This past Friday, we were so blessed to experience an amazing concert by Joanne Rosario! I don’t even know if there are words to describe the feeling in the house of the Lord! The concert took place at The Gate, which is a Friday night service for youth (up to age 30) at Times Square Church in New York. The night started off like any other Friday night, with amazing praise and worship music performed by our youth choir. As we continued to praise and worship, the Spirit of the Lord filled the sanctuary. It was so apparent and we all knew that the Lord would be glorified that night. Once we had finished our praise and worship Joanne Rosario came out to start her concert.Rosario was born in Chicago to parents of Puerto Rican background. Her father is a pastor and she sang in his church as a child. Her professional career began as a member of Fred Hammond's Radical for Christ. Hammond helped her launch a solo career in 2002 with her debut album More, More, More. In 2003, Rosario was diagnosed with nodules on her vocal folds, and took an extended hiatus to treat the condition. (Bio courtesy of wikipedia)
Rosario has an amazing voice. Her songs struck such a cord in my heart and spirit. I don’t know if there was a dry eye in the sanctuary. One paster described it as, “a shower, a constant flow of the Holy Spirit.” Throuhgout her singing Joanne stopped to talk about various subjects, like needing more of God, friendship and relationships.
The concert was followed by a great service and when it came time for the alter call, so many young people floaded the stage, reaching out to the Lord for salvation. It was such a wonderful sight!
Below are two clips from the concert. If you are in New York I would like to encourage you to come out to The Gate! You will truly be blessed. Also check out Joanne Rosario’s web site (http://www.joannrosario.com/) and music.
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