New Orleans based new traditional gospel artist Bishop Samuel R. Blakes releases his debut album I SURVIVED (On Top Music Group/Fountain of Life Records/Central South Distribution) available in stores and online via iTunes (https://itun.es/i6LZ9hj), Amazon (http://amzn.com/B012JW3HWE) and Google Play (https://goo.gl/4pVqkO) today. Blakes – the Senior Pastor of New Orleans and Baton Rouge’s revered New Home Ministries – is earning his fair share of acclaim with the Top-40 radio single, “God Wants To Hear From You” (currently #34 on Billboard’s BDS Gospel Airplay chart). The song’s moving lyrics that tell of God’s longing to connect with His children is conquering hearts with its impassioned vocal performance and organ-lined melody. Produced by storied producer Pharis Evans, Jr., (The Williams Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Yolanda Adams, Kelly Price), I SURVIVED features a myriad of collaborations including, “He Is God” and “Get Over It” featuring the late Pastor Robert C. Blakes, Sr., (Bishop Blakes father), “Scars” featuring Gospel living legend Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr., “Things Will Work Out” featuring R&B crooner Dave Hollister, “I Need You” featuring Bishop Neal Roberson, “He Is God” featuring Titus Showers (of The Showers Family Group), and Blakes’ brother Pastor Robert C. Blakes, Jr., on “That’s When I’ll Make It.” Bishop Samuel R. Blakes is a visionary, spiritual leader, teacher, and all around gospel force appointed to carry on the mission of a lineage of spiritual warriors. Bishop Blakes is available for interviews, upon request.

WINNER CHAPEL DENIES ALLEGATION AGAINST OYEDEPO

The Living Faith Church, popularly known as Winners Chapel, on Sunday dismissed reports that its founder, Bishop David Oyedepo, vowed to unleash the gate of hell on anybody who opposed the re-election of President Goodluck Jonathan. Jonathan visited the headquarters of the church in Ota, Ogun State on Sunday, January 25. Shortly after the visit, there were reports that Oyedepo allegedly declared a public support for the President. In a statement by the Resident Pastor of the church, Pastor Ubong Ntia, the church said the reports “were far from the truth.” The church said those spreading the rumour should have obtained the video clip of the service and verified the claim. “There was nowhere, nor was there any time the following prayer or words were uttered by the Church or the Bishop: ‘I will open the gates of hell to anyone who opposes you’, or ‘I will open the gates of hell to anyone who opposes the peace of this nation’,” the statement read. The church said the rumours were intended to cause mischief and to dent the image of Oyedepo and as well as create confusion in the country. It also said Oyedepo did not call the President to the altar for any special deliverance. “President Jonathan along with his entourage, like the rest of the congregation, was upstanding, and prayers were made for him and all those in authority, and the nation,” the statement added. Recounting the visit, the church said, “The President and his entourage arrived at Canaan Land (Faith Tabernacle) for the third service at about 9. 30am. He and his team were ushered in and asked to occupy the front seats alongside the resident pastor and other senior pastors. Thereafter, in honour of the President, Bishop Oyedepo invited Jonathan to ‘bring a word of greeting’ to the congregation. “President Jonathan spent approximately six minutes in his address, clearly stating that he would be careful not to sound political so that his visit and intentions would not be construed as electioneering campaign. “In his brief speech, he adulated the ministry and person of bishop for the mighty works of faith, prayer for Nigeria and educational milestones the Living Faith Church has engendered for national development. He then expressed his belief that the elections of 2015 would go peacefully, while also asking for the people of God to pray more.” The church said contrary to insinuations that the visit was meant to canvass votes from the church, the President visited “in his capacity as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. “Our church of over 33 years has been a sanctuary for all people with no prejudice to colour, ethnicity and political persuasion. We stand for righteousness and cherish our integrity.”

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What People Don't Know About Sinach

Sinach (born Osinachi Kalu) Sinach is married To Pastor Joseph on June 28, 2014 at Holy Matrimony At Christ Embassy Church, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria. Sinach is an award winning songwriter, vocalist and one of the most anointed international worship leaders of our time. As a songwriter, Sinach believes in writing from her heart and has written over 300 inspiring songs such as: 'This Is my Season', 'Awesome God', 'From Glory to Glory', 'All I See is You', 'For This’, 'I stand Amazed' , 'Simply Devoted’, ‘Jesus is Alive’. Her writings and music have ministered to millions all over the world bringing healing, hope, encouragement and strengthening their faith. She has recorded four audio and two DVDs: Chapter One, I'm Blessed, From Glory to Glory and recently Shout It Loud. As an international worship leader, Sinach has been privileged to witness first-hand the outpouring of the Holy spirit and amazing miracles take place in the lives of people at the Healing school, crusades and conventions all over the world with her Pastor, Rev Chris Oyakhilome where she has led millions of people in praise and worship, inspiring music ministrations in; Africa, North America, United States of America, United Kingdom and many more. She has recently been organizing the "SINACH LIVE IN CONCERT", a series of worship concerts in Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Zimbabwe and all over the world with her team from the LoveWorld Music and these individual concerts have had incredibly huge turn outs. Sinach is greatly motivated with the desire to see her songs, writings and concerts inspire the church and all creation, to worship God and be lifted, healed a