'God We Are Ready
We Need a Blessing Crack the Sky'
These are the opening lyrics to Lamar Campbell's new title track "Open the Sky", which by the way was the theme of the 4th Annual Dancer In Me conference! I'm tickled pink proud of my friend and sister-in-ministry Rev. Stephanie Butler Adams, for executing the Vision God has given her for this kind of conference, PAR EXCELLENCE!
Over 300 Men, Women and Children registered and attended this Life Changing event! For three days we focused on preparing our Hearts, Minds, Bodies, the Dance, the Music and the Worship for the kind of Encounter with God, that moves the Heaven's to OPEN UP!
And because we sought HIS Face, God Showed us his Glory...from Thursday night's opening liturgical Dance presentations and powerful preaching, thru the 90 classes available for the Musician, Worship Leader, Liturgical Dancer, Flag & Banner Pageantry and Prayer Warriors, to the phenomenal closing worship and class demonstrations on Saturday.
As we had hoped, but could not have planned...there were those EXTREMELY Glorious moments that will forever remain historical in the hearts of those who were in the room:
First, Friday night's Book Reading and Signing! After several years of work, Rev Stephanie Butler-Adams introduced to the word her latest work "The Dancer in Me!" A story about a little girl named Nell who is a bright, spunky little girl. She has big dreams of being a star performer, but awkwardness and fear keep her secret love of dance locked safely inside of her very vivid imagination. One night, with the help of some creative angels and a little encouragement from above, Nell discovers her true potential and purpose through an unexpected gift! THE DANCER IN ME is a fun read with unpredictable vocabulary that invites every reader to discover the wonder of their worth.Colorfully unique illustrations draw the reader in, and bring Nell's story to life! (Shout-Out to Kitamu, the Illustrator) ORDER on Amazon today!
The second, Extremely Glorious moment, followed the liturgical presentation by Victory Praise Dancers. These young ladies, tore us up, I'm getting chills just recapping it...as a result of their Openness to GOD, the LORD OPENED Heaven and POURED on us his Shekinah Glory. The alter was full of Children, weeping before God. But that's not all, grown Men and Women...were also at their seats or standing and weeping. We will never be the same again, nor be able to recapture that moment again...it was a DIVINE Visitation.
The third, Extremely Glorious moment, were the history makers in the room..Ife and Genesis, the first ever (in the history of the Dancer In Me conference) Youth teachers. Ife, 8 and Genesis, 12 taught their class with Confidence, Clarity and Holy Ghost Conviction. In the words of Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant, who was also present, "The Gospel is Safe, in the hands of these children." We often worry about our future...but if these two young ladies are any indication (and they are) of what God has for this upcoming Generation...then "the Gospel is safe!".
Another final HIGHLIGHT that I can't get away from, were the SKY KIDS! Yes, kids who had spent three months rehearsing with Rev. Stephanie and her team. I don't know the exact count, but I would guesstimate there were over 150 kids who were part of the conference! YES over 150!!!! Rev. Stephanie heard the Lord say 'Pour Into the Children' and she did, and GOD POURED OUT FROM HEAVEN...Blessings we had not room to receive!
Lamar Campbell, along with Minister Donald Taylor and One Voice choir...took the singing to another level...and when he closed the night with his song, OPEN THE SKY, the saints were ready! We were all Ready for Open Skies! This too you can purchase on Amazon today!
I can't tell it all in this short blog...but here is what I can say... In 2015 you don't want to miss this Conference. Its not just for Dancers...but anyone with a heart for God! 2015 will be the 5th Annual Dancer In Me Conference, and I'm claiming 500 registrants in year 5, 2015!
Check out my girl at www.spiritofpraiseinternational.com for more details and info for next year!!
Here is a lil fun clip of what you missed! (Adrian Dunn w/ SkyKids Choir)
Singing "Hallelujah, OOh, Oooh, Ooh!" ...sorry for the sideways view
Your Girl,
Rev. Dr. Juju
