Songs the mass choir sang on Thursday the 19th:
" It is a Good Thing to Give Thanks" and "Blessed Assurance"

Songs the mass choir sang on Friday the 20th:
"Praise Offering" and "Tho He Slay Me"

Rev. Peter Hernandez
Photo by April Parker

COMMENTS

What a wonderful way to spend a few days in Los Angeles. The Inner light
Tenor section was well represented at the annual Heritage Music Foundation
Fall Conference. We jumped right in learning several new hits-to-be from
Rodney Teal on Wednesday afternoon. "It Is Good to Give Thanks to the Lord"
was a punchy energetic song. Then we met Theola Booker who shared her
version of "Blessed Assurance". We knew we were in the right place. The week
continued with a time to share and learn from Margaret Doureux, more mass
choir practice and concerts in the evening. We actually participated in two
of the three evening concerts.

I say, put the first Thursday after the third Wednesday in October 2007 on
YOUR calendar and join us next year.

Diane Kirkpatrick, Choir board member

We had the opportunity to sing on 9/21/06 for The Heritage foundation. Inner Light sang two songs with the The Heritage Mass Choir plus two songs alone. This was a huge blessing for our choir. It is an experience that each choir member could participate in and share his talent and to see what it is like to be involved in such a great event. It was so inspiring.

Bessie Murphy, Choir board member

Attending the Heritage Music workshop made me realize how much I missed attending the annual Gospel Music Workshop of America. Yes, this workshop was really small in comparison but that turned out to be an advantage because we were able to socialize with the same small group. Our lunches were even provided enabling us to socialize even more. Yet we had the advantages of the larger group because of the very talented attendees and instructors. That made learning new songs easy and fun. What a blessing to be part of that group.

Sherry Campbell, Choir board member

Songs the Inner Light Choir sang at the Friday concert:: "Oh Jesus" & "I Got Shoes"

For more info on the Heritage Music Foundation http://hmfgospel.com/