O’Neal & Kimberly Wiggins
Pastor Delbert & Lorraine Brown
Regan, Kyla, Trey & Millard House
Praise Dance Story & Photography by Tony Centonze
Concord Missionary Baptist Church recently held several events, including its 1st Annual Praise Fest, an afternoon of education, praise and dance.
Tommie Graves, Rosemary Wills & Rita Browder
Thomasa Ross
Kyla Moore & Deon Stevens
Hollis & Kathleen Owens
Lachele, Carlyle, Camille & Larry Coppins
Performers at the 2-hour event included the Mt. Vernon Troupe Praise and Mime dance team from Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, Surrendered Mime Dance, led by Jasmyne Duvall from Great Commission Christian Church, Unity, the praise dance team from Walnut Grove Missionary Baptist Church, the Vision of Praise dancers from Abundant Life Outreach Center, and Born 2 Serve, the praise dance team from Concord Missionary Baptist Church.“This was a Praise Dance competition for all the local churches,” Associate Pastor Brian Hutchenson said. “We presented cash prizes to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. We also added an educational aspect to the program, by presenting information on Historical Black Universities and Colleges between performances. “We drew the youth in with the praise and dance, then let them know about these wonderful institutions of higher learning. We had CMCSS Director of Schools, Mr. Millard House as our Guest Speaker, and after the show our Kitchen Committee served a traditional soul food dinner to about 250 people. We’re already talking about doing this again next year.” Michelle Coppins and her ministry group organized this year’s program, and Concord Missionary’s team won 1st prize.
Carleen Massey & Robin Oliver
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