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The American Idol stage was turned into a place of worship Sunday evening as contestants took part in an Easter Sunday special. 

The three-hour-long, never-before-done Songs of Faith episode featured the top 20 contestants singing only faith-inspired songs. 

Kolbi Jordan, 26, sang a special version of Amazing Grace that left the crowd and judges in awe.

Hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg is switching things up and taking us to church with a new gospel album, set to be released early next week. 

The rapper and former judge on The Voice announced last week that he is releasing a new gospel album on Death Row Records. 

"It's called Altar Call," said Snoop Dogg in a video he posted on Facebook. "Ya, you heard it first, a gospel album. God is good. Won't he do it?"

Platinum-selling, rising Christian music star Katy Nichole is gearing up as she prepares to release her highly anticipated sophomore album. 

The 12-track album, Honest Conversations, includes her latest single "When I Fall," which is already a top 10 and climbing Billboard radio hit. 

This new project, which follows her record-breaking debut album, Jesus Change My Life, was inspired by conversations that Nichole, who has struggled with depression and anxiety,  has had with God. 

Hundreds of people marched through downtown Winnipeg on Saturday as part of the annual Walk for Jesus.

The group stretched several blocks long as participants made their way from the Manitoba Legislature east along Broadway, then south on Donald Street across the Midtown Bridge. From there, the walk continued west on River Avenue before heading north on Osborne Street and back to the Legislature.

A Christian ministry based out of Winnipeg is sharing what God is up to in Ukraine with a ministry couple that has been working with them for decades. 

Square One World Media is bringing Nikolai and Natalia Chernomor to Manitoba from Ukraine to share insights on how the gospel is being shared during a time of war. 

"They were our ministry partners for the last 25 years," says Shoaib Ebadi, the president and executive director with Square One. "They are producing Christian media in Ukraine in different formats such as podcasts and videos, ever since the war started."

After a tragic year, losing her entire family in a plane crash, Autumn Nelon is set to grace the stage again, this time as a solo act. 

The family group were on their way to join the Gaither Homecoming Cruise to Alaska in July 2024 when tragedy struck.

The Nelon's plane crashed, claiming the lives of Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark, Amber and Nathan Kistler and their assistant, Melodi Hodges. The pilot, Larry Haynie and his wife, Melissa, were also killed in the crash. 

If your church doesn't have a service or you're looking for a place to worship this weekend, here are a few of the Good Friday and Easter Sunday services available across Winnipeg.  

Believers Church (465 Alexander Avenue)

Good Friday- 7 p.m.

Easter Sunday- 11 a.m. 

Centerpoint Church (700 Watt Street)

Good Friday- 10 a.m.

Easter Sunday- 8:45 a.m. Easter breakfast, 10 a.m. Easter service

Phil Wickham has released a new worship song with a twist on a Rich Mullins song from 2004.

The new track, "What an Awesome God," includes the chorus of Rich Mullins' "Awesome God" with new verses, production and interpretation.

A couple from England, formerly from Manic Drive and Seventh Day Slumber, have reached out to share their compassion with one of their biggest fans, Tasha Wiese. 

Keith and Talia Comer met while touring on the road across North America over a decade ago. Keith was formerly in the Christian band Manic Drive, and Talia was in the Christian band Seventh Day Slumber. While touring and making their way through Manitoba, they met a huge fan of their music, Steinbach woman Tasha Wiese. 

Forrest Frank is asking for prayers for his country star friend Thomas Rhett after he was injured at his concert over the weekend. 

In a video posted on social media, you can see Forrest invite Rhett, who is sitting in the audience, to the stage to sing "Nothing Else."

However, on his way down to the stage, the 35-year-old country singer missed a step and injured his ankle. 

He fought through the pain and performed the song before heading backstage for medical attention.