The <strong>Seminole</strong> Tribune 20 <strong>April</strong> 8, 2005Don OsceolaSeveral <strong>Seminole</strong> members from Baptist churches on different reservations attended the Gathering.Native Choir sings at ‘The Gathering<strong>of</strong> Nations’ For Spiritual AwakeningBy Don OsceolaOKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Recentlysome members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Seminole</strong> Baptist churches <strong>of</strong>Big Cypress, Hollywood and Brighton reservationstraveled to Oklahoma City to attend a spiritual awakeningconference. Other Baptist Natives from severaldifferent tribes also attended the gathering.During the worshipservice, a 45 member choirknown as Native Praise sanghymns in a Native language.All choir memberswere Native ladies wearingtheir colorful Native dresses.The choir is working on a CD.They have also beeninvited to sing their Nativehymns at the Baptist conferencein England this summer.They are raising funds for thetrip by selling fry bread.Each day at the conferencehad a theme. Themeswere: Prayer, Confession,Renewal and Celebration.Furthermore, there was Biblestudies and great preachingabout the word <strong>of</strong> God andprayers for needful spiritualawaken and turning to Godamong the Native people inthe nation.On a chilly, sunnyday at the conclusion <strong>of</strong> thegathering, people started on their trips to their homeswith these God’s living words in their hearts: “Hear,O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one! Youshall love the Lord your God with all your heart, withall your soul and with all your strength,”Deuteronomy 6:4, 6:5.Just a few people from the 45 member choir.Don Osceola
The <strong>Seminole</strong> Tribune 21 <strong>April</strong> 8, 2005<strong>Seminole</strong> <strong>Tribe</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Florida</strong>A New Guinea native embraces his new found friendship with <strong>Seminole</strong> Tribal citizen Herbert Jim.<strong>Tribe</strong> Takes Center Stage atInternational Travel TradeshowHerbert Rainy Jim attendsas cultural representativeBERLIN, GERMANY — Representativesfrom the <strong>Seminole</strong> <strong>Tribe</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Florida</strong>’s <strong>Florida</strong><strong>Seminole</strong> Tourism attended the InternationalTourismus-Boruse (ITB), the world’s largest travelindustry tradeshow from March 10–15 in Berlin,Germany. International Tourismus-Boruse is Germanand translates to International Tourism Exchange inEnglish.Tribal representatives showcased the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, Billie Swamp Safari, <strong>Seminole</strong>Okalee Museum, <strong>Seminole</strong> Okalee Indian Village,<strong>Seminole</strong> Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos, <strong>Seminole</strong>Paradise and the Immokalee Casino. This is the tenthyear in a row that <strong>Florida</strong> <strong>Seminole</strong> Tourism representativeshave attended this international traveltradeshow to attract more visitors.This is the tenth year in a row that <strong>Florida</strong><strong>Seminole</strong> Tourism representatives have attended thisinternational travel tradeshow.“Germany is one <strong>of</strong> our number one marketsfor visitors to the <strong>Seminole</strong> <strong>Tribe</strong>’s tourism venues,”said Tribal Marketing Director Lucy Evanicki.“The <strong>Tribe</strong> has an international following and attendingshows like this enables us to meet with tour operators,travel agents and media to help sell and promotethe <strong>Seminole</strong> <strong>Tribe</strong>’s cultural and attractiontourism products.”The ITB tradeshow attracts high-rankingtravel pr<strong>of</strong>essionals from around the world includingtour operators, travel agents, media, representativesfrom attractions, hotels, countries, theme parks and<strong>Seminole</strong> <strong>Tribe</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Florida</strong>(L-R) Governor Richard Mermejo <strong>of</strong> the Picurus Pueblo in NewMexico, <strong>Seminole</strong> Herbert Jim and Teresa and Melissa True from theSan Juan Pueblo in New Mexico enjoyed the Native American dinner.more and allows them to meet one-on-one to sell theirproducts and negotiate future business. With morethan 10,000 exhibitors from over 180 countries, ITBrepresents the full spectrum <strong>of</strong> global tourism.Herbert Rainey Jim from the TribalEducation department attended ITB as the <strong>Seminole</strong><strong>Tribe</strong>’s cultural representative. While at the show, heinteracted and networked with other cultural liaisonsfrom many foreign locales such as the Far East,Africa and South America.Jim also met a Middle Eastern gentlemanwho made him a keepsake <strong>of</strong> his full name written inArabic. In addition, Jim autographed postcards forvisiting ITB attendees. The postcard depicted himmaking his way through the Everglades waters atBillie Swamp Safari.<strong>Seminole</strong> <strong>Tribe</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Florida</strong>Herbie Jim shows his name written in Arabic.On the back <strong>of</strong> this postcard were descriptions<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Seminole</strong> tourist attractions, the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, <strong>Seminole</strong> Okalee Indian Village andMuseum and <strong>of</strong> course, Billie Swamp Safari. Thesepostcards, which doubled as cultural mementos, werealso intended to be promotional pieces that wouldentice attendees to make a stop at any <strong>of</strong> these Tribalvenues while vacationing in <strong>Florida</strong>.While at ITB, <strong>Florida</strong> <strong>Seminole</strong> Tourism representativesmet one-on-one with more than 45 touroperators, travel agents and media. The <strong>Seminole</strong><strong>Tribe</strong> also sponsored the Second Annual NativeAmerican Dinner in conjunctionwith ITB. All Native American ITBparticipants were invited to attend,and the majority did; includingGovernor Richard Mermejo fromthe Picuris Pueblo in New Mexico,San Juan Pueblo Tribal representativesand ancient storytellersTheresa True, Melissa True and BoTaylor representing the CherokeeNation.The USA is confident 2005will prove to be one <strong>of</strong> its best yearsfor overseas tourists as the weakdollar helps to pull in record numbers<strong>of</strong> European holiday makers.Tourism bosses are in a bullishmood following a strong 2004 thatstates such as <strong>Florida</strong> believedmatched 2000–the year mostAmerican <strong>of</strong>ficials regard as the lasthigh-water mark <strong>of</strong> real growth.“Everyone thought 2005would be the year to catch up, but Ithink we got there in 2004,” saidVisit <strong>Florida</strong> UK and ScandinaviaDirector Colin Brodie. “That means2005 will be the best year ever for<strong>Florida</strong>.”Even the hurricanes whichbattered the Sunshine State’s coastlinelast autumn have failed to deter travelers, accordingto Visit <strong>Florida</strong>, the state’s <strong>of</strong>ficial travel planningwebsite.“The hurricane issue is a non-event. Onlyone customer has mentioned it at ITB,” said Visit<strong>Florida</strong>’s Director <strong>of</strong> Continental Europe PhilipChryst. “The important things are price andvalue–Europeans are 32 percent richer in <strong>Florida</strong>because <strong>of</strong> the weak dollar. There is a pent-up desireto visit and people think the time is now. We are lookingat a boom year for the German market.”Portions <strong>of</strong> this article have been taken froman article that was featured in FVW International bySara Macefield.First Annual BC Gospel CelebrationSubmitted by Cindy MalinBIG CYPRESS — Join gospel music fansas they enjoy performances by the Crabb Family andCharles Johnson and the Revivers at the Big CypressGospel Celebration presented by the <strong>Seminole</strong> <strong>Tribe</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>Florida</strong> on <strong>April</strong> 16 at the Big Cypress RodeoArena located on the Big Cypress <strong>Seminole</strong> IndianReservation. Gates open at 10 a.m., concert begins at12 p.m.The first performer will be Nicole Niles, anational recording artist who has opened for ShaniaTwain, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood and othersand has been writing Christian music for the pastthree years. Next will be the Andy Buster Band representingthe Miccosukee <strong>Tribe</strong> followed by the JonahCypress Band representing the <strong>Seminole</strong> <strong>Tribe</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Florida</strong>.Charles Johnson and the Revivers will beperforming at 4 p.m. Formerly with the SensationalNightingales, Johnson has joined Maurice Morganand Daryl Richmond to form this nationally knowngospel band. He has also recorded his own CDs,made his own videos and has written an autobiographyto remind readers <strong>of</strong> the spiritual heritage <strong>of</strong> ourcountry.The final musical performance which isscheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. will be the CrabbFamily. From a church in rural Kentucky, the CrabbFamily has managed to break through musical barriersto reach people from all walks <strong>of</strong> life with themessage <strong>of</strong> the gospel. Their schedule leads themfrom the Grand Ole’ Opry to State Fairs to Christianfestivals. Although their roots are primarily SouthernGospel, the Crabb Family’s latest recording,“Driven,” features a variety <strong>of</strong> styles and genres.In addition to gospel music, <strong>Seminole</strong> arts,crafts and food will be available. There will also be achildren’s village with a bounce house, face paintingby clowns, free popcorn and snow cones.For further information, please call JoshJumper at (863) 983-8923 or (863) 902-3200.
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