Photos From Gospel Manna

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Christmas Program in Hemel as the choir sings Carol of the Bells and Psalm 23.	Madalina Tudoran and Susan Watt dueting to O Holy Night in Hemel. Christmas 2013.
The first in GMCC’s Advent events, singing at Age UK’s Christmas Dinner.	Face-painting was just one of the things on offer at the Barclays Christmas Community Day.
The Mayor, Penny Hearne joined GMCC to sing We Wish You a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to Barclay’s customers.	GMCC gave a free concert to surprised ASDA shoppers on Christmas Eve, singing old favourite gospels and Christmas Carols.
GAM singing for Black History Month at the Palace Theatre. Courtesy of Coona Hutton.	GMCC singing Jerusalem for Watford Palace Theatre’s Black History Month. Courtesy of Coona Hutton.
GMCC and Band at North Bristol’s Music Day. Courtesy of Lil Raphy.	GMCC at North Bristol singing We Lift Our Hands.
GMCC singing for the local community’s special annual event.	GMCC singing old and new favourites for the community of Watford. Photos by B Myers.
Nicole Scherzinger in the purple Gospel Arts Manna choir robe.	Jahmene & Nicole perform for XFactor with the Bible Life Choir. Ms Scherzinger donning the purple Gospel Arts Manna robe. Photos by Betina Ikwue.
Pearl singing and dancing to A Cappella.	GMCC ready for bridal party arrival. December 2010.
Band dancing to A cappella.	Audience dancing to A cappella.
Mark Grey getting into the groove with the sound system.	Bright raises the roof with his rendition of the song Mighty God.
Gospel songs for Teejay & Susan’s wedding in Latimer. December 2010.	Silja leads in solo with GMCC.
Kirsty lead solos with GMCC and band.	Vocalize singing Under the Bridge.
Silja singing Hiding My Heart.	Evangelist Farrell leading out in gospel calypso.
Samuel singing When You Walk Through a Storm.	Soloist Colin Watt performs Someone Is Knocking.
Kirsty singing Make Me a Channel.	Gwen Andrew singing One Day at a Time.
Our band for the evening were Alec Adams, Samuel Grice and Ro Shaw.	GMCC Musicians Jason Thompson, Steven York and Neil Huxtable.
The congregation joins with us to sing the first hymn.	Vicar, Jo Spreadbury with happy couple.
Mavis singing Isn’t That Just Like God.	Josie Nugent singing Midnight Cry.
GMCC, Bright and the Band perform I Stand Amazed. Courtesy of Lil Raphy.	Bridesmaids and Groomsmen.
GMCC sing during the wedding ceremony.	Caragh & GMCC singing for wedding in Latimer. December 2010.
The congregation anticipate a wonderful service.	All present and the ceremony begins.
Speak now or forever hold your peace...	John Brighton delivering a poem he had written.
Esta B Daley lead singing to Avé Maria.	Susan & Teejani with Gospel Manna Community Choir. December 2010.
GMCC at Montserratian Day of Fellowship May 2011.	Vicar, Jo Spreadbury officiates the exchange of the rings. Courtesy of Buttercup Photography.
Angie Rees sings Pié Jesu.	Josie Nugent singing Yet Still I Rise. Photos by Lil_Raphy.
Bride & Groom on their BIG day.	Claire & Barney begin their journey.
Mavis Bramble singing for So You Would Know. Courtesy of Lil Raphy.	GMCC warm up for the day’s ministry in Norwich. Courtesy of Lil Raphy Feb 2011.
Helen Burtt singing her solo part in Balm in Gilead. Look carefully and you will see Terry Messenger. Courtesy of Lil Raphy.	GMCC singing for the Terry Messenger Tour in Bristol. Courtesy of Lil Raphy in April 2011.
Soloists, Esta B Daley & Bonnie Course.	Cynthia Goodman singing her solo part during Balm In Gilead. Courtesy Lil Raphy.
Claire & Barney exit dancing in the aisle to Oh Happy Day.	Mark Grey enjoying the gospel calypso.
GMCC Sharing our worship at the Montserration Day of Fellowship. Courtesy of Lil Raphy, May 2011.	Meditational for Sabbath School. Courtesy of Lil Raphy, May 2011.
A packed hall for the Montserratian Day of Fellowship in Milton Keynes. Live streaming to Montserrat, West Indies. Courtesy of Lil Raphy, May 2011.	Pearl singing Restless.
Very happy indeed! Dancing down the aisle as GMCC sing Oh Happy Day.	Cue to start meditational music at Montserration Day of Fellowship in Milton Keynes. Courtesy of Lil Raphy May 2011.
Vyvyan Weltiner came out to support and danced the evening away.	Mavis Bramble singing with GMCC at Montserratian Day of Fellowship.
Gospel Manna Community Choir sing for Claire & Barneys Wedding Day.	... and up they go!
My Song of Praise.	Singers Cynthia, Mavis and Betina.
Singers Colin, Pearl, Beverly, Gwen and Jose.	Susan leading out to Imagine Me.
GMCC ministering in song with Standing In the Gap.	GMCC in Norwich. Pictures courtesy of Lil Raphy Feb 2011.
Gospel Arts Mannas annual showcase takes place at the Pump House Theatre.	Vyvyan Weltiner solos at Pump House Theatre. Courtesy of Caragh Butcher.
Gospel Manna Community Choir sings I Will Follow Him with Vyv Weltiner on lead. Courtesy of Debbie Wright. 12 Dec 2010.	GMCC members singing Joyful Joyful at Pump House Showcase 12 December 2010. Courtesy of Lucinda Lui.
Maybe a little nervous as James O’Keeffe is about to begin his vocal tuition with jazz legend Cleveland Watkiss. Coutesy of Lil Raph.	Cleveland begins teaching the art with his new student. Courtesy of Lil Raph.
A hearty thank you from a grateful student. Courtesy of Bristol Boi.	Find the sweet spot in your voice. Courtesy of Lil Raph.
How to prepare for the XFactor audition. Courtesy of Lil Raph.	Fortissimo & Pianissimo. Courtesy of Bristol Boi.
For any singer, you gotta relax and use the Alexander Technique. Courtesy of Lil Raph.	Let’s go for a walk and scat a little. Courtesy of Lil Raph.
At the end of a great session of vocal techniques, audition tips, Jazz and scat.	Cleveland Watkiss, Susan Watt & James O’Keeffe. Courtesy of Bristol Boi.
The Gospel Manna Community Choir took part in the BBC Sing Hallelujah recording.	At the BBC Sing Hallelujah and getting a first glance at the music score specially commissioned.
The Gospel Manna Community Choir at the BBC Sing Hallelujah Recording.	Having a go at the specially commissioned version of the Hallelujah Chorus.
Mama Chill joined the Community Choir for Debbie’s last sing with us before she goes off to Uni. Courtesy of Deborah Wright.	Donald Brown in preparation for the Showcase. Courtesy of Nellie Baxter.
Sculptor Artiste, Donald Brown performs an unveiling of his work ’The Struggle’during the Gospel Arts Manna Showcase.	Little Daniella helping out in the Showcase preparations. Courtesy of Nellie Baxter.
Cynthia organising the food for sale at the Gospel Arts Manna Showcase. Courtesy of Nellie Baxter.	’The Guys’, preparing the signs for the Showcase entrance.
It’s all hands on as the preparations are made for the Gospel Arts Manna Showcase 09. Courtesy of Bristol Boi.	Special Guest Artiste, Donald Brown in preparation for the Gospel Arts Manna Showcase 09.
Singer, Mavis Bramble. Courtesty of Nellie Baxter.	Vyvyan & daughter, Caragh. Courtesy of Nellie Baxter.
The Massai Arts display table in readiness for the Showcase. Courtesy of Nellie Baxter.	Jeremy Kahn warming up on bass guitar just before the Showcase. Courtesy of Nellie Baxter.
Nellie Baxter on stage at the Showcase 09 about to perform Songbird. Courtesy of Dave Baxter.	Betina Ikwue in solo at the Showcase. Courtesy of Bristol Boi.
Gospel Manna Community Choir singing during Showcase 09. Courtesy of Bristol Boi.	Colin Watt singing ’Until Then’ during the Gospel Arts Manna Showcase 09. Courtesy of Bristol Boi.
Gwen Andrew telling her children’s story in song with SMILE & MISSISSIPPI. Courtesy of Bristol Boi.	Singer, Betina Ikwue. Courtesy of Nellie Baxter.
Pearl Beckles-Ball in her rousing solo with audience participation. Courtesy of Bristol Boi.	Deborah Wright singing her first solo during the Showcase 09. Courtesy of Bristol Boi.
Vyvyan Weltiner singing her debut song during the Gospel Arts Manna Showcase. Courtesy of Bristol Boi.	Diana had a wonderful display from Massai Arts at the Showcase. Courtesy of Nellie Baxter.
Diana in preparation for her first Showcase arts display. Courtesy of Nellie Baxter.	Making our way to the Garden Tomb to see where Jesus was laid during our trip to Jerusalem, Israel. March 09.
Susan is sitting next to the tomb stone that rolled away (or one like it anyway).	The EMPTY tomb! Hallelujah!!
Colin confirms that there are NO bones in here, because praise the Lord, He has risen!!	Time to make personal application of what the empty tomb really should signify in our lives during divine service, held in the garden tomb.
Pastor Leslie Pollard led out in worship with a moving message about the reality of our faith and challenged us to live the life we should and tire not.	The plaque found at the entrance of the Garden Tomb.
Indian Dancers at the Hemel School Cultural Evening. 9 October 08. Courtesy of Karen Silver.	The Colourful Indian Stick Dance. 9 October 08. Courtesy of Karen Silver.
Aren’t they so cute! The young Irish Dancers at Hemel School’s Cultural evening. 9 October 08. Courtesy of Karen Silver.	It’s like River Dance all over again. These dancers are beautifully light on their feet. 9 October 08. Courtesy of Karen Silver.
Keles, Luisa & Daniella limbering up before performance at Hemel Hempstead School. 9 October 08. Courtesy of Karen Silver.	Shenka, Gwen & Mavis enjoying the dancers perform at Hemel’s School Cultural Evening on 9 October 08. Courtesy Karen Silver.
GMCC enjoying the Hemel School acts before their own. Courtesy Karen Silver.	Conductress in position at Hemel School Cultural Evening on 9 October 08. Courtesy Karen Silver.
GMCC in opening song. Courtesy Karen Silver.	Mavis Bramble performing her ’Oh Happy Day’ solo with GMCC backing. Courtesy of Karen Silver 9 October 08.
Did you catch a glimpse of Matt Kavanagh on drums? He’s there somewhere. Courtesy Karen Silver 9 October 08.	Keles Peats claps as keyboardist, Kelvin Jarrett goes full throttle on ’This Little Light of Mine’. Courtesy Karen Silver.
GMCC enjoying every moment of ’Oh Happy Day’. Courtesy Karen Silver October 08.	Gospel Manna Community Choir climax to ’I Will Follow Him’. Thanks to musicians Matt Kavanagh on drums, Kelvin Jarrett on Keys and Sam Harrison on Bass Guitar. Courtesy Karen Silver October 08.
Isabella transports our minds to the outer realms through her beautifully played harp. 24/8/8 Courtesy of Bristol Boi.	Joshua Roberts demonstrated in a captivating way his skills as a young trumpeteer. 24/8/8 Courtesy of Bristol Boi.
Daniella Bernard, one of the CAN Academy Students performs an old Gospel Favourite on the violin. 24 August 08. courtesy of Bristol Boi.	Young, up-and-coming singer and songwriter, Melody. Gives an almost unbelievable performance of a song she had written just three days prior. Talent, has been given new meaning and respect. 24/8/8 Courtesy of Bristol.
Richard Powell our drummer for the event, just warming up. 24/8/8 Courtesy of Bristol Boi.	Gospel Manna Community Group in prayer at start of our premier event on 24 August 08. Courtesy of Bristol Boi.
Pearl again demonstrates through her second solo that performance and ministry go hand in hand. 24/8/8 Courtesy of Bristol Boi.	Solo by Mavis Bramble. 24/8/8 Courtesy of Bristol Boi.
Guest artiste, harpist, Isabella-Marie Asbjornsen transported the audience to higher realms with her classical music renditions. 24 August 08. Courtesy of Bristol Boi.	Channels Only in ministry. Courtesy of Bristol Boi. 24 August 08.
We were privileged to have with us gospel and jazz singer, Esta Benjamin-Daley. Courtesy of Bristol Boi. 24 August 08.	Soloist, Mavis Bramble overcame nerves like a true professional and we were truly blessed. 24 August 08. Courtesy of Bristol Boi.
Pearl Beckles-Ball lifts the roof with her visual solo rendition of My Lord And I. 24 August 08. Courtesy of Bristol Boi.	Soloist Cynthia Goodman performs her rendition of God Told Jonah. Courtesy of Bristol Boi. 24 August 08.
Keyboard musician, Michael Patrick added to the atmosphere for the whole evening with his superb talent in improvisation and creativity. 24 August 08. Courtesy of Bristol Boi.	Groom, Des Marasha with his best man. Courtesy of Lil Raphy. August 08.
Bridesmaids and groomsmen did the march of the year. Courtesy of Lil Raphy. August 08.	The wedding ceremony of Pauline Garandia to Desmond Marasha performed by Rev Dick Lewis. Courtesy of Bristol Boi. August 08.
Wedding Guests. Courtesy of Lil Raphy. August 08.	Keys player Keith McLeod with GMCC. Courtesy of Bristol Boi. August 08.
Church set up. Courtesy of Lil Raphy. August 08.	Mavis and her beautiful smile. Courtesy of Bristol Boi. August 08.
The Girls. Courtesy of Bristol Boi. August 08.	Everyone together at Des & Pauline Marasha wedding day. Bristol Boi. August 08.
Hemel Hempstead School Class learning their instruments. Courtesy of Bristol Boi. June 08.	Vocal Coach for the week, Diana Stanbridge. Courtesy of Bristol Boi, June 08.
Hemel Hempstead School Events Organiser, Jacqueline Ramnarine who arranged the special Arts Week for the 1100 Students. Courtesy of Bristol Boi June 08.	Matthew Kavanagh on Drums at Hemel Hempstead School. Courtesy of Bristol Boi, June 08.
Michael Brasted & Stephen getting ready for the Hemel students. Courtesy of Bristol Boi, June 08.	Michael Brasted & Pearl Ball working with the year 7 Hemel Hempstead students. Courtesy of Bristol Boi, June 08.
Stephen tutoring a year 7 student. Courtesy of Bristol Boi, June 08.	The team who taught Hemel Hempstead Year 7s to sing and deliver gospel songs. Courtesy Dennis Chang.
The team at Hemel Hempstead School. Diana Stanbridge, Michael Brasted, Susan Watt, Matthew Kavanagh and Stephen on Bass Guitar. Courtesy Dennis Chang.	The Band Stand
A Beautiful Day	Drummer, Richard Powell setting up. Courtesy of Bristol Boi. July 08.
Physical, Mental and Spiritual preparation. Courtesy of Bristol Boi. July 08.	Quick mic check. Courtesy of Bristol Boi. July 08.
Gospel Manna Choir as they pray for the event. Courtesy of Bristol Boi. July 08.	Starting to gather at Bath Park. Courtesy of Bristol Boi. July 08.
Shamira's winning smile. Courtesy of Bristol Boi. July 08.	Katie Elliott on Keys. Courtesy of Bristol Boi. July 08.
Richard Powell in action. Courtesy of Bristol Boi. July 08.	Tenors with Sam Harrison of Bass Guitar. Courtesy of Bristol Boi. July 08.
Main Speaker, Ex-Gangster Davey Falcus. Courtesy of Bristol Boi.	Attentive Listeners
Some observed. Courtesy of Bristol Boi. July 08.	Davey Falcus in Prayer. Courtesy of Bristol Boi.
Davey in Action. Courtesy of Bristol Boi.	Colin in Action to Jerusalema. Courtesy of Bristol Boi. July 08.
Davey Falcus with Choir. Courtesy of Bristo Boi. July 08.	We sang. Courtesy of Bristol Boi. July 08.
We danced. Courtesy of Bristol Boi. July 08.	And we did the actions. Courtesy of Bristol Boi. July 08.
The Bristol Gospel Manna Choir. Courtesy of Bristol Boi. July 08.	And people came to be blessed. Courtesy of Bristol Boi. July 08.
Worship Group. Courtesy of Lil Raphy.	Sam on bass. Courtesy of Lil Raphy.
Philippa Smith, Ann Hunter & Velina Bramble. Courtesy of Lil Raphy.	Richard Smith on keys. Courtesy of Lil Raphy.
Sound Check	Leading Out. Courtesy of Lil Raphy.
Bath's Victoria Park Band Stand. Courtesy of Lil Raphy.	Luke Harney on Drums. Courtesy of Lil Raphy.
Singers: Colin Watt, Ena Harrison, Philippa Smith, Ann Hunter, Velina Bramble, Beverley Myers, Mavis Bramble and Gwen Andrew. Courtesy of Lil Raphy.	Mpumelelo Mvelase on solo with No Limits from S Africa at New Year's Eve Concert. Courtesy of Victor Hulbert. 31 December 07.
S African a cappella group No Limits. Courtesy of Victor Hulbert. 31 December 07.	The 70 Strong London Ghanaian Choir in North Bristol SDA Church. Courtesy of Bristol Boi 5 July 08.
Holy Cross 5 Alive Service. Courtesy of Bristol Boi	Clive on Keys at 5 Alive Service. Courtesy of Bristol Boi.
Song of Praise. Courtesy of Bristol Boi.	Rev Jim's Announcements. Courtesy of Bristol Boi.
GMCC sing Always. Courtesy of Bristol Boi. 30 March 08.	GMCC sings First Love. Courtesy of Bristol Boi. 30 March 08.
Beverly's poetry. Courtesy of Bristol Boi.	Spot Jenny Luckhurst, a GMCC member who is currently on maternity leave. Courtesy of Bristol Boi. 30 March 08.
Velina with GMCC's newest member. Courtesy of Bristol Boi.	Holy Cross Church members at the Sarratt Village Hall. Courtesy of Bristol Boi.
Sarratt Village Hall. 5 Alive Service. Courtesy of Bristol Boi.	3rd visit to Switzerland for New English Orchestra's 2006 Tour. The snow was up to my knees!! Courtesy of Helen Friday.
Clive de Silva at 5 Alive Service. Courtesy of Bristol Boi	KidSpire programme at Bristol Central in Spring 2007.
ARMK presenter. Courtesy of Mike Johnson. 8 July 06.	Cynthia Goodman on solo for Away In A Manger. Courtesy of Victor Hulbert.
Gospel Manna Community Choir. Courtesy of Victor Hulbert.	Colin Watt on lead solo for We Three Kings. Courtesy of Victor Hulbert.
Artistic photographer and digital artist, Stephen White Msc.	The wedding ceremony of Neil Shallis to Denise Watt on 1 September 2007. Courtesy of Bristol Boi.
Clive de Silva arrangement and on Keys. Courtesy of Bristol Boi. 1 September 07.	Gerwain Bramble as lead soloist with the Gospel Manna Community Choir. Courtesy of Bristol Boi.
Petrona Celestine as lead soloist with the Gospel Manna Community Choir. Courtesy of Bristol Boi. 1 September 07.	Gospel Manna Community Choir performing at Shallis' wedding. Courtesy of Bristol Boi.
MC for New Years Eve Concert, Dejan Stojkovic. Courtesy of Victor Hulbert.	GMCC rehearsal for Aims2Cure. Courtesy of Bristol Boi.
Simeon at the controls. Courtesy of Bristol Boi.	GMCC dress rehearsal for Aims2Cure. Courtesy of Bristol Boi.
GMCC rehearsal with Aims2Cure. Courtesy of Bristol Boi.	Pearl Beckles, Cynthia Goodman, Ann Ryan & Gwen Andrew. Courtesy of Victor Hulbert. 31 December 07.
Gospel Manna Community Choir's warm up. July 2007. Courtesy of Mark Grey.	Courtesy of Mark Grey. July 2007.
Members of the Kingdom Choir sing. Courtesy of Carlton Store. 12 December 07.	Kingdom Choir Members at the Carlton Store Opening. Courtesy of Carlton Store. 12 December 07.
Deputy Chair of Watford Borough Council, Tony Poole and his wife joined in with Kingdom Choir members to sing 'We Wish You A Merry Christmas' to the shoppers at Watford's Harlequin Centre. 12 December 07.	Michelle Blackwood & Rachel Seers in GMCD class. Courtesy of Stephen White. June 2007
Rachel Sears in Gospel Manna Community Drama class. Courtesy of Stephen White. June 2007	Sharon de Silva leading out in the choir class. Courtesy of Stephen White. June 2007.
Gospel Manna Community Choir rehearsal June 2007. Courtesy of Stephen White.	Louise, Claud & Nathanael in action during Gospel Manna's Drama Workshop. Courtesy of Stephen White.
Mark Grey leading out in the Drama Workshop. Courtesy of Stephen White.	Clive de Silva with wife Sharon leading out in vocal skills. Courtesy of Stephen White.
Rev Dick Lewis at the Shallis' Wedding on 1 September 2007. Courtesy of Bristol Boi.	New Visitor Jeanette
Mr Kirbyman himself,Colin Watt as depicted by Caricature Artist, Rick Coleman. August 07.	Susan's caricature. Courtesy artwork by Rick Coleman. August 07.
Preparing to begin a class. Courtesy of Bristol Boi, May 08.	Birthday Lunch celebration with family and friends on Mother's Day. Courtesy of Felix Nwosu. 2 March 08.
Nathanael with classmates Michael, Alex and Erica celebrating his 16th birthday. Courtesy of Felix Nwosu.	Simeon enjoying his time with his cousin Nicole and school friend Luke whilst celebrating his 13th birthday. Courtesy of Felix Nwosu. 2 March 08.
Nothing better than to celebrate birthdays with good friends Rose, Alemshi and Felix taking the shot.	The Gospel Manna Community Choir at the Shallis wedding. Courtesy of Bristol Boi.
And we sang. Courtesy of Bristol Boi. July 08.	Church set up. Courtesy of Lil Raphy. August 08.
	The audience at the GMCC ShowCase.
Our audience got up on their feet to dance during the concert.	Our band members danced too.
Evangelist Simon Farrell performs gospel calypso.	Susan conducting for two songs during visit to Bristol Church. Courtesy of Lil Raphy.
Josie Nugent wishes everyone Have Yourself a Merry Christmas with Jeremy Kahn on acoustic at the Pump House Theatre 12 December 2010. Courtesy of Caragh Butcher.	Cynthia Goodman preparing food for sale at the Showcase. Courtesy of Nellie Baxter.
Looking at the Entrance to the tomb that was only allowed to hold Jesus for just a couple of days.	Preparing to sing for Montserratian Day of Fellowship in Milton Keynes.
One of GMCC’s new members, Ben Bright at Montserratian DOF