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God Has Done Great Things
I salute Reverend Swaby and the entire Reunion Coordinating Team. Thank you all for your hard work in bringing together this Apostolic Power Unlimited Reuinion event; an event which is long overdue and I know will not be a one-off and remain dormant.
It was indeed a pleasure for me and over twenty young people of The Beulah Apostolic Church, with the blessings of our late Bishop Rufus George Anderson, who embraced the vision of unity and Christian (Apostolic)proclamation of our faith, and to be part of such a dynamic and anointed Choir. The godly cohesion and excellence within The Choir stimulated us to travel the various distances to the many practices necessary, in order to give glory to God in our ministration. It was a joy to be a part of this clarion call and manifestation of faith throughout its functioning years.
It is important to add that some of us attended the practices with our young children in tow, and they too were impacted by the practices and Celebration days and often enquire as to "what has happened to APU?" They are all now grown and are overjoyed that we can now give them the answer that they want to hear.
I anxiously look forward to this Reunion
and the glory that will permeate the heavenlies by the high praises and worship that will be offered up to God. I also aim to attend with a heart of thankfulness to God, because He has done great things!
It was indeed a pleasure for me and over twenty young people of The Beulah Apostolic Church, with the blessings of our late Bishop Rufus George Anderson, who embraced the vision of unity and Christian (Apostolic)proclamation of our faith, and to be part of such a dynamic and anointed Choir. The godly cohesion and excellence within The Choir stimulated us to travel the various distances to the many practices necessary, in order to give glory to God in our ministration. It was a joy to be a part of this clarion call and manifestation of faith throughout its functioning years.
It is important to add that some of us attended the practices with our young children in tow, and they too were impacted by the practices and Celebration days and often enquire as to "what has happened to APU?" They are all now grown and are overjoyed that we can now give them the answer that they want to hear.
I anxiously look forward to this Reunion
and the glory that will permeate the heavenlies by the high praises and worship that will be offered up to God. I also aim to attend with a heart of thankfulness to God, because He has done great things!
Posted by Ileen Mitchell on 04 September 2012
thank you
This message is to thank the individuals who made it possible for this event to be happening. Thank you Pastor Nathan (my good friend) for coming all the way from Ispwich to have rehearsals with the choir. Thank you to the committee members for their regualr meetings, and most of all thank you to the project coordinator who I know committed herself to ensure all the necessary informaiton re: songs, letters, etc reached each choir member on time. well done sister Claudieon for your dedication and hardwork, all the musicians well done for working so hard with us to get the songs right, on behalf of the choir we thank you all.
Posted by Mavis on 02 September 2012
Great News
I am so happy to hear about the reunion it has been well overdue. From my great years in the Bibleway Tabernacle Lewisham I was apart of the APU choir for many years and have attended every APU meeting from day one. I thank God for the Bishop and leaders that have gone home to be with the Lord, who’s seed, are still in the earth. This is a new day and a great day. I will be there.
Posted by Elder Clinton Rhule on 27 August 2012
Honour to whom honour is due
When Pastor Jonathan Swaby contacted me a while back with the idea of a "reunion" the prospect was exciting and seemed overdue. It was never requested of me, thankfully, to lead - I am a firm believer that our Lord chooses the right people at the right time to lead the right idea that gives Him glory and honour. I salute Pastor Jonathan and his team for excellent leadership, teamwork, and creativity in bringing the idea to the point of fulfilment in just two weeks time.
The APU Mass Choir was such a tremendous feature of the Apostolic Power Unlimited celebrations and to many it WAS APU epitomising in truth "how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity". And so years later it is not surprising that God has chosen the APU Mass Choir to lead the reunion.
A reunion is the act of reuniting, the choir is doing just that... reuniting.
A reunion is a gathering of members of a group who have been separated, the choir is bringing the 'separated' back into a great gathering on September 8th.
I know the reunion could not happen without hard work and sacrifice, just as the original annual APU Celebrations did not happen without hard work and sacrifice. I most definitely applaud the use of technology (facebook, dropbox, youtube, skype and this website etc) to complement the physical hard work.
It will be a great reunion celebration on September 8th, absolutely no doubt about that. I give honour to the APU Reunion Committee, to the APU Reunion Mass Choir directors, to the APU Reunion Mass Choir members, and because I know what it meant to the original founding APU Bishops who trusted me to form and lead Apostolic Power Unlimited back in 1986, I honour Bishops Anderson, Dallas, Dunn, Pitt, Roach, Rowe and White, they would rejoice to see on Sep 8th how their own unity and foresight has been continued 26 years later.
Jonathan, Nathan, Joe, Laurice, Steve, Oliver and ClauDieon (who has worked so effectively and efficiently as "Administrator") you have exemplified unity in your working together and in so competently leading and managing the process of bringing everyone back together one more time. "Honour to whom honour is due"
To God be all the Glory
Elder Michael Clarke
Founding APU Chairman
PS where do we take this from here? Westminster Central Hall in September 2016 for the 30th APU Celebration !
The APU Mass Choir was such a tremendous feature of the Apostolic Power Unlimited celebrations and to many it WAS APU epitomising in truth "how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity". And so years later it is not surprising that God has chosen the APU Mass Choir to lead the reunion.
A reunion is the act of reuniting, the choir is doing just that... reuniting.
A reunion is a gathering of members of a group who have been separated, the choir is bringing the 'separated' back into a great gathering on September 8th.
I know the reunion could not happen without hard work and sacrifice, just as the original annual APU Celebrations did not happen without hard work and sacrifice. I most definitely applaud the use of technology (facebook, dropbox, youtube, skype and this website etc) to complement the physical hard work.
It will be a great reunion celebration on September 8th, absolutely no doubt about that. I give honour to the APU Reunion Committee, to the APU Reunion Mass Choir directors, to the APU Reunion Mass Choir members, and because I know what it meant to the original founding APU Bishops who trusted me to form and lead Apostolic Power Unlimited back in 1986, I honour Bishops Anderson, Dallas, Dunn, Pitt, Roach, Rowe and White, they would rejoice to see on Sep 8th how their own unity and foresight has been continued 26 years later.
Jonathan, Nathan, Joe, Laurice, Steve, Oliver and ClauDieon (who has worked so effectively and efficiently as "Administrator") you have exemplified unity in your working together and in so competently leading and managing the process of bringing everyone back together one more time. "Honour to whom honour is due"
To God be all the Glory
Elder Michael Clarke
Founding APU Chairman
PS where do we take this from here? Westminster Central Hall in September 2016 for the 30th APU Celebration !
Posted by Elder Michael Clarke on 25 August 2012
Would be great if it could be in Westminster Central Hall again :-D
Posted by Chenita Dawes on 04 September 2012
pure righteous envy
I remember when I wanted to join after seeing the choir minister at Calvary Temple back in 1987I was 14 years old. I spoke with the choir leader, Sis Rosetta at the time. She told me I was too young and come back when my voice had broken. Well let's just say I didn't stop asking until I was on APU the year after. And after 24 years my voice still hasn't broken. Lol
Posted by Conrad Gayle on 11 August 2012
It was great being the youngest on the choir though.. had so many mothers and fathers looking after me... I will never forget it.
APU forever!!!!!
APU forever!!!!!
Posted by conrad Gayle on 12 August 2012
An exhillerating experience
I would like to commend the APU Committee for their insight into reminding us all of what was considered an historical explosive experience some 25 years ago. I am so glad to have been part this great event that was so special. I hope this reunion will springboard us onto greater, deeper and higher heights as we work together in God's vineyard.
The atmosphere once we started singing o have been reminded of the songs we sang I look forward to joining the awesomeness of God showing up in all we do for Him.
The atmosphere once we started singing o have been reminded of the songs we sang I look forward to joining the awesomeness of God showing up in all we do for Him.
Posted by Valerie Livingston on 07 August 2012
Electric Atmosphere
I remember the atmosphere just before we started singing, it felt surreal and so exciting! The singing I remember, lifted me so high that for many days afterwards I was buzzing. It felt great to be part of something so awesome at the time...
Posted by Coral Nelson on 28 July 2012
It was indeed a fantastic evening filled with joy and tears of happiness in seeing the manifestation of what God has done. The Choir sang with the anointing and epitomised excellence. Bravo!!! The ministration of "Trees" "Jerusalem" and "Magnify Him" instantly lifted me out of my seat into praise and worship.
The video montage caused me to reflect on the goodness of God, and I concluded by saying "look where God has brought us". This was yet another demonstration of the vision of The Founding Chairman -Michael Clarke and the seven other Church Leadership at the time, and the vision is still alive today.
The evening brought back such fond memories for me and it was good to catch up with others from the 1980's onwards.
I look forward to the next gathering in whatever form the Lord allows it to take place.