Gospel Music Legends, Acclaimed Author to Appear at 'Praise Party' Event Honoring Irvington Pastor

Gospel Music Legends, Acclaimed Author to Appear at 'Praise Party' Event Honoring Irvington Pastor

IRVINGTON, N.J., May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Christian Pentecostal Church of Christ will present an Anniversary Praise Party at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 25, honoring its Senior Pastor, Elder Jerry Smith, and featuring gospel music legends Pastor Marvin Sapp and Dr. Dorinda Clark-Cole, and author Deborah Smith. The event is free and open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The event marks Pastor Smith's one-year anniversary at the church. Pastor Smith assumed leadership responsibilities of the church after the retirement of Bishop Willie L. Smith, his father and the church's founding pastor.

"This past year has been a time of tremendous growth and impact in our community, so I'm thrilled to be part of an event that gives our friends and neighbors a chance to stop by and get to know us," said Pastor Smith.

Sapp will also serve as master of ceremonies for the Praise Party. The event will feature musical performances from Sapp and Clark-Cole, of the Clark Sisters, as well as praise and worship with the church choir. Visiting pastors are scheduled to give testimonial messages, and published author Deborah Smith will be on-hand for a book signing.

About Pastor Marvin Sapp

Throughout his career, Marvin Sapp has shared the stage with many gospel notables and his gift is celebrated across many musical genres. He has enjoyed a decorated musical career, receiving Stellar Awards and the Gospel Music Excellence Award, as well as Grammy, Soul Train Music, and Dove Award nominations. Currently, Sapp serves as senior pastor of Lighthouse Full Life Center Church, a church that he founded and that is one of the fastest-growing churches in western Michigan.

About Dr. Dorinda Clark-Cole

Singing before audiences and congregations since she was five years old has rightfully gained Dorinda Clark-Cole the title as "the Rose of Gospel." As a member of the world-renowned Clark Sisters, her raspy alto contributions have always made her stand out as the noted "jazzy" one of her sisters. Clark- Cole is a multi-faceted singer, songwriter, evangelist, administrator, and business woman.

About Deborah Smith

Deborah Smith is an author, motivational speaker, and the founder of Restored Ministries and Deborah Smith Publications. As an author, she has published two novels - Ministers with White Collars and Black Secrets (a heart-warming story of redemption) and Robbed Without a Gun - and a work of nonfiction - PUSH: Pray Until Something Happens.

About Pastor Jerry Smith and Christian Pentecostal Church of Christ

Founded in 1978 by current Pastor Jerry Smith's father, Bishop Willie L. Smith, and his mother, the late Evangelist Constance B. Smith, Christian Pentecostal Church of Christ is an independent non-denominational church. Now, under the leadership of Pastor Smith, the church is dedicated to offering unconditional love to the surrounding communities and to empowering individuals to reach their full potential.

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