“I Feel Like Going On,” a new Gospel CD

The Greater True Light Baptist Church’s Male Chorus has recently produced and released a Gospel musical CD, “I Feel Like Going On,” with seven gospel songs written and sung by some members of the church’s Male Chorus.
Mary Captain, (who is certainly not of the male gender), is the “backbone” of the CD, as she has written four of the seven songs on the CD, the other three songs are written by her pastor, Rev. Jermaine Tezeno.
Rogers Allison, Jr., Captain, and Tim Jones, all members of GTLBC and the Male Chorus, were on hand and ready to give information about their new gospel music CD.
The Male Chorus has been active and in existence for the past 13 years. The purpose of the CD of gospel songs was to “reach out to others.” Captain added, “We want to inspire other men and (women) to come together in one accord and to serve God. ”
All songs on the CD are original and most written by Captain, a 40-year retired beautician. She chose the Theme song, “I Feel Like Going On,” after much prayer. She added, “I felt like we all have to keep going on, despite our circumstances, and press on even when things are good and bad in our life. The CD of music is to inspire others to come to Christ.”
Captain’s song titles, music and inspirations are written, as she says, “By prayer... and a ‘listening---with an ear to hear.”
The CD is filled with Inspirational and uplifting songs. Some Musical selections include: “I Surrender,” written by Mary Captain, with lead singer Bro. Andrew Hickerson, “Room At The Cross,” written by Rev. J. Tezeno, led by singers Rev. J. Tezeno and Eric Tezeno; “Will You Be There?” written by Captain, with lead singer Bro. Tim Jones, “I Been Delivered,” written by Rev. J. Tezeno, with lead singer Bro. Paul Ardoin; “Great Things, He’s Done Great Things,” written by Rev. J. Tezeno, with lead singers Bro. Chad Sample, and Bro. Tim Jones.
The Male Chorus includes some 14-plus members. The chorus is composed of singers and musically inclined instumental players-- Rev. J. Tezeno is a pianist, organist and keyboard player, Sidney Brown - a drummer, Eric Tezeno -guitarist and drummer; Mary Captain-organist; and as Captain claims, “All of us can sing!”
The Male Chorus at GTLBC has been working together toward their CD since January of this year. The CD was released on Aug. 16 and is currently on sale for $10, and can be purchased from any Male Chorus member or at the church.
When asked if another gospel CD is in the works...the trio of Allison, Captain and Jones said, “It’s possible! We set a goal each year...maybe this will happen.” Allison has been a barber for the past 10 years at Studio 412 Barber and Beauty Salon, and Jones is employed by Coburn’s in Eunice.
The Male Chorus at Greater True Light Baptist Church includes: Rev. Jermaine Tezeno, Eric Tezeno, Tim Jones, Rogers Allison, Jr., Andrew Hickerson, Mary Captain, Paul Ardoin, Chad Sample, Daniel Scott, Burvick Andrus, Hillary Thomas, Rogers Allison, Sr., Mark Dupre, Lionel Mitchell, Sidney Brown, Gregory Doyle, Clifton Gallow, Stanley Gallow, Donald Darby and Hayward Fontenot.