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13 Feb

Voices of Love

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Big Voices, Big Personalities, Deep Devotion

Here’s the trivia question of the day. What do Season 6 of “The Voice,” contenders Biff Gore, Noah Lis and Brothers Walker have in common besides talent? The four have a strong, undeniable faith in the Lord.  The four competitors forged a Christian bond during Season 6.

On Friday night in Littleton, the four singing celebrities traveled from around the country to mix and mingle at the pre-concert ticket-only dinner for Love INC. At this stage of their careers, each are seasoned presenters & performers, and revel in telling their stories, and answering questions such as how did you pick your songs to sing? Where did you audition? What was it like being on national tv? What was Adam, or Blake or Gwen like?

What the tv audience sees, which is every performer’s dream come true, and what happens behind the stage are two different types of euphoria. The contestants are under constant scrutiny during rehearsals, interviews, and performing. The stress and excitement is real. The way these four friends found peace came through worship and prayer in the studio back rooms. They organized weekly gatherings where the contestants shared christianity and brotherhood through prayer.

Biff Gore, Denver’s own local minister, invited his friends from Connecticut and Missouri, for a night of ministry and entertainment to benefit the Gap Ministry, Love INC of South Metro Area. The event kicked off the 2015, Valentine’s Day celebration.

The Gap Ministry, Love INC, provides clients with products and services through a partner-church or, through a team from Love INC. The resources provided are there to help fill a void or, a need during a person’s journey to self-sufficiency. The Love concert generated funds to support those who might need a little help (fill in a gap) when things get rough.

The guests at Southern Gables Church, before and after the concert, were enticed to purchase one-day-early Valentine gifts of chocolates and roses and, were given the gift of music that touched on gospel, country, soul and romance. The concert began with the Brothers Walker, then Noah Lis and Denver’s soulful, singing Biff Gore.

Littleton’s Southern Gables Church organized the event. Church members and volunteers gave to the fundraiser by cooking and serving dinner to specially purchased ticket holders and to the 7:00 p.m. concert audience. After the performances guests were treated to an array of beautiful, decadently sweets desserts.

Voices of Love benefitted Love INC,  at Southern Gables Church.     Visit their website for more details at www.loveinclittleton.org, or call us at 303-798-0037.

 

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07 May

ADL Centennial Celebration

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In 1913, the Anti-Defamation League was formed to combat prejudice, stereotyping, anti-Semitism and other forms of hate. In some respects that seems a relatively short time ago, but looking back on what has happened in the world since then, the years have been trying and full of tragedy.

We would like to think that the world has progressed, but as speakers at the 100th anniversary dinner noted Tuesday evening, the bombing at the Boston Marathon indicates there is still a long way to go.

Steve Farber, (board) left, Marcia and Dick Robinson (board)

Steve Farber, (board) left, Marcia and Dick Robinson (board)

“Imagine a world without hate” is ADL’s theme for the Centennial year. There are saintly supporters who give to their fullest to contribute to that goal .

The Distinguished Community Service Award went to Jordon and Essie Perlmutter, who have been leaders in the Denver community for more than 50 years. They are staunch supporters of ADL and have received numerous awards for their unwaivering commitment and support for Denver hospitals, financial institutions and religious organizations. Mr. Perlmutter spearheaded the building and raised $14 million for Shalom Cares, a residence facility for senior citizens.
The Distinguished Corporate Leader Award went to Wells Fargo, and the honor was accepted by Executive Vice President Gary Lutz. Wells Fargo sponsored ADL’s “No Place for Hate” initiative, and they have contributed $3.7 million in Colorado alone and tens of thousands of volunteer hours to Colorado communities.

Also recognized during the evening were the generous gifts of $1 million each from Robert B Sturm and Gay and Barry Curtiss-Lusher. Mr. Curtiss-Lusher is also serving as ADL’s national chairman, and has received accolades and highest regards for his work around the globe, including visits with President Obama and the Pope to promote ADL’s mission.

Eight former and present board members also gave reflections on their perspective of ADL’s important mission and their time to help acheive it.

We can only hope that the next centennial celebration can be dubbed “we remembered when there was hate.” But for now, we thank those who contribute their incredible support so that we can imagine that time.

For more information about how you can become involved, log on to www.adl.org.

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