Monday's Internet Edition, May 12, 2008.
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Despite the rainy and cold weather, more than 175 people gathered at the T. Austin Finch Auditorium located at 608 Unity St., to witness the peaceful energies displayed by the performing groups.
The concert opened with invocation and welcome given by Min. Pamela Vaughn, associate minister of Citadel of Faith Christian Fellowship, who presided over the evening. Also presiding was associate minister of Citadel of Faith Min. Pamela Taylor and Min. Angelica Gordon of High Point.
Mayor Joe Bennett read the proclamation from the City of Thomasville recognizing Jan. 7-15, 2007 as the official King Week Celebration in Thomasville.
Each group was allowed one selection with intermission performances by Gordon of High Point and Brandi Jeffers of Greensboro.
“The MLK Invitational Dance Concert allows liturgical dancers the opportunity to minister through praise and worship, gain exposure to other dance ministries, and fellowship with one another, while showcasing their gifts and talents,” said MLK-SAC Chairman Dr. George B. Jackson.
“SISTAS in Praise” of Files Chapel Baptist Church in Lexington took home the first place trophy for their outstanding performance. The all-women group of seven members which formed in May 1996, strived to reach people ministering through song and dance. Members of the group performing were Tina Royal, Toni McCullough, Carrie Wright, Rose Banks, Toya Moore, Corey Roman, Marquita Wood and Sophie Wood.
Trophies were awarded to all participating dance groups. Second place was given to GA (God’s Anointed) Step Team from C.M.E. St. John’s Church of Winston-Salem. Third place went to the Anointed Dancers of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Salisbury. Fourth place was given to H.N. Goode Footprints of Praise of Friendship Baptist Church in Thomasville. HYPE 4 Life, a talented step team from Greensboro, N.C., received the fifth place trophy, and the Unity Dancers of Salisbury were awarded the sixth place trophy.
All the groups finished winners in that they maintained the local theme of “Revisiting the Concept of Peace.” The praise-filled event kept with the vision of Dr. King — the community coming together supporting one another, and building the cherished “Beloved Community.” The Invitational Dance Concert was co-sponsored by Arts United of Davidson County.
The MLK-SAC will continue its MLK Holiday Celebration with a week-long Holiday Revival at different locations throughout Thomasville and Lexington. The Rev. Dr. John Teabout of Greater Friendship Baptist Church in Newark, N.J. will be the featured preacher each night at 7 p.m.
For more information on King Week 2007, call 476-7218.