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Great Anticipation: Frank Edwards Announces The Release Of A New Powerful Worship "Thy Will Be Done"

4wardgospel gladly announce to you all “Family” of another Powerful Tune to greatly anticipate, as the Great Gospel Music Minister, Frank Edwards announced to the globe of the release of a new Spiritual song soon.

The Upcoming Spiritual song is titled ‘Thy Will be Done’, and just like the rest of his songs, we hopefully expect that this ‘Worship song’ will bless and stir us up to worship. And what a Captivating title it bears! We can’t wait for the release and will keep our fingers crossed.

4wardgospel will keep you posted on the release of the song, so stay glued here.

An Upcoming Glamorous Tour: John Crist Announces "The Human Being Tour"

Tour to Hit Over 40 Markets Coast-to-Coast Including
Dallas, Los Angeles, Tampa, Colorado Springs and More

Nashville, Tenn. (Jul. 20, 2018) – Comedian and internet sensation John Crist has announced “The Human Being” Tour, in partnership with Premier Productions. Kicking off this September, the coast-to-coast tour will visit Dallas, Los Angeles, Tampa, Colorado Springs and more, hitting over 40 markets throughout the U.S. This is the follow-up to Crist’s completely sold out “Captive Thoughts” Tour from Fall 2017. Each night will include opener Dustin Nickerson or Mike Goodwin, as well as a special guest from Crist’s videos (varies by tour date). Known for his videos like “Millennial International,” “Lady Who Has a Bible Verse for Every Situation,” or “Road Rage in the Church Parking Lot,” Crist will be integrating these characters with his stand-up comedy for the very first time.
“Honestly this fall tour is gonna be unlike any comedy show you’ve ever seen! In addition to the stand-up, with lots of new material and new bits, we’re introducing some never-before-seen sketches,” says Crist. “Plus, we’re bringing some of your favorite characters from my most viral videos! If you’ve seen a John Crist show, you’re gonna want to be at this one. And if you’ve never been or have a friend that’s never seen the live show, for SURE invite them!”

Human Being” Tour Dates:
*All dates subject to change, openers and special guests to vary by date
September
20 – Warner Robins, GA
21 – Tallahassee, FL 
22 – Pensacola, FL
23 – Jackson, MS
28 – Wichita, KS
29 – Garden City, KS
30 – Colorado Springs, CO
October
4 – Memphis, TN
5 – Dallas, TX 
6 – Houston, TX
7 – San Antonio, TX
11 – Scottsdale, AZ
12 – San Diego, CA
13 – Riverside, CA
14 – Los Angeles, CA
18 – Fresno, CA
19 – Castro Valley, CA 
20 – Auburn, CA
21 – Santa Rosa, CA
24 – Richland, WA
25 – Spokane, WA
26 – Portland, OR
27 – Mill Creek, WA
November
1 – Joliet, IL
2 – Clarkston, MI
3 – Grand Rapids, MI
4 – South Bend, IN
8 – Knoxville, TN
9 – Richmond, VA
10 – Savannah, GA
11 – Birmingham, AL
15 – Fort Myers, FL
16 – Orlando, FL
17 – Tampa, FL
18 – Jacksonville, FL
29 – St. Joseph, MO
30 – St. Louis, MO
December
1 – Peoria, IL
2 – Cedar Rapids, IA
6 – Texarkana, TX
7 – Hattiesburg, MS
8 – Little Rock, AR
9 – Shreveport, LA

About John Crist
With over 500 million video views, comedian and viral sensation John Crist is the next big thing in standup comedy. Whether you know him from viral videos like “Millennial International,” “Lady Who Has a Bible Verse for Every Situation,” or “Road Rage in the Church Parking Lot,” Crist has solidified his comedy prowess with sold out shows from coast to coast, highlighted by recent television appearances on Live at Gotham and Laughs on Fox. Crist’s comedy has been featured on ESPN, Sports Illustrated, USA Today, Buzzfeed, and Fox. He’s shared the stage with Dave Chappelle, Jeff Foxworthy, Seth Meyers, Adam Carolla, Trevor Noah, Tim Hawkins, and more.

Admonition: “Any Love That Does Not Involve Giving Is Fake” – Pastor David Ibiyeomie

The General overseer and founder of Salvation Ministries ChurchPastor David Ibiyeomie has said that love without giving is fake.

According to him, the genuine prove of love is giving. He admonished Believers during his church sermon.
Any love that does not involve giving is fake. If anybody ever told you ‘I love you’ and cannot give you something, cancel that love, it is not genuine love. The first way to prove love is giving.he said.

TODD DULANEY 6 SONG MAXI SINGLE ALBUM ”YOUR GREAT NAME” FINALLY OUT

NEWS: TODD DULANEY 6 SONG MAXI SINGLE  ALBUM ”YOUR GREAT NAME” FINALLY OUT

Todd Dulaney Releases 6 Song Maxi Single Album “Your Great Name”.
Your Great Name is a declaration of pursuit and passion that speaks to the reverence, love and power that comes from the name of Jesus. Todd Dulaney delivers this album with the perfect balance of beauty and boldness.
This one name provokes the listener to have great hope, determined faith, and unending love that dismantles the pain, fears and defeats of any day. Distinctively expressed; the drive artistically, figuratively, sonically, scripturally, and literally compels those to become relentless in every aspect of life.

Israel Houghton, kicks off The Road to DeMaskUs Tour!

 Israel Houghton, kicks off The Road to DeMaskUs Tour!

                                             

The Nashville, TN (June 26, 2018)–Six-time GRAMMY® winning chart topper ISRAEL HOUGHTON kicks off “The Road to DeMaskUs Tour,” launching the twelve-city tour in Chicago, IL beginning Thursday September 27th, with tickets for select cities on sale now.  Inviting fans along to explore a new journey on “The Road to DeMaskUs Tour,” in support of his upcoming solo album Road to DeMaskUs out September 21st, Houghton’s fall tour continues to eleven additional cities until October 13th, hitting Detroit, MI; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Washington DC; Richmond, VA; Atlanta, GA; Orlando, FL; and more.
 
Inspiring crowds worldwide in astounding worship experiences from live albums recorded in the U.S., Africa, and Asia, Houghton continues to break musical boundaries in releasing both solo studio work, and as the leader of Israel & New Breed, his band and vocal ensemble.  The critically-acclaimed artist, songwriter, producer, filmmaker, and worship leader creates a more intimate setting of worship with listeners on this latest tour, which will include a mix of solo outings and performances with New Breed.  Featuring the lead single “Reckless Love,” Houghton created the Road to DeMaskUs album and tour to be about freedom.  Crafting a wide musical palette across genres from contemporary Christian to gospel and worship that has established Houghton as one of the most influential artists today, the Road to DeMaskUs reveals a personal, powerful, and transformational project that has been years in the making.
 
 
Israel Houghton, The Road to DeMaskUs Tour:
Sept. 27th – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
Sept. 28th – Detroit, MI – Majestic Theatre
Oct. 1st – New York, NY – Highline Ballroom
Oct. 2nd – Philadelphia, PA – World Café Live
Oct. 3rd – Washington, DC – The Hamilton
Oct. 4th – Pittsburgh, PA – Mr. Smalls Theatre
Oct. 5th – Richmond, VA – The Broadberry
Oct. 6th – Columbia, SC – The Senate
Oct. 9th – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre
Oct. 11th – Orlando, FL – The Plaza Live
Oct. 12th – Tampa, FL – Louise Lykes Ferguson Hall
Oct. 13th – Jacksonville, FL – Murray Hill Theatre
 

NEWS: CLIMA AWARDS 2018 – CHECKOUT LIST OF NOMINEES

NEWS: CLIMA AWARDS 2018 – CHECKOUT LIST OF NOMINEES

Finally the nominee list for CLIMA Awards 2018 is out. The award has 16 categories of honorary recipients which are not to be voted for and 9 categories dedicated entirely to celebrate Nigerian Gospel Music Ministers. In these categories are; ARTIST OF THE YEAR and SONG OF THE YEAR AWARDS respectively.
This category of  9 has been opened for voting since Tuesday the 10th of July.
 
See list below;
NOMINEES
 
1. ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
a. TIM GODFREY
b. Victoria Orenze
c. Eben
d. Mercy Chinwo
e. Onos Ariyo
 
2. SONG OF THE YEAR
a. Ekuweme – Prospa
b. Excess love – Mercy Chinwo
c. On Fire – Victoria Orenze
d. All I See – Dusin Oyekan
e. Mighty Man of War – Jimmy De Psalmist
 
3. MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
a. I overcame – Ada
b. Igara – Testimony
c. Just Like you – Jahdiel
d. Here to Sing – Frank Edwards
e. Yaweh – Monique
 
4. ZONAL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR (SOUTH SOUTH)
a. Sammy Wonders – Rivers
b. Agulata Bezi – Bayelsa
c. Emem Baseda – Akwa Ibom
 
5. ZONAL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR (SOUTH EAST)
a. Adesoji Olaolu – Imo
b. Chioma Bright – Ebonyi
c. Fred Dan – Anambra
 
6. ZONAL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR (NORTH EAST)
a. Jerry Ogbeba – Bauchi
b. Bob Gee – Taraba
c. Lem Obadiah – Adamawa
 
7. ZONAL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR (NORTH CENTRAL)
a. Obed Akanya – Plateau
b. Emma Onyx – Abuja
c. Dave Ogbole – Benue
 
8. ZONAL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR (SOUTH WEST)
a. Mike Abdul – Lagos
b. Edward Sunday – Oyo
c. Esther Yafanda – Ondo.
 
9. ZONAL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR (NORTH WEST)
a. Favour Oriaku – Kano
b. Mr Peculiar – Kaduna
c. Esther Livingstone – Sokoto

NEWS: Halleluyah!!! Pst Chris Oyakilome’s daughter sets to tie the knot

NEWS: Halleluyah!!! Pst Chris Oyakilome’s daughter sets to tie the knot

Glory To God!!! 4wardgospel gladly announce to you about the upcoming marriage rites of the daughter Pastor Chris Oyakhilome on October, this year. The UK based gospel artiste and daughter of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, Carrissa Sharon Oyakhilome is set to tie the knot with her Ghanaian heartrob, Philip Frimpong, co-founder of ONUA, a fast growing online advertising company that promotes West African artistry.
The wedding date was announced on a Facebook  page “We love CSO” on Tuesday.
“Save the date, Oct 6 .”it reads.

NEWS:Kirk Franklin’s Troubled Sister Sentenced to Prison for 30 Years After Serving 10-Year Drug Sentence

NEWS:Kirk Franklin’s Troubled Sister Sentenced to Prison for 30 Years After Serving 10-Year Drug Sentence

Gospel music star Kirk Franklin revealed on Sunday that his troubled younger sister, who previously served 10 years in prison on a drug related conviction, was recently sentenced to serve another 30 years in prison for an unspecified charge.
“My sister was just sentenced to 30 years in prison…I now feel the weight of wondering if I could have done more,” Franklin said in a statement Sunday to which he added “rough week.”
There is not much information available on Franklin’s unidentified sister. However, the gospel star previously shared in 2015 that she struggled with drug addiction.
“For over ten years, my younger sister was incarcerated in a facility here in Texas. She was in love with a young man who was [a] drug dealer,” Franklin explained at the time. “He introduced her to not only selling drugs, but using as well. When he was arrested for drug trafficking, she was arrested along with him. After she served her time, she was brought before the review board who determined she was ready to be released and brought back into society. The documents were signed and she was set free… but only on paper.”
A few months after she was released from prison, Franklin said his sister relapsed.
“After a few months back into the free world, it became obvious to me rather quickly that my sister was still in prison. It’s what they call being institutionalized. She quickly started using again, becoming very reckless with her body, which turned into her using it as a means to pay for her habit,” he explained.
Two Fridays ago on June 8, the day Anthony Bourdain, host of CNN’s award-winning series “Parts Unknown,” was confirmed dead in an apparent suicide, and just days after another high-profile suicide involving iconic fashion designer Kate Spade, Franklin hinted at his own family’s struggle with mental health.
“We’ve had two individuals, high profile people that committed suicide this week, in one week. And even though I didn’t know them that can be very traumatic and I wanted to be very honest with you to maybe help someone. I personally know what it is to have a family member with either issues with depression or mental illness and we’re still going through it as a family,” he said before urging his fans to “Get help.”
He further noted that the church should not discount the need for a professional to deal with mental health struggles.
“In the church sometimes you think you can just shout everything away or speak in tongues everything away or sometimes drink and smoke everything away but you can’t. This is real. It’s a disease. And you’ve got to treat it like a disease. God is faithful but faith without works is dead, so you’ve gotta put in the work. You’re too important. You’re too valuable. We need you,” he said.

NEWS: Miss You Daddy! ~ Gospel Singer, Tasha Cobbs Leonard Tributes Late Dad

NEWS:Miss You Daddy! ~ Gospel Singer, Tasha Cobbs Leonard Tributes Late Dad

Miss You Daddy! ~ Gospel Singer, Tasha Cobbs Leonard Tributes Late Dad.
Whether your father has passed away, never been in your life at all, or has been absent lately, when Father’s Day rolls around and the man who helped give you life isn’t there, it can be hard.

In a sentimental Instagram post, Gospel singer Tasha Cobbs Leonard tributes her late father, Bishop Fritz Cobbs, in a simple, but touching post.
 “Like it was yesterday…” she wrote, only adding, “Miss you daddy.”
Bishop Cobbs transitioned to his Heavenly home on the heels of his daughter’s exciting triple win at the 2014 Stellar Awards—something she said drew her closer to the Lord. She is now telling others who may be struggling with hurt and difficult situations to lean on God.

“I would tell anyone who is in a low place, run to Him because sometimes people don’t have the words to encourage you. But there’s a peace that you’ll find in the presence of God that you’ll find nowhere else,” Cobbs Leonard told Good Morning America co-anchor Robin Roberts.

She sat down for a chat recently with Roberts on “Dressing Room Reveal” about her new album, Heart. Passion. Pursuit, and also performed a gospel medley.

NEWS:Pop Star, Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin Spotted On Sunday at Pastor Judah Smith’s church

NEWS:Pop Star, Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin Spotted On Sunday at Pastor Judah Smith’s church

Days after fans photographed them holding hands while walking in New York City, pop star Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin were seen at a worship service at Pastor Judah Smith’s church in Washington state on Sunday.
The rumored couple attended a service at Churchome in the town of Kirkland, according to the People magazine, which learned about their church visit through pictures on social media.
The magazine says the two jumped into a public hot tub at their local hotel after the service, as Twitter user Jaycie Roth, posted a picture and wrote, “My dad was hot-tubbing with Justin Bieber & Hailey Baldwin this weekend and had no clue until he came home and showed me his pictures…”
Last week, fans posted a picture of Bieber and Baldwin holding hands while walking on a street in New York.
At the church on Sunday, Smith preached about regaining focus when the ups and downs of life cause a Christian to lose perspective.
Perspective, he explained, is “the ability to put things in their proper place.” Sometimes things that are small become so dominant in our lives that we get “fixated” on them and they literally determine our emotions and even our view of God.
In an earlier interview with The Christian Post, Smith said he feels like “I have learned more from Justin Bieber than he could ever have learned from me.”
“I have been allowed to love him and I feel like we are family. We talk almost every day. And I’ve learned that what does it profit a man to gain the whole world but in the process lose his soul?” he told CP. “That all of the trappings that our culture tells us you pursue, leaves us as lifeless as you could possibly imagine. What really matters in life, even when you have hundreds of millions and are one of the most famous people in the world, is relationship — with God and with each other, authentic relationship. And so I’ve never believed in community more, never believed in people more.
“And yes, it is unique when a celebrity or someone of renown comes to church. It’s like someone who is, if I can say it this way, is impaired in some way. You have to do some unique stuff to make sure that they get a fair shake at hearing the Gospel. And so you’ve got to be protective at times. But what they need is what they all need: love, grace, relationship.”
Bieber, who also attends Hillsong Church NYC, has been expressing his Christian faith publicly, namely on social media. In April, Bieber shared on Instagram his version of the Christian chart-topping worship song “Reckless Love.”
SOURCE: Cp