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“Belle Blessings”

A network connection through God’s people

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Richmond, VA – Happy New Year and Praise the Lord ! You are alive and well and made it to 2009. Life for us all has been pretty amazing with so many twist and turns, ups and downs, surprises and disappointments. However through it all, God is still in the blessing business and continues to allow His blessings to fall on us everyday.

For us here at The Belle Report, we take nothing for granted as God has blessed us with this ministry. We are reaching hundreds of thousands of people each day and now we hope to reach more of you personally through our newest arm of ministry, Belle Blessings. As we try to be more like Christ everyday, it is our hope and prayer to touch as many lives as possible in a positive way.

Belle Blessings has become the newest arm of ministry of Ma & Popop Production, Inc., the parent company of The Belle Report, The Gospel Times Newspaper, LaBelle & Associates and DEM-G, owned and operated by Sheilah Belle a.k.a. The Belle.

Born out of a vision to help make a positive difference for those in need, visionary Sheilah Belle a.k.a. “The Belle” says “Belle Blessings will be reaching out to help put a smile on faces that may need some uplifting. From needing a bill paid to maybe simply wanting tickets to go to a concert, we will be doing what we can to help make a positive difference. We have a lot of people who have already joined our efforts and hopefully you will too.”

Let us know how we can be a blessing to you and we will do the best we can to reach out to make a difference!

The goal of Belle Blessings is to directly touch the lives of at least one family each month and a total of twelve families across the country in 2009. Let us know how we can be a blessing in your life. Hit us up at BelleBlessings@hotmail.com

If you are in need of financial assistance, we will need to see proof with an actual bill. For others who have already contacted us, please know that we have already read your e-mails and will be moving forward with assistance.

We are so excited about what God is doing and we look forward in reaching out to our brothers and sisters!

If you would like to join our efforts in making a difference in your community, please let us know as we have people and organizations that are already on board:

Tye Tribbett & G.A., Camden, NJ
Bobby Jones Gospel, Nashville, TN
Emtro Music Group, Jacksonville, Florida
Earl Bynum Ministries, Chesapeake, VA
St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Richmond, VA
Community Harvest Outreach, Windsor, VA Chicago Gospel Announces Guild, Chicago, IL Come As You Are Evangelist Center, Aberdeen, NC
Harvey’s Personal Financial Service, Richmond, VA
P.C. Public Relations & Management, Pasadena, CA
Nations First Mortgage of Virginia, LLC in Virginia Beach,  VA
North Carolina Gospel Announcers Guild, President Arvetra Jones, NC
Love Broadcasting, Owner and Founder, DeWayne Loving, Richmond, VA

Hit us up at BelleBlessings@hotmail.com

There is power when people come together!


In the meantime, please know that all is well. Mojo is doing great (my dog) and we are excited about many more things that God has lined up for us.

To get on board with advertising with us and sharing your product and CD’s to the masses, e-mail us at thebellereport@hotmail.com . To e-mail “The Belle” directly, hit me up at thebelle@thegospeltimes.com.

Don’t forget to also check us out at http://www.myspace.com/thebellereport. We have a lot of friends and would love to have you as one too. To join, the key word to remember is thebellereport@hotmail.com.

To reach THE BELLE REPORT, call us at (804) 612-3187 or e-mail us at thebellereport@hotmail.com !

PLEASE SEND ALL MAIL TO…

THE BELLE REPORT, P.O.BOX 14618, RICHMOND, VA 23221

IF YOU NEED A STREET ADDRESS, E-MAIL US…WE WILL FORWARD YOU THE NECESSARY INFORMATION!

Peace and Power

Sheilah Belle

Editor-In-Chief & Multi Media Journalist

The Belle of Gospel!


Dr. Bobby Jones Tapes “Let’s Talk Church” at the Gospel Complex for Education & Preservation 1st Annual Conference


 
From left to right: front row, Lonnie Hunter, Merdean Gails, Dr. Bobby Jones and The Belle, along with several hundred students

Ft. Lauderdale, FL -- While the Gospel Complex for Education & Preservation 1st Annual Conference is still in full swing, industry executives and music lovers are staying busy with back to back classes, sessions and tapings. From morning workshops to evening tapings the days are staying full.

One of the highlights for the week is Dr. Bobby Jones, “Let’s Talk Church” taping, held at the Don Taft University Center & Arena on the campus of Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida.

The response was tremendous with an overflowing audience filled with students.


The Legendary Vanessa Bell Armstrong Set to Record ‘The Experience’ Live in Chicago

Thursday, May 21st at 7:00 p.m. at the Harold Washington Cultural Center

Grammy-Award nominated and legendary Gospel recording artist Vanessa Bell Armstrong is set to record ‘The Experience’ Live in Chicago. Armstrong will record past hits as well as some brand new music produced by the incomparable Donald Lawrence.

The Experience will be recorded for a CD set to be released on EMI Gospel this Summer that will include an in depth conversation with music historian and Chicago radio personality Dedry Jones, where Armstrong will share her thoughts on her remarkable music career.

The event will be free and open to the public, but to obtains tickets, fan must contact: Dedry Jones at The Music Experience, 1959 1/2 East 73rd Street, Chicago, Illinois 60649, or call, 773.493.0154. (Limit 4 ticket per person)

The recording will take place at the Harold Washington Cultural Center at 4701 S. King in Chicago, IL on Thursday, May 21th. Doors will open at 6:00pm, the program will begin promptly at 7:00pm.

Kirk Franklin Discusses New Partnership with American Heart Association

New York, NY -- Kirk Franklin has teamed up with the American Heart Association's Power To End Stroke Movement to launch the "Fight of Our Life Health Tour." Stroke is the third leading cause of death in African Americans and through this partnership Kirk will encourage them to make a declaration to take control of their health by knowing their risk factors for stroke, how to detect the warning signs and ultimately how to live healthier lives to reduce their risk from this devastating disease. Kirk has made a "Declaration" to dedicate a seven-city concert tour to fight stroke in the following cities:

June 5 Houston, TX
June 6 San Antonio, TX
July 12-13 Tulsa & Oklahoma City, OK August 8 Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
August 9 Austin, TX & Little Rock, AR


In each city, Kirk is looking for local Gospel artists, rappers, praise dancers, and choirs to audition to be his opening act.

For more information on the auditions, the Power To End Stroke Campaign and the partnership, please visit www.fightofourlife.blogspot.com.

“Belle Blessings” Pays Grocery Bill for 9 Families at Walmart
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A network connection through God’s people

(Recipients of Belle Blessings and The Belle, stand in front of Walmart, after having their grocery bill paid (Click on the picture)

Richmond, VA – In the beginning of the year, we introduced Belle Blessings, a network connecting blessings to God’s people. Since January we have touched the lives of several people and families, from helping those needing financial assistance to those who simply needed a helping hand.

Recently, we took our Belle Blessings on the road to a Walmart Supercenter. The goal was to simply bless a few brothers and sisters as we all prepare for Easter this week. One of the easiest ways to do this was to simply pay the grocery bills of those who came our way, after we engaged them in a little conversation. The responses all varied, from total disbelief to truly being grateful. One woman said, she thought God had forgotten her, until we came along. This is truly some amazing video and we pray that it blesses you as much as it blessed us.

*A special THANK YOU to Digital Webware, LLC, for making this stop filled with blessings possible, to Gwendolyn Douglas who helped coordinate the day and camera man Marcus Logan. (Click on the picture)

About Belle Blessings

Belle Blessings has become the newest arm of ministry of Ma & Popop Production, Inc., the parent company of The Belle Report, The Gospel Times Newspaper, LaBelle & Associates and DEM-G, owned and operated by Sheilah Belle a.k.a. The Belle.

Born out of a vision to help make a positive difference for those in need, visionary Sheilah Belle a.k.a. “The Belle” says “Belle Blessings will be reaching out to help put a smile on faces that may need some uplifting. From needing a bill paid to maybe simply wanting tickets to go to a concert, we will be doing what we can to help make a positive difference. We have a lot of people who have already joined our efforts and hopefully you will too.”

Let us know how we can be a blessing to you and we will do the best we can to reach out to make a difference!

The goal ofBelle Blessings is to directly touch the lives of at least one family each month and a total of twelve families across the country in 2009. Let us know how we can be a blessing in your life. Hit us up at BelleBlessings@hotmail.com.

There is power when people come together!

UMI and McDonald's Celebrate Gospel Music With Cece Winans and J. Moss 

For many, Gospel music is a source of expressing Christian belief. It uplifts and inspires, taps into deep soulful emotions, and provides an outlet to celebrate the rich tradition of African American music.

The tradition of gospel music is nothing new to UMI. One of the earlier covers of UMI's teen publication, Inteen®, was graced by none other than gospel music legend, Andrae Crouch. Dr. Melvin Banks, founder of UMI, could sense the spiritual ties between gospel music and the Christian lifestyle and wanted to share that with the Inteen® audience.

In honor of celebrating our traditional and spiritual ties to gospel music, UMI has partnered with McDonald's to bring you the 3rd annual McDonald's Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour. The gospel tour is a series of unprecedented concerts that bring a powerful and inspirational message to all in attendance. Past concert attendees have enjoyed the soul-stirring ministry of Smokie Norful, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Kierra "Kiki" Sheard and Myron Butler & Levi. "This concert series gives UMI the opportunity to fellowship with our customers, while experiencing these dynamic artists," says UMI President Jeff Wright. "We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with McDonald's in this way and hope that these concerts will be the first of many positive joint programs for our community."

Headlining the 2009 McDonald's Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour will be recording artist CeCe Winans along with J Moss. GRAMMY, Stellar and Dove award winning artist, CeCe Winans released her first album in 1985 with brother BeBe Winans. Her latest solo album is described as a variety of styles and movements, spanning energetic urban gospel, beautifully orchestrated balladry, and joyful corporate worship. Opening for CeCe Winans is Zomba recording artist J Moss. Newer to the gospel industry arena, but equally a blessing, J Moss has gained industry notoriety writing and producing for several artists, including Karen Clark-Sheard, Hezekiah Walker and Trin-i-tee 5:7.

Tickets for the concerts are required for entry. General Admission tickets are free and available at the host church and area churches noted on the concert website (www.mcdonaldsgospeltour.com). In addition to concert information, website visitors will have the opportunity to upgrade their General Admission tickets to Sponsor's Passes for the concert, providing concert entry, access to the artist meet and greet session and admittance to the reserved seating area. This concert is certain to be an event that you and your congregation will not want to miss.

The tour will begin on May 8 in Dallas with additional dates in the following cities:

May 8 - Dallas, TX (Friendship West Baptist)

May 9 - Houston, TX (Windsor Village United Methodist Family @ the KBC)

May 14 - Philadelphia, PA (Deliverance Evangelistic Church)

May 15 - Detroit, MI (Greater Grace Temple)

May 16 - Chicago, IL (Christ Universal Temple)

May 23 - Atlanta, GA (Ray of Hope Church)

May 24 - Norfolk, VA (Southeast Virginia Arts Association Festival)

June 13 - Newark, NJ (McDonald's Gospel Festival-Prudential Center -- THIS IS NOT A FREE SHOW. For ticket information, go to www.ticketmaster.com)

September 6 - Washington, DC (Black Family Reunion Celebration-The National Mall)
HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS…

*Mississippi Mass Choir live recording and Videotaping. Friday, June 19, 2009 7p.m.
First Baptist Church of Jackson, MS, 413 N. State Street, Jackson, MS. Admission: Love Offering. For more information, call 601-982-4522 or 601-366-8863.
 
*Gospel Music Workshop of America, Inc. 2009 Annual Convention, July 25-31, 2009. Duke Energy Center, 525 Elm Street – Cincinnati, OH 45202 Headquarters Hotel, Millennium Hotel Cincinnati, 150 West Fifth Street Cincinnati, OH 45202-2393 Contact: Convention Manager: Mark Smith, GMWA, Inc., 3908 West Warren, Detroit, MI 48208. For more information: Call: (313) 898-6900 or fax your information to (313) 898-4520
 
*4th Annual HP Virginia Gospel Showcase Friday & Saturday, July 24 -25th, 2009 New Mount Joy food for Living Ministries; 307 County Street; Suffolk, VA 23424 Friday Night’s winner will receive $1,000 Cash Prize, Demo Deal and Magazine Spread Judges include; Kevin Bond, Bryant Scott, Troy Sneed, Elder Steven Ford, The Belle, James Walker and Minister Earl Bynum. Saturday @ 12 noon: Free Seminars with Elder Steven Ford, Sheilah Belle, James Walker and Peggy Tatum. Kingdom Kids (Ages 5 – 15/Saturday Afternoon), Praise Dance Showcase (Saturday Night) For more information, call 757-242-4151.
 
*Youth for Christ Live Recording, Wednesday, July 29, 2009 Recording will take place in Orlando, Florida in conjunction with the Anointed Radical Motivated Youth Conference Special Guests: Kierra “KiKi” Sheard, Pastor Jamal Bryant, Pastor Sharon Riley, 21:03, Troy Sneed and many others. For more information, call 904-213-1330.
 
 
Mark Your Calendars Now for
 “Harmony”
Where Music and Business Meets
 
August 6th – 8th
 
Network with some of the top music industry executives and artists in Gospel
 

From left to right: Jazzy Jordan, Larry Blackwell, The Belle, Bryant Scott, Damita Haddon, Deitrick Haddon
 
Sponsored in Part by
 
Gospel Excellence Ministry, WTLC Radio One,
The Indianapolis Recorder and The Belle Report
 
Register Now >>
 
The Hilton Indianapolis Hotel North (Host Hotel) Indianapolis, IN
 
*Gospel Fest 2009. Coming to Atlanta, GA, Georgia International Convention Center 200 Convention Concourse, College Park, GA. August 7 – 9, 2009. Special Guests Include: Luther Barnes, The pace Sisters, Jimmy Hicks, Evelyn Turrentine-Agee, Al “The Bishop” Hobbs and many others. Vending Opportunities Still Available. Call 770-649-1460 or e-mail, Lwrt@aol.com
 
*The 2009 Virginia Black Expo: The Power of E—Energy, Education, Environment Saturday, August 22, 2009, in Virginia Beach. For the fifth consecutive year, the Virginia Black Expo—the largest event of its kind directly targeting the African-American community—will return to Hampton Roads. The Power of E—Energy, Education and the Environment will be the theme of the event which will be held Saturday, August 22, 2009, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. For more information on securing an exhibitor booth or being a Black Expo sponsor, call McCants Communications Group, Inc. at (757) 399-4153 or visit blackpagesusa.com.
 
*Arizona Gospel Convention. September 4th & 5th. Renaissance Hotel, 9495 W. Coyotes Blvd., Glendale, Arizona 85035. Nightly Showcases Winners of each showcase wins a demo recording at Holy Child Studios
 
*R&R Convention 2009 Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel • September 23-25, 2009 Attracting the top broadcast and recording-industry executives from around the country, the R&R Convention is recognized as the premier annual conference for the radio and record industries. In 2009 the R&R Convention will be co-located with the NAB Radio Show at the Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel and the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
 
*The Belle’s Birthday, Saturday, November 7, 2009…The World may stop revolving for a minute. So prepare! (smile)!

ON The Road with The Belle…

While we have been on the road, here are some of the people we have caught up with! It’s been fun, but there is so much more to do and cover. Keep your sister in prayer.



Jennifer Hudson and The Belle



Ju Joyner, Earl Bynum, The Belle and
Bryant Scott



DeWayne Woods, The Belle and
VaShawn Mitchell



Blessed and The Belle



Owner and CEO of Rejoice Musical Soul Food Mike Chandler and
N.C. Gospel Announcers Guild President
Arvetra Jones



The Belle Steve Harvey and The Belle’s cousin Anita Mallory

 

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