A couple years after it was first published, “Pray for the World,” a powerful, heartfelt gospel tune penned and performed by secular recording artist Mr. Pike, is now being reshared. 

“Pray for the World” was conceptualized during a time when everyone was grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. The devastating images we were seeing on our television sets and smart devices were downright scary. They made believers, non-believers, agnostics, and everyone in between call on God like never before.  

Creators, regardless of whether they specialized in videos, music, poetry, films, etc., threw themselves into their crafts and responded to that moment in history in various ways. Mr. Pike reacted by creating “Pray for the World” audio and visuals.

His prowess as both a songwriter and producer is on full display as he, along with co-producer Jonathan Wells, masterfully captures the attention of listeners with what can aptly be described as a depressing yet honest record. And although the coronavirus is behind us, the song’s general message, which is a plea for God’s help, is still very relevant today, as it will be tomorrow and always. As such, “Pray for the World” is available on all streaming platforms, and the official video can be viewed on Mr. Pike‘s YouTube channel.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “PRAY FOR THE WORLD”

Guyanese gospel artist Samuel Medas has just shared his show itinerary for the remainder of 2024. Although he and his team are still filling in the dates, they wanted his fans and supporters to know that he will be on the road this fall. Below are all the current confirmed shows.

Sept. 1st – The Gathering 24 (Maryland)
Sept. 21 – Kingdom Konnect Concert (Queens)
Sept. 23 – Uncommon (Trinidad)
Sept. 27 – Raize The Praize (Aruba)
Sept. 28 – GlowFest (Tobago)
Oct. 13 – Gospel Fest (Turks and Caicos)
Oct. 31 – Prayer and Praise (Linden)
Dec. 8 – Antigua Recreation Ground (Antigua)
Dec. 31 – Kingsway International Christian Center (U.K.)

The annual Praise in the Park Gospel Music Festival is set for Saturday, September 28th, at St. Andrews Park (8701 South St. Andrews Place) in Los Angeles, California. The event will be filled with some amazing gospel artists, food, vendors, a kid zone, and lots of activities for the entire family.

The lineup of performers includes Unified, De Ante Duckett, Bre Holly, Maurice Griffin, and Markees Williams. This event is being presented by the Sanctuary Church of Refuge. Click here to buy tickets.

Flavours of Christian Expression (FORCE) will present Part 2 of Express Worship on Sunday, September 29th, starting at 6:00 p.m. It will be presented at Church of God Sabbath Keeping Ministries (6 Westwyn Court) in Brampton, Ontario.

Ordained evangelist, author, motivational speaker, and international recording artist Kevin Downswell will perform. John Mark Wiggan, Pastor Peter Johnson, and others are also confirmed. The entrance fee is CA$60.

The upcoming Gigantic Gospel Concerts will be staged in Dallas, Texas at Friendship West Baptist Church (2020 W. Wheatland Rd.), and Houston, Texas, at The Kingdom Builders Center (6011 W. Orem Drive) on September 7th and 8th, respectively.

Presented by J. Spivey Productions, which is owned and operated by Jimmie E. Spivey, these events will see the likes of Pastor Shirley Caesar, Kathy Taylor, Anita Wilson, The Williams Brothers, Jessica Reedy, Christian Anderson, Glorified, and Lisa Knowles-Smith performing live. Pastor Kim Burrell will host on both days, and tickets are available on Eventbrite.

The 051 Glorious Hill Gospel Music Festival is set to take place on September 1, 2024, at the Madiba Arena (Vista) in Bloemfontein, South Africa.

This highly anticipated event promises a night of worship, hope, and thanksgiving with performances by renowned gospel artists such as Janet Manyowa, Bishop Benjamin Dube, Ntokozo Mbambo, Khaya Mthethwa, Dumi Mkokstad, Skwara, and Thami Mancho, among others.

051 Glorious Hill’s aim is to reach the hopeless, minister to them, and serve them with the utmost level of dignity and respect. Tickets for this event can be purchased on the event’s official website.

Pure In Heart Ministries International, a Jamaica-based non-denominational Christ-centered church, will be hosting their inaugural fundraising initiative dubbed Pure Fest. It will be staged at the Swallowfield Chapel in Kingston on Saturday, September 7th, 2024, starting at 6:00 p.m.

Pure Fest will feature performances by some of reggae-gospel’s trending performers: Ryan Mark, DJ Nicholas, Jason Mighty, Goddy Goddy, Naurice Edwards, and Marlon Young. Click here for tickets.