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| Harvest Praise 2007 Comes Off Tomorrow |
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| Posted on: 2007-Apr-05 GNA |
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Harvest Praise 2007," a gospel musical fiesta being organised by Harvest International Ministries in collaboration with Evergreen Harvest Gospel Choir comes off at the refurbished National Theatre tomorrow, Good Friday, April 6.
A statement issued by the Planning Committee in Accra on Saturday said the fiesta under the theme "The Gospel Music Ministry — the Crucifixion of Christ" would feature local seasoned gospels singers, including the EverGreen Harvest Gospel Choir, Moses OK, Phillipa Baafi, Ike Nanor, Monarch’s Praise, Divine Harmony, Age2Age and Harvest Theatre.
It said "Harvest Praise 2007" would set the new pace for gospel music in Ghana, as the participating groups would spur out Biblical messages through music to give hope, direct people to the redemptive work of Jesus Christ and prophesise as directed by the Lord.
A special feature would be a performance by Mr. Yaw Antwi-Dadzie, acclaimed Charismatic Weeping Worship Leader. He would lead the Harvest Gospel Choir with soul inspiring gospel performance to stir up emotions on the passion day.
"Ironically the Charismatic Weeping Worship Leader whiles moaning would passionately use the power for music to wipe away tears of mankind, especially thousands of gospel music enthusiast who would throng the venue and give them hope that after crucifixion Jesus Christ is their advocate," the statement added.
Other activities include message of hope by Reverend Fitzgerald Odonkor, President of Harvest International Ministries, Power Praise and Worship, special performance by seasoned guest artists and a choreographic concert by Harvest Theatre troupe.
Mr. Frank Asante, Chairman of the Planning Committee said in an interview that the fiesta sought to emphasis on gospel music as a ministry and not an industry.
He said gospel music was not a commercial enterprise but an evangelistic teaching avenue bestowed by God on individuals through empowerment in the tone and voice to reach out to people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Mr. Asante who is also the Research and Development Manager at Cocoa Processing Company (CPC) noted that anytime "Gospel" singers saw their calling as an industry, they missed the spiritual ramification of gospel music and focused on the economic benefit.
"Unfortunately most Gospel singers are heading for the economic benefit instead of the evangelist teaching," he added.
Mr. Asante who is also an Elder at Harvest Chapel International, urged gospel music singers to recognise that they preached to large congregations through their music therefore they must watch their demeanour when they perform."
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