Internationally known Christian pianist Enoch Fernando will perform at First Baptist Church next Sunday. The event will also feature a video presentation.

“An event like this is largely to encourage folks to be in an experience of music — uplifting our spirits,” said Gerry Gore, First Baptist’s music minister. “His abilities will be evident through the arrangements he plays.”

A classical pianist, Fernando uses his music as a ministry to reach out to people worldwide. He has performed in the United States and internationally, including the Philippines, in more than 4,000 concerts over the past 22 years. He has performed with famous Christian artists such as Phil Driscoll and Carmen.

If you go

Pianist Enoch Fernando will perform at 6 p.m. June 7 at First Baptist Church, 1607 Cherry St. He will also attend the morning service, at 10:50. Admission is free, but donations will be taken for Fernando’s ministry. Call 601-636-2493 or e-mail gore@fbcvicksburg.org. For more about Fernando, visit www.enochmusic.com.

An India native who now lives in California, Fernando is president of Christ for India, a ministry that organizes free clinics, international television, pastor’s seminars, gospel literature and child sponsorship programs in India.

He is a member of Saddleback Community Church, the Lake Forest, Calif., congregation led by Rick Warren, author of the best-selling “Purpose Driven Life,” of which more than 30 million copies have been sold.

Fernando’s “motivation is to point people to God,” said Gore.

The concert is free, but donations will be taken for Fernando’s ministry. He will also attend First Baptist’s morning service the day of the concert, at 10:50.

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Contact Manivanh Chanprasith at mchan@vicksburgpost.com