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FAMU Gospel Choir In Concert
Ministry Project Leader Helps People Plan For The Future
Sheraraka Davis was born at Tampa General Hos- pital 50-years ago, and in 2005, she answered the Lord’s calling to the ministry.
“After getting understand- ing of my new found life, and understanding that the Lord wants us to consider the poor, I knew I was doing the right thing.
“Since that time, I have been a seeker of God’s will for my life, and I think it’s sup- posed to be used as a vessel to fulfill His great commission. I have worked in several min- istries and volunteered for others.”
Ms. Davis said she’s vol- unteered to serve in her church, and she’s passionate about the people gaining knowledge, and wisdom of the Lord so they also may be used by the Lord to win millions of loss souls to His kingdom.
“The main endeavor of “Faith and Promises Life Challenges,” is to become a fa- cilitator to provide transi- tional housing, education and training, as well as classes in health, dental, job opportuni- ties, and workshops and sem- inars to empower the participants to be rehabili- tated into society and desire a better future for themselves and their offspring.
“Anyone who participates in our program will b given 3 months to complete their pro- gram, and that will include all benefits plus a customized re- habilitation program with the utilization of the web of sup- port that will be designed and
SHERARAKA DEMAREE DAVIS
made available based on an individuals’ particular sce- nario, needs and potential.
“Our vision is to provide a safe haven for everyone and their family, teach them the word of God in a practical way, so that they can apply Godly principles and learned skills to be equipped to suc- cessfully be reintegrated into society with a new perspective of how to face life’s chal- lenges.”
Ms. Davis said their first objective at Faith and Prom- ises Life Challenges is to build a community of 200 dwellings specifically catered to single women and their children and/or grandchildren in a safe and loving transitional home environment who have been victims of domestic vio- lence, substance abuse, preg- nancy out of wedlock or due to sexual violation, abortion trauma, loss of income due to job loss, death of a provider, divorce, veterans without benefit, and homeless with the desire to excel.
The 2015-2016 Florida A&M University Gospel Choir will be in concert here on Saturday, October 10, 2015.
BY GWEN HAYES Sentinel Editor
The Gospel Choir of Florida A&M University will be in concert this weekend. The concert will be held at the New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Tampa, Florida, Inc. on Saturday, Oc- tober 10, 2015, 7 p. m. The church is located at 2511 E. Columbus Dr.
The FAMU Gospel Choir was founded by Prince J. D. Olds in the spring of 1957. Since its inception, the choir has traveled both nationally and internationally, minister with gospel greats such as Rev. James Cleveland, Kirk Franklin, and most recently Ricky Dillard. The current choir director is Mark Butler. Dr. Elmira Mangum is president of FAMU.
Since coming to Tampa last year, the choir has grown
MINISTER LARENZ JOHNSON
in numbers. Several of those members are from the Tampa community.
Members of the choir from the Tampa Bay area are: Larenz Johnson and Von- trece Cole, New Mt. Zion MB Church, Rev. Larry Roundtree, II, pastor; Marrisa Holloman and Briana Robinson, St. John Progressive MB Church, Rev. Bartholomew
Banks, pastor; Patrick Bentley, Friendship MB Church; Alandra Sheffield, First Baptist Church of Progress Village, Rev. Dr. Samuel Maxwell, pastor; Tarik Goulbourne, Mt. Zion Pro- gressive Baptist Church, St. Petersburg, Rev. Louis Murphy, pastor; Jovonee King and Aaliyah Harris.
The choir’s visit to Tampa is being sponsored by New Mt. Zion MB Church and First Baptist Church of Progress Village. The choir will perform again on Sun- day, Oct. 11th, during the 7:30 a. m. service at First Baptist of Progress Village and dur- ing the 11 a. m. worship serv- ice at New Mt. Zion, which is the observance of the church’s Unity Day Service.
“The choir is not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and we have purposes in our hearts to carry His message everywhere we go,” stated Minister Larenz John- son.
Admission to the concert is free.
FYI
Middleton High Class Of 1961
The Middleton High School Class of 1961 will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Saturday, Octo- ber 10, 2015, 4 p. m. at the Police Sub-Station, 3808 N. 22nd St., Tampa. This is a very important meeting and every classmate is encour- aged to attend.
For more information, please call (813) 466-5244. Ralph Rance is the general chairperson.
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