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BEYONCÉ, PASTOR RUDY RASMUS, THE GLOBAL FOODBANKING NETWORK AND AIDMATRIX TEAM UP ON VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVES.

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Food Drives To Be Held prior to Beyonce’s Concert
Singer, songwriter and actress Beyoncé announced today that she is teaming up with her minister and friend Pastor Rudy Rasmus and America’s Second Harvest—The Nation’s Food Bank Network to sponsor pre-concert food donation drives in Houston, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Los Angeles as part of her Beyoncé Experience Tour.
The first 1,000 fans in each of the five cities to drop off non-perishable food items will receive an autographed photo of Beyonce’. Ticket holders that bring items as they enter the venues will be given a raffle ticket for a chance to have their seats upgraded.
Beyoncé says, “Hunger affects every community in the United States. So I’m using my Tour and Survivor Foundation to bring attention to domestic hunger. I’m joining forces with Pastor Rudy and America’s Second Harvest – The Nation’s Food Bank Network to fight hunger.”
Statistics show that hunger hits families where both parents are working but struggle to make ends meet; hunger affects seniors who find themselves with limited access to transportation and food; and hunger affects more than 12 million children who may not know where they will find their next meal,”
Beyoncé grew up attending St. John’s Church with Pastor Rudy, where she learned at a young age the importance of reaching out and helping those who are less fortunate. It’s that upbringing that spurred the birth of her Survivor Foundation.
Pastor Rudy is an urban prophet. He is the author of a new book entitled “Touch: The Power of Touch in Transforming Lives” which profiles his unique brand of faith sharing and radical hospitality and a new music project (the book’s sound track) entitled “The Pastor Rudy Experience.” "I am committed to touching and changing the world... one life at time,” Pastor Rudy says.
“Reaching out and touching lives is incredibly empowering. That’s why I want my fans to experience more than my music this summer. I want them to experience the joy of making a difference by helping someone else,” said Beyonce.
More than 35 million Americans are struggling with limited access to food, and the problem of hunger in the United States is growing.
Any help – donating time, money or food – will make an enormous difference. You can find out more at www.beyonce.com, www.pastorrudy.net , www.thesurvivorfoundation.org , www.spiritrisingmusic.com, or www.secondharvest.org.”
Spirit Rising Music author, Pastor Rudy Rasmus, has been commissioned to contribute to a one page column entitled, “What Do I Do Now?” for Oprah’s “O, The Oprah Magazine.” Pastor Rudy will be part of the “Do the Right Thing: The O Panel.” The column will debut in the May 2007 issue which will arrive on stands April 17, 2007.
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By TARA DOOLEY
Welcoming the homeless to the pews has been one of Pastor Rudy Rasmus' missions since 1992 when he first arrived at St. John's United Methodist Church.
Though a Christian for only about a year, the real estate broker and former manager of a "borderline bordello" was dispatched to the church by the Rev. Kirbyjon Caldwell of Windsor Village United Methodist Church.
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We have a winner! "How I Survived a Generational Curse" received 38% of all votes and is our grand prize winner! Ashley will receive a $100.00 gift card to Wal-Mart, autographed Spirit Rising compilation, the entire TOUCH collection and the Michelle Williams double cd set. The other 4 entries which made it to round two receive the double cd - Spirit Rising Vol. I & II.
Debuting at number 48 on the current Gospel R&B Albums Sample Stores Chart, Spirit Rising Volume I & II is a double CD boasting a virtual who's who of gospel, inspirational and mainstream artists including 2006 Stellar Award nominee Darryl Petties & S.I.P., Bishop TD Jakes, Michelle Williams, Mahalia Jackson, Marvin Winans, Mary Mary, Mighty Clouds of Joy, Kelly Price, Israel & New Breed, Alvin Slaughter, and Men Of Standard.
We thank everyone for sharing their testimonies.
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Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams Collaborate On “You Will Win”
Houston, TX—October 26, 2006—The release of the new Kelly Rowland single, "You Will Win," on Music World Entertainment’s inspirational imprint Spirit Rising Music, triggers a worldwide contest throughout the nation on Wednesday, November 1st.
Specifically written for Kelly by former Destiny's Child group member Michelle Williams, “You Will Win,” from the Spirit Rising Volume I & II compilation, is steady reaching millions with its heart-felt lyrics and precise production.
The contest, “How did you win?” will go from Wednesday, November 1st through Wednesday, November 29th, where people will submit their story online on how they overcame a life struggle or obstacle.
The Spirit Rising Music staff will then select the top twenty stories and let the consumer vote on the best one.
Four runner-ups will win the Spirit Rising Volume I & II album, while the grand prize winner will take home a $100.00 Wal-Mart gift card, a Kelly Rowland autographed copy of Spirit Rising Volume I & II, featuring the single "You Will Win," and the Pastor Rudy Vol. I: TOUCH series: CD, DVD & book.
Spirit Rising Volume I & IIboasts a virtual who's who of gospel, inspirational and mainstream artists including Bishop TD Jakes, Michelle Williams, Mahalia Jackson, Marvin Winans, Mary Mary, Mighty Clouds of Joy, Kelly Price, Earth Wind and Fire, Israel & New Breed, Alvin Slaughter, and Men Of Standard.
To enter the contest, submit stories to spiritrisinginfo@musicworldent.com
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Entertainment Mogul Mathew Knowles Restructures Re-brands And Releases “Spirit Rising Music” On Music World Entertainment
After the mutual agreement to part ways with Sanctuary Mathew Knowles has regained ownership of his companies; Music World Entertainment and the Music World Music Record Label and has revamped and restructured the gospel/ inspirational division Spirit Rising Music with plans to release several projects.
The first release will set off a snowball effect of inspirational bliss.