JUST CONCLUDED:
 DANCING
IN THE SON -
APRIL
2010 |
The Show in Johannesburg
“It was not
that she felt unworthy of His love, it was more of how
inadequate she felt with herself. ‘Surely the gift and
ability to love and be loved must be equal and mutual and
perfect?’…she thought” Taken from ‘Beautiful’s Discourse’.
Act 3: Dancing in the Son
We are very privileged to be who we are. To have experienced and
lived the lives we have lived. You see, everyone in Spirit
of David is a testimony. We have lived stories and know that
at this very moment, there are lives in South Africa we can
connect with and reach out to.
‘Dancing in the Son’ is an original story written by Segun Lawal
about a prince who must choose a bride from two eligible
virgins. One is called Beautiful, the other Gorgeous. As
this two hour show unfolds, we learn the difference in their
qualities and how this reflects on all the decisions we make
in life and their overall consequence on our future.
Our plan is to spend the last 5 days of April in Johannesburg.
Three shows will be staged including a special performance
in the Prisons and the University of Wits.
We are presently finalizing plans and collaborations with
companies, churches and well-meaning individuals who like
you, share a desire to affect lives in a positive and
sometimes unorthodox way.
35 members will be trained and prepared for the task ahead. Our
mission will be clear and exact to all. We believe you share
our enthusiasm to stage a dance-drama of unprecedented
influence on our brothers and sisters in that part of the
world.
Spirit of David
“There
are few times in life when we are touched, challenged,
inspired and forgiven…all at the same time. Such moments
occur in a Spirit of David show when we - the audience-
realize we have met with God in the most artistic and
unforgettable way possible”
Spirit of David is a gospel dance club. We are a body of people who
love God and love dance and have been gifted with the grace
to communicate life-changing messages through performances
and shows that are unique, professional and anointed.
Since April 1997, Spirit of David has staged sixty-eight shows. A
number of which have been staged around Nigeria. However, in
2007 we began taking gospel, dance and theatre around the
world!
We visited Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso with a deeply inspiring and
intellectual show about life and choices titled “Crash”.
About twenty members dug deep to prepare a trip that would
be the first of its kind in that country. Not only was it
received as a work of art, it was visibly a missionary tool
to get people thinking about their lives.
In Accra, Ghana – our next stop – we soon became aware that just
like in Burkina Faso, we were acting as ambassadors of
Nigeria to other nationalities and peoples. We met with
several negative stereotypes of our great country that were
revisited as we fellowshipped and danced. The show “Colour
and Colourelessness” was a hit. Fresh collaborations were
formed and a higher appreciation for our peculiar craft and
culture grew.
Last year, Spirit of David visited Mombasa and Nairobi in Kenya
with a show titled “The Dreamer”. It was a breathtaking
display of diverse dancing and very imaginative dance themes
executed perfectly in an age-old message told with a modern
twist. Our audiences in both cities loved it and repeatedly
demanded we revisit them in the nearest future.
However, our next stop will take us from East Africa to South
Africa. In April 2010, Spirit of David will host her 69th
show titled “Dancing in the Son” in the famous city of
Johannesburg. We invite you to be a part of history.
This show was successfully concluded. Find below some
pictures taken at the outreach in the Medium Security
Prison, Johannesburg
A comment from
Judy Ogana, the Go Down, Nairobi, Kenya....on THE DREAMER
"Dear Segun and the entire "DREAMER' team.
This afternoon, I was looking through the photos that were
taken during "The Dreamer' performance at the GoDown.
What an excellent show!
The dancers were truly outstanding, (Joseph was truly a
star!!!! and of course Potiphar.... not to mention his
wife!... I could go on... and on...)
the casting was professional and very inspiring!
As I am sure you have heard, the audience here was truly
touched by the performance - it just left everybody wanting
to experience more.
The message was strong - and very timely! That is how God
works with His people. Never a season too early or too late.
I cannot say how much we love and appreciate your commitment
to see the vision of the tour through.
Thank you all for blessing us so richly!
and for leaving an indelible mark in our hearts and our
minds
With best wishes for your future tours!!!!!,
Judy Ogana"
....another
comment...
Hi there Segun & Nwando,
What blessing you were to us in Nairobi. We had a swell
time. I came with my family and 3 other families too and we
had a blast. The idea you are living out is incredible and I
would like to congratulating you for allowing God to be
glorified in your lives and gifting.
As I intimated after the show, Judy comes to our church. I
told our youth pastor about the performance and we would be
interested in performing it here with our youth. How would
you go around this? We can practice from a script and video
footage and have you come in to give the fine touch details
before the presentation. How does that sound? We are
thinking of doing it in November 2009. Is this doable for
you?
Once again thanks for the inspiring performance and do give
my regards to all the team.
I’ve attached a picture so that you can remember who you are
communicating with.
Kind regards,
Mwaniki Mageria
Managing Director
Balozi Productions Ltd,
Kenya.
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The Twin Continent Tour is a clarion call from God to his people to go to the
nations for Him. A call timeless and yet instant, a call to
be heeded and obeyed, a call demanding great sacrifice and
even greater humility.
God has through
the ages always relied on a people of obedience to carry His
message to those who need to hear it. The message never
changes, is ever relevant and remains true no matter the
medium He chooses to convey himself in. That
message is Christ. No more, no less.
Spirit of David
is built on the principle of daring to be different for God.
We are a people graced with an understanding that life is
much more than what we own or do but who we are!
This tour is
important. Not only in 'religious' realms but almost as a
diplomatic mission to present a Nigeria most countries never
get the opportunity to meet. A people friendly and
dedicated, God fearing and true. We have discovered this is
equally important to God in repairing skewered mindsets and
redefining our nation's image.
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