EMTRO GOSPEL, who has brought you such musical greats as Rudolph McKissick, Jr. and The Word & Worship Mass Choir, “Right Place”, and “Glory and Honor” featuring Troy Sneed and Dove nominee - Alvin Darling & Celebration, “All Night” continues this trend with the signing of Bruce Parham. Bruce’s career spans over twenty years in gospel music and ministry and includes works with Georgia Mass Choir, Bishop Andrew Merritt, The Gospel Heritage Praise & Worship 2002, and John P. Kee & The VIP Mass Choir. RECORDING SESSIONS 2006 BRUCE PARHAM, known for the hit single “Hide Me” will record this summer in Washington, DC. The date and venue to be determined, and release scheduled for the second quarter of 2007. ALVIN DARLING, nominated for a 2006 Dove Award for the hit single “All Night”, will record this fall in Little Rock, Arkansas. The date and venue to be determined, and release scheduled for the third quarter of 2007. RELEASES 2006 MARK BLAIR & RESTORATION bring new flavor to Emtro Gospel with a fresh, new quartet sound made for today’s gospel music lover. The title track and debut single “SITUATIONS” echoes the group’s motto...”if God brought you to it (situation), He can bring you through it”. Release date is April 11, 2006. YOUTH FOR CHRIST has done it again…in Baltimore. The Grammy nominated youth choir will release their much anticipated third album entitled “THE STRUGGLE IS OVER” featuring stellar award winner Jonathan Nelson, May 22, 2006. L. SPENSER SMITH AND TESTAMENT completes the family and adds the urban contemporary flavor every label needs to fulfill the assignment given us by Christ “go therefore and teach ALL nations”. L. Spenser Smith and Testament’s sophomore release entitled “Statement” will hit stores August 8, 2006. Bruce Parham's Biographical SummationBishop-Elect Bruce V. Parham Sr., PhD was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is the youngest of three sons given to Pastor Arthur and Almeda Parham. Being raised as a son in ministry, both physically and spiritually, instilled his burden for ministry. It was obvious by the age of two that Bishop-Elect Parham had a rich anointing to sing. As an adolescent he was engaged as a regular soloist at various church services, and annual conventions and convocations of Mt. Sinai Holy Churches of America, Inc. During this time, Bishop-Elect Parham’s gift of singing was encouraged by his grandmother who told him to “Open up your mouth and sing!” This advice proved beneficial. At the age of twenty, Bishop-Elect Parham won numerous state and national gospel music competitions. Concurrently, Bishop-Elect Parham answered the Lord’s call to preach the Word. Together his anointing to sing intertwined with his anointing to expound the Word made him unique. This fusion opened the door for Bishop-Elect Parham to minister in song at the Gospel Music Workshop of America and receive his first of many recording contracts. For the next decade, known as “Philadelphia’s son of Promise”, Bishop-Elect Parham recorded three solo albums and worked with copious leaders in the gospel music industry. While ministering in his secondary gift of song, it was revealed that the anointing GOD placed on his life to preach was indeed principal. Ministry through song became subsequent to the preached Word. Bishop-Elect Parham traveled worldwide preaching and operating in the five-fold ministry. As an evangelist, Bishop-Elect Parham has facilitated thousands of souls coming into the Kingdom of God and encouraged countless others. As a result of an infallible commitment to the local assembly, great men and women of God have influenced Bishop-Elect Parham. Spiritually fathered by: Pastor Arthur Parham (HIS NATURAL FATHER), Bishop Raymond Walker Jr., Bishop Robert Taylor, Pastors David and Shirley Graham, Apostle Wayne Clapp, and Bishop Ralph Dennis, Bishop-Elect Parham desired to house the knowledge imparted to him, coupled with the anointing God released on his life. To nurture a place where people could be saved, healed, delivered, and restored; a place where people could come to find love, help, hope, strength, guidance and encouragement. The Lord told him that this place would be an “Oasis” for those in need of spiritual refreshing. Through the leading of the Lord, in September 1998, Oasis of Refreshing Ministries, Inc. was birthed in Wilmington, DE. Because of Bishop-Elect Parham’s faithfulness and obedience to the will of God, the ministry grew rapidly. In July of 2000, Bishop-Elect Parham birthed another house in Philadelphia, PA. In November 2001, God increased the mandate on the life of Bishop-Elect Parham and caused him to stretch again. His vision encompassed others who would embrace a progressive, multi-cultural, charismatic fellowship that facilitated in the cultivation of the body of Christ in anticipation of the Lord’s return. Together they united to release a Fresh Fragrance into the body of Christ that is pleasing unto the Lord and thus became Fresh Fragrance Covenant Fellowship Standing along side this great man of God is a great woman of God, his Queen, Elder Janet Parham.. Together Bishop-Elect and Elder Parham endeavor to bring into fruition the vision God has revealed to him. They are the proud parents of six beautiful children, Ashley Renee’, Bruce Jr., Jsaniese Lynae, Alexis Regine’, Devyn Marquise and Jada Chantell.
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