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Lee Williams & the Spiritual Q.C.’s, The Williams Brothers, Byron Cage, Tye Tribbett, Dietrick Haddon, Bishop Charles Mellette, Doug & Melvin Williams, Bishop Michael A. Blue, Bishop Dennis Proctor, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Canton Spirituals, Jackson Southernaires, Evelyn & The Warriors, Tim Rogers & the Fella’s, The Hendley Brothers, Bishop Rudolph McKissick, Jr. plus much more!

Thank You To Our Corporate Sponsors

From the inception of this event, keeping ticket prices very reasonable has been a major goal. Because corporate sponsors backed this event, we have been able to bring

some of the top national talent in the Gospel field to our community.

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Order of Service2:00pm Doors Open3:00pm Celebration Begins, WIDU Mass Choir3:30pm Official Opening, Welcome, Scripture, Prayer3:50pm Carolina’s Best Winner4:00pm Tim Rogers & The Fellas4:25pm Praise & Worship Service Myron Butler & the WIDU Mass Choir Bishop Rudolph McKissick, Jr. and The Word & Worship Mass Choir Shekinah Glory5:20pm Message Altar Call: Bishop Michael A. Blue - Brief Intermission -- Followed by Praise Party!6:05pm The Williams Brothers6:45pm Rance Allen7:30pm Pastor John P. Kee

Master of Ceremonies: Pastor Brian R. Thompson & Dr. J.L. Godbolt

Times may vary + or - :10 - :15 minutes, we work hard to build a time structure to enjoy a spirited service and still end at a reasonable time. We want everyone sharing the spirit of the WIDU Anniversary in their local church Sunday, Oct. 9th.

We envision closing prayer by 8:30pm.

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Let’s Go Back To Church!Sandy and I were riding down Ramsey Street when she said, “How about Let’s Go Back To Church?” The more we discussed this, the more it grew in our hearts. “Remember 9/11?” Wesley said. “Didn’t everybody go back to church? To be sure it won’t take a disaster to get us to all go back to church.”

We all know the church is actually the people, God’s people. Buildings are simply the places we meet to worship God and grow together in our Faith Walk with God.

We have many wonderful, loving churches in this community. People that care about others, especially those in need of transformation that comes only through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Do you ever meet people who resist your invitation to attend church? Some complain of too many “Hypocrites” in the church. Zig Ziglar says, ah come on, one more won’t hurt anything. Isn’t the truth Christians are not perfect, just forgiven. “We all have some junk in the trunk,” as Pastor Thompson says. That is one of the purposes of Church, develop us into who we can become.

Thank you for attending this special WIDU Anniversary Service; “Let’s Go Back to Church”. If you or someone you know had a bad experience in church, please allow us to encourage you to try again. Church attendance helps our entire community. We can become part of community solutions when we are empowered by the Word of God and the Fellowship of Believers on a regular basis.

Hey, there is an extra bonus for church attendance. We read a statistic several years ago that a major study showed people who attend church regularly tend to live 5+ years longer on average than those who do not. So going back to church can extend your life in this world as well as the next!

We sincerely thank every Church that supports the WIDU Anniversary. We believe our divine assignment is to partner with Churches and Pastors to support the awesome work of ministry you do in this community.

If you are attending this event and have never placed your faith in Christ Jesus, please allow us to encourage you to make the most important decision any of us ever make at this year’s WIDU Anniversary. Romans 10:9-10 says it this way; 9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.

That is what we mean when we say, Let’s Go Back to Church. If you make that decision, please let someone else know and find a good local church. We believe we are all a part of something much bigger than ourselves, The Kingdom of God. Welcome to the family!



John P. Kee was born the 15th of 16 children in Durham, North Carolina. At an early age he began to develop his musical talent both instrumentally and vocally. In the mid-1980s, Kee formed a community choir in Charlotte known as the New Life Community Choir or “NLCC.” Over time the choir grew in popularity and has continued to travel throughout the area. The choir also includes some of Kee’s own children. Kee has been active for more than 20 years in the music field.

John P. Kee is primarily known for mixing traditional gospel with modern contemporary gospel and for having a soulful husky voice. Kee is also known as “The Prince of Gospel Music”.

Pastor John P. Kee



Dr. Rance Allen was born in Monroe, Michigan in 1948 to his parents, Thomas and Emma Pearl Allen. He has eleven siblings: six sisters and five brothers. Also a gifted musician, Dr. Allen, joined by his brothers Thomas and Steve, formed The Rance Allen Group in 1969, singing contemporary gospel music. He was recently celebrated as one of the Great Men of Gospel by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters

Dr. Allen expresses himself in the words of his favorite scripture, ROMANS 8:28: “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” He continues to move forward and higher in the Lord in an effort to be all that he can possibly be, HIS humble servant.

Bishop Rance Allen



Few gospel groups can equal the Williams Brothers in terms of longevity and popularity. The trio dates back to 1960, when Doug and Melvin’s father, the late Leon “Pop” Williams founded the group. In April 1991, Melvin, Henry and Doug decided to merge musical talent with industry expertise to form their own label dedicated to spreading the good news of Jesus Christ through anointed music. Melvin, Doug, Henry and their musicians travel around the world with their distinctive Gospel sound, performing to enthusiastic audiences of all ages. When the group is not traveling, they make their homes in Mississippi.

The Williams Brothers



Michael A. Blue was born in North Carolina and was reared from infancy in Sellers, South Carolina. He attended the schools of Marion District #1, Marion, South Carolina. Upon his graduation in 1981, he enrolled in the FrancisMarionUniversity. There he received his B. A. in English (1985), and in 1986 he became an English instructor at the MarionHigh School. He is a veteran educator of twenty-three (23) years.

Besides his roles as minister and educator, Bishop Blue has served the community in many other capacities. Bishop Michael Blue… a husband and father, a musician, and a student of the Word, desires to know Christ more intimately, and to make Him known more fully.

Bishop Michael A. Blue



Bishop Rudolph McKissick Jr.Bishop Rudolph W. McKissick, Jr. is Senior Pastor of Bethel Baptist Institutional Church, located in Jacksonville, Florida.

Under team leadership with his father since 1995, over 9,000 souls have been added to the ministry, bringing the active discipleship to over 12,000. McKissick is uniquely gifted at blending styles of worship from the very contemporary and urban down to the traditional without sacrificing one for the other

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Jacksonville University with a double major in the field of music: one in Opera and the other in Sacred Church Music. He holds a Master of Divinity Degree from the Samuel Proctor School of Religion at Virginia Union University, and a Doctor of Ministry Degree from the United Theological Seminary.



Myron ButlerMyron Butler is a Grammy award winning record producer, singer-songwriter, music director, vocalist, organist, and pianist. Most notably, he is known as the leader of the gospel choir, Myron Butler & Levi. Since 1997, he’s worked as a vocal director and backup singer for several notable artists to include Kirk Franklin, Smokie Norful, Donald Lawrence, and Yolanda Adams.

Butler serves as the Minister of Music at Bishop T.D. Jakes’ Potter’s House Church in Dallas, TX that enjoys a congregation of 30,000 people. He and his wife, Timberlyn, reside outside of Dallas with their three children.



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