Awesome Praise is an international Gospel Music concert which originates from the UK. It is essentially about calling a nation to come together to give praise to God. The first two events took place in London, UK (September 2002 and 2003 respectively), the last event took place in Washington DC – USA in July 2004. This year it will take place at the Johannesburg Athletics Stadium on 11 November 2007 (1700hrs – 2115hours).
“Awesome Praise is an inspirational event marking remembrance of the courage and sacrifice that has characterised the fight for freedom in the past – a prayerful source of hope action to protect and preserve our freedom now through music and reflection that moves and guides the spirit”…..His Excellency The Rt Hon Paul Boateng – British High Commissioner to South Africa
This event themed “Remembering our Freedom” is unique for a number of reasons:
- Its brings the Churches of South Africa together for the first time to offer unified praise to God; in the process thanking God for the nation’s freedom
- This event will jointly mark Remembrance Sunday which commemorates and remembers those who have given their lives in past World wars and South Africans who have served and continue to serve for World peace and the unity of the nation
- It is the first time that the event will take place in Africa, the next date is 14 September 2008 in Hong Kong
The Partnering organisations for Awesome Praise South Africa include the: South Africa National Defence Force, Council of Military Veterans Organisations (CMVO), South Africa Legion, The Methodist Church, The Catholic Church, NG Kerk Church, Apostolic Faith Mission, The Anglican Chruch, The Evangelical Presbyterian, The Evangelical Alliance of South Africa (TEASA) and other South African Churches.
Awesome Praise South Africa will be led by international and local artistes. In addition, there would be a 500 strong Mass Choir made up of organised and church choirs. The Lead vocals for the Mass Choir will be local South African Artiste. The international artistes will come from New Zealand, USA, UK and Nigeria.
It is important to mention that all the profits from this event will be donated to local charities which cover both the veterans Charities and HIV/AIDS related causes (including orphanages). The fund will be administered by the local organising committee made up of indigenous South Africans.
Finally, The above stakeholders have exprassed the desire for Awesome Praise South Africa to be a national event and for the event to be staged annually.
Awesome Praise South Africa ddress: 19 Harley Street, Ferndale, Randburg, Johannesburg 2194
Johannesburg Athletics Stadium, South Africa - Aerial View
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