A place previously known as “the hot box” and infamously known for throwing parties is now creating a new name for itself.
The Wesley Foundation located on Harding Blvd. hosted its first gospel talent show under its new leadership on September 12 at 8 p.m.
The show gave students the opportunity to show their talent through song, dance and poetry.
Reverend Rodney Wooten, director of the Wesley Foundation said, “For the last five years this place has been dead, no activities at all except parties. I said no more parties.”
Several people who participated in the talent show are also members of the Southern University Interdenominational Gospel Choir.
“The show was very spiritual and uplifting to the mind, body and soul,” said Tiffany Moseley, a freshman majoring in mass commu nications from Houston.
Along with talent shows, the Wesley Foundation also hosts Monday choir rehearsals for the SU Interdenominational Gospel Choir, at 7 p.m.
Topics from “How to Find the Right Mate” to “How to Know That You’re Saved” are discussed during Wednesday night bible study, held from 6:45 p.m.-7:45 p.m.
“When I get 25 committed students then we’ll start church services,” Wooten said.
“He’s so willing to dedicate his time to the choir and he’s a wonderful teacher,” said Kathleen Johnese, a senior majoring in rehabilitation services from Mamou.
The Wesley Foundation is a place for students who have come to Southern and might not have a church and find themselves not going to church at all.
At the Wesley Foundation you find a fun, comfortable, safe environment that provides, counseling under the direction of Rev. Wooten.
For more information on The Wesley Foundation, call (225) 778-0076.
