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During the choirs singing career, they held dramas,
celebrated annual anniversaries, ministered in
many different churches sometimes for an entire
week. They travelled throughout many of the
Family Islands and gained many firsts during these
memorable years.

 First Youth Choir in the Church of God to appear
in an official uniform.
 First to officially celebrate an annual anniversary at a national level.
 First in the C.O. G. to appear in official robes.
 Won first place for the Independence Gospel Jamboree in 1973.
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 First place for best choir at the Gospel Song contest held in 1979 at the 58 Annual District
Convention of the COG in the Bahamas.

The choir grew to over 70 members and a Young Adult choir was formed separating the married
ones and those over 25 years from the Younger ones.
In 1981, he was asked to
form the Church of God
Mass Choir. This choir
consisted of about 75 choir
members from various
churches throughout the
Church of God. The first
appearance was at the
National Annual Convention.
The choir grew to over 100 members.
The choir made many appearances locally, throughout the Family Islands, and the United States.
During the first trip to Atlanta Georgia, the Lord visited the choir in an all-night prayer meeting.
Many became stronger in the Lord. Some were baptized in the Holy Ghost, some prophesied and
the Choir was commissioned to continue with nightly revival services in eleven of the Churches in
New Providence.

Richard served in many capacities in the Church of God listed below.
• Served as Choir Director for the following choirs:
 Church of God Coconut Grove
 Southland Youth, Young Adult & Sanctuary Choirs
 Church of God Southern District Senior Choir
 Southern District Chorale
 Church of God Mass Youth Choir

• Organized the following groups:
 “Love lights”
 “Southland Chorus”.
 “Young Men’s Fellowship Singers”.

He served as the Music Minister in Southland Cathedral for 39 years. He has traveled with Choirs
to: - Bimini, Cat Island, Abaco, Freeport, Andros and many cities in the USA. He has also served
as Secretary, Sunday School Teacher, Pastor’s Council, Choir Director, Music Minister, Deacon,
Administrative Assistant in Southland Cathedral Church of God
Richard a teacher and trainer at heart, gave opportunities to many persons to Direct the choir,

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