On Friday, a number of friends and gospel artists joined Bishop William Murphy III to celebrate his 50th birthday! Check out the images and videos from the celebration below.
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Acclaimed “Praise Is What I Do” Recording Artist and Songwriter and dReam Center Church of Atlanta Pastor, Bishop William Murphy III commemorates his 50th birthday with #B3Jubilee Weekend featuring a celebratory music concert and community block party, August 4-5, 2023.
Three-time GRAMMY® and Dove Award nominee and Stellar Award-winning gospel music Recording Artist and Songwriter and dReam Center Church of Atlanta Pastor, Bishop William Murphy III is commemorating his 50th birthday during #B3Jubilee Weekend, a two-day celebration including a music concert featuring five-time GRAMMY Award-winning Singer, Songwriter and Producer Lalah Hathaway on Friday, August 4th.
“My 50th celebration is about the release of a grace,” states Bishop Murphy. “The Lord said this would be a year of retribution when He makes the devil pay us back and He gives us back pay. It marks the beginning of days of balance for you where you can be spiritual, secular, and have a balance of both worlds. You are not so heavenly bound that you are no earthly good.”
A magical, star-studded evening with red carpet arrivals and passed hors d’oeuvres will happen inside southwest Atlanta’s illustrious Riverside Epicenter, located at 135 Riverside Parkway in Austell, Georgia. Formal attire is required.
Click here to purchase tickets for $150 per person on Eventbrite.
The #B3Jubilee Weekend-long celebration continues on Saturday, August 5th, with a family-friendly, fun-filled community block party at the dReam Center Church of Atlanta, 2600 H F Shepherd in Decatur, Georgia, featuring:
- Delectable food selections
- Games
- Onsite health screenings
- School supplies distribution
- Clothing giveaways
- A live auction
Extraordinary 2023 high school graduates will be honored with collegiate scholarship awards.
TO RSVP, text B3Jubilee to 542-44.
ABOUT BISHOP WILLIAM MURPHY III
“The devil tried to kill me at least three times I know about. To be alive, even after a pandemic, and thriving and know that my best days are ahead of me, 50 is a year to celebrate.” – Bishop Murphy.
Since the 2000 release of the soul-stirring single “Praise Is What I Do,” where Bishop Murphy sings lead vocals with the Shekinah Glory Ministry, international audiences have been spellbound by his ministerial and musical gifts.
His melodious voice is also on chart-topping gospel singles “It’s Working” and “Everlasting God.” Bishop Murphy has released six gospel albums, including 2019’s “Settle Here” album and single that peaked at #1 on Billboard’s Gospel Digital Song Sales chart.
In addition to serving as the pastor of the dReam Center Church of Atlanta, he is also the bishop of worship at the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International Ministries, co-founded and pastored by the renowned Bishop Paul S. Morton.
Bishop Murphy is one-third of a pastoral lineage, including his grandfather Dr. William H. Murphy Sr., who pastored in Detroit, Michigan for 50 years and his father, Bishop William H. Murphy Jr. who pastored in Pontiac, Michigan for 20 years.
ABOUT LALAH HATHAWAY
“Lalah Hathaway is a once-in-a-generation gift and voice. Her music is the soundtrack to the last 20 years of my non-church life. She’s my angel.” – Bishop William Murphy
Undeniable music royalty and a 30-year music industry veteran, Lalah’s music transcends genre – from R&B ballads to pop standards and soulful jazz – she has collaborated with today’s top hitmakers, including Pharrell Williams, Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, Anderson. Paak and Snoop Dogg. Lalah has also shared the stage with music legends, from Prince to Stevie Wonder to Anita Baker.
Film and television credits include appearing as herself in the 2017 hit film “Girls Trip,” as the wedding singer in the series finale of BET’s “Being Mary Jane,” a cameo in Yvette Nicole Brown’s film “Always A Bridesmaid,” and features as a special guest on the latest season of “Family Reunion” on Netflix. Lalah headlined the Lincoln Center’s Out of Doors summer concert series in 2019 with sold-out show “Legacy: Lalah Hathaway Sings Donny Hathaway.”
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April L.
Original article was posted on August 1st.
