FROM THE TOP
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of From The Top!
Becky
McDonald (left)
Edith Lai (middle)
Amanda Ching (right)
Below you can learn about The History of From The Top & What People Say ...
The History of From The Top
From The Top was founded in September, 1992 because of a need for an itinerant arts ministry team. From The Top specializes in (French Classical) Mime and (The Wood Method of) Musical Sign Language.
As a Christian ministry From The Top strives to serve wherever God opens a door of invitation and opportunity. In the past the Troupe and/or its members have performed in church worship services and events, schools (post-secondary, secondary, elementary), residential and day camps, a federal penitentiary, hostels, a home for abused women, banquets, picnics, weddings, malls, arts festivals, youth clubs, events and retreats and at other venues such as parks and on the street. In 1995 From The Top was involved with the Mission Ontario Women's Celebration and was invited by the Crusade team to perform outside the SkyDome during Mission Ontario with Billy Graham. Since then From The Top has ministered at the '96 Toronto March for Jesus, Missionfest Toronto '96 and '97, Missionfest Vancouver '97 (workshop), Missionfest Manitoba '98 (and - in a few weeks - '05) and at The Peoples Church in Toronto, and during with International Teams of Canada during the '96 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. In the summer of '97 From The Top toured Canada (every province except New Brunswick and Newfoundland) for 115 days, covering over 26,000 kilometres. Members of From The Top also ministered with Youth For Christ in Northern Ireland and Ireland during the summer of '98. As follow-up to the '97 Canadian Tour, the Troupe has also led three short term missions to spiritually needy Cape Breton ('98,'99,'01) where less than 1% have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ! Becky McDonald has taught and presented at PRAIZ, an arts ministry camp at Peniel Bible Camp in New York state ('98-'00). From The Top and Kev Wood also ministered at The Jesus Manitoba Festival for five years ('99-'02,'04).
From The Top and/or Kev Wood have performed in nine Canadian provinces (all but New Brunswick), approximately 35 U.S. states, Mexico, Northern Ireland and Ireland. Other future missions are also being planned.
From The Top and/or Kev Wood have shared the stage with such people as Tony Campolo, Gordon MacDonald, Kenny Marks, Paul Melo, and the dustkickers, and with such Juno Nominees as Mark Masri ('01), Kelita ('01), Deborah Klassen ('00, Winner) and Jon Buller ('00), and others.
In the past the members of the performing troupe have displayed a wide range in ages and have represented different ethnic groups, churches, denominations and ages.
(left: Shout to the Lord (Musical Sign). right: Lord Let
Your Glory Fall (Mime))
What People Are Saying about From The Top
I would like to commend From The Top, the arts organization led by my honourable friend and Christ honouring servant of the Lord, Kev Wood, B.Th., to whoever has occasion to engage their services.
Dr. John Wesley White
Evangelist, Associate to Billy
Graham
Markham, ON
From The Top, led by Kev Wood, is highly professional and conveys the message of the gospel in a most effective manner.
My wife and I had the privilege of sharing in this ministry at Jacksons Point Camp. To say that we were deeply moved is to greatly understate the experience that was ours. On many occassions during the evening, we were lost in wonder, love and praise.
Without hesitation, I endorse the ministry of From The Top. It will provide you with an experience you will never forget.
Bramwell H. Tillsley
General (R), The Salvation Army
North York, ON
On behalf of the Women's Committee of Mission Ontario with Billy Graham, I would like to extend a heart felt thanks to you for your participation in our Women's Celebration. That you came along with so many gifts to offer us has been a real blessing. Your diligence and expertise have certainly helped.
Ann Levitt
Chair, Women's Committee, Mission Ontario with Billy
Graham'95
Toronto, ON
Not only is the group performing at a professional level, but the deportment and Christian witness of each member speaks of the faith in Christ which motivates this ministry.
Kev Wood, the President, is an outstanding young Christian gentleman whose mission is to use his life talents and those of the group to encourage, educate and evangelize all who come within their sphere of ministry.
I have found this to be a unique and effective means of reaching people for the Lord, and of encouraging Christians in the faith.
Lieut. Colonel Ethel Slous
Divisional Director of Women's Organizations, BC South Division, The
Salvation Army
Burnaby, BC
Deeply worshipful impact.
Gloria Martin
Residential Counsellor, Christian
Horizons
Waterloo, ON
Thank you very much for presenting mime and musical sign language at the Volunteers' Appreciation Evening for the Barrie Jail and Camp Hillsdale. Many volunteers are commenting on how much they enjoyed your presentations of Moses and Love. They appreciated your professional presence and your choice of material.
Ministry of the Solicitor-General and Correctional Services
Barrie, ON
On behalf of the Board and the church family, I would like to thank you for your ministry here. It was greatly appreciated.
John Mahaffey
Senior Pastor, Churchill Heights Baptist Church
Scarborough, ON
Thank you so much for coming to perform. We appreciate the creativity and passion of your ministry.
Ladies Fellowship, Stanley Avenue Baptist Church
Hamilton, ON
Thank you so much for your wonderful contribution to our Christmas celebration!
Pioneer Girls Club, Malvern Community Baptist Church
Scarborough, ON
