July 2, 2007

Double Celebration – July 1, 2007

Once again L. C. Ministries presented an outstanding program.  The program was the celebration of The Anointed Angels 30 years of singing the good news; and, Evangelist Coleman’s 15 years on the radio and birthday celebration.  The setting was Bethlehem Baptist Church Family Life Center, 1037 Eastman Street, Columbia, SC.  The program began around 5:30 PM.

Nate and The Chose Ones conducted a spirited devotion.  Thereafter, Rev. Isaac Hayward, who was the Emcee for the evening called Divine Truth of North Port, Alabama to the stage. This was Divine’s first time in the Carolinas.  They were received very well by the concert attendees.

The next group to minister was The Anointed Angels.  Not only was this their anniversary program, it was the first time the group had performed together in sometime.  Therefore, it also was a reunion service for the members.  The Angels were just outstanding.  They moved from one song to another with the ease of professionals who enjoy ministering to others in song.

The next group to minister was The Rising Stars of Eastover.  These gentlemen truly enjoy praising the Lord in song.  They certainly were at the best on yesterday.

The incomparable Lighthouse Singers of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, then went through the Family Life Center like ‘fire.’  This is one underrated group. Professionalism is at their core.  They can not only sing, they now how to minister to others.  They took the audience on a trip down “Legend” lane.  In other words they show us what The Swanee Quintet, The Mighty Clouds of Joy and The Violinaires would sound like if they were in the place.  When they hit “Three Pictures on The Wall” no one was sitting.  The audience, in unison, jump to their feet. This is one group that deserves to be on your next program.  Any promoter that has not booked this group is really shortchanging their audience.  We highly recommend The Lighthouse Singers to you.  You will not be disappointed.

The Bells of Joy of Baltimore, Maryland followed The Lighthouse Singers.  They took their time and ministered to the congregation. Like the Lighthouse Singers, they can really sing.

The Jackson Southernaires closed the program.  They took the stage with Maurice on the microphone instead of the drums.  They took us back to the era of “Don’t Look Down On A Man.”  They were smooth in their delivery of all of the songs.  There was not screaming, yelling or shouting.  They took their time and sang. Yes, they sang “In The House.”  But, even on this song, there was not that rough edge fans of The Jackson Southernaires would have expected.  During midway through their performance Huey asked the crowd for a birthday love gift for the promoter – Evangelist Loretta Coleman.  Huey also siege the moment to encourage Ms. Coleman.  He told those present that it is promoters like Ms. Coleman that help keep gospel music alive.  He indicated that because of Ms. Coleman’s dedication to promoting gospel music, The Jackson Southernaires are considering brining their 2008 anniversary to Columbia.

Overall, this was a good program.  All of the groups had plenty of time to sing.  And, although the crowd was “slim,” the Spirit was high.  Each of the groups that came from out town indicated that they were please to be on the program and publicly asked Ms. Coleman to bring them back to Columbia.  We congratulate Ms. Coleman on presenting another outstanding program.

We only have one question – when will you bring The Lighthouse Singers back to Columbia?