By Angela Bronner Helm, BlackVoices.com
Hezekiah Walker, Kim Burrell, Rev. Clifton Davis of 'Amen' fame, as well as scores of other luminous luminaries will descend upon the island nation of Bermuda for "No Ordinary Christmas," a gospel extravaganza debuting in the beautiful island from December 3-7.
"No Ordinary Christmas," a song-filled celebration showcasing a star-studded cast of international performers from Broadway is the centerpiece in the "Feed Your Spirit" Holiday Gift Weekend, and is produced by the Relavations Group and sponsored in part by the Bermuda Department of Tourism.
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R & B Singer Heather Headley poses before she performs songs from upcoming EMI Gospel album Audience of One on November 14, 2008 at the Capitol campus courtyard in Hollywood, California..Heather Headley Press Luncheon.Los Angeles, CA United States.November 14, 2008.Photo by Dr. Billy Ingram/WireImage.com..To license this image (56193115), contact WireImage.com
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Brazilian gospel singer Soraya Moraes smiles with the two awards she won, backstage at the 9th annual Latin Grammy Awards in Houston, Texas November 13, 2008. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi (UNITED STATES)
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Brazilian gospel singer Soraya Moraes smiles with the two awards she won, backstage at the 9th annual Latin Grammy Awards in Houston, Texas November 13, 2008. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi (UNITED STATES)
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CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 04: A young man walks by Gospel Temple Mission Baptist Church November 4, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. After nearly two years of presidential campaigning, U.S. citizens went to the polls today to vote in the election between Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL). (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 04: Elza Deckard, 5 months old, leaves with her mother (not pictured) after her mother cast her vote at Gospel Temple Mission Baptist Church November 4, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. After nearly two years of presidential campaigning, U.S. citizens went to the polls today to vote in the election between Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL). (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 04: A voter receives instructions from an election official at Gospel Temple Mission Baptist Church November 4, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. After nearly two years of presidential campaigning, U.S. citizens went to the polls today to vote in the election between Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL). (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 04: A voter receives instructions from an election official at Gospel Temple Mission Baptist Church November 4, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. After nearly two years of presidential campaigning, U.S. citizens went to the polls today to vote in the election between Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL). (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 04: Elza Deckard, 5 months old, sits in her stroller as her mother Krista Bray casts her vote at Gospel Temple Mission Baptist Church November 4, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. After nearly two years of presidential campaigning, U.S. citizens went to the polls today to vote in the election between Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL). (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 4: U.S. Marines veteran Darrick Reynolds casts his vote at Gospel Temple Mission Baptist Church November 4, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. After nearly two years of presidential campaigning, U.S. citizens went to the polls today to vote in the election between Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL). (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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A surfer wrings a 'Surfers Bible' at Cronulla beach in south Sydney October 31, 2008. The Bible Society and Christian Surfers launched a new edition of the 'Surfers Bible' on Friday, featuring a waterproof zip cover and a pocket-sized Gospel of Mark. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz (AUSTRALIA)
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"No Ordinary Christmas," which will be headlined by Stellar award winning Gospel artist Kim Burrell, will run for eight performances at the island's Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts. The musical is a mix of original contemporary Christian and traditional gospel – from Grammy nominated arrangements of the Broadway Inspirational Voices (BIV), to the music of Kirk Franklin. The opening night will feature a gala reception hosted by Rev. Clifton Davis, who played the good reverend from the hit TV show 'Amen.'
In addition, Bishop Hezekiah Walker, founder of the Love Fellowship Tabernacle in East New York, will be on the doing a live radio broadcast on New York's WLIB-AM from The Fairmont Southampton hotel during the weekend.
Other weekend highlights include guest speakers Rev. Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook, a contributing writer of "Too Blessed to be Stressed" and author of a new book -- "Moving Up: Dr. Sujay's 10 Steps to Turning Your Life Around and Getting to the Top;" testimony from WNBA All Star Kym Hampton and a book signing from Evangelist Denise Hill, WLIB-AM's "Gospel Lady."
And for those who like to get their praise AND shop on there will also be a VIP Holiday Shoppers Paradise with an International Shopping Passports worth $1,000.00 to spend – and you know there are duty-free discounts on gold, perfume and many other high end products just in time for the holidays.
For travel and booking information, contact Jazz Fest Travel, 301-972-4547, 877-8TRAVEL (877-887-2835), or jazzfesttravel@aol.com. To order tickets for performances, log on to BDAtix.bm or call 800-309-8497 / 441-232-2255. For further details regarding the weekend, log on to www.christmasinbermuda.com
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By: markell on 11/23/2008 1:34PM
dr. su-who?....10 steps to what? and getting to the top?..I guess this is where the gospel of jesus christ has gone...to island retreats and positive mind talks..I guess this is the "great falling away"....christ is coming back...will u be ready?
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By: michael on 11/23/2008 10:30PM
these retreats, always sound great. too bad we always here about them at the last minute. never advertised on the internet or the news untill the very last moment..[sad...moere people would be in attendance..
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By: kimmi on 11/26/2008 1:45PM
Those two look like they need to retreat from the dinner table. Leave those hamhocks alone!
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By: Billy Springer on 12/19/2008 3:55PM
How did that woman get to be so ugly? Is she Flavor of Love's sister? What is her excuse? When she was born the doctor slapped her mama!
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By: charles on 11/30/2008 9:22AM
we need to give them r support instead of cracking on how they look it getting old
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