9/12/2023 0 Comments Thelma steward![]() ![]() In 1923, in the year that Thelma Steward was born, the Teapot Dome scandal became the subject of an investigation by Senator Walsh and severely damaged the reputation of the Harding administration. We look forward to uplifting our Midwestern brothers and sisters tonight.Refresh this page to see various historical events that occurred during Thelma's lifetime. Earlier this week on October 15, the great gospel educator and artist, Karla Scott, led a workshop with over 150 Kansas City students. Today, we travel to Kansas City where we will be presented by the historic Harriman-Jewell Series at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Thelma’s simple word to me was, “awesome!” This morning I was reminded of the verse, “give and it will be given to you in good measure, pressed down and overflowing.” I didn’t know how overflowing it would be. It was the most impressive concert that I have ever been to and it left an indelible impression on Thelma and I. The Bible says “where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” This was the full body of Christ working together for His glory, and His spirit shone through. In the word it says, “trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.” Trust was a big part of this and I hope this will be an example for others to follow. This tour has been years in the making, so we had to trust, we had to have faith. One of the things that we as a community have always had challenges with, is trusting. Bringing this tour to fruition has been an incredible journey, and it would not have been possible without our trust in God. We had the opportunity to honor God in a very special way and we appreciate Wynton partnering with us on this wonderful event. Only the Lord working through him could have orchestrated what we witnessed. God has blessed Wynton with such a gift, such a genius. Nothing that we have supported and made an investment in was comparable to what we saw last night! Louis and many other organizations to bring a wide variety of artists to our community and others. Thelma and I and the Steward Family Foundation have partnered with Jazz St. Their family’s investment has transformed the arts community in St. The feeling between he and Thelma animates a room. With great pride I presented them with a Frank Stewart photo of the choir and orchestra in action and the honorary naming of a box seat in our home, Frederick P. We would not be on this tour were it not for their generous support and belief. This concert was especially meaningful to us because Thelma and David Steward were in attendance. Louis’ Lincoln High Program to young Josh Williams, St. From Clark Terry and Miles Davis to Todd Williams and Peter Martin and Jeremy Davenport, to Russell Gunn, Montez Coleman, Tony Suggs, Raymond Angry and the many alumni of East St. It is a city that I love for many reasons, not the least of which is the many great musicians of all generations that it has birthed. This is the second year in a row I’ve been in St. Louis at the Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri in St. This concert was especially meaningful to us because Thelma and David Steward were in attendance ![]()
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