A New Covenant A New Covenant, affectionately known as ANC, was formed in fall 2000 by Pastor Hazel Brown of New Covenant Sounds of Praise Ministries. ANC is comprised of a group of radical young Christians on a mission ready to spread the message of Christ. Under Pastor Brown’s intense teaching, these young people have hidden the Word of God in their hearts, and have taken true holiness from the past and merged it with the young Christian life of the present and future. Her teachings greatly inspired ANC’s music and style---and style they have!!!!. They believe in giving God their best; when they minister, they dress like they are going to see the King. Although they have seasoned roots, they definitely know how to have fun. They are full of personality and energy. They love to laugh and enjoy life because “Christ came that we might have life and that more abundantly.” These young people are on assignment to promote holiness and true righteousness. Their goal is to show other young people, it is very possible to be young, saved, and still have fun. They challenge people all over this world to stand up for holiness ANC approaches gospel music with an edge and a fresh yet familiar sound. They want to spread the message of Christ with a fun but holy technique. Compromising their salvation for popularity is not an option. Romans 12:2 says “Be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your minds.” Money, fame, and fortune take a back seat to holiness, righteousness, and truth. Ministry comes first! Their hit single I’d Rather Have Jesus, is testimony to that. Their sound is a jambalaya of contemporary, traditional, and original tones, beats, and lyrics. Their songs are personal testimonies; that relate to the everyday problems and struggle young people face, and give insight on how to cope. Their debut album entitled I’d Rather Have Jesus has a little something for everybody, and yet manages to maintain a consistent style. They talk about real issues and offer solutions to those issues. Songs like The Case of the Can’t Help Its, Where is my Morning, and In the Meantime talk about the issues of sex, depression, loneliness, and bondage; and they point you to an answer-----Christ. These young people realize it is not easy to be young and saved in this day and time. ANC has traveled all over the tri-state area and the east coast letting their lights shine. They are the 2004 McDonald’s Gospel Fest winners, which aired on UPN. ANC was featured on TBN as well as the Bobby Jones Urban Impact Summit. They have performed alongside Natalie Wilson and SOP, Tramaine Hawkins, Byron Cage, James Hall & WAP, Bishop Eric McDaniel; and have earned the admiration and respect of many other gospel favorites. Under the direction of Brian Reeves (writer, director, and vocal producer) and Paul Curtis (Musical Director), ANC has developed and matured in skill and ability. Over the years they have become popular, not because of anything that they have done but because of the anointing God has placed on their lives. God has put his hand on these young people and equipped them with the necessary armor and agility to Complete the Work that he has assigned them to do. God has unleashed these soldiers to war on the entire world. They are going into the enemy’s camp and taking back what belongs to Him! Its time to go back to the basics, Holiness or Hell. There is no in-between. The choice is yours. It’s either the world, or the Kingdom of God. Think about it; what would you rather have? As for ANC----- they’d rather have Jesus!