Introduction of Ministry
The purpose of this unique ministry is to minister the gospel through various forms of visual interpretation including sign language, step, and mime.
Mission Statement
As led by the sovereign spirit of our Lord and Savior, Praise Power PRAISES with anointed POWER for an audience of one, the Lord Jesus Christ. God releases his POWER to the harvest who witnesses his glory when we offer PRAISE to our Master and King.
History
Praise Power Ministry was the vision of Tamura Upchurch and began as a dance ministry with eight (8) members in 2003. Now, it is an umbrella ministry for several forms of spiritual nterpretation - which includes many groups.
Angel Power - Ages 5-8
Mighty Power - Ages 9-12
Dance Power - Ages 13-18
Anointed Power - Ages 18-up
Deliverance Power - Ages 18-up
Silent Power - Mime ministry
Strong Power - Males all ages
United Power - Married Couples
Services and Activites
This ministry supports the Music and Worship Arts Ministry of FBHP offering monthly ministering during worship services and ministry productions. Praise Power ministers weekly during worship services and at external venues such as weddings, local community and outreach events other churches, and area nursing homes.
Scripture Reference
Ephesians 2:10
10. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Officers for 2024:
Title | Incumbent | Contact Info |
Acting Director | Janet Baker | 240-353-5140 praisepower@fbhp.org |
Asst. Director | Vacant | |
Coordinator | Sharon McKnight | 240-271-2451 sharon.mcknight20@gmail.com |
Asst. Coordinator | Brenda Jeffries | 240-472-6824 brendarjeffries@aol.com |
Secretary | Joyce Thomas | 240-420-2634 jameria5016@gmail.moc |
Treasurer | Doris Felton | 301-789-6130 feltoniifamily@yahoo.com |
Spiritual Advisor | Tracy Stevens | 240-460-6468 tg.stevens@verizon.net |
Ministry Contacts
Contact the Praise Dance Ministry through the Church Office at (301) 773-6655
E-mail:praisepower@fbhp.org