San Diego, CA
We pressed our way after lunch to San Diego. When we arrived, the saints were already praising God. What an awesome concert. Pastor honored Elder Jesse, a Church of God in Christ icon, that mentored many famous preaches throughout the country including Pastor Kee. Pastor Kee did a mixture of wonderful songs both traditional and contemporary. We had a glorious time. Pastor took us to breakfast and then to the hotel. Because of the playoffs and the Chargers games, there were no more hotels in this city. We finally found 8 E-zy 8 Hotel. Though some had concerns, Pastor Kee purchased the rooms and gave them the option. I asked Pastor Kee the next morning how did he sleep? He smiled and said I thank God for the EZy 8. It was the best sleep he had had all tour. He tapped me on the shoulder and said, "Don’t ever forget where you came from". He smiled and we were on our way to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles, CA
It’s 11am and we show up at Radio Station KJLH. Pastor Kee gave Miche’ money to feed the choir, but I was privileged to go with him to the interview. He was interviewed by Andre Russell, one of the hottest Gospel FM radio announcers in the country. When I say he had himself together, he had himself together. He played more cuts in 30 muinutes than I have heard in three months. He gave greetings from Stevie Wonder. Oh, yes Stevie Wonder owns the station. He took a phone call from gracious fans and
the interview was fabulous. He invited people the the LA concert, it was actually in Santa Ana. Ms. Jeanette tapped him and told him that the church was already packed. We wrapped up the interview. On the way out of the door Mary, Mary called Pastor Kee and congratulated him. I thought that was exciting. They are one of my favorite groups.
Santa Ana, CA
We arrive at Second Baptist in Santa Ana. The crowed actually puzzled me, but they were really a mixture of all ages. As the opening group sang every time the MC would mention Pastor Kee’s name the crowd would roar with excitement. I witnessed the ministry of Fred Martin and the Levites. This was a group I had seen on Oprah and Dr. Phil. They were absolutely wonderful. And then the moment everybody had been waiting on… they announced Pastor John P. Kee and New Life. They opened with a high energy praise – "Prepare Your Hearts for Worship" then pastor acknowledged and celebrated the ministry of Rodena Preston. He gave her a wonderful flower arrangement and a huge painting of her brother. Pastor Kee acknowledged that Rodena Prestor, assistant to The late, great, Rev, Dr. James Cleveland had inspired him to become the singer songwriter, producer that he is today. Pastor Kee vowed that he would celebrate the live of others for the rest of this year and next year. He dedicated the arrangement of Lord Do It a James Cleveland greatest hit to Rodena Preston.
After a few more high power praise songs, Pastor Kee proclaimed that he could still write songs for mass choirs. He then performed another New Life Fellowship favorite entitled "It Shall Be" and called about 75 people on stage with him (… and oh, my God). There is no adjective to describe the glorious sound of that mass choir repeating "IT SHALL BE". Rufus was so awesome. He sang a slow version of Right Now Praise. They ended the concert with that same selection. Pastor Kee gave Cardi Cortez the microphone and it was a rap. Pastor Kee prayed for the entire body. He seemed to sing out of his knees. Now Sanata Ana will never be the same.
It appears that we have been eating at some of the best restaurants. Pastor Kee took us to Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles that had to be the best food I had ever tasted in my life. We finished our dinner and Pastor took us for a brief exercise walk on the Pike at Long Beach. The ships, boats and scenery were beautiful. He took us to a small restaurant on the water to celebrate the early hours of Shannon’s Birthday. She was 22 years old. We only ordered desert and they were grateful. We’re on the way to Sacramento.
Sacramento, CA
We got to Sacramento about 8 o’clock. We went to Walmart. As everyone got off the bus, Pastor Kee gave everyone their weekly seed gift. I can’t tell you what was in each envelope, but I can tell you that they seemed mighty happy. We checked in the hotel and Pastor Kee took us to the same ice cream parlor, Leatherbee’s for lunch. It was great. They served the best ice cream I had ever tasted. This was a Christian family business that had been in existence for over 100 years.
We arrived at the concert at 7:30. The church reminds me of New Life on the inside. The pastor’s name was Joy Johnson. She was an awesome woman of God. She was not just excited that Pastor Kee was there, she seemed to be excited that the saints of God were all giving God glory. The concert was wonderful, exciting, and off the chain. Pastor Kee rocked like we hadn’t rocked all tour. Pastor had been honoring people all tour and tonight was no exception. His niece, Dee Kee was in attendance. She had been honored in Sacramento as Athletic Director of the Year, division II. Pastor Kee took a moment to mention that she was a hard working, woman of God who had excelled. Pastor Joy came up before the last selection and really ministered to the house. Pastor Kee prophetically spoke that she would be in Charlotte soon. The concert closed with a bang with I’ve Got a Right Now Praise. He fed us. We got a little and we are off to Oklahoma City.
We pressed our way after lunch to San Diego. When we arrived, the saints were already praising God. What an awesome concert. Pastor honored Elder Jesse, a Church of God in Christ icon, that mentored many famous preaches throughout the country including Pastor Kee. Pastor Kee did a mixture of wonderful songs both traditional and contemporary. We had a glorious time. Pastor took us to breakfast and then to the hotel. Because of the playoffs and the Chargers games, there were no more hotels in this city. We finally found 8 E-zy 8 Hotel. Though some had concerns, Pastor Kee purchased the rooms and gave them the option. I asked Pastor Kee the next morning how did he sleep? He smiled and said I thank God for the EZy 8. It was the best sleep he had had all tour. He tapped me on the shoulder and said, "Don’t ever forget where you came from". He smiled and we were on our way to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles, CA
It’s 11am and we show up at Radio Station KJLH. Pastor Kee gave Miche’ money to feed the choir, but I was privileged to go with him to the interview. He was interviewed by Andre Russell, one of the hottest Gospel FM radio announcers in the country. When I say he had himself together, he had himself together. He played more cuts in 30 muinutes than I have heard in three months. He gave greetings from Stevie Wonder. Oh, yes Stevie Wonder owns the station. He took a phone call from gracious fans and
the interview was fabulous. He invited people the the LA concert, it was actually in Santa Ana. Ms. Jeanette tapped him and told him that the church was already packed. We wrapped up the interview. On the way out of the door Mary, Mary called Pastor Kee and congratulated him. I thought that was exciting. They are one of my favorite groups.Santa Ana, CA
We arrive at Second Baptist in Santa Ana. The crowed actually puzzled me, but they were really a mixture of all ages. As the opening group sang every time the MC would mention Pastor Kee’s name the crowd would roar with excitement. I witnessed the ministry of Fred Martin and the Levites. This was a group I had seen on Oprah and Dr. Phil. They were absolutely wonderful. And then the moment everybody had been waiting on… they announced Pastor John P. Kee and New Life. They opened with a high energy praise – "Prepare Your Hearts for Worship" then pastor acknowledged and celebrated the ministry of Rodena Preston. He gave her a wonderful flower arrangement and a huge painting of her brother. Pastor Kee acknowledged that Rodena Prestor, assistant to The late, great, Rev, Dr. James Cleveland had inspired him to become the singer songwriter, producer that he is today. Pastor Kee vowed that he would celebrate the live of others for the rest of this year and next year. He dedicated the arrangement of Lord Do It a James Cleveland greatest hit to Rodena Preston.
After a few more high power praise songs, Pastor Kee proclaimed that he could still write songs for mass choirs. He then performed another New Life Fellowship favorite entitled "It Shall Be" and called about 75 people on stage with him (… and oh, my God). There is no adjective to describe the glorious sound of that mass choir repeating "IT SHALL BE". Rufus was so awesome. He sang a slow version of Right Now Praise. They ended the concert with that same selection. Pastor Kee gave Cardi Cortez the microphone and it was a rap. Pastor Kee prayed for the entire body. He seemed to sing out of his knees. Now Sanata Ana will never be the same.
It appears that we have been eating at some of the best restaurants. Pastor Kee took us to Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles that had to be the best food I had ever tasted in my life. We finished our dinner and Pastor took us for a brief exercise walk on the Pike at Long Beach. The ships, boats and scenery were beautiful. He took us to a small restaurant on the water to celebrate the early hours of Shannon’s Birthday. She was 22 years old. We only ordered desert and they were grateful. We’re on the way to Sacramento.
Sacramento, CA
We got to Sacramento about 8 o’clock. We went to Walmart. As everyone got off the bus, Pastor Kee gave everyone their weekly seed gift. I can’t tell you what was in each envelope, but I can tell you that they seemed mighty happy. We checked in the hotel and Pastor Kee took us to the same ice cream parlor, Leatherbee’s for lunch. It was great. They served the best ice cream I had ever tasted. This was a Christian family business that had been in existence for over 100 years.
We arrived at the concert at 7:30. The church reminds me of New Life on the inside. The pastor’s name was Joy Johnson. She was an awesome woman of God. She was not just excited that Pastor Kee was there, she seemed to be excited that the saints of God were all giving God glory. The concert was wonderful, exciting, and off the chain. Pastor Kee rocked like we hadn’t rocked all tour. Pastor had been honoring people all tour and tonight was no exception. His niece, Dee Kee was in attendance. She had been honored in Sacramento as Athletic Director of the Year, division II. Pastor Kee took a moment to mention that she was a hard working, woman of God who had excelled. Pastor Joy came up before the last selection and really ministered to the house. Pastor Kee prophetically spoke that she would be in Charlotte soon. The concert closed with a bang with I’ve Got a Right Now Praise. He fed us. We got a little and we are off to Oklahoma City.
posted by John P. Kee and New Life at 2:03 PM
2 Comments:
Dear Pastor Kee, New Life and Partakers. Hope all is well with each and every one of you. I am sure that you are touching many lives as you travel throughout your tour's agenda. However, just wanted to let you know that although I have been home with Roc while he's ill, we are still having "church" here in the house. You know all I have to do is put on your Reunion CD and his hands go up. Just wanted to let you all know that I miss you and wish you God's speed on your journey and I am claiming healing of his body so we can get back to NLFC to rejoice and praise along with you upon your return. May God continue to bless and keep you all.
Tranita & Rodell (Roc)
Tranita,
We stand in agreement with you right now for Roc's healing. I know you're having church! You've got a Word down on the inside of you! And I know it's sustaining you! I love you very much! Keep on praising Him!
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