About
Dawn of Hope Ministry, Inc. is a full-time 501(c)3 music ministry, presenting programs in English and/or Spanish at churches, schools, and for special events around the globe.
MISSION
"Our family’s desire is to use Dawn of Hope Ministry as a tool for communicating God’s message of hope to a hurting world through song and testimony. God has taught us priceless lessons about His love and grace through the trials we’ve experienced, and we feel called to share these lessons with others in order that they might receive comfort and encouragement in the midst of the challenges they are facing. We desire to help those who are broken to discover the blessings that are found in brokenness, and to help those who feel helpless to discover God’s strength that is made perfect in weakness. There are many people who do not allow God to work in their lives because they misunderstand His character, and we strive to help those who have this struggle to see God’s love and grace on a deeper level. It is our hope and prayer that God will use the programs we present to lead others to surrender their broken hearts to Him, holding nothing back, allowing Him to do the healing work in their lives that only He can do."
PROGRAMS
Our programs, featuring blind vocalist Stephanie Dawn and accompanist Dann Thornton, are a blend of music (vocal/piano - no tracks), testimony, scripture, and prayer (essentially a sermon/message in word and song). They are about 45 minutes in length for a Worship Service, and about 60 minutes for a Vespers or Evening/Midweek program.
Here are some of the programs we currently offer:
--SAFE TO HEAL
--TRUSTING IN TRIAL
--THE BEAUTY OF REPENTANCE
--JUDGEMENT: WHO'S ON TRIAL
--THE SABBATH, A REPRESENTATION OF THE GOSPEL
--HEALING THROUGH SERVICE
--GRACE REVEALED
--THE PROGRESSION OF THE 3 ANGELS MESSAGE
--THE THREE ANGELS AND OUR SALVATION
PRODUCT
We have recorded many CDs, three of which are currently in print: “Surrender”, “Treasured Friend”, and “Gracias Señor”. We are currently in the process of (1) recording a southern gospel CD, (2) recording a duet Cd with John Lomacang (working title: "Simply"), (3) re-issuing our 2nd Christmas CD, "Do You Hear What I Hear?", and (4) re-recording our Fanny Crosby Hymn CD, "My Song Shall Be of Jesus". Music from our earlier CDs (as well as the three current ones) are available as single downloads from “Through the Eyes of Music” (see link) where you will also be able to preview each song. You can also hear our music on our YouTube Channel (see link).
BIOGRAPHIES
Stephanie Dawn
Stephanie is a gentle person who serves God through her music, using her voice to sing His praises and to communicate His Word to others. Her life has been one of struggle and pain, therefore she has compassion on those who are hurting, and she longs to connect with them at a spiritual level, trusting in God that the gift He has given her will bring others closer to Jesus. The music she shares is based on Scripture and carries with it the influence of the Holy Spirit on those who are listening.
Stephanie is accompanied by pianist Dann Thornton. They share a musical connection that creates an attitude of praise to our God and brings to the listener a fresh revelation of God's Word. It is their purpose to bring honor to our Lord Jesus Christ. Blind since birth, Stephanie Dawn’s first church solo was at the age of three. By the age of eleven she had recorded her third album and at fourteen she soloed at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. She has appeared on the 700 Club as the female category winner in the National New Artist Search, and has taken the Grand Prize in the Ultimate Talent Search sponsored by Embassy Music in Nashville. Today she has a repertoire of over 350+ songs, and sings in English and Spanish. She has also sung on NBC, The Family Channel, SAFE-TV, MPR, and in more than 1900 concert halls and churches across the continent, and has recorded over 190 songs on 14 CDs. Stephanie’s programs combine her powerful testimony, engaging voice, and exuberant personality into a captivating and uplifting program that draws the listener closer to God. Her enthusiastic love for Jesus lifts her above the many challenges she faces, in addition to her blindness. This love is inspiring to others facing challenges in their own lives.
Dann Thornton
Born and raised in North Dakota, Dann received his musical training on piano and trumpet. In addition to providing piano accompaniment and arranging songs for Stephanie, he performs and records with many other musicians. He has taught trumpet, music theory, and many other music courses at various institutions around the nation, including the University of Minnesota Duluth, Bemidji State University (MN), the University of Iowa, College of St. Benedict/Saint John's University (MN), and LSC-Kingwood, LSC-Montgomery, and LSC-North Harris (TX). Dann has been a pianist on national and regional television, public radio, major concert halls, and on many albums, and has performed on trumpet at the International Trumpet Guild Conference. He is currently recording several CDs of flugelhorn solos, a CD of original piano compositions, and a CD of vocal/piano songs.
Stephanie Dawn - Career Highlights
--Over 1900 programs for churches, schools, and service organizations across the continent.
--Recorded more than 190 songs, including 14 CDs.
--Solo performance at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. as a national winner in the Panasonic Young Soloists Award.
--Invitational solo performance at the Kennedy Center for the VSA/Panasonic Young Soloists Anniversary Concert.
--Invitational solo performances at two Panasonic Kid Witness News National New Vision Awards Ceremonies at the Newark Museum, Newark, NJ.
--Invitational solo performance at the National Museum for Women In the Arts in Washington, D.C. at a dinner honoring Jean Kennedy Smith, the U.S. Ambassador to Ireland.
--Grand Prize Winner in the Artist Division of Embassy Music’s Ultimate Talent Search in Nashville.
--National television appearances on NBC and the Family Channel as a finalist and female-category winner in the National New Artist Search on “The 700 Club”.
--Sang the National Anthem for Minnesota Twins MLB.
--Sang the National Anthem for Council for Exceptional Children at their National Convention and Expo.
--Performances and interviews on SAFE-TV.
--Solo performance at the culminating concert of a week long program on National Public Radio called “Beyond Affliction”.
--Featured soloist at the VSA National Convention.
--Vocal soloist in the premier performance of a set of songs (composed for her) with the Minot State University (ND) Wind Ensemble.
--Vocal soloist with the International Brass Quintet at the International Music Camp.
--Member and featured soloist in the Minnesota All-State Choir, Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis, MN.
MISSION
"Our family’s desire is to use Dawn of Hope Ministry as a tool for communicating God’s message of hope to a hurting world through song and testimony. God has taught us priceless lessons about His love and grace through the trials we’ve experienced, and we feel called to share these lessons with others in order that they might receive comfort and encouragement in the midst of the challenges they are facing. We desire to help those who are broken to discover the blessings that are found in brokenness, and to help those who feel helpless to discover God’s strength that is made perfect in weakness. There are many people who do not allow God to work in their lives because they misunderstand His character, and we strive to help those who have this struggle to see God’s love and grace on a deeper level. It is our hope and prayer that God will use the programs we present to lead others to surrender their broken hearts to Him, holding nothing back, allowing Him to do the healing work in their lives that only He can do."
PROGRAMS
Our programs, featuring blind vocalist Stephanie Dawn and accompanist Dann Thornton, are a blend of music (vocal/piano - no tracks), testimony, scripture, and prayer (essentially a sermon/message in word and song). They are about 45 minutes in length for a Worship Service, and about 60 minutes for a Vespers or Evening/Midweek program.
Here are some of the programs we currently offer:
--SAFE TO HEAL
--TRUSTING IN TRIAL
--THE BEAUTY OF REPENTANCE
--JUDGEMENT: WHO'S ON TRIAL
--THE SABBATH, A REPRESENTATION OF THE GOSPEL
--HEALING THROUGH SERVICE
--GRACE REVEALED
--THE PROGRESSION OF THE 3 ANGELS MESSAGE
--THE THREE ANGELS AND OUR SALVATION
PRODUCT
We have recorded many CDs, three of which are currently in print: “Surrender”, “Treasured Friend”, and “Gracias Señor”. We are currently in the process of (1) recording a southern gospel CD, (2) recording a duet Cd with John Lomacang (working title: "Simply"), (3) re-issuing our 2nd Christmas CD, "Do You Hear What I Hear?", and (4) re-recording our Fanny Crosby Hymn CD, "My Song Shall Be of Jesus". Music from our earlier CDs (as well as the three current ones) are available as single downloads from “Through the Eyes of Music” (see link) where you will also be able to preview each song. You can also hear our music on our YouTube Channel (see link).
BIOGRAPHIES
Stephanie Dawn
Stephanie is a gentle person who serves God through her music, using her voice to sing His praises and to communicate His Word to others. Her life has been one of struggle and pain, therefore she has compassion on those who are hurting, and she longs to connect with them at a spiritual level, trusting in God that the gift He has given her will bring others closer to Jesus. The music she shares is based on Scripture and carries with it the influence of the Holy Spirit on those who are listening.
Stephanie is accompanied by pianist Dann Thornton. They share a musical connection that creates an attitude of praise to our God and brings to the listener a fresh revelation of God's Word. It is their purpose to bring honor to our Lord Jesus Christ. Blind since birth, Stephanie Dawn’s first church solo was at the age of three. By the age of eleven she had recorded her third album and at fourteen she soloed at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. She has appeared on the 700 Club as the female category winner in the National New Artist Search, and has taken the Grand Prize in the Ultimate Talent Search sponsored by Embassy Music in Nashville. Today she has a repertoire of over 350+ songs, and sings in English and Spanish. She has also sung on NBC, The Family Channel, SAFE-TV, MPR, and in more than 1900 concert halls and churches across the continent, and has recorded over 190 songs on 14 CDs. Stephanie’s programs combine her powerful testimony, engaging voice, and exuberant personality into a captivating and uplifting program that draws the listener closer to God. Her enthusiastic love for Jesus lifts her above the many challenges she faces, in addition to her blindness. This love is inspiring to others facing challenges in their own lives.
Dann Thornton
Born and raised in North Dakota, Dann received his musical training on piano and trumpet. In addition to providing piano accompaniment and arranging songs for Stephanie, he performs and records with many other musicians. He has taught trumpet, music theory, and many other music courses at various institutions around the nation, including the University of Minnesota Duluth, Bemidji State University (MN), the University of Iowa, College of St. Benedict/Saint John's University (MN), and LSC-Kingwood, LSC-Montgomery, and LSC-North Harris (TX). Dann has been a pianist on national and regional television, public radio, major concert halls, and on many albums, and has performed on trumpet at the International Trumpet Guild Conference. He is currently recording several CDs of flugelhorn solos, a CD of original piano compositions, and a CD of vocal/piano songs.
Stephanie Dawn - Career Highlights
--Over 1900 programs for churches, schools, and service organizations across the continent.
--Recorded more than 190 songs, including 14 CDs.
--Solo performance at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. as a national winner in the Panasonic Young Soloists Award.
--Invitational solo performance at the Kennedy Center for the VSA/Panasonic Young Soloists Anniversary Concert.
--Invitational solo performances at two Panasonic Kid Witness News National New Vision Awards Ceremonies at the Newark Museum, Newark, NJ.
--Invitational solo performance at the National Museum for Women In the Arts in Washington, D.C. at a dinner honoring Jean Kennedy Smith, the U.S. Ambassador to Ireland.
--Grand Prize Winner in the Artist Division of Embassy Music’s Ultimate Talent Search in Nashville.
--National television appearances on NBC and the Family Channel as a finalist and female-category winner in the National New Artist Search on “The 700 Club”.
--Sang the National Anthem for Minnesota Twins MLB.
--Sang the National Anthem for Council for Exceptional Children at their National Convention and Expo.
--Performances and interviews on SAFE-TV.
--Solo performance at the culminating concert of a week long program on National Public Radio called “Beyond Affliction”.
--Featured soloist at the VSA National Convention.
--Vocal soloist in the premier performance of a set of songs (composed for her) with the Minot State University (ND) Wind Ensemble.
--Vocal soloist with the International Brass Quintet at the International Music Camp.
--Member and featured soloist in the Minnesota All-State Choir, Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis, MN.