April - June 2009 FREE The Lord's Notes Lord Before Us Productions Quarterly Newsletter In Your Interest by Min. Lamont Bradley Is It Time To Give Up? Quite often we think we know the answers to all life's little problems - Job Stress: Take a Tylenol, Hungry: Buy Fast Food, Bored: Go To The Movies/Read A Book, Don't Feel Like Going To Church: Lie and Stay Home, Need Some Money: Barrow It/Don't Pay it Back... Well my friend, you are sadly mistaking if you think you know what to do, and when to do it. Often we just give up on hard problems, and try to solve the little ones; but then again - sometime we try to solve the big ones too. So when is it time to give up? When it seems you don't know the answers - When it seems like no one will help you - When you don't have someone to turn too... Well, the Bible states to Pray without Ceasing, meaning All the Time. So don't give up - but yet, give it Over to Him (God) and let Him solve your problems. We're rapidly going into Summer - when families share more of the good times together (Vacations, Amusement Park visits, Picnics, Family Reunions, Ect.), why not share God and his Awesome Power this year. You may just find that He is the Best Thing that Ever Happen to You... lb Upcoming Events Apr. 20-24 2nd Jurisdiction presents AIM Conference, Testimonial Cathedral COGIC, Free!!! May 1-3 L.A. Black Business Expo, Great Vendors & Talent to appear, L.A. Convention Center 2 B. McCargo & Kingdom Worship presents their Live Recording II, First Church of God 10 MOTHER'S DAY 16 KJLH 102.3FM Gospel Celebration, Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park, CA 310-330-2200 17 New Philadelphia AME Church presents Shekinah Glory Ministries in Concert, $15.00 23 New Revelation B.C. presents their Scholarship Event, Free, Many Guests to Appear 24 West Angeles COGIC presents Gospel Bash, Many Artists to appear, $15/$20 30 Pasadena Chorale presents their 1st Anniversary Celebration, New Revelation B.C. June 6 Celebration of Love honoring Ms. Tajhauna Robinson, First Goodwill B.C., FREE!!! 13 Birthday/Appreciation Service for Tim "Bishop" Brown, Southside Bethel B.C, FREE! SADDOC Christian Singers presents their Annual Weekend of Praise, SADDOC Church 14 FATHER'S DAY 21-27 Edwin & Walter Hawkins Love Fellowship Conference, Toledo, OH, call 510-264-1766 27-29 Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship Conference, Atlanta, GA, call 504-899-7577 July 3-5 Essence Music Festival, New Orleans, LA, Lionel Richie, Beyonce, Monique, more... 4 INDEPENDANCE DAY!!! July: GMWA Convention Aug: Progress Baptist Conf. Sept: National Baptist Convention Event Reviews Tim Bishop Brown & Miracle Mass Choir's Live Recording - 3/7/09: Started a little late, nice crowd...Praise & Worship was a little disconnected, so the crowd really wasn't into it. Bishop & Miracle was Introduced by Choirmaster - Ricky Dillard, opening song/vocals woke the crowd up. Despite a few selections, the crowd was waiting for Bishop to release Motha to work her magic, and when she did - the new song was off the chain... After a brief intermission - that included Comedian Cizzle C - who kept the crowd in stitches, Miracle came back for the second half. This time their vocals seem fatigue and lacked energy - so song after song; they seem to give less and less power. Final selection featured Ricky Dillard doing what he does best, on a New Song that is sure to be a hit when released... Look for this release sometime in the future, as Producers Michael Bereal, James Roberson & Tim Bishop Brown put the final touches on it... Good Friday Celebration - 4/10/09: Started like clockwork, with opening scripture & prayer by President Lamont Bradley. Praise & Worship was provided by Pastor Theo Wilkins & Sounds of Praise - and had the crowd wanting more... Narrator Dr. Charles Williams kept things going as each speaker made their depiction of the Last Saying of Christ. Laweta Casiano (GLACC) and Jamelle Jones (L.A. Inner City/FREED) made key points with their versions of the first 2 sayings; but the show-stopper was 10 year old Shwakare Broom. "Woman Behold Thy Son" will never be told in a more better way - the crowd Loved Him! Min. Karen Thompson & Rev. Jason Lewis both left the crowd wanting more - as they released their sayings. Rev. Louis Monroe III was non-stop with his saying, but no one can have a crowd in the palm of their hands; like he can. Musical Guests: Lady Koda Turner, Praise Dancers - Richard Riley & Co., Jamelle Jones, & Markees Williams all were good. Closing speaker - Dr. Charles Williams made the crowd give thanks for all Jesus did for Us on Calvary... What a Service... It's available on DVD - contact Us for copies... Long Beach Mass Choir's Live Recording - 4/17/09: Stared over 2 hours late, due to Technical & Financial difficulties, but when it did - Praise & Worship by Lady Sonya Griffin & Co. woke the crowd back up, and made them ready for LBMC. The choir hit the stage ready to go with several selections that are sure to be hits. Guest vocalists - Prez Blackmon Jr., Calvin B. Rhone, & Keith Pringle all gave stellar performances. Look for this release this Fall... Event Reviews (In Short...) Old Landmark Concert - 2/8/09: Packed Out & Good - as usual. The Clara Ward Singers, Kenneth Glover & Amy Rushes all shined... GLACC's Spring Sing Event - 2/28/09: Started a little late, Nice Crowd too... GLACC & Shari Demby showed out... Urban Network Conference - 3/12/09: Nicely Attended and Informative... Tonya Baker, Phil Talver, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Tonex & L.A. Inner City all were off the chain! L.A. Inner City Mass Choir's 17th Anniversary Celebration - 3/14/09: Packed... Prez Blackmon Jr., Lady Rose Neal and Genna Craig-Kirkwood all showed out on vocals... Inner City shined too... Kingdom Worship & Arts - Dance Celebration - 3/28/09: Amazing Event, all were good... Greater Zion & Divine Praise Dancers, danced themselves (& the crowd) into a Shout! Stick Fly, Play - 4/4 - 5/31/09: Twist & Turns at there best, just Good theater... John Wesley was unstoppable, excellent cast too... Ain't Misbehavin', Play - 4/18 - 5/31/09: Excellent Cast & Singing - Nell Carter would be Proud... He's Alive Concert - 4/12/09: OK Crowd, all were good... Standouts were: Monique Walker & Johnny B... CD Reviews (extended...) Donald Lawrence "The Law of Confession, Vol. 1" Sounds like Donald has another masterpiece on his hands with LOF, this time backed by some of the best voices in the Industry (Blanche McAllister, Dewayne Woods, Kim McFarland, Jason Nelson, & Latrice Pace just to name a few). Hits include: Back II Eden, The Word of the Lord, There Is A King In You, I've Got Something, Let the Word Do The Work, and over course the Title Cut... The book by Pastor Bill Winston comes to Life as Donald & Co. put their spin on it Vocally... 7/10 Ann Nesby "The Lula Lee Project" Mother is back, and here to stay... This project marks the return of one of our beloved Voices in the Industry. From her days with The Sounds of Blackness, to guest leads on other Artists projects, Ann's vocals have been loved by many... The Lula Lee Project has put another jewel in her already shining crown. Standouts include: (lead single) I Found A Place, Praises (Go Up), Say Jesus, Went Through Hell, So Much Joy and I Trust You Lord. . With Tonex at the Production helm of much of the project, you know Ann shines like never before... 6/10 Tonex "Unspoken" From the mind of a Master in the Industry - Tonex has always been an Artist who thought Out the Box, and with this project; he proves he still has what it takes to stay ahead in the game. First the Production is ridiculous, and his Vocals are as strong as ever, so much so you want to hit repeat on several tracks, just to see if you heard correctly the first time Hits include: Title Cut, Joy, Bring It, Again, Sneeze, Blend, Cool With U, and Wired. This Project will make you a Tonex fan all over again... 7/10 Donnie McClurkin "We Are All One" What can you say about Pastor Donnie McClurkin, but Amazing... Donnie's vocals seem to just get better with time. Although he has been off the Recording scene for a while, this project is a welcome return to the Donnie we have all come to know and love. With guests like Karen Clark-Sheard, Yolanda Adams, CeCe Winans, and Mary Mary - you can't go wrong. Standout include: Trusting In You, Purple, Wait On The Lord, When U Love, All We Ask, and Choose To be Dancing, all are sure to be played over and over again... Despite the rumors of a soon departure from Gospel Music - this project seems to say, that Donnie will be around for many years to come. Pick this one up today, and experience McClurkin at his best... 7/10 Worth A Spin: Smokie Norful "Live" 7/10, Israel Houghton "Power of One" 7/10 Ben Tankard "Mercy Mercy Mercy" 6/10, Kim Burrell "No Ways Tired" 7/10 What The Saints Are Reading - Book Spotlight Steve Harvey's - Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man A Must Read - very Informative from Cover to Cover... FOOTNOTES WebTech Designs is your Number One place for all your Web Site graphic needs. The personal company for Lord Before Us new web site, WebTech can do it all. We are willing to work with Any Budget - large or small (even not at all), most of our sites can be compared to those that cost three times as much. We have Graphic Designers all over the world on our staff - who will turn your Idea into a Reality. Contact us today to find out about our $299.00 Special!!! WebTech Design Group 800-627-5937, www.WebTechDG.com. Let them know Lord Before Us referred you for even more Savings... 102.3FM KJLH's Gospel Celebration Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park will set the stage again this year, for the Gospel Celebration to take place. Guests include: Hezekiah Walker & LFC, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Tye Tribbett & G.A., Kurt Carr Singers, GB5, James Fortune & FIYA, TC Bereal, B. McCargo & Kingdom Worship, Renee Spearman & Prez, L.A. Youth Choir of GMWA,& more. Contact 310-330-2200 for more info. Lord Before Us has Discount Tickets for $25.00 Adults and Kids (3-12) (Regular price: $37.95 / $34.95). Call us at 323-993-8581 / www.LordBeforeUs.com get them while they last / we sell out every year... Celebration of Life Honoring Ms. Tajhauna Robinson. Time to give Honor to whom honor is due, Tee has supported many artist over the years. Serving as one of the Main Coordinators for the McDonald's Gospelfest for over 10 years, she shaped main unknown talents to excel in their Musical gifts. Recently she was diagnosis with a Brain Tumor - but she still continues to stay positive despite her medical conditions. On June 6, 2009 @ 5PM - the Gospel Community will come together at First Goodwill B.C. 6900 So. Compton Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90002 to every pay honor to "Tee. Many Artists have confirmed to attend - if you would like to participate, please call 323-993-8581 for more Info... Lord Before Us Productions would like to thank you for your Support, and remind you that our International publication (The Lord's Notes) is now QUARTERLY. Lord Before Us Records is gearing up for New Releases and Live Recordings, first up is Christopher Jones with "Just My Praise" Summer 2009. LAVA Ministries is preparing for their next LIVE Recording this Fall entitled "The Next Chapter", songwriters are still requested for copywritten material; submit your work today! Get ready for Lord Before Us Products coming this Fall 2009, featuring Novelty Items, Collectibles, Black Artwork, and more... Lord Before Us Entertainment Is happy with the success of our President's Radio Show "Praising with Professa", celebrating his 1st Anniversary this July; look to hear more about a Special Celebration Event. Remember - If the Lord is before You, Who Shall be against You...