Gospel Extravaganza at SWU
Members of Southern Wesleyan University’s Sing With Unity Gospel Choir performing: From left, Jessica Allen of Seneca, a biology major; Brittanie Pelham of Easley, a history and English major; and Kayla Singleton, an elementary education major.
Choirs lifted their voices in praise at Southern Wesleyan University’s 14th annual Gospel Extravaganza April 1 at the university’s campus in Central. Local praise teams and choirs participated, encouraging the audience to join in. The event’s theme was “Wings of Glory, Praises to the Lord with Joyful Song.” Emcee for the Gospel Extravaganza was Lori Edwards, music director at Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church in Spartanburg and a 1999 SWU graduate. Invited choirs from across the region included: Travelers Rest Mass Choir of Spartanburg, Oconee Mass Choir of Seneca, the choirs of Ebenezer Baptist Church of Seneca, Adoration & Praise, Clemson University and Gethsemane Faith Deliverance Temple.