Trustee calls inaugural Lynwood Gospel Fest a success; lists artists and media coverage

Trustee Bryan D. Hurt presented a recap praising the inaugural Lynwood Gospel Fest, held at Lakeview Park and attended by residents from across the South Suburbs and Chicagoland. In a written report presented to the board, Hurt listed performers and ministries including Bishop Larry D. Trotter & Sweet Holy Spirit Choir, Bishop Dan Willis & The Music Sermon, Pastor Ray Bady & Shekinah Glory Ministries, Pastor DeAndre Patterson & Friends, Arthur Sutton & Gift of Praise, Lil Harry & Promise Keepers, and others. He said the festival drew families, vendors and volunteers and provided positive regional exposure for Lynwood.

Hurt noted that major media outlets covered the event—citing NBC 5 Chicago, ABC 7 Chicago and WGN Channel 9 Chicago—and thanked Mayor Jada D. Curry, trustees, staff and community partners. In his closing line he wrote, "History was made in Lynwood, and this is only the beginning," calling the event a sign the village can host large, regionally notable community gatherings. The minutes include the written report text; they do not list attendance numbers, vendor revenue or the festival's budget. Those financial or attendance details were not specified and should be requested from event organizers for a complete post-event accounting.