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This section of the site, will feature reviews. The purpose of which is to help promote the work taking place in these ministries.

I hope that you will be blessed as you read, and be encouraged to make a difference; knowing that God can use you as He is using the individuals in these reviews, to be that light piercing through the darkness. As long as you are willing to be instruments for Him. Make a difference in your home, your community, your church, your work-place...

Each individual involved in the promoted ministries, have blessed me in some way. And I pray that God will continue to use them for the furtherance of His Kingdom.

Title: The Unmistakable Healing Presence of God
Author: Yvonne Bleakly
Genre: Poetry & Short Stories
Publisher: Holy Fire Publishing
ISBN-10: 0-9769186-3-3
ISBN-13: 978-0976918639
Pages: 80
Reviewer: Janice S Ramkissoon

Available From: http://www.ChristianPublish.com

"Though salvation is free, once we accept Christ into our lives we are called to a life of service. Many will testify of the healing presence of God but some people still view 'healing' as being only the miracles Jesus performed 2000 years ago.

In her book, The Unmistakable Healing Presence of God, Yvonne Bleakly has been bold enough to testify that there's no mistake in this healing power and that there's healing available to all, even today...">>>Continue reading this review | Read more about this author

Title: Knowing God
Author: Sana Edoja
Genre: Bible Study/Inspirational
Publisher: Book Surge Publishing
ISBN: 1-4196-5062-9
ISBN-13: 978-1419650628
Pages: 144 pages
Reviewer: Janice S Ramkissoon

Available From: BookSurge.com & Amazon.com

‘Knowing God’ is a collection of articles, forming an introductory style bible study guide. The Author’s aim is to help others understand that “There is nothing more beautiful and exciting than having a wonderful relationship with a loving God.” And in order to bring this point across, Sana Edoja has chosen topics that are likely to affect individuals who haven’t yet come into a relationship with Christ.

The book is broken down into different headings, based on the title of the articles. The reader can therefore, choose topics of interest and be able to have easy access to bible references dealing with that particular aspect of their life. Sana also urges readers to heed Paul’s advice according to Acts 17:11 as they study this book, “Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures everyday to see if what Paul said was true.”

I believe the message that the author would most like to drive home is found in article 17, and in its title: “We have authority and victory over the enemy through Christ”. In this article, Sana reminds us to focus on Christ. Using the scene of Matthew 4:6, she reminds her readers that the devil also knows scriptures and that “there is no greater lie, than one that’s mixed with truth.” For this reason she urges readers to Focus on God, for “when we know the word of God like Jesus did (2000 years ago) and confess the scriptures throughout our life, using them to combat the lies of Satan,...” We will win the battle.

The author shares her experience in little bite sizes particularly in article 33 “God has given us free will” and others such as “Overcoming Temptation” and “Sexual Immorality” relating the practical side of what takes place when one does not focus on Christ. Having found Christ we are now responsible so article 40 is fitting towards the end of the book as she asks the question: “Are you fit to be God’s disciple?” Sana once enjoyed “clubbing on weekends”. Having found Christ, she lost interest both in that hobby as well as in the music. “I found that clubbing and worldly music were doorways for sin...” listing a few of these sins as “lust, violence, drugs, sex and alcohol” and points out that “they don’t satisfy the craving needs of our souls for love.” And so it is important to not conform to the ways of this world as article 41 highlights.

My recommendations, in order to get the best out of this book, would be to treat it as a reference guide rather than a book you sit down and read from cover to cover. It would be a great gift for a new-born believer, to help towards spiritual growth. But you may need to get your spectacles out if you have difficulty reading fine prints.

The Luton Gospel Community Choir is reaching for the stars!

By Janice S Ramkissoon

27^th April 2008

The event that found Roger Ryan, the famous musician and producer, flying into the UK from Nashville Tennessee, took place in our little town right here in Luton. It was the most talked about event – Gospel Music Week 2007 and now it is about to be preserved through ‘DVD’ format, so that future generations can be part of the experience.

Strolling through the shopping centre, my family and I approached a stall where three young ladies were promoting the Luton Gospel Community Choir (LGCC) for Gospel Music Week 2007. The ladies were doing their part in sharing the gospel and they were having fun evident by their smiling faces, as they promoted this event. I had a chat with the ladies and picked up a few leaflet for my church.

I went along to the first night of the week long event and saw a couple of the ladies, still beaming with smiles, as they catered for the needs of the attendees. The project started as a “resource for the youth; an avenue to share their faith while developing their skills”. Five years on and with the injection of funds from a grant, the LGCC has developed into a major community project. In 2007, they were able to put on one of their biggest ever event, providing the community with a week long program which brought singers, musicians and producers together for a music production workshop.

The week’s event was facilitated by the famous musician and producer from Nashville Tennessee, Roger Ryan. Roger is by far the most humble and approachable producer I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. I’m sure that Yolanda Adams, Shirley Caesar, Take 6 and anyone else, who has ever worked with this gifted man, will agree with me. Roger also sings, which is a bonus to anyone who works with him. He is passionate about his work and though famous, he’s quite down-to-earth—a real people’s person, which helped greatly in the success of this project.

With the funds secured by ‘ITV’s Fortune: Million Pound Giveaway’ and the combined efforts of Roger Ryan and LGCC, we now have the LGCC’ very own DVD to look forward to. The release date is still to be advised but tipped to be available mid 2008. So if you missed the big event, you’ll have the opportunity to see it on DVD while supporting a worthy cause. You can also have a sneak preview of this event via the BBC Look East’s report .

The choir provides “An opportunity for youth to develop their musical talents while bringing people together…” Any young person, being part of this choir, will take away a piece of advice such as: “You have potential! You have a skill you can develop.” This is a project where one can see the evidence and benefits of mentoring our youth. The Choir is sharing the Good News of the Gospel and providing direction for our young men and women and so should we. The youth are our future and if we do not invest in them now then our future is looking bleak. Please visit the LGCC’ website at www.lutongospel.com for more details. Be part of ‘a community with one voice’.

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Notes: *Quotes from Gail Windrass (PR) also a founding member of the LCGC