RETREAT NIGHT #1

First of all,

I would like to thank all of you who came out to the retreat tonight. Minister Tanya blessed us with a "word" that I hope we never forget. Though some of you were unable to make it tonight, we prayed for you all and you are just as included in what the Lord did tonight as those who attended. Here are a couple of things that the Lord spoke to me through our time together tonight:

• Because we are light, we are not to be hidden under a bush.... We are to be seen ... Praise dance is unique in that the congregation / audience must watch in order for it to minister to them. You can close your eyes when you are being ministered to by the words of a song, but when there are movements that express certain things, one must watch


• Our praise before God in the presence of men should not be inhibited... UNINHIBITED PRAISE...


• As ministers, we portray "messages" in action.... When we minister, we encourage people by speaking to their hearts through our movements

I also believe the Lord gave me words of encouragement for you all. There are some things that you will have to praise your way through. Whatever the situation may be... it may not call for fasting or 4 hour prayer services... you just have to praise God and let go... "LET GO AND LET GOD"

Please feel free to add to what I have written here... I am sure that everyone will be blessed and edified by how the Lord ministered to you tonight...

Blessings to All,

April Nicole King, JPDM President 2008

September 28, 2008

Hi to All Praise Dancers,

I would like to thank you all for your perserverance Friday night and for a wonderful and outstanding "FIRST MINISTRY ENGAGEMENT!" I think we all did quite well!!!! Koodos to you all :o).... and praise God for allowing us to minister through dance.

Also, thanks for cooperating with the last minute changes!

There will be no practice next Friday, but be prepared for retreat on October 10 and 11. It will be a nice time of fellowship, worship, reflection, prayer, learning and more. Just expect to be blessed!

You will receive more updates in the mean time so keep posted to this blog.

If you have any questions, please send an email to jabezpraisedanceministry@gmail.com or post to this blog if you think that it would be beneficial to all.

We are getting off to a great start guys... so keep up the good work and we will talk soon...

April Nicole King, JPDM President