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Bush and Gospel Artists Celebrate Black Music Month
Christian Post ^
| Jun. 10, 2005
| Justin Camacho
Posted on 06/11/2005 3:46:35 AM PDT by paudio
Contemporary gospel artists Smokie Norful, Donnie McClurkin and Erica and Tina Campbell of Mary Mary were special guests at the East Room of the White House this Monday as President Bush celebrated Black Music Month. Each artist performed two songs while the president and the first lady clapped and nodded along.
Let history record you had me jumpin in my seat, said President Bush to Donnie McClurkin after the artists performance of Our God Is An Awesome God.
It was an honor singing the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the White House before the President, his wife and staff. Proverbs 18:16 came to pass, said McClurkin. Its wonderful that President Bush would open this up to a totally gospel evening where he would join in song and praise to God.
The artists also had time to spend with the president after the tribute at a small dinner that was hosted by Bush.
Singing, praying, sitting, eating and laughing with us for hours was indicative of his love for God, continued McClurkin, who was asked by President Bush to pray for the dinner. He is a president that openly acknowledges God.
The artists we celebrate this month use music to lift the human spirit, said President Bush in his remarks during the tribute. Black music in America began with the work songs and spirituals of people held in slavery. Their songs bore witness to cruelty and earthly injustice. And yet in them we hear the voice of faith lifted up to God.
Innovators of black music that the president cited included Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Lena Horne, Diana Ross and Ella Fitzgerald.
The incredible talents of black musicians keep lifting their art, and lifting the souls of America, said Bush. We're grateful to all the black musicians who have brought such beauty and pride to our country.
TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Extended News; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: black; bush43; christianmusic; donniemcclurkin; gospel; gospelmusic; music
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posted on
06/11/2005 9:34:58 AM PDT
by
MikefromOhio
(10,000 posts by 29 June!!! 9,682 or so replies and counting)
To: TontoKowalski
"The next year, I gave the people what they wanted. Fried chicken, ribs, greens, black-eyed peas, cornbread, and watermelon. Rave reviews."
Now you've made me REALLY hungry. Good food is universal.
42
posted on
06/11/2005 9:35:25 AM PDT
by
righttackle44
(The most dangerous weapon in the world is a Marine with his rifle and the American people behind him)
To: leadpenny
43
posted on
06/11/2005 9:36:15 AM PDT
by
Tempest
(Sean Hannity was right.)
To: Bigh4u2
Beethoven,Bach,Chopin,Mozart.. Pat Boone.
(That's as 'bout as white as it gets.
44
posted on
06/11/2005 9:36:39 AM PDT
by
Graybeard58
(Remember and pray for Spec.4 Matt Maupin - MIA/POW- Iraq since 04/09/04)
To: leadpenny
Celebrating anything based on skin color is divisive and racist.
That's the beauty of America. You can celebrate whatever you wish, just don't attempt to force it on me or those to happen to not share that heritage.
45
posted on
06/11/2005 9:36:47 AM PDT
by
MikefromOhio
(10,000 posts by 29 June!!! 9,682 or so replies and counting)
To: surchur
"ethish: Sir George W. Bush shows by his hand language that he is a satanist. Proof! Type in search box:
"Satan Displays Bush 'Hook 'em' Hand Gesture; Is Satan The Devil a UT Fan Also?" This item shows several people giving the satanic salute, instead of Christian Sign of the Cross. That title, "Sir George," because he was granted Knighthood for "..rendering service to the Queen of England." Check out list of U.S. people who are British Knights,and, geneaology of Bush family! Where did this treason start?"
TAKE COVER! YOU GUYS HOLD 'EM OFF AND I'LL GO FOR HELP!
46
posted on
06/11/2005 9:36:58 AM PDT
by
righttackle44
(The most dangerous weapon in the world is a Marine with his rifle and the American people behind him)
To: surchur
well you are better than the current lot of trolls, but that ain't sayin much!!
47
posted on
06/11/2005 9:37:43 AM PDT
by
MikefromOhio
(10,000 posts by 29 June!!! 9,682 or so replies and counting)
To: surchur
Crack kills!
Smash your pipe.
48
posted on
06/11/2005 9:37:51 AM PDT
by
headsonpikes
(Spirit of '76 bttt!)
To: surchur
ethish: Sir George W. Bush shows by his hand language that he is a satanist. Proof! Type in search box: "Satan Displays Bush 'Hook 'em' Hand Gesture; Is Satan The Devil a UT Fan Also?" This item shows several people giving the satanic salute, instead of Christian Sign of the Cross. That title, "Sir George," because he was granted Knighthood for "..rendering service to the Queen of England." Check out list of U.S. people who are British Knights,and, geneaology of Bush family! Where did this treason start? Stand perfectly still, please. You are going to feel a tingling sensation.
49
posted on
06/11/2005 9:38:40 AM PDT
by
rdb3
(What you want? Morning sickness or sickness from mourning? --Nick Cannon)
To: surchur
Are you a special idiot or just the regular kind?
50
posted on
06/11/2005 9:39:08 AM PDT
by
Graybeard58
(Remember and pray for Spec.4 Matt Maupin - MIA/POW- Iraq since 04/09/04)
To: surchur
You are an idiot.
Centurion, destroy him.
51
posted on
06/11/2005 9:39:16 AM PDT
by
Darksheare
(Hey troll, Sith happens.)
To: leadpenny
I thought the Oranges had had the upper hand pretty much since the Protestant Reformation (rolling up sleeves gleefully)!
52
posted on
06/11/2005 9:40:41 AM PDT
by
Smokin' Joe
(Grant no power to government you would not want your worst enemies to wield against you.)
To: surchur
I see you are into 'Burke's Peerage', you must be jesterbr549 back again.
53
posted on
06/11/2005 9:41:09 AM PDT
by
Darksheare
(Hey troll, Sith happens.)
To: Graybeard58
He is a president that openly acknowledges God.So did the last president.
Now, if you add the words "and credibly," or "and with integrity" -- ah, there's the difference.
Dan
Biblical Christianity BLOG
54
posted on
06/11/2005 9:41:13 AM PDT
by
BibChr
("...behold, they have rejected the word of the LORD, so what wisdom is in them?" [Jer. 8:9])
To: Darksheare
55
posted on
06/11/2005 9:41:45 AM PDT
by
Graybeard58
(Remember and pray for Spec.4 Matt Maupin - MIA/POW- Iraq since 04/09/04)
To: righttackle44
Now you've made me REALLY hungry. Good food is universal.On that we can all agree!
56
posted on
06/11/2005 9:41:57 AM PDT
by
Smokin' Joe
(Grant no power to government you would not want your worst enemies to wield against you.)
To: Tempest
I envy your cleverness, sweetheart.
To: surchur
58
posted on
06/11/2005 9:42:47 AM PDT
by
MikefromOhio
(10,000 posts by 29 June!!! 9,682 or so replies and counting)
To: rdb3
The Irish are orange?
Only in the North..
59
posted on
06/11/2005 9:43:00 AM PDT
by
Smokin' Joe
(Grant no power to government you would not want your worst enemies to wield against you.)
To: surchur
I think the ground wire is loose on your tinfoil hat. Run a large wire from you chair and plug it into the right side of any convenient outlet. Then attach another between the tinfoil and the left side of the outlet. Viola! No more voices in the head.
60
posted on
06/11/2005 9:43:12 AM PDT
by
OSHA
(Lib Memo: God has grown and regrets His past intolerance. Please revise your Scriptures accordingly.)
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