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Transforming Lives tour organized by Salt and Light of the World reaches Chicago
The evening showcased musical performances by choirs from various churches.
The event brought together diverse communities. / Asian Media USA
The Transforming Lives tour, organized by Salt and Light of the World, continued its journey to Chicago after a highly successful program in New York. This event, held in association with Wheatland Salem Gujarati Service and Emmanuel United Methodist Church Evanston (EUMC), brought together diverse communities for an evening of spiritual rejuvenation and praise.
The evening showcased musical performances by choirs from various churches, including the Gujarati Christian Church of Chicago, Calvary Indian Church Youth Choir of Chicago, Jai Masihi Ki Pakistani Church of Algonquin, EUMC, and Community Presbyterian Church of Mount Prospect.
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Musical performances at the event / Asian Media USARev. Zaki L. Zaki, pastor of the host churches Wheatland Salem Church and Wheatland Salem Gujarati Church, along with Rev. Scott Christy from EUMC, collaborated closely with the Salt and Light of the World organization to ensure the success of the event.
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Rev. Zaki L. Zaki speaking at the event. / Asian Media USA
Salt and Light of the World, a devoted organization spreading Christ's teachings and fostering community upliftment, articulated its mission: to serve as the salt of the earth and the light of the world.
Dr Sam George, director of the Global Diaspora Institute at Wheaton College, delivered the keynote address for the event. Irene Christian served as the master of ceremonies, guiding the audience through an evening of faith and fellowship.
Willy Robinson, founder and director of Salt and Light of the World, shared a vision and emphasized the organization's mission, encouraging everyone to be the salt that adds flavor to the world and the light that dispels darkness, fostering a community rooted in faith and compassion.
Robinson highlighted the inspiring story of Brother Arpan Emmanuel, a keyboard player from India, whose life was profoundly influenced by listening to the songs of renowned gospel singer Thomas Puthoor. Puthoor, known for his ministry through music for over 33 years, has performed globally in multiple languages, bringing God's message to diverse audiences.
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Speakers at the event. / Asian Media USAThe Transforming Lives tour demonstrated the power of community and faith, with each stop bringing people closer to their spiritual goals. The tour will continue with upcoming stops scheduled in Brampton, Canada; Kathmandu, Nepal; and Ahmedabad, India.
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The Transforming Lives Tour performances. / Asian Media USA
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