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The Brian Thomas Chorale Celebrates 32 Years In Ministry
By Megan Davis
The Truth Contributor
On Sunday, November 27,
2016, New Life Church of God in Christ located at 1215
Oakwood Avenue, opened its doors to over 300 guests.
Minister Brian Thomas, a member of New Life C.O.G.I.C and
founder of The Brian Thomas Chorale, welcomed guests as he
honored his pastor, Bishop Edward T. Cook and First Lady
Sheila Cook.
He also paid homage to
those who raised him in the church by rendering a medley of
selections from previous generations that still have power
today. The Brian Thomas Chorale is comprised of
hand-selected voices from Toledo and its surrounding areas,
who attend various churches and have come together to
manifest a specific sound envisioned by Thomas.
This year, Thomas wanted
to have a good old fashioned evening worship service that
invited the entire congregation to participate. From singing
foot-stomping songs such as “Look Where He Brought Me From”
to reading the 100 Psalms, responsively, this anniversary
celebration was all about praising the Lord and uplifting
His people.
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Bishop Edward T. Cook
The Brian Thomas Chorale |
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Twenty-five Chorale
members lifted their voices to sing “Oh Lord We Praise You;”
“Trust in the Lord;” “Our God Is with Us” and a
soul-stirring selection “See What God Has Done” led by
Barbara Crowell in addition to other songs that lent
themselves to the pre-millennial church.
The anniversary
celebration also welcomed The Toledo Interfaith Mass Choir
as they sang “Magnify” an original composition by Director
Derrick Roberts and The Detroit Chapter of the Gospel Music
Workshop of America (G.M.W.A) under the direction of
Evangelist Sandra Rose and Minister Michael Fletcher who
also served as the master of ceremonies.
What makes Brian Thomas
stand out is not his tailored suits and love for gospel
music alone, it is the humility, integrity and faithful
service that is recognized by all who know of his work and
commitment to the music ministry.
Thomas acknowledges that
music ministry is an extension of sharing God’s word with
others. He has shared his gift of musicianship, directing
and leading with many congregations in Toledo and other
areas down through the years. Not only is he a devout man
of faith, but he has spent the last three-plus decades
cultivating his ministry and sound which is unlike any
other choir in Toledo.
With hard work, dedication
and great skill, he has developed a ministry that
exemplifies professionalism and decorum. The Brian Thomas
Chorale has made a positive impact in the community over the
past 32 years and continues to be a beacon of light and hope
to believers through music.
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