NEWS: Nomination for gospel award God’s comfort – pastor

A Pretoria pastor and police chaplain says his nomination for a gospel music award has been God’s way of helping him through his wife’s death.

As preparations for the seventh annual Crown Gospel Music Awards, taking place at the Durban ICC arena on November 23, get under way, Tshwane has its own finalist representing the city.

Captain Jonas Masotla of the SAPS has been nominated for the best newcomer award with his first album titled Emmanuel.

Masotla said being nominated for his first album was like God’s way of helping him heal after losing his wife Elizabeth Masotla after 23 years of marriage earlier this year.

“My wife was my biggest supporter and critic and wouldn’t just praise everything I did, so when I sing I dedicate my singing to her and our three children,” he said.

Masotla, who also ministers at the Worship Centre community church in Mamelodi, has been involved with music for some time and has served as chaplain of the Saps for 24 years.

“My album is called Emmanuel as that was one of the songs I loved singing to my mother as a child. This being my first offering, I didn’t think it would be as well received as it has,” he said.

Masotla said his favourite song of the 17-track album was His Power which he wrote during a tough period in his life.

“I lost my wife in May and I feel having God steered my gift forward is almost healing me as I am dedicating this to her (my wife).”

For more on this story see the Pretoria News- October 28, 2014


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