“Canadian Christian Recording Artist finds permanent home base in Maritimes”


MONCTON – Word of Faith Church in Cap-Pele, New Brunswick [Moncton area] has just announced the signing of their new full time Worship Pastor & Music director Martine Kelsey

Pastor Brian Bourque who officially released this announcement on September 1st, 2010 via social media giant Facebook, seemed very excited about his new Worship Pastor;

“I am proud to announce that Martine Kelsey has accepted the position of Worship Pastor of our Church…Let me say Thank you Jesus!”
– Pastor Brian Bourque

Martine Kelsey, an East Coast Music Award & Canadian Gospel Music Award Artist, and Mercy Award winner has been an active member of the Canadian Christian music industry since early 2000’s after her debut album release, “Here to Stay.” Martine has shared the stage with some other amazing talent including; Starfield, Downhere, NewWorldSon, FamilyForce5, Jon Buller, Toronto Mass Choir and the list goes on.

In recent years Martine was based out of Western Canada as an Artist with Avante Records in Winnipeg, MB. Touring extensively with Grammy Award Nominee Fresh IE and time on tour with Amanda Falk and Beautiful Unique Girl, Martine also had the opportunity to perform her new single “A Mother’s Song” live for the David Foster Organization with great reviews. “Stunning, absolutely stunning!” – Victoria Cook

Since Martine’s return to the Maritimes in 2009, she was based primarily out of Halifax, NS performing and leading worship at a variety of events throughout the region. Though she admitted she never thought she would settle down so to speak and accept a role of this nature, speaking of the Worship Pastor position in general, she felt this to be an open door by God himself and wanted to be obedient.

Word of Faith Church, also known as; Eglise Parole De La Foi, (Faith Life Ministries) was founded by parent ministry Christ Church in Moncton, NB. Word of Faith Church, based out of Cap-Pele, NB is a timely growing Church ministry in that area, seeing its church family quadrupole over this past year to the point of a much needed building expansion. This english based but bilingual church family who recently saw Pastor Gary Hooper of New Covenant Ministries (Dartmouth NS) as a guest speaker, strives to serve their local community, hosting a variety of weekly services and is well known for their vibrant and passionate Worship, Teaching and Healing services.
Word of Faith Church has stated they will support Martine Kelsey as invitations are received requesting her involvement with events, conferences and ministry functions with outside ministries throughout the Country and surrounding areas.

As the role of the Worship Pastor on Church staffs seems to be becoming more and more relevant in today’s Church of Canada, one can only be excited as progress is made in front of our own eyes.


- Courtesy of: MuchMore Ministry News (East Coast)



www.myspace.com/MartineMusic

Alliance Films and World Vision partner to offer free screenings across Canada of the award-winning documentary, BABIES, prior to its official DVD and Blu-Ray release on August 31. On August 23, the Canadian tour will stop in Halifax before heading to Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Vancouver and Saskatoon. This informative evening is dedicated to creating awareness about child and maternal health issues in developing countries and to celebrating the upcoming release of BABIES.

From Alliance Films, BABIES is an uplifting and visually stunning documentary that follows four babies from Namibia, Mongolia, Japan and the United States, from birth to first steps, joyfully capturing the earliest and most crucial stages of life.


WHEN: Monday, August 23, 2010
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

WHERE: Empire 18 & IMAX Theatre Bayers Lake
Cinema 9, 190 Chain Lake Drive
Halifax, NS

WHAT: World Vision will feature two short films, which focus on the challenges and successes of children in developing countries. A special guest will talk about the importance of education to children in the developing world and how something as simple as the country of a child’s birth affects their entire lives. The audience will then enjoy the full 79-minute screening of the BABIES documentary.

For a preview of BABIES, see: http://www.youtube.com/alliancefilms
Search: BABIES

NOTE: BABIES director Thomas Balmès will be available for phone interviews prior to this event.


World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Motivated by our Christian faith, we serve all people regardless of religion, race, gender or ethnicity. For more information, please visit WorldVision.ca.

For more information, or to arrange an interview, contact:
World Vision – Jane Bargout – 416-716-9738
Alliance Films – Julius Comia – 416-309-4167

NewWorldSon set to headline this years major summer event, Atlantic Worship Weekend 2010!
[*appearing Friday night event only]



HALIFAX -- NewWorldSon one of Canada's most renown Christian bands is set to headline our regions newest non-denominational summer festival titled: Atlantic Worship Weekend 2010.


This major outdoor event will also feature other amazing artists throughout the weekend including: AnyDay, Martine Kelsey, Robot?, Jason Taylor, Elizabeth Deveau, Shauna Dryden, 460kustom & LatterRain. There will be no shortage of exceptional talent to take in and enjoy for all ages!

Scheduled to take place at 92 Putnam Road, Masstown, NS on August 27th, 28th & 29th [Fri/Sat/Sun], the concert grounds allow for lots of camping space for tents and or trailers. Also, food and beverages are available courtesy of Rustico Café

Costs for this event are $25 per person or $50 per family for the entire 3 days!
For people who Pre-register, pricing is: $20 per person or $40 per family.
Youth groups attending will only pay $10 per youth.
*Day passes are available as well

For more information, (general, pre-registration, booking, sponsorship, etc) Please contact: (902) 956-0605 or email: AWW.2010@live.com

To view event schedule, please visit: facebook.com/AWW2010

Lets unite together for three exciting days of amazing music, testimony and prayer!



Event Promotional Partners:
JKelsey Management Co. / HOPE 98.5 / NewSong 96.1 / CKO 107.3 / CJLU 93.9

After hearing that “Worship in the Square” would not be taking place this year, a new event has been established, All Together Worship 2010. Spearheaded by the Burtts Corner Church of Christ, this free event is designed for all denominations and all walks of life. The event will take place on Saturday, August 21, 2010 in a neutral location at the Keswick Landing Mall allowing us to invite the general public to participate without financial obligation.
The name of the event was derived from the worship chorus, “Here I Am To Worship”. As we meditated on this familiar song we were drawn to the part of the chorus that says “You’re altogether lovely, altogether worthy, altogether wonderful to me”. Though the writer of the chorus was obviously pouring their heart out to God, we were drawn to reflect on God’s plan for us. He wants all of us together with Him for eternity. There is no better way to celebrate our “…lovely, …worthy, …wonderful” Heavenly Father, then by coming together to worship Him!

The goal of this event is to unite area churches and reach out in Christian love to Fredericton and the surrounding region. It is our prayer that through this event, lives will be changed and families strengthened through the saving power of Jesus Christ.

We are extremely excited to announce that 2010 Dove Award Winning Artists, the Sidewalk Prophets (www.sidewalkprophets.com), have been chosen to lead this free worship concert! Their hit song “These Are The Words I Would Say” was featured in the major motion picture “Fireproof”. Two time Super Bowl Champion Lee Rouson will also be on hand to share his inspiring testimony with us. Other artists will be announced soon so stay tuned to this website. You can also sign-up to be part of our Facebook or Twitter groups where you will receive all the event news and updates.

http://www.alltogetherworship.com/

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 17, 2010


Rita MacNeil and Four for the Lord headline Alive on the Island II

SYDNEY - Organizers of the successful Alive on the Island Festival ‘09 will host The East Coast Inspiration Weekend which will take place July 2nd ,3rd , and 4th at the Canada Games Complex of the campus of Cape Breton University.

Alive on the Island ll will feature top Atlantic Canadian artists and the return of one of Cape Breton’s most revered Christian Music groups, Four for the Lord who will re-unite for the first time in 5 years. The reunion will take place as part of the Friday night show.

Rita MacNeil and friends will headline Saturday night’s East Coast Inspiration concert plus multiple ECMA winners The Burke Family, North Preston Gospel favorites The Sanctified Brothers, ECMA winner Chelsea Nisbett, Amanda Mozvik and a house band featuring some of the East Coast’s finest musicians. The show will open with the school choir from Robin Foote & Coxheath Elementary under the direction of Carol MacDougall. The festival production is directed by Stephen Muise.

“This show was the highlight of last year’s inaugural Alive on the Island Festival for many attendees,” explains Pat Moore, Festival Manager. “The show was simply amazing – it received 12 standing ovations!” “This ensemble production is an excellent way to showcase another dimension of the East Coast’s rich musical talent base ” states Moore. “There are numerous Juno and ECMA awards among this stellar line-up, and when everyone sings with Rita MacNeil for the show’s big finale, it will raise the roof. This is a don’t miss show!”

Four for the Lord, Cape Breton's multi-award winning Contemporary Christian band will perform their much anticipated reunion concert as the highlight of the Friday evening musical celebration. Despite unprecedented acclaim as a result of their inaugural CD “Making Waves” which resulted in sold out shows throughout the Maritimes, Four for the Lord disbanded in 2005 leaving a significant fan base saddened and hopeful this was not the last they had heard of this talented group.

Also scheduled to perform Friday night are ECMA Artist & Mercy Award winner Martine Kelsey, up and coming sensation Taylor Burton and Godsent, the female Christian Music Group which is charming audiences around the region.

Rounding out the week-end will be a Song-writers Circle on Sunday afternoon including Aaron Lewis from the Carlton Show-band, Allan O’Donnell and others.

Tickets for the Alive on the Island ll festival event are now on sale at www.aliveontheisland.com[/i]

This fabulous East Coast Celebration Weekend will be brought to you as a result of the support from all levels of government including Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation, Nova Scotia Government Come to Life and the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.

For more information, contact:

Pat Moore, Alive on the Island Festival Manager
Tel 902-549-2615

or visit www.AliveOnTheIsland.com


Promotional support provided by: JKelsey Management Co.

On Sunday April 25th, join World Vision at Sackville Landing in Halifax, and show the G8 Development Ministers that you believe 5 years is NOT a child’s lifetime!


The Details:

Where: Sackville Landing on the Waterfront, Halifax, Nova Scotia
When: Sunday, April 25th, 2010, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Why: Join hundreds of others in creating a giant “5” to tell our global leaders that you believe five years is NOT a child’s lifetime and that you expect them to take action at the G8
What to wear: Wear a white shirt
What to bring: Bring a white towel or sheet, as well as white children’s objects – teddy bears, bottles, toys, strollers, stuffed animals etc.
Who to bring: Everyone you know! Children are very welcome too.
Contact person in Halifax: Mark Miller –


The Purpose:

Every year, 8.8 million children under the age of five die from preventable causes. We know the solutions, but our global leaders have lacked the will to implement them.

Ministers responsible for international development from all the G8 nations will be meeting in Halifax from April 26th–28th. The outcome of these talks will contribute to the substance of the upcoming G8 meetings in Muskoka, Ontario this June, and will greatly influence Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s approach to the child and maternal health discourse during the G8 summit.

Prime Minister Harper has stated that child and maternal health will be on the G8 agenda, but we need to make sure the G8 leaders do more than pay lip service to this preventable tragedy.

On Sunday, April 25th at 1:00pm, be part of making a giant “5” with hundreds of other people at Sackville Landing in Halifax to send a clear message to our political leaders that they must make a concrete commitment to children under five and their mothers at the G8!

The bigger the “5 the stronger the message, so come out and support mothers and children around the world!

Hope to see you there!

RISE IN LOVE FOR HAITI CONCERT EVENT!

An explosive and Passionate night of music set to inspire all who come out and support this Haiti benefit event. Featuring amazing talent including; Martine Kelsey, The Smith Family, Rickcola Slawter & company and much more.

April 10th - 6-9 pm @ Emmanuel Baptist Church, 633 Pockwock rd, Hammond Plains NS
Tickets are $20.00 (Proceeds to support relief efforts in Haiti)

For more information, please contact:


Promotional support provided by: JKelsey Management Co.

Organizers of the successful Alive on the Island Festival in Cape Breton have announced plans to bring one of the festival's most successful shows to audiences around the Maritimes. "East Coast Inspiration" will feature some of the region*s finest talent performing a mix of inspirational and spiritual music, headlined by platinum-selling artist and multiple Juno and ECMA award winner, Rita MacNeil.

*This show was the highlight of last year's inaugural Alive on the Island Festival for many attendees,* explains Pat Moore, Festival Manager. "The show was simply amazing - it received 12 standing ovations!"

Along with Rita MacNeil, the touring version of the show will feature multiple ECMA winners The Burke Family, North Preston Gospel favourites The Deep River Boys, ECMA winner Chelsea Nisbett, and a house band featuring some of the East Coast*s finest musicians. The ensemble production is directed by Stephen Muise.

"East Coast Inspiration" will visit three Maritime cities, as follows:

Wesleyan Church Celebration Centre in Moncton on Friday, March 26

Charlottetown Civic Centre on Saturday, March 27

Kings Valley Wesleyan Church in Quispamsis on Sunday, March 28

"This tour is an excellent way to showcase another dimension of the East Coast's rich musical talent base - inspirational music," states Moore. "There are numerous Juno and ECMA awards among this stellar line-up, and when everyone sings with Rita MacNeil for the show's big finale, it will raise the roof. This is a don't miss show!"

Tickets for the concerts are now on sale. For the Moncton and Saint John shows, they are available through TicketWindow at 1-877-700-3130. For Charlottetown, they are available by contacting the Charlottetown Civic Centre at (902) 629-6625. Tickets are also available online at www.aliveontheisland.com

The Maritime Tour of "East Coast Inspiration" is sponsored by World Vision and Destination Cape Breton.

*For more information, contact:

Pat Moore, Alive on the Island Festival Manager

Tel 902-549-2615

Rejoice! Just Claim it! '10 is almost here!!- The excitement is building throughout the city as this event is set to be an explosive night of music featuring Award winning recording artist & Worship Leader; Martine Kelsey with special guest performances by; Acadia University Gospel Choir, Signs of Praise, The 5 Trusters and much much more!


Presented by Halifax S.D.A. Church [Youth Department] this is one event you're not going to want to miss!!! Doors open at 6:30pm

March 20th, 2010 - 7pm [doors open at 6pm] at the Cornerstone Wesleyan Church [ 1215 Hammonds Plains Rd, Hammonds Plains NS]

Admission is: $15 - Adults / $8 - Youth 7 to 16 (6 and under free)

[The proceeds of this event will go to assist the Halifax S.D.A Youth Leadership Team in attending the Just Claim It! Youth Leadership and Prayer Summit In Columbus. Ohio April 7th - 11th]

For more information, please contact Natalie at:

http://www.halifaxsda.org
www.myspace.com/MartineMusic


Promotional support provided by: JKelsey Management Co.

Reach internet Radio is a new Online Christian Radio Station based out of City Church Halifax. We play inspirational music for the Christian Community.

Pastor Gerald kendrick is the program director and co-pastor at City Church. "We offer Friendly Family Christian programming that you can listen to 24/7 through the internet."

You can call us at 477 SONG.

www.reachinternetradio.ca