘Claudelle’; it shows how ver-

satile I am (smile). You would think my voice would have

changed through out the years, but it remained the same. I

am still singing the same songs in the same key I used to

sing forty one (41) years ago. I am so thankful and I consider

this a true blessing. I will celebrate my 60th birthday on No-

vember 1st 2009.

This has proven to be one of my best and memorable proj-

ects. I am currently working with the producer, Hugh Camp-

bell of Studio Max Records and it is so wonderful to be a

part of this project as I had never been before. I have input

on some of the details of the process. All my previous works

that I have done for other producers, I never had any real

input in the creation of my CD projects. I would just sing

and go home. No one consulted me on anything or informed

me on the process. The next thing I know, in a couple of

weeks/months, I would hear the music on radio. My current

producer, Hugh Campbell, allows me to feel like I am an im-

portant ‘voice’ in the decision making process of this project

and he values my input. So it is one of my best because I

participate with my producer on the songs.

12. Give us a little preview. Which song on this new

album is your favorite?

That is kind of a hard thing to do right now. There are so

many ‘hit’ songs on this album that I don’t know. Let’s see-

---‘It’s All Taken Care Of’ is such a powerful song to me.

My daughter actually wrote one of the songs on this new

album. It’s entitled ‘Glory Glory’. Of course, it is one of my

favorites.

13. What do you value most in life?

Right now, I value health and strength. I am also happy that

I have maintained a certain standard in my Christianity, and

I have been getting stronger spiritually. I am not where I used

to be spiritually, mentally and physically. I may fall by the

way but I do not stay down, I get up and move on.

14. Do you believe you are successful? Do you have any

regrets in 41 years of ministry?

I am successful. I wake up in the mornings and I have health

and strength; I am successful. I feel good. I have no regrets.

I am blessed. I am just a little disappointed in some things.

Many times in my music career and within the music indus-

try, people take me for granted. If I had continued in the sec-

ular music, I believe it would have had a terrible end for me,

but I would have been recognized for my work. It is a hard

pill to swallow at times, but I have found that in the Christian

world, your talent is not valued as much as you would have

liked it to be. The good thing is that my value comes from

being a child of God, but its okay to be human sometimes.

And that disappointment is my human self speaking (smile).

15. What is the one thing you would like for the Ja-

maican people to remember about you?

I would like for them to remember that ‘Claudelle Clarke’

was a pioneer in Jamaican gospel music, who endured a lot

to pave the way for many local artists of today. I want them

to remember my struggles, so that when they come upon a

personal battle in their own lives, they can remember that

‘Claudelle’ overcame her battles and paved the way for oth-

ers, and they can do it too. A lot of singers would not have

done what I did in those days, because they were faithful to

their church’s rules and laws. I was obedient to God’s rules

and laws.

16. What advice would you give to young gospel Ja-

maican artistes who are aspiring to be famous gospel

singers?

They should make sure they understand that their talent is a

ministry. They should make sure they know they are singing

for the right reasons. It’s not because they have a good voice

and they can sing, but they should ask themselves the ques-

tion: why am I singing? Is it to feel good or is it to be an in-

strument for God? We are the mouthpiece of God and we

speak for Him, so if they are going to sing because they can

sing, and not acknowledge that they are ‘here for God’, then

they are in it for the wrong reasons.

17. Is there a message you have in your heart for the Ja-

maican people?

Crime is so common in Jamaica right now, and it is easy for

the Church to talk about praying for change, but there has

to be action along with praying. So praying is not all of what

we need to do, because faith without works is dead. Jamaica

is historically a Christian nation, and if we let crime take

over the nation, then it will be a really sad day for us. People

should come together and work together. Jamaica is not the

Jamaica I knew growing up. People do not care about others

nor do they have respect for each others lives. Jamaicans

need to get back to the basics: ‘one han’ can wash the other’.

See, one person want to do something about the ills in soci-

ety, but there are others who do not want to do participate in

that venture. Even though I know there is more ‘good’ in Ja-

maica, than ‘evil’, it is hard because all you see are the ‘bad’

things. People should wake up and say ‘we are taking back

our island, taking back our neighborhoods and

The Queen of Reggae Gospel” Claudelle Clarke

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Claudelle Clarke-Early Years

Claudelle Clarke 'Today' (2009)



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taking back our community’. Mothers need to

stand up and say ‘enough is enough’ when they

see their child involved in wrong doings. I be-

lieve it will be alright in the end. Mi love Jamaica

cya done!

Interview conducted by D Campbell 6/30/09

“Tamika Reggae Awards 2001 Nominations”

Claudelle Clarke were among the five Gospel

Artist of the year

http://www.jahworks.org/music/features/tamika_

nominations.html

GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR

a. Claudelle Clarke

b. Papa San

c. Barbara Jones

d. Lt. Stitchie

e. Carlene Davis

THE PRAYER OFFAITH FOR ALL

PEOPLEBy The Rt. Hon. Rev.Dr. Rabbi Keith Eli-jah Thompson

Blessed art thou oh

Lord our God; King

and Creator of the

Universe. We Love

You.

Holy Father, I thank

you for your merci-

fullness and your

abundant love. You

dwell on high in your

infinitefullness. In

your mercifullness

remember those who

call upon your great name in the spirit of humility.

I pray for members of the Clergy, the President of the United States and his

family, for Congress, for the Senate, for the Supreme Court Judges, for law

enforcement and our military. We pray for business men and women, those

working in the medical sector, educators, our family and our children and for

all people.

Those who are incarcerated show mercy and pardon, those who are in the

hospital bring deliverance and healing: in the name of Yeshua, Jehovah Yah-

weh, the Almightyfullness God in Jesus name.

Please lift them up in your righteousfullness and sanctify them with your gra-

ciousfullness: and give them lovefullness, faithfullness, peacefullness and

hopefullness in your powerfullness that they will have restfullness in your

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About The Author

Reverend Dr. James A. Gordon is a member of

the New Testament Church of God. He has served as as-

sociate pastor of a local church for approximately three

years; he assumed pastor ship and has been in that ca-

pacity for four years.

Previously he served as a national and international

evangelist; for several years he worked with the National

Evangelism Home and Mission Team (NEHMT), serving

Jamaica, the West Indies, and the Grand Cayman Islands.

He is a graduate of the Faith Clinic Institute of

Ministry, School of Theology, Jamaica W.I.; there he ac-

quired a diploma certificate in biblical studies. He also

earned his bachelor’s degree in theology at the University

of North Carolina, School of Theology; where he accom-

plished his master’s and doctorate degrees in Christian

counseling as well as a doctorate in psychology. He is a

certified counselor; he has earned a doctoral diploma cer-

tificate with the American Society of Christian Thera-

pists.

He is a licensed clinical Christian Counselor.

He earned his PhD in philosophy at Conan College &

Seminary School of Theology. He acquired a Chaplaincy

Degree, from the American International Christians

Chaplains Association Inc. He also acquired a degree in

Domestic Violence Skills Training, from the Joint Com-

mission on Chaplain Accreditation and Education

(JCCAE). He is a licensed Master Instructor with

(JCCAE). He has served as the administrative Dean for

the Conon Bible College & Seminary School of Theol-

ogy. He is now the Dean for the Gulf Coast College &

Seminary School of Ministry at the Macedonia Cathedral

Church of God; where he is currently developing a train-

ing center that offers courses in domestic violence as well

as facilitators and Chaplaincy programs. He has pursued

many biblical studies, earning several certificates.

Reverend Dr. James A. Gordon has preached

dynamically under the auspices of the Holy Spirit

throughout Jamaica, the Grand Cayman Islands, the Vir-

gin Islands, England, the United States, Cuba, and other

countries around the world. Numerous souls have been

won for the Lord.

He and his wife, Jacqueline, are the proud par-

ents of two sons, Tyrone and Jerome. Dr. Gordon is the

Author of three books, Purpose Under Process, God’s

Divine Purpose & Child Abuse and the Coping Strate-

gies

The Creator,

almighty God cre-

ated me for a pur-

pose. The lord has

“predestinated and

call” me to great-

ness. I must cultivate

and discipline my

capacity for destiny.

I have the God con-

science, and I pos-

sess the “Spirit of

truth”. I walk in the

knowledge and ordi-

nances of my God. I

am the victor, and

not the victim. I am

more than a “con-

queror”, and I al-

ways “overcome”. I do not accept defeat; I have the “victory”

in every area, and measure of my life. I have been “bought

with a price,” through Christ Jesus. I am “redeemed from the

curse by the blood of Jesus”. God has bestowed a unique and

eloquent “anointing” upon me. Gen.1:27, Pet.4:19, Eccl.12:1,

1 Rom.8:28-29, Eph.3:11-12, Prov.20:18, 1 Cor.6:20/7:23,

Ps.107:2/98:1, Gal.3:13-14, Rev.5:9-10, 1 John 5:4, John

16:13/17:17, 2 Tim.2:15. PS.20:6. 2 Sam. 22:33-34. Ps. 28:7-

8.

I am not oppressed, but I am impressed to be blessed

by the Lord. Though, I am “cast down, but not destroyed,” I

am “never forsaken by God.” “Despised and rejected of men

but chosen by God.” I am not forgotten, but I am remembered

of the Lord. I will not be dismay, nor discourage. I will “en-

courage” myself “daily in the Lord.” I am armored to walk in

the authority of God. “If God be for me, then who can be

against me” I receive my heavenly father’s inheritance to pro-

claim the things that are rightfully mines, here on earth. “He

daily loaded me with benefits.” I will not dwell in obscurity,

because I was made to live my life in abundance. I have the

power to catapult out of poverty. I am the head and not the

tail, above only and not beneath. I am liberated to reap boun-

tiful “blessings”. Ps.37:11/25, Ps.68:19, Ps.103:2, 2 Cor.4:9,

Heb.13:5, Is.53:3-5, Matt.21:42, Matt.25:34, Eph.1:14,

Eph.3:11/20. Ps.23:1, Prov.10:22, Mal.3:10, Rev.5:12,

Rev.3:21.

Everyday, in everyway the lord is exalted, magnified,

and glorified in my life. I was birthed and called to go from

"glory to glory". I take preeminence over everything that is

not of God in my life. I have the power and the permission,

by God, to claim and possess all things that belong to me. He

has called me out of darkness and poverty, into righteousness

and prosperity. I am nourished, and I flourish by the promises

of God. My new beginning is now! I am called for a purpose,

and destine for greatness… It is so in the mighty name of

Jesus. Phil.4:4, 6, 19, 3 John 3:2 Prov.10:22, Prov.11:25,

Ps.31:21, Ps.5-6, Ps.34:3, 1 Pet.5:6, Matt.8:12.

Inspirations from the LordTeachings by Bishop Gregory A. Foster & BFT Ministries Prophetess, Suzette P. Smith

NEW BOOK REALEASEReverend Dr. James A. Gordon

Soul Proclamations!Created with a purpose, and destine for Greatness

Legendary Televangelist OralRoberts Dies at 91

Granville Oral Roberts

was born in Ada, Oklahoma

in January 1918. Oral

Roberts was the fifth and

youngest son of a Pente-

costal minister, the Rev.

Ellis Roberts. Roberts

helped to lay the foundation

in radio and television min-

istry. He developed a tent

crusade in the 1950s which

attracted crowds of up to 15,000 by the latter half of

the decade. The tent would soon be promoted as the

largest gospel tent in the world.

By the time Roberts aired his first television

program, he had developed a large radio following

and a radio network that boasted over 16 stations.

Over the years he built a large fellowship of “prayer

partners” to which he became intimately responsive,

offering to pray for their needs and the needs of any-

one who wrote to him. By the 1980s, the ministry

was receiving over 5 million pieces of mail a year

from all over the world.

During his lifetime, Roberts was the

founder of a major university, Oral Roberts Univer-

sity, which he decided to construct after receiving a

message from God. At one time, ORU had a dental

school, law school and medical school.

A beloved father and grandfather, Oral Roberts is sur-

vived by his son Richard, daughter Roberta, 12

grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.



Bishop Dr Cecil G. Riley is the Pastor of Freedom

Hall Church of God, Brooklyn and the Bishop and overseer

of the Freedom Hall Churches of God currently operating in

New York, Florida, Jamaica and St. Vincent. Dr. Riley is an

anointed evangelist and teacher who builds bridges across

denomination generation, gender, race, culture and ethnic-

ity.

FAMILY:

Bishop Cecil G. Riley was born on May 13, 1944

and hails from the distant shoes of Kingston, Jamaica West

Indies. He is the youngest five children born to Rosalyn and

George Riley. On August 20, 1977 Bishop Riley married

Eleanor Ridgeway, a licensed cosmetologist and book-

keeper. This union produced two beautiful and marvellously

gifted daughters, Elizabeth and Esther. A son-in-law, Duane

Posey and grandson, Matthew are the newest addition to the

family.

RENAISSANCE:At the age of 18, Bishop Riley was lead to the Lord

under the dynamic ministry of Bishop Dr. Wilfred A. Shaw.

In that same year, Bishop Riley joined the Jamaica Constab-

ulary Force. He quickly moved up the ranks and was then

the youngest member of the Force to achieve the prestigious

position of Corporal. He migrated to the United States 1971

and in the outworking of history Bishop Riley finally ac-

knowledged and yielded to the call of ministry in 1980 and

was ordained an elder in 1981.With an urgent call and a vital

message he organized Freedom Hall Church of God, Inc., at

438 Roger Avenues in Brooklyn, NY. The total population

of the church at its inception was 10. However with Bishop’s

Riley unique and exclusionary character, he blazed the trail

of inclusion of various denominations, which transcended

traditional religious barriers; denominational walls and spir-

itual stereotypes in an effort to reach God’s people every-

where. His anointed presentation of the Gospel and his

sense of civil and community duties have brought him to the

attention and demand of many distinguished religious, civic

and political organization.

Cecil G. Riley’s story is a fascination yet, obvi-

ously, a predestined one. The idea that a young inner city

boy, born in Jones Town, Kingston and enthralled by the

world of entertainment in cycle acrobatics who later became

a professional sign artist then a member of the Jamaica

Constabulary Force with all indications pointing to the top,

should be called and anointed of God to be overseer of His

heritage. Certainly, God history is working his purpose out

as year succeeds to years in ministry. This proves that pre-

sumptions and claims to who might have been specifically

chosen of God are essentially about man made mythologies.

In July 1992, the Reverend Cecil G. Riley was consecrated

Bishop by the late Dr. Wilfred A. Shaw and Bishop Riley

proceeded to organize the Freedom Hall Church, Florida,

followed by Jamaica, St. Vincent & The Grenadines, Queens

and another in Jamaica. The Headquarters Church of Free-

dom Hall Churches of God is located at 629 Albany Ave in

Brooklyn, NY where it has become an integral part of the

community.

Bishop Riley is a humanitarian and philanthropic

leader who cares for all. His latest accomplishment is the es-

tablishment of the Freedom Hall Bible Institute, an accred-

ited bible school, based in Brooklyn, NY.

Listed below are clear indications of Bishop Riley’s versa-

tility and sense of community in ministry:

He is:

* A professional sign artist and a musician

* President: Caribbean American Development Corp of

East Flatbush

* Chairman: Caribbean American Clergy Coalition

* Board Member: National Action Network

* Committee Member: The Empowerment of Immigrant

* Inducted in Who’s Who among Clergy Leaders

* He organized and led delegation to Jamaica against nude

weddings

* Member: United States Chaplains Association

* Regional Chairman: The American Clergy Leadership

Conference (ACLC).

* The recipient of many Proclamations and Citations from

the City and State of N.Y.

Bishop Dr Cecil G. Riley

Bishop Dr Cecil G. Riley

Freedom Hall Choir

First Lady Riley (center) Bishop Riley (right)



hings are

about to

change in the

Gospel world

of music & LaTonya

Blige is prepared to be a

part of it. With a last

name befitting a

“Queen,” LaTonya Blige

is ready to take the

gospel music industry

by storm. Anointed with

her own personal mes-

sage of change on her

debut single, “It’s

Coming” featuring her

sister multi-platinum

selling artist Mary J.

Blige. LaTonya Blige is

ready to fulfill God’s

purpose for her.

LaTonya made her initial entrance into the music

industry as a background singer & songwriter for her sister

Mary J. Blige also known as “The Queen of Hip-Hop &

R&B.” Her diligent work with Mary & creative songwrit-

ing skills was quickly recognized & LaTonya was blessed

with the opportunity to write & co-write songs for other

artists as well, including platinum-selling Bad Boy artist

Faith Evans, Mariah Carey’s former female group “Allure”

& producer Chucky Thompson’s artist “Frankie.” Counting

her blessings along the way, supporting her sister came easy

for LaTonya. So in acknowledging LaTonya’s sincere ded-

ication to her, at Mary’s request LaTonya eventually transi-

tioned into a co-management position assisting in

successfully navigating Mary’s career. And while her busi-

ness experience in the industry would eventually prove itself

to be helpful for her own career as well, LaTonya’s passion

for singing & creating music continued to burn deep inside

of her, propelling her to come from behind the scenes & into

the spot light.

Her undying fascination with music has positioned

her now to walk her own path & fulfill the destiny that God

has planned for her. Proving yet again that superior vocals

& stunning good looks run in this family, LaTonya Blige de-

buts her spiritually moving single, “It’s Coming” feat. her

multi-platinum selling sister Mary J. Blige along for this in-

spirational ride. And while Mary may have initially opened

the doors for LaTonya to come through, this time around

Mary returns the sisterly support & lends her voice to this

soul-stirring track to aid LaTonya in deliver-ing her message

of change & hope for the future. LaTonya Blige, a talented

& gifted singer in her own right answers her spiritual calling

with her debut single “It’s Coming” to continue to

spread God’s word of a better tomorrow & that change is in-

deed on the way. Considering the state of the world today,

many would say that LaTonya’s message of “hope” &

“faith” is right on time. Essentially, she hopes to touch the

lives of many people through her songs of inspiration, en-

couragement & upliftment, recurring themes that will remain

consistent throughout her music. LaTonya is passionate

about her relationship with God. And will continue to remain

dedicated & loyal to creating music that speaks to the soul.

Her debut single, “It’s Coming” feat. Mary J. Blige is

just the beginning. LaTonya has been commissioned to be

a voice of STRENGTH, of HOPE, of FAITH & of LOVE

for God to people everywhere. And while there are many

other gospel singers with the same message, THERE IS

ONLY 1…LaTonya Blige!

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t was truly a night of radical praise and

worship, when Raw International Min-

istries presented some of the most dy-

namic gospel artists. The event was in

aid of the building foundation for Humble

Heart Fellowship Ministries. It was hosted by

Doctor Aretha Wilson Pastor.

Doctor Wilson is the founder and

overseer for Raw International and Humble

Heart Fellowship Ministries. Ministering in

songs were Fari Jones, Soule, Cheraki Tous-

saint and Volume One, Phylis Thurston, Shiloh

Brown and the Brown Brothers, Pastor Son,

Sister Lavonne J. Wright, Antoine Hilton, Na-

talie Evans, Judah First and Kingdom Levites.

The rich flavor of American gospel combined

with the spice of the Caribbean gospel had the

crowd electrified. Sister Natalie Evans, out of

Jamaica, had the crowd standing and dancing

in worship. She was followed by Pastor Son

with a unique Jamaican DJ style of worship,

then Sister Lavonne closed with a real holy

ghost spirit-felt twenty minutes. Sponsors were

Raw International Ministries and Kingdom

Focus.Net and Evangelism Radio 93.5 FM,

with artist manager, Brother Sheldon Evans.

astor Jean Pierre Usungu pre-

sented a powerful message of spir-

itual warfare and deliverance on

Sunday December 13, 2009. The

message was preached in English by Pastor

Jean Pierre and translated in French by his

brother, Minister Samuel Usungu. It was the

final day of a three day crusade. The topic

of his message was enough is enough.

At the service, many testified about their

deliverance. There were also students who

received certificates for their graduation in

the training of spiritual warfare and deliver-

ance. The teacher was Minister Cheesberg.

Pastor Jean Pierre Usungo is from the

Congo in Africa. His church, which is at-

tended by many nationalities, is located on

East 34th Street on the corner of Snyder Av-

enue in Brooklyn, New York.

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Dr. Aretha Wilson Pastor of Humble Heart Ministries & Raw International Pastor Son

Brother Sheldon Evans From Evangelism MediaSister Lavonne Jackson Wright & Back up Singers

Sister Natalie Evans

Pastor Jean Pierre Usungu Brother Samuel Usungu & Pastor Jean Pierre Usungu Students recieving certificate

Minister Cheesburg (right) Praise & worship leaderChurch Worshiping

Audience In the worship



Father, you are my refuge and my

high tower and my stronghold in times of

trouble. I lean on and confidently put my

trust in you for you have not forsaken me. I

seek you on the authority of your word and

the right of my necessity. I promise you the

help of my countenance and my God.

Lord you lift up those who are bowed down

therefore I am strong and my heart takes

courage. I establish myself on righteous-

ness—right standing in conformity with

your will and order. I am far even from the

thought of oppression or destruction, for I

fear not. I am far from terror, for it shall not

come near me.

Father, you have thoughts and

plans for my welfare and peace. My mind

has stayed on you for I stop allowing myself

to be agitated and disturbed and intimidated

and cowardly and unsettled. In the name of

Jesus, I loose my mind from wrong thought

patterns. I tear down strongholds that have

protected bad prescription about myself. I

submit to you father, and resist fear, discour-

agement, self pity and depression. I will

not give place to the devil by harboring re-

sentment and holding onto anger. I surround

myself with song and praise of deliverance

from depression, and I will continue to be

an over-comer by the word of my testimony

and the blood of the lamb.

Father, I thank you that I have

been given a spirit of power and of love and

of calm and well balanced mind. I have dis-

cipline and self control; I have the mind of

Christ and hold the thoughts, feeling, and

purpose of his heart. I have fresh mental and

spiritual attitude for I am constantly re-

newed in the spirit of my mind with your

word father.

Therefore, I brace up and reinvig-

orate and cut through and make firm and

straight paths for my feet safe and upright

and happy paths that go in the right direc-

tion. I rise from the depression and prostra-

tion in which circumstances have kept me.

I rise to new life; I shine and am radiant

with the glory of the Lord. Thank you Fa-

ther in Jesus name that I am set free from

every evil work. I praise you that the joy of

the Lord is my strength and stronghold. Hal-

lelujah Amen.

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THE LORD’S MASTER PLAN

DAILY AFFIRMATION

JANUARY

Josh. 1:8

This book of the law shall not depart out

of thy mouth; but you shalt meditate

there in day and night; for then you shall

make your ways prosperous and then

you shall have good success.

MAY

Isa. 54:11, 12

So shall thy word be that goeth forth out

of my mouth: it shall not return unto me

void, but it shall accomplish that which I

sent it. You shall go out with joy, and be

led forth with peace…

SEPTEMBER

Deut. 28:3-7Blessed shall you be in the city, and

blessed shall you be in the field. Blessed

shall be the fruit of your ground …, and

the increase of your kine… Blessed

shall be thy basket and your store.

Blessed shall you be when you come in,

and blessed shall you be when you go

out.

OCTOBER

Jer. 29:11-14

For I know the thoughts that I think to-

ward you, said the Lord, thoughts of

peace, and not of evil, to give you an ex-

pected end…

NOVEMBER

Deut. 28:8-13

The lord shall command the blessing

upon thee in your store houses, and in

all that you set your hands unto; and he

shall bless you in the land which the

Lord God give you…

DECEMBER

Prov. 11:25

The liberal soul shall be made fat:

and he that water shall be watered

also himself.

2Corth. 9:6

… He which sows bountifully shall

reap also bountifully.

JUNE

Eph. 3:20

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding

abundantly above all that we ask or think,

according to the power that worketh in us…

JULYDeut. 8:18

But thou shalt remember the Lord thy

God: for it is he that giveth thee power

to get wealth that he may establish his

covenant which he swore unto your fa-

thers, as it is this day.

AUGUST

Psa. 13:6

I will sing unto the Lord, because he

hath dealt bountifully with me.

Heb. 6:14, 15

… Surely blessing I will bless you, and

multiplying I will multiply you.

FEBRUARY

2Chron. 20:20

… Believe in the Lord your God, so

shall ye be established; believe his

prophets, so shall you prosper.

MARCH

Psa. 23: 1-6

The Lord is my

shepherd; I shall not want…

Prov. 10:22

The blessings of the Lord, it make rich,

and he add no sorrow with it.

APRIL

Psa. 30: 5,6

… In his favour is life: Weeping may en-

dure for a night, but joy cometh in the

morning. And in my prosperity I said, I

shall not be moved.

I am always positiveEverything I need I get.

I am creative as my heavenly fatherThere is always a solution to any problem.

I am always focusedI have the power to improve my life.

Nothing bothers me because my god is in control and all is well

Everything I need to know will be revealed tome.

The almighty god is my constant guide andprotection

I will succeed because god is always with me,showing me the way

God is in the middle of every area of m life.

I will go forth in perfect faith in the power of ouromni-present god

To bring me what I need at the time when Ineed it.

O, great father I have prosperity, health andwisdom without measure,

Not from earthly sources but from thine all-possessing powerfulAll bountiful hands.

I will not be a beggar, asking for limited mortalprosperity,

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riches.Divine father, I care not what I permanently

possess but give me the power To acquire atwill, whatever I daily need.

I am submerged in eternal light, it permeatesin every particle of my

Being, I am living in that light.The divine spirit fills me within and without.O father, break the boundaries of the little

waves of my life that I mayJoint he ocean of thy vastness.

Dear father, whatever conditions confront me, I

know that theyRepresent the next step in my unfoldment. I

will welcome all testsBecause I know that within me are the intelli-

gence to understand andThe power to overcome.

For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy lightshall we see light.

Psalm 36:9

These gifts from the lord Jesus Christ willmake me the best.

Praise god, I have the best so I am blessed.Am too blessed to be stressed and destined

for purpose.

Shabach (hallelujah)

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This is an acute viral infection in children and

adults characterized by rash, fever and lymphadenopathy. It

is highly contagious and can cause spontaneous abortion,

stillbirth or congenital defects if the disease. The disease

closely resembles that of a mild attack of measles (Rubeola)

and the distinction between them was first made in Germany,

hence the name German measles. The Rubella virus is a to-

gavirus, which does not require a vector for transmission.

The virus is composed of an inner icosahedral capsid of

RNA and protein that is surrounded by a lipid-containing en-

velope with glycoprotein spikes. Only one serotype has been

identified for this virus.

Rubella is no longer considered endemic in the

United States, however globally it still remains a challenge.

According to the World Health Organization, approximately

57% of countries included the Rubella vaccine in their reg-

ular vaccination program, but it continues to be problematic

in many areas of the world. The virus is spread through

droplets in respiratory secretions and infects the respiratory

tract and then the blood stream. The incubation period for

Rubella is 14 to 21 days, but because of the non-specific

signs it is very difficult to diagnose. Many children will only

manifest this disease by the presentation of a rash. Older pa-

tients may present with low-grade fever, ocular pain, sore

throat, and suboccipital adenopathy. Patients with this exan-

them are generally infectious from 5 days before the appear-

ance of the rash until 5 days after the rash.

Rubella infection can be acquired postnatally as well as con-

genitally. When acquired after birth it usually results in an

extremely mild or subclinical form of the illness. Adults may

have a more severe form with fever, malaise and anorexia.

The most predominant symptom of postnatally acquired

rubella is posterior auricular, cervical and suboccipital lym-

phadenopathy, fever and a rash. The rash begins on the face

and spreads downwards on the body. The rash is a maccu-

lopapular but not confluent and generally followed by mild

coryza and conjunctivitis, which lasts between 3 to 5 days.

Forscheimer spots, which appear on the soft palate may be

present, but are not specific for this disease.

Complications of postnatally acquired rubella are uncom-

mon and usually include bacterial superinfection. Other

more noteworthy complications occur in women and are

generally arthritis, occurring in the fingers, wrist and/or

knees. It develops with the rash and may take several weeks

to resolve.

Postnatal rubella may also result in hemorrhage

due to thrombocytopenia and vascular damage. This can re-

sult in bleeding in organs such as the eyes and the brain.

Rubella encephalitis is also another complication of rubella

that may be seen in both children and adults.

Congenital rubella occurs when there is maternal infection

during pregnancy. If it had not been for the teratogenic ef-

fects of rubella, this disease would be of little clinical sig-

nificance. The signs of congenital rubella include cataracts,

heart disease, deafness, autism degenerative brain disease,

mental retardation, microcephaly, seizures thyroid problems

and spastic diplegia. Maternal infection in the first trimester

lead to fetal infection in 50% of the cases and in the third

trimester results in infection in approximately one-third of

the cases. Infection in the first trimester results in more se-

vere problems and can result in total deafness in the child.

Rubella generally presents as a mild disease and because

many cases are subclinical, it is very difficult to make an ac-

curate diagnosis. In addition, there are other disease states

such as taxoplasmosis, modified measles, roseola, Erythema

infectiosum and enteroviral infections that have the same

presentation as the rubella syndrome. Isolation of the virus

from throat cultures, urine and other secretions is very diffi-

cult and costly

Information for this article was obtained from: Har-

rison’s Principle of Internal Medicine, Lange 2009 Current

Medical Diagnosis and Treatment, The Merck Manual of Di-

agnosis and Therapy and Lange Current Diagnosis and

Treatment Pediatrics through droplets in respiratory secre-

tions and infects the respiratory tract and then the blood

stream. The incubation period for Rubella is 14 to 21 days,

but because of the non-specific signs, it is very difficult to

diagnose. Many children will only manifest this disease by

the presentation of a rash. Older patients may present with

low-grade fever, ocular pain, sore throat, and suboccipital

adenopathy. Patients with this exanthem are generally infec-

tious from 5 days before the appearance of the rash until 5

days after the rash.

Rubella infection can be acquired postnatally as well as con-

genitally. When acquired after birth it usually results in an

extremely mild or subclinical form of the illness. Adults may

have a more severe form with fever, malaise and anorexia.

The most predominant symptom of postnatally acquired

rubella is posterior auricular, cervical and suboccipital lym-

phadenopathy, fever and a rash. The rash begins on the face

and spreads downwards on the body. The rash is a maccu-

lopapular but not confluent and generally followed by mild

coryza and conjunctivitis, which lasts between 3 to 5 days.

Forscheimer spots, which appear on the soft palate may be

present, but are not specific for this disease.

Complications of postnatally acquired rubella are uncom-

mon and usually include bacterial superinfection. Other

more noteworthy complications occur in women and are

generally arthritis, occurring in the fingers, wrist and/or

knees. It develops with the rash and may take several weeks

to resolve.

Postnatal rubella may also result in hemorrhage

due to thrombocytopenia and vascular damage. This can re-

sult in bleeding in organs such as the eyes and the brain.

Rubella encephalitis is also another complication of rubella

that may be seen in both children and adults.

Congenital rubella occurs when there is maternal infection

during pregnancy. If it had not been for the teratogenic ef-

fects of rubella, this disease would be of little clinical sig-

nificance. The signs of congenital rubella include cataracts,

heart disease, deafness, autism degenerative brain disease,

mental retardation, microcephaly, seizures thyroid problems

and spastic diplegia. Maternal infection in the first trimester

lead to fetal infection in 50% of the cases and in the third

trimester results in infection in approximately one-third of

the cases. Infection in the first trimester results in more se-

vere problems and can result in total deafness in the child.

Rubella generally presents as a mild disease and because

many cases are subclinical, it is very difficult to make an ac-

curate diagnosis. In addition, there are other disease states

such as taxoplasmosis, modified measles, roseola, Erythema

infectiosum and enteroviral infections that have the same

presentation as the rubella syndrome. Isolation of the virus

from throat cultures, urine and other secretions is very diffi-

cult and costly

Information for this article was obtained from: Har-

rison’s Principle of Internal Medicine, Lange 2009 Current

Medical Diagnosis and Treatment, The Merck Manual of Di-

agnosis and Therapy and Lange Current Diagnosis and

Treatment Pediatrics.

RUBELLA Written by: Morrine Foster-Huey, PA-S

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