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Finale Special World Premieres On GMC Sunday, Nov. 22 at 8 PM ET

Apostolic Pentecost — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:08:56 +0000

Verizon Wireless’ second annual How Sweet the Sound™ competition world premieres on Gospel Music Channel (GMC) Sunday, November 22 at 8 PM ET.

Atlanta West Pentecostal Church Choir

Apostolic Pentecost — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:54:02 +0000

You’ve waited long enough to see the professional video of our Church Choir’s worship experience this past Saturday night in Detroit at Verizon Wireless How Sweet The Sound Finale. Enjoy!

(watch until the end so you can get your dance in along with us)

Our Apostolic Heritage

Apostolic Pentecost — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:03:27 +0000

Grand Finale: An Experience Second To None!

Apostolic Pentecost — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:17:57 +0000

It is with Jesus Joy that I share with you tonight that my church choir has been crowned “Best Church Choir in America” by Verizon Wireless ($25,000). We also were chosen for the “V CAST National People’s Choice Award Winner” ($5,000) with a total winnings of $30,000! Lets give God a great hand clap of praise.

God told us as a congregation and a choir on more than one occasion through tongues and interpretation of the tongues that we were to go to Detroit and set the people free. There has been hundreds (and I mean hundreds) of miracles, signs and wonders that have taken place because of this competition and once again, all glory belongs to our One God who’s Name is clearly JESUS!!!!!!!!

So whats next for Atlanta West Pentecostal Church (UPCI)? Well, we are going to record with the money next year 2010 and the icing on the cake is that we will be performing at this years Stellar Awards with Donald Lawrence on January 16th 2010 in Nashville, TN.

I boldly proclaim to you that outward and inward holiness is still right. The baptism in Jesus Name is still right. Speaking in tongues as the Spirit of God gives utterance is still right! No compromise! And because we hold to the traditions of the Apostolic Faith (Jesus Christ Himself being the Chief Cornerstone) your black, white and latino Apostolic Brothers and Sisters are able to proclaim that there is still One Lord, One Faith and One Baptism to the entire world. I so thank and praise God for the revival that has broken out across the nation because of this choir competition. Saints, do not be surprised if your local congregations start to be flooded with souls wanting to know more about the truth because they saw a video or actually attended a live concert that my choir ministered at. Organizational affiliation has nothing to do with this outbreak of revival. It has to do with a group of like minded people such as you and I who hold fast to the teachings of the Apostolic Faith!

Did we dance on stage? Yes we did! Did we pray for unsaved souls in the back after our performance? Yes we did! Bottom line, God was glorified and the devil was horrified and I truly believe Detroit (along with every other city that watched) will never be the same. In the words of Byron Cage (one of the judges of the How Sweet The Sound Finale) “YOU CANT JUDGE THE HOLY GHOST”!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (because Holy Ghost filled believers always win in the end).

Congratulations also is in order for the second runner up (who might I add had vibrato that was second to none) Mt. Ararat Baptist Church – Pittsburgh, PA! They won $15,000!

For those that watch TV, you can view the entire finale on the Gospel Music Channel in the upcoming weeks (I think its the latter part of November) and of course, to view the BEST CHURCH CHOIR IN AMERICA, you can click here and watch the entire WORSHIP EXPERIENCE because truly God was worshipped! See you guys at the Stellar Awards January 2010 and watch for our upcoming album sometime in 2010!

P.S. Raw video footage of the judges response can be found here!

The Best Church Choir In America 2009 – Atlanta West Pentecostal Church Choir

Apostolic Pentecost — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:29:10 +0000

We celebrate Atlanta West Pentecostal Church Choir, whose Grand Finale performance earned them the title of The Best Church Choir In America winning a total of $30,000 in cash and prizes.

To God Be The Glory!

Raw Video Footage Bel0w

By Christopher Quinn
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

11:20 a.m. Monday, November 9, 2009

Atlanta West Pentecostal Church choir of Lithia Springs won the Verizon How Sweet the Sound gospel competition in Detroit Saturday and brought home not only the title, but $25,000 in cash for winning and $5,000 for being getting the most votes from the audience. A bit of icing on the cake is that the choir will back gospel star Donald Lawrence during his performance for the taping of the Stellar Gospel Music Awards in January.The choir won the regional competition for large choirs in October in Philips Arena for their rendition of “Athem of Praise,” during which Lawrence introduced them as one of his favorite choirs. They sang the same song, competing with ten other regional winners last Saturday.

Brandon Frazier, choir director, said “It was amazing.”

He knew the choir hit the mark during its performance, and the judges in the competition were moved as well, he said. The church hopes to put the prize money into a recording.

Verizon Wireless How Sweet The Sound Finale Saturday 11/7/2009 @ 7:30pm Detroit, MI

Apostolic Pentecost — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:30:36 +0000

On November 7, 2009 the How Sweet the Sound Grand Finale Event will bring together the most amazing choirs from across the country to the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan.

Houston, TX

Resurrection Baptist Church Mass Choir

St. Louis, MO

Faith Celebration Choir

Washington, DC

The Remnant Concert Choir

Newark, NJ

Marble Community Gospel Choir

Philadelphia, PA

Anointed Voices of Ford Memorial Temple

Detroit, MI

Selected of God

Chicago, IL

Evangel Celebration Choir

Atlanta, GA

Atlanta West Pentecostal Church Choir

Memphis, TN

Greater Community Temple Voices

Los Angeles, CA

City of Refuge P.S.A.L.M.S. Choir

Oakland, CA

Angelic Voices of Deliverance Center Choir

Atlanta West Pentecostal Church Choir – Verizon Wireless How Sweet The Sound – Detroit Finale Simulcast

Apostolic Pentecost — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:47:24 +0000

Praise Break!

Apostolic Pentecost — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:16:25 +0000

You Mine As Well Praise Him!

On My Way To Detroit This Coming Weekend 11/6 -11/8

Apostolic Pentecost — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:09:01 +0000

This is a very exciting week for the Atlanta West Pentecostal Church Choir as we are about to fly to Detroit for the How Sweet The Sound finale (WOW!). I am in complete awe at how God has been moving in our church services and I want all of my readers to stand with me in prayer for the following things:

Safe Traveling Mercy
The Will Of The Lord Be Done
The Anointing to destroy the Yoke of Sin in peoples lives in Detroit (including other choir members that are traveling near and far).
That we as a choir represent God’s true church.
That when we open our mouths, souls begin to ask themselves what must they do to be saved.
We want more souls to be baptised in Jesus most Holy Name.
We want souls to receive the gift of the Holy Ghost evident by speaking in tongues.
That we as a choir stay humble before the mighty hand of God.
The miracles, signs and wonders be performed to the glory of God!
Finally, that we have crazzzzzzzzzzzzzyyyyyyyyyyyyy church!

The following are the current economic conditions that Detroit is currently in:

The economic recession has left Detroit with an astounding 22 percent unemployment rate, almost three times the national average. It is now one of the highest unemployment rates in the country. NPR

Crime in Detroit has increased in recent decades. In 2007, the city had the sixth highest number of violent crimes among the twenty-five largest cities. FBI reports for 2009 show that the number of violent crimes has risen in the city of Detroit and the metropolitan area…………still ranks Detroit as the Murder Capital of cities with more than 500,000 residents. (FBI UCR table 6. Retrieved on January 17, 2009 MSNBC (January 14, 2009).FBI: Violent Crime Drops in Metro Detroit. Retrieved on January 17, 2009. Detroit News (June 18, 2009).Detroit police routinely under-report homicides Actual ‘08 total gives city worst rate in nation,by Charlie LeDuff and Santiago Esparza. Retrieved on June 18, 2009.)

As you can see this is not a vacation we are going on. This is a missionary trip. With the rate of unemployment and crime sky rocketing, Detroit really needs true Apostolic believers to come and bring them hope and that hope can only be found in the Lord Jesus Christ. While the other choirs might consider this a competition, Atlanta West Pentecostal Church Choir considers this a mission to seek that which is lost, show them a better way (through the power of song) consistently letting our light shine that men may see our good works and glorify our Father in heaven. This is not just some random concert / competition. True indeed I personally am honored to be taking a part of this trip, but most importantly as an Apostolic Ambassador of the Lord Jesus Christ, I am more honored that God has chosen my choir (our choir) to go up there during this economic turmoil that the city of Detroit is currently facing, and turn things upside down by the power of the Anointed One!

Ephesians 6:10-18

¹⁰Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

¹¹Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

¹²For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

¹³Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

¹⁴Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

¹⁵And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

¹⁶Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

¹⁷And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

¹⁸Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

In the words of the saints of old, LETS DRIVE OLE SATAN AWAY once we get to Detroit. Be praying for us in Jesus Name and watch God do a mighty work on your behalf.

ONE LORD, ONE FAITH, ONE BAPTISM!

Daylight Savings Time Ends At 2:00AM Sunday 11/1/2009

Apostolic Pentecost — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:36:17 +0000

Set your watch and clocks back 1 hour before you go to bed Saturday night (or your going to be 1 hour early for Sunday School tomorrow)