Freeport, Grand Bahama - As
the Christmas Season is upon us most times people don't really take the
time to sit and enjoy it as they are so busy with the hustle and
bustle of the yuletide season. Well this past Sunday, thanks to the fabulous Cooling Waters and the Interdenominational Mass Choir, two of
Grand Bahama's leading gospel ministries, many persons on the island
were given the opportunity to feel and celebrate the Christmas season
days before the holiday.
This musical event dubbed the "Joy of
Christmas" was hosted by St. Peter's the Apostle Methodist Church which
is a new Ministry in the Methodist diocese and was held at St. Paul's
Methodist Church.
The evening began with welcome and
encouraging words from Pastor Kenneth Lewis and was called to order by
Mrs. Lolita Montpetit.
Off to a great start, the crowd was entertained by the Methodist Women Choir accompanied by the Harbour
Boys Junkanoo group who gave a great rendition of the song "This We
Bahamian Praise". They were followed by St. Paul's Methodist Choir.
The concert was taken to another
level as Mr. Wilbert Stubbs was introduced to the audience and kept the
crowd very excited and involed during the night introducing the rest of
the items.
Up next was the Maestro Mr. Ricardo
Major who gave a stirring rendition of the "Prayer" on his saxophone.
Major received standing ovation following his Christmas treat to those
in attendance.
It was at this point that the
night went up yet another level as the Bahamas leading choir the
Interdenominational Mass Choir under the direction of Mrs. Marleia
Pinder and beautifully clad in their tan and burgundy uniforms took the
stage. IMC ministered songs of praise, adoration and worship. Closing
their segment the choir gave the audience an opportunity to get up and
dance with the song "Souled Out" which was directed by Min. Valencia
Brown.
The atmosphere was now charged, hyped
and ready for what was to come. Feeling the Christmas spirit dressed in
red shirts and white pants the Fabulous Cooling Waters ascended to the
stage. Ministering like only they can, this legendary group kept the
audience on their feet. Crowd favorites included 'God Can',
'Desparately' and 'Joy Bells Are Ringing'. Persons were seen waving
flags, scarfs and whatever they could get in their hands as the group
closed with the medley "Waiting Down Here By the River" and added some
Christmas songs to it.
The night was not over yet as the
Interdenominational Mass Choir took to the stage again ministering the
song "He's Able" led by Mrs. Tonya Lafleur-Braynen and brought the "Joy
of Christmas" evening celebration to a close.
