February 13, 2012

The CYT Dance Ministry is currently working on a series of pieces (a ballet) for presentation on the second Sunday in March. If the piece is completed, it may be presented for Black History Month at the end of February. The piece is based on this Yoruba song "Ise Oluwa". I heard and fell in love with this music when I was younger and watching the epic mini-series "Roots". We will be using the following version, as well as the version by Sweet Honey In The Rock, as well as additional pieces of music, to round out our ballet. Below is the basis of the song and a video that features the beautiful voice of Letta Mbulu, who sang the "Roots' version of the song. Believe and enjoy!

Ise oluwa, kole bajey o.

That which the creator made
can never be destroyed.

West African (Yoruba)

December 30, 2011

Happy New Year!

from our house

to yours

Here’s to a Peaceful and Joy Filled New Year!!

See you all on Monday, January 2, 2012!!

Children, Youth & Teens 5:30pm

Adults 6:45pm

December 16, 2011

 Happy Holidays

from our house

to yours

Wishing each and every one of you a joyous holiday season!!

An Evening Family Prayer

Lord, behold our family here assembled.
We thank you for this place in which we dwell,
for the love that unites us,
for the peace accorded to us this day,
for the hope with which we expect the morrow;
for the health, the work, the food and the bright skies
that make our lives delightful;
for our friends in all parts of the earth. Amen.

--- Robert Louis Stevenson

Thank you for a worship-full 2011 and I look forward to a blessed 2012!

Upcoming Presentation Opportunity

The NPMBC Dance Ministry has been invited to participate in the New Whitestone Missionary Baptist Church's Gospel Celebration on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 5:00pm. Two groups have the opportunity to present for this occasion - the Teen/Youth Quartet "Chariots" and the Adult Dance Ministry "The Lord's Prayer". If you are available for this presentation, please comment below. For more information, please comment below and I will contact you accordingly.

The Lord's Prayer - Angie Winans

Children, Youth and Teen Dance Ministry Rehearsals Begin!

This Friday, September 30, 2011  marks the first rehearsal of the new season for the Children, Youth and Teen Dance Ministry members. We are still accepting members, so pass the word to friends and families who would like to join the CYT Dance Ministry.

Rehearsal is from 6:00pm - 8:00pm on Friday, September 30, 2011. Our first presentation for the new season will be Fifth (5th) Sunday. October 30, 2011 at 7:00am and 11:00am services. Please make every effort to attend the first rehearsal.

Don't forget to follow this blog and check back often for updates. Also read the Handbook page for pertinent information regarding rehearsals, etc. The calendar should be available before our first rehearsal.