8:15 and 9:30 AM Contemporary Service: 

A Christmas Awakening with Ramona Smith
& Friends  

Ramona is a native of Los Angeles who as an amateur vocalist
caught the interest of legendary blues artist, Johnny Otis. After
filling Etta James’ place in Johnny‘s band, Ramona followed her
dream and toured the world, performing in venues sharing bills
with many celebrated performers including Marvin Gaye, B.B.
King, Aretha Franklin and many others.

Several years ago Ramona was inducted into the
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a subsidiary of
Johnny Otis. She is now fronting her group
“Ramona Smith and the Soul Rhythms” and is
planning a Christmas album featuring Michael Ray,
lead trumpet player for Kool and the Gang; Gerald
Johnson; and First Church’s own Carl Mouton.