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THE ANNOINTING IS HERE
author: Mrs Alberta Heidelburg Pride
I have listened to the whole CD, I can feel the annointing in the psalms. The Lord is truly with you; to Mother Helen, Father J.E., Helen, Toni, Barry, Lance, Shannon, and Ronnie. God Bless! Worship is what we were created for!
THIS ALBUM IS AWESOME
author: MsDallas81
This is a new group and I have seen them perform they are really an outstanding group. Truly annointed and they are destined for great things....I WOULD RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE LOOKING FOR A MUSICAL BLESSING!!!! Psalms 8 and Your Worthy are my personal favorites! - People who purchased cds online
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Date: 2007/10/04 Thursday Page: 001 Section: MIDDLESEX LEDGER Edition: WEST Size: 407 words
Gospel artist sings to inspire, educate and heal
MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS
By NAWAL QAROONI
STAR-LEDGER STAFF
Lance Williams New Brunswick
Accomplishment
Williams, a music minister at Highway Church in Paterson, recently released his first gospel album with his band, Lance Williams and True Worship. The recording, a blend of Christian, religious, contemporary and traditional stylings, was recorded at the Agape Family Worship center in Rahway. It is called "I Live to Love You."
In early September, Williams organized his fifth "spiritual retreat," bringing influential religious leaders and musicians from all over the country to Newark for a three-day festival. Its goal was to uplift the city through music and inspiration, Williams said.
Though people tried to discourage him from holding the retreat in Newark, Williams said his goal was to show city residents that faith in themselves can lead to good deeds and better lives.
"Someone needs to let them know they can accomplish anything they'd like," Williams said. "
Proceeds from the album will in part serve a needy family each year and go to local city charities, Williams said. For more information, go to www.Trueworship.org or www.myspace.com/lancewilliamsmusic.
The family that sings together
The youngest of six children, Williams always sang with his siblings. His mother instilled in them solid values, and taught the family that music can heal. They started in New Brunswick as a group of family vocalists, going to church and participating in choirs. Now, his music group has been performing for about 15 years, and the work has taken Williams all over the world — as far as Italy and Japan.
"Singing can really be used as a teaching tool," he said. "It can really pull people together by raising those in the community."
Ages in the group range from early 20s to 70s, Williams said. His mother, Helen, is the oldest at 73.
Hobbies
Williams enjoys traveling. He has explored Europe — including Switzerland, France, and Belgium — and visited Hawaii. He likes also bowling and watching action movies like "Die Hard."
Education
Williams graduated from New Brunswick Public High School, then attended Philadelphia's College of Performing Arts, where he studied music and honed his singing abilities.
He also took courses in psychology at Middlesex County College in Edison.
Favorite place to get a cup of coffee
Starbucks, where he often gets frappaccinos - The Star-Ledger
Discography
"I Live To Love You" released September 2007
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Bio
Lance Williams and True Worship is an emerging gospel ensemble with an avant-garde sound and a desire to present the clarion message of Jesus Christ to the world. Composed of twelve members ranging in age and life experience; True Worship has a special ability to connect with people from all generations. In addition, the group has a strong commitment to inspire people to experience the kind of worship that instills hope and brings healing to broken lives. True Worship has been influenced by gospel artists such as Donnie McClurkin, Donald Lawrence and Richard Smallwood.
Lance Williams formed this gifted ensemble of singers in 1992. The group continues to develop and excel within the gospel music industry. Lance Williams, director, vocalist, composer and Praise & Worship Leader is one of the Gospel Industry's rising new artists. Lance's music has a powerful message that ushers one into the presence of God. Their first release is entitled “I Live to Love You” produced by Lance Williams and additional productions by James Perry, Joe “Flip” Wilson, Cedric Thompson and Danny Weatherspoon. This project features an awesome blend of Gospel music, which produces an anointed experience of worship. The title track of this project was penned by the prolific songwriter/producer and artist, Donald Lawrence. Guest appearances of this highly anticipated project includes: Jonathan Nelson and Sheri Jones-Moffett of “Donald Lawrence and the Tri-City Singers” and the gospel duo “Ted and Sheri”.
Lance Williams and True Worship have shared their inspirational music ministry throughout the world including the Caribbean, Europe and Trinity Broadcasting Network. This ministry has shared the stage with gospel artists such as Donnie McClurkin, Kurt Carr, Donald Lawrence, Richard Smallwood, Yolanda Adams and Hezekiah Walker.
Lance Williams also hosts “True Worship Retreat” which is an annual Praise and Worship conference held in New Jersey (September) featuring national artists from across the country. Former performers/artists include Kim Burrell, Walter Hawkins, Tye Tribbett, Richard Smallwood, and Donald Lawrence to name a few. With such a passion to touch the lives of all who experience this ministry, there can be no compromise to the fulfillment of this vision.
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