Gospel Fest 2008 Learn More Page

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Summary and Purpose of Gospel Fest

Community Missions is holding its 10^th annual Gospel Fest on May 9, 2008, from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (Michigan Ave. and 10^th St., Niagara Falls, NY). This annual event features an evening of music performances by choirs, soloists, and bands from various churches, ministries, and organizations in Niagara County. The main purpose of the event is to raise awareness within the Niagara Faith Community of the work of the Mission and to encourage increased participation in that work. The event also serves as a food drive and a limited fundraiser. The Food Drive is accomplished by having "Admission" be a donation of a Non-Perishable grocery item. The limited fundraising goals are reached by a Free-Will Offering, the sale of sponsorship ads in the event’s program brochure, and the sale of special Gospel Fest Mother's Day Greeting Cards.

2007 was the first time the event was held at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, and we are pleased that they are hosting Gospel Fest again this year. The sanctuary of this historic church is a wonderful space for music and they offer ample space for the reception that follows the event. There is also plenty parking on 10^th Street right across from the church. Over the 10 years we have been holding Gospel Fest, it has been held at various locations around the area including St. Paul’s United Methodist Church (just behind City Hall and now home to Potter’s House church) as well as Forestview Church of God on Saunders Settlement Road.

People often ask us if it is only Gospel music at Gospel Fest? When it began 10 years ago, that was the main focus, but even at the very first event, we ended up with a wide variety of musical styles. That tradition continues on today. The Fest offers gospel music, classical selections, traditional hymns, contemporary worship songs, praise bands, folk music, bell choirs… just about any style you can name. It is truly a community music event in that it has something for everyone. Some performers have come back year after year, and each year new ones appear. There are groups from churches as well as other community organizations and individual performers. It is all about supporting Community Missions by encouraging involvement. We are always so grateful for all those who help support our work by performing and working at this event.

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