St John the Baptist Parish holds maiden Praise Concert

A PRAISE CONCERT was organised at the St John the Baptist Parish, Odorkor-Tipper in Accra on Sunday, August 27, 2023.

It was a joint collaboration between the Mass Choir and the Church with the aim of bringing the Catholic faithful together to thank God for the abundant blessings bestowed on them.

Highlights of the concert included Choral and solo performances, highlifes, Anthems, borborbor, worship and praise.

There was also piano recitals from 13-year-old Alice Sika Obeng Addae.

The soloists namely Kelvin Acheampong and Emmanuel Arthur from the Grace Choral  International and Ophelia Sena Boadu from the Tema Youth Choir thrilled the audience with great performances. 

The host choir, the Mass Choir then mounted the stage to uplift the souls of the audience with eight different praise songs followed by borborbor display by the St Mary's Guild of the Church. 

The Royal Apostles Youth Choir from the SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, New Aplaku in Accra sung three great anthems to the admiration of the audience.

Other performing groups such as the St Francis of Assisi Youth Choir, Awoshie Anyaa and the St Joseph Singing Group as well as the Charismatic Renewal Ministry touched the hearts of the audience with their soul inspiring songs and highlifes. 

The concert came to a climax when the guest artiste, Joshua Amuzu, later led the congregation to sing praises to thank God for His goodness and mercies. 

The Chairman of the Parish Pastoral Council, Eric Adiasany said the Praise Concert will be featured prominently in the calendar of the church. 

The President of the Mass Choir, Ms Janet Arthur said the purpose of the concert was to give thanks to God and seek His protection for the rest of the year and beyond. 

The Guest Organist was John Bagnya with Eric Tindy as the Music Director.