Steve Amerson to Appear on MSNBC on July 4th

Steve Amerson is scheduled to be interviewed on MSNBC on Saturday morning, July 4 at 9:30 EST. He will be interviewed regarding the importance of the 4th of July and his new release, "Amazed by America." Learn more about the project at www.amazedbyamerica.com.

In celebration of the 4th of July Steve Amerson would like to offer you a free download of the song "4th of July Parade." To get the free download please click here and fill out the information requested to receive your download.

Christine Sinclair - Winner of McDonald’s Gospelfest

“What a Fellowship!” was the theme for the 2009 McDonald’s Gospelfest, which is the largest gospel event in the United States. The event took place on June 13th at the Prudential Center. Some of the biggest names in Gospel music were featured including Patti LaBelle, Donnie McClurkin, CeCe Winans, Regina Belle, J. Moss, Vickie Winans, Cissy Houston, and Bishop Hezekiah Walker.

McDonald’s Gospelfest is a talent competition of rising stars of all colors, ages, cultures and faiths that compete in a variety of categories, produced and directed by Emmy Award winning Producer, A. Curtis Farrow. Over 80,000 people auditioned to participate (a hundred member choir translates into 100 applications). Introduced this year was the category of Christian Contemporary Soloist. Christine Sinclair, a singing evangelist and member of the North Bronx Seventh-day Adventist Church, was selected as a solo finalist in this category. (Christine is well known singer in the Adventist Church having sung for many major events aired on The Hope Channel and 3ABN.)

This was the second time Sinclair participated in the festival. In 2005, she was a solo finalist at Madison Square Garden featuring Aretha Franklin. Though she did not win that year, she considered it an honor just to have been selected to perform. This year, she not only placed as a finalist, but received a stadium wide standing ovation as she sang a soul-stirring rendition of Amazing Grace, that won the competition. To God be the glory!

For Christine, the main purpose for participating in the festival was to be a witness through song, and the opportunity to have her God given talent heard by a broader audience. “Winning the competition and making music history was just the icing on the cake!” says Sinclair. In her opinion, music ministry is not about the fame, rather bringing honor and glory to His name. Witnessing to the world sometimes means being willing to minister outside of our normal church setting. She thanks God for the talent she has been gifted with, and for providing her with such a wonderful opportunity to minister in music.

Among this year’s judges was Grammy Award winner Roberta Flack. The host of the show was Emmy Award winne r Brenda Blackmon of My9 WWOR-TV newscast. The show will be broadcast on My9 TV Network on July 19th at 9:00 p.m.

UCAA congratulates Christine! We are happy to support our sister in Christ. Please support Christine she is available for Concerts, Church Programs, Conferences, Crusades & Evangelistic Meetings, Weddings and Other Special Events. You may contact her Sinclair Music: Office: (203) 406-0599 Fax: (203) 323-3012 Email: rcsinclair@aol.com

Humming or Singing... A Neglected Remedy

Sing or hum a song. Not only does singing improve one’s mood, but humming and singing can actually prove therapeutic! Concentrations of nitric oxide in healthy sinuses are high and nasal nitric oxide is known to be increased 15- to 20-fold by humming, compared with quietly exhaling. Nasal nitric oxide is known to be broadly antifungal, antiviral, and antibacterial.

Ask God’s creatures. Starlings, who are robust singers, exhibit enhanced immunity when compared to their counterparts, non-robust singers. Studies show that singing also increases IgA in the saliva. IgA is a class of antibodies that guard the mucus membranes in the body, including the respiratory mucosa. Singing will improve your breathing capacity, reduce stress, and probably lift your spirits! Incidentally, listening to choral music reduces the hormone cortisol3 which exerts immunosuppressant effects when produced in excessive amounts. A merry heart, indeed, does good like a medicine.

Note of Appreciation for the eStore Radio

Dear 'Morning Song' Friends,

Just a note of sincere appreciation. I have been searching the internet for some inspirational music of a quieter nature, and finally came across Morning Song today and have been enjoying your wonderful programming. I guess in today's fast-paced society, you don't get too many emails of commendation for 'behinds the scenes' Christian workers such as yourselves who no doubt give many thousands of hours of untold spiritually uplifting music to a hurting world. Please accept the thanks of at least one South Australian who is going to make you my No 1 source of a truly satisfying and meaningful presentation.

Thanks again and the Lord bless you richly.

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Sinclair Featured at GC Prayer Breakfast

Gospel recording artist Christine Sinclair will be the featured guest presenter for the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist National Day of Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, May 7, 2009. The theme is “PRAYER… AMERICA’S HOPE.” The event will be held at the General Conference Headquarters located at 12501 Old Columbia Pike, Silverspring, MD, and will take place in the Main Dining Room. Breakfast will be served at 7:45 am for those attending the 8:00 am service of inspirational music and prayer. Christine Sinclair has been a featured soloist on the Hope Channel, 3ABN, and The Word Network. She is an affiliate artist of Morning Song Music.

Juanita Faas - A Story of Service

As I read this newsletter from one of our eStore artists, it inspired me and so I thought I'd share.

"Since I last worked with Grace Ministries with the drug addicts and prostitutes on Phillips highway we got together and put on a Good Friday social for the area. We were located in an apartment project, inside a small church. It was a great day and I found myself overwhelmed with the plight of the children in the area. I received a strong message from God that I was to start a children’s choir with these kids. Over the next few hours and days I became so excited about this, it felt so right and I was so inspired. I prayed and asked my friends to pray about this. A few days later I made the commitment and started putting it together. I made up a flyer and Kathleen, Wayne and I went to the area and handed out flyers to interested people. We had a great response. A few days later AngelAID was contacted to make a pastry pickup at Publix (like Safeway) three times a week. After the Angel families were taken care of there was lots left over for the Southside Apartments(my choir kids) Wayne and I have attend several times now meeting residents, gaining their trust and detailing plans about the choir. We pray and ask for payer every time we go to the area. Its very dangerous, drugs dealers, hookers, pimps and all are black people and we’re the only white people there. There is tension and mistrust every time we show up but slowly barriers are loosening with the some of the men (teenage and young men). ... Miracles happen around us, from people getting saved to being healed, physically and spiritually. "

Bobby Michaels Passes Away While in Cambodia

This is a copy of a letter from Bobby's Family dated March 31, 2009:

"Our hearts are aching as we tell you that Bobby passed away this evening shortly after going into the operating room. Before the surgeons started the operation, Bobby's heart stopped with an instant "flat-line". The medical team tried for 45 minutes to resuscitate him but his heart did not respond.

We are deeply saddened by our loss...but rejoice that Bobby did get totally healed...with a new heart, kidneys, and any other part that might have needed fixing. The Lord knew the plans He had for Bobby...and today was his graduation day as he went to the One he loved the most and served so faithfully. We know he was carried away in the arms of Jesus.

Words cannot express our thanks for all the love, prayers, and notes of encouragement that have come to us by everyone who have been touched by Bobby's life. Our prayer for all of you is that you will experience the same peace and comfort that we have received from the Father.

We will let you know of memorial plans once these details have made. Thank you again for all of the love and prayers for our family.

We love you all deeply!
Lee, Rachel, and Jeff

Bobby was my dear friend and in many ways mentored me in two specific areas - Artist Training and Overseas Music Missionary work.

Christine Sinclair to Sing on Hope TV

"Singer Christine Sinclair to be featured on the Hope Channel's new series My Story, My Song" debuting Friday, October 10 at 9:00 PM EDT. Watch on TV or on the Internet at www.hopetv.org. Rebroadcasts will be shown through October 16."

3ABN SPECIAL – LIVE 9-11 BROADCAST

Plan to join 3ABN for a special "Live" program on 9/11. The topic will be ‘It’s Later Than It’s Ever Been Before" and "Where Are We Seven Years Later." We will be looking back to 9/11 and reflecting on this catastrophic event has affected our mission as a church. Additionally, as we look to the future, we will ask ourselves, what is our message in light of the times we are in.

The program will be hosted by 3ABN’s president Jim Gilley, and C.A. Murray. Featured guest will include: Trevor Baker, Northeastern Conference president ; Don King, Atlantic Union Conference president; and Richard Marker, Greater New York Conference president, along with special appearances from 9/11 victims and local police and fire personnel. Our estore artists, Christine Sinclair will be singing.

The broadcast will be "LIVE" from the Delancy Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church, 126 Forsyth St., New York, NY 10020, at 8:00 p.m EST on September 11. Call (212) 925-5636 for further details.

Watch online at www.3abn.org or on TV.

TAKE 6 Set to Perform at 2008 Democratic National Convention TONIGHT!

Contemporary Gospel, a cappella, pop, jazz sensations, Take 6, is set to hit the stage with the legendary Stevie Wonder at the Democratic National Convention.

Later tonight, Thursday, August 28 Denver's Invesco Field is expected to be filled to capacity awaiting to hear the acceptance speech by from presidential nominee, Senator Barack Obama. However, just before Obama takes to the stage, the crowd will be treated to a special performance by the group and musical genius at approximately 5:20p.m. PT / 6:20 p.m. MT/ 7:20p.m. CT/ 8:20p.m. ET. Be sure to tune in!

Three eStore Artists Perform in Albany NY, next to Capital

Here is a picture of three of our eStore artist who performed, along with others, at the Atlantic Union Women's Ministries Convention in an outdoor concert in Albany New York, held next to the Capitol Building. L to R: Ysis Espana, Angela Bryant-Brown, and Christine Sinclair.

People were crying as they were touched with the message of Jesus Christ through song. This was the vision that the director, Charlotte Thoms, had in mind, and to 'God be the glory', it was a success.

 

The event ended with everyone holding up glow lights as Christine Sinclair sang, "We Shall Behold Him." 

Legendary Producer/Arranger Lari Goss Diagnosed with Throat Cancer

Our prayers are with Lari Goss who has recently been diagnosed with throat cancer.

I began my recording music ministry in 1979 when I recorded my first album in Nashville, TN with Lari as the arranger. The name of the CD was, Shall We Learn to Be Friends. Well, the title became prophetic as Lari and I began a friendship that has lasted through three decades. In 1995, Lari and I produced our second CD together, which continues to be my biggest selling CD: Hymns on Heaven and the Second Coming. Now with my most recent CD: The Time That Remains, Lari, as its producer and arranger, has produced three CDs for me spanning three decades. I love this man for many reasons. Not only is he a genius arranger, but he is a kind and generous person – and a friend. I love his jokes, his love of ministry and musicians, and his drive to simply make "great music".

Recently Lari won another Dove Award for Musical of the Year - "Grace That Amazes" (Word). The picture to the right is Lari at the Southern Gospel Music Guild Awards where he won "Producer of the Year.

Read more about Lari on the Morning Song eStore.

Lari and wife, Carolyn.