Every church is a tribe. Most often a church reflects the heart of the pastors. This is why Hope Center Tabernacle is a tribe of worshippers, the leadership and the members throughout the ministry place a high priority on living lives of worship. Most people identify us with our powerful worship arts ministry, what we live we express as we minister unto the Lord.
Choir
The choir is comprised of worshipful, dedicated people ranging in ages from 12 through adult. Unlike most traditional choirs, they are highly integrated throughout the regular worship services, and they also perform special songs during services along with touring and recording with the worship group. The choir is also featured on Songs from the Secret Place, our CD featuring songs written by our worship pastor, Sam Cintron, and performed with the Hope Center Tabernacle Worship Team. Choir rehearsals take place on Thursdays at 8:00 pm and Sundays after the 11:30am worship service. Choir Director, Marisha Brown, Assistant Director, Pamela St. Hilaire.
Dance
Dynamic, energetic, and visually powerful, these words best describe our dance team. The team is diverse ranging between the ages of 12 through adult. Integrated as part of our regular worship, the team performs during services and tours as part of our theatrical concert series, as well as most of our other external ministry engagements. The dancers have also been in great demand at worship conferences and evangelistic outreaches. Dance rehearsals take place on Thursdays at 6:00 pm and Saturday mornings at 7:00 am . Dance Director, Xiomara Rivera, Co-Director, Charlie Arnaldo.
Drama
Storytelling through drama is a critical part of relaying the gospel. Placing the viewers in another place, or another realm helps to bring spiritual elements to life. Along with the talents of the worship group, the drama team helps to complete the expression of the message. Drama rehearsals take place on Thursdays at 8:00 pm . Drama Director, Sarah Licata.
Fine Art
This is an increasingly visual world. Fine art,is foundational to the creation of an environment in which to express the message. Within the art is a message as well. Partnered with music and other elements, allows us to present the gospel in a manner which rivals the secular world. This is why fine art is key. Fine Art Director, Duda Penteado.
Music
Music is the glue that holds all of the worship elements together. There is a commitment at Hope Center to express God’s heart, and his Word to His people through the lyrics in every song. As a result, much of the music you hear during worship services was written here. As a singer/songwriter and author of most of the songs that you hear doing a typical service, Pastor Sam is committed to continuing to create music that has God’s message embedded in it. Daniel Steele, who is our drummer as well as a producer, works hard to create soundtracks and musical environments that will best fit our worship services and our concerts. The band that ministers along with the worship group is key as they work together to lead people into the presence of God. The core musicians are Pastor Sam Cintron on guitars, Pastor Mario Gonzalez on bass, and Pastor Leigh Gonzalez on piano. Music Director, Daniel Steele.
Media Team
(Lighting, Video, Effects)
Veronica Teklai - Media Team Director/Stage Manager
Fernando Martinez – Assistant Director
Ada Davis - Assistant Stage Manager
Jonathan Collazo – First Technician
Tech. Crew: Ari Fortes, Joey Licata, Evan Santiago, Suleiman Yahaya, Taryn Candelario, David Mendoza, Danisia Ruffin, Suzette Collazo, Karina Arrue, Ada Davis, Suzette Collazo
Pastor Sam Cintron – Stage Design
Ben Rosado – Instrument/Equipment Technician
Sound Engineering
Vincent DiBennedetto – Sound Engineering Director
Julian Garroway – First Engineer
Graig Demas – Second Engineer
Jonathan Collazo – Sound Intern
Ground Force
Genero Ortiz – Ground Force Director
Cristopher Gasca – Stage Technician
Frank Sanchez – Stage Technician/Carpentry
Luis Jimenez – Roadie
Genero Ortiz Jr. – Roadie
Evan Santiago – Roadie
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