Christian Events versus Worldly Events: A review of Jesus Party 2018

By Netisha Alie

The entertainment industry is a very lucrative one and once you are able to appease the majority of the population you cater for, you are sure to ‘make it big!’ What’s the purpose of entertainment? People want to be Happy- they love pleasure and to “feel good,” especially after a week of hard work or stress. In fact any balanced lifestyle must have pleasure/recreation as one of its facets. It is what I call “necessary for your sanity.” In light of this, as a new believer in Christ who has always believed the stereotype for this life as ‘boring,’ the clear separation between Godly entertainment and worldly entertainment and how the masses respond to is indeed worth highlighting. 

Photo Credits Kingdom Soundz Ministries 

First of all let me make it clear that God is a god of pleasure. His gifts comprise of; Joy and Peace.-Two gifts quite a lot of people wish they had. He wants us to be happy, to have fun, to fellowship with each other and live this life abundantly. This is clearly stated in John 10: 9-12 where Jesus speaks that through Him; we are saved and go out to pasture.-Comparing Himself to the thief (devil) who comes to “kill, steal and destroy” While He came that we “might have life and have it to the full.” NIV. Believers have fun and non-believers do too, BUT how each of these have fun is where a distinction is made.

Earlier this month, Kingdom Sounds Ministries presented the people of Antigua with an event  dubbed ANTIGUA TRINITY FEST where they had three nights of jazz, poetry, worship, and great gospel music presented by a variety of artists from the USA and throughout the Caribbean, each highlighting a different genre of music from rap to reggae. In my opinion this is a very BALANCED presentation of entertainment and to add a cherry on top the price per event did not exceed $60 EC dollars or US $22.-Quite reasonable!  Before that, the same promotion company featured Travis Greene within the same price range. In the middle The SJPC House of Restoration presented a concert to which Gospel singer Jakalyn Carr along with other regional gospel artists were featured for $50 ec. The prices seems quite fair and I must add that each of these were quite entertaining and inspirational! 

Netisha & Friend Sam at Jakalyn Karr Concert 

Attendees went home refreshed, motivated and recharged-money well spent! The atmosphere at all these events were appealing to those present in terms of big screens, smooth sound systems, attire clean and classy... Rhythm sweet while everyone lift their hands and moved to the attractive beats. Every artist delivered uplifting music that had patrons moving to the irresistible pulsations. Hands were raised and shouts of joy and satisfaction were uttered as the artists relayed their testimonies that people could relate to. Knowing you have an issue is one thing, but knowing that there are others who share in that experience is simply AMAZING! 

Everyone has a choice in life what they choose to do with their time and money, however it is also good to make an informed choice. With that, I'd like to let it be known that in the midst of all other forms of entertainment that take place in Antigua, there is truly uplifting entertainment available and one is sure to get their money's worth. These events target personal development in an atmosphere that is sure to leave you in awe. The presence of God and the positive energy that is exerted is far more greater than therapy. So look out for the next big Christian event, because we (believers in Christ) are anything but 'boring' and you will not leave these events the same, because they are life transforming in every great way you can imagine! And that, that is what true entertainment should does! 

Check out Kingdom Sounds Ministries page for more great events here: https://web.facebook.com/KingdomSoundzMinistries/