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New Thought Bishop Barbara King Celebates 81 Years Sunday August 21

The pastor of one of the largest churches in southwest Atlanta celebrates with celebrity comedian George Wallace.

New Thought leader Bishop Dr. Barbara Lewis King, founder minister of Hillside International Chapel and Truth Center, will celebrate her 81st birthday 6 p.m. Sun., Aug. 21, at the International Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, 265 Peachtree St.

The birthday celebration will be hosted by Xernona Clayton Brady and include entertainment by comedian George Wallace.

“I am excited to celebrate such an occasion with those whom I love!” King said recently.

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Among numerous “firsts” throughout Bishop King’s remarkable life; recently, she was the first consecrated Bishop within the International New Thought Christian movement and the first female chief enstooled at Assin Nsuta, Ghana, West Africa.

Spiritual leaders, celebrities, national and international dignitaries throughout the world that have been touched by Bishop King’s ministry have been invited and are expected to attend to show reverence for her great life’s work.

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Bishop King's guest list includes Dr. Maya Angelou, Rev. Della Reese-Lett, Susan Taylor,  C.T. Vivian, and Iyanla Vanzant just to name a few of the hundreds that she considers close friends. George Wallace, known as the new “Mr. Las Vegas”, will be making a special trip to Atlanta and is bringing with him John Gray, a Christian comedian and a host of others to perform a special extended set for the occasion. 

According to a news release about Bishop King's birthday celebration, George Wallace leaped at the chance to honor Bishop King between headlining packed theaters throughout Las Vegas.

“I’m excited to come back to Atlanta to participate in a spiritually-centered event to honor the great Bishop Dr. Barbara King,” Wallace said.

Individual tickets are $70 and a table of 8 for $500; V.I.P. sponsorship levels are $100 to $1000. To purchase tickets or for more information about the birthday celebration, visit www.bishopbarbara81st.eventbrite.com. Additional information is available by calling 678-462-6788.


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