My Story of Hope
An Evening of Music, Faith & Transformation
Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 4:00 PM · Silver Spring, MD
This Is More Than a Concert
My Story of Hope is a transformational live experience exploring resilience, healing, purpose, faith, and personal transformation through music and storytelling.
Through six defining storms — from grief and divorce to losing his voice to COVID — David C. Griffiths shares the raw, real journey of discovering that at every traumatic moment, God is still present. Five narrators give voice to chapters of David's life, joined by an extraordinary lineup of guest artists — including international recording artist Chris Willis, Stellar Award–winning Brandon Camphor, and more — a community choir, and a live band performing 19 original songs and gospel arrangements.
The concert also marks David's 60th birthday and serves as the inaugural event of the Story of Hope Tour, a 20-city initiative co-founded with Danny Williams through the Hope & Change Network.
Whether you are walking through transition, loss, uncertainty, burnout, or simply longing for encouragement — this evening is designed to remind you that your story is not over.
The Voices of This Evening
An extraordinary gathering of artists united by faith, music, and a shared belief that your story is not over.
Classically trained baritone, 2009 ISSA Songwriter of the Year, and Minister of Music with over 30 years of service. A graduate of the Peabody Conservatory at Johns Hopkins University with more than 300 original compositions, David reaches over 1.5 million people daily through online worship and encouragement. He currently serves as Minister of Music at John Wesley United Methodist Church in Glen Burnie, Maryland.
Stellar Award-winning gospel recording artist, songwriter, and educator. With his group Sounds of Victory, Phillip received the 2010 Stellar Award for Fan Favorite Choir of the Year. He is the founder of Hymns With Phillip Carter, an online platform with over 300,000 followers dedicated to preserving sacred music.
International recording artist and the voice behind many of French DJ and producer David Guetta's biggest global hits, including the U.K. #1 single "Gettin' Over You." A gospel singer long before he topped international dance charts, Willis began his career in church, recorded on Warner's gospel label, and sang alongside artists such as Amy Grant and CeCe Winans before his music carried him to stages from Miami to Ibiza. His journey — from the choir stand to the world's biggest stages and back to the message of faith — embodies the very theme of the evening.
Baltimore-native singer, songwriter, and producer, and leader of Brandon Camphor & One Way, winners of the 2025 Stellar Award for Traditional Duo/Chorus Group of the Year. A featured soloist with the six-time Grammy Award–winning Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, Camphor has earned four Billboard Top 30 gospel singles. His group's new album, fittingly titled Hope Lives, echoes the heartbeat of this event.
Classically trained tenor and contemporary gospel artist who spent over a decade as a background vocalist for Kirk Franklin, Donnie McClurkin, BeBe and CeCe Winans, Fred Hammond, and Yolanda Adams. He performed "We Shall Overcome" at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Dedication and has appeared at the Kennedy Center.
Internationally acclaimed soprano celebrated for her versatility across classical and gospel repertoire. Her performances span the United States, Canada, Jamaica, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Australia, including multiple appearances at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
American-Ghanaian singer, actress, and motivational speaker who has been performing around the world for over 30 years. Featured on BET's "Walk of Fame" and "Celebration of Gospel," Ofie brings her classically trained voice to the My Story of Hope stage.
Classically trained singer, award-winning theater performer, and audiobook narrator. A WATCH Award recipient whose voice-over credits span video games, animation, and audiobooks for Penguin Random House, Scholastic, and Brilliance Publishers.
David Griffiths' daughter, traveling from Atlanta for a deeply personal father-daughter duet of "Marry Me" — one of the evening's most intimate and moving highlights.
Minister of Music at Prince George's Community Presbyterian Church and a member of The Praise and Worship Experience. Carter brings vocal talent and heart to an evening of powerful storytelling through music, faith, and community.
The Narrators
My Story of Hope tells the life story of David C. Griffiths through six acts, each narrated by a different voice. Five narrators give voice to chapters of David's journey; Act 4 turns the spotlight onto Danny Williams' own story of hope.
TEDx speaker, Stanford-trained executive coach, and founder of the Exponential Joy movement. Creator of the Joy Operating System (JoyOS), with leadership development experience across 30 countries.
Leadership development expert and researcher on intergenerational trust. David's friend since their teenage years at Takoma Academy and co-creator of the SAY IT workshop.
Seasoned minister and owner of Bennie Smith Funeral Homes of Delaware, with over 40 years of ministry and a deep compassion for families navigating loss.
Transformational coach, motivational speaker, concert host, and co-founder of the Hope & Change Network. Creator of the H.O.P.E. framework — "Hold On, Pain Ends." Act 4 spotlights Danny's own story of surviving divorce.
Strategic nonprofit executive and one of David's closest friends from Andrews University. Ron narrates one of the most painful chapters — when COVID-19 took the very gift that had defined David's identity and ministry.
David takes the stage himself for the final act — narrating the culminating chapter: stepping back onto the stage after everything changed.
The Musical Foundation
Assembled specifically for this concert from churches and communities across the DMV region. Under David Griffiths' musical direction, the choir brings to life original and beloved songs of faith — serving as the musical heartbeat of the evening and a living testament to the power of community voices raised in hope.
Featuring David Griffiths, Monique Steele Griffiths, Lashonda Dreher, Angela Frank, and Carter Anderson. Known for tight harmonies and passionate delivery, PWE provides the vocal foundation that weaves through the concert's narrative arc.
Founded by Marcellus Crews, with members C. Wayde Bryant, Ariana Ricks, Rodney Johnson, and Shanna Williams. RefleXions brings their signature sound and energy to songs in Act 5 of the concert.
Over the years, I've learned something simple: your story is not over. I've walked through seasons that brought grief, disappointment, loss, and uncertainty. But God has been faithful. That's why I'm inviting you to join me on July 12.
Six Steps to Hope
Discover the Movement
You are here for a reason. Something about this message resonated with you.
Claim Your Seat
Reserve your place. Every ticket is a step toward transformation.
Invite Someone
Share this page with someone walking through a storm right now.
Sponsor a Seat
Not everyone can afford a ticket — but everyone deserves to be in the room.
Prepare Your Heart
Doors at 3:00 PM. Come with expectation and an open heart.
Walk Out Transformed
Leave with tools, encouragement, and the belief that your story is not over.
Ticket Options
More Than a Seat. More Than a Night.
When we designed the VIP Experience, we knew it had to be more than premium seating. It had to live out the very message we’re singing about.
Your ticket keeps a kitchen alive.
Your VIP reception includes a full buffet prepared by a beloved local restaurant — a neighborhood staple that has fed this community for years. They’re fighting to keep their doors open, and without a turnaround, they’ll close in October.
Every VIP ticket puts real dollars into a real kitchen run by real people who refuse to give up. That’s not a perk — that’s purpose.
This is what hope looks like
when it leaves the stage.
Your $75 VIP ticket includes:
Front-row seating · Souvenir concert program
Full reception buffet · Meet & greet with artists
A neighborhood kitchen worth fighting for.
Ways to Support
You do not have to be in the room to be part of the story.
Sponsor a Seat
Give someone the gift of being in the room. Hope Scholarship Seats for community members walking through difficult seasons.
Share the Movement
Know someone who needs hope? One post, one text, one conversation — that is all it takes.
Business Sponsorship
Align your brand with hope. Partners receive recognition, visibility, and the opportunity to impact lives.
Volunteer
Be part of the team that makes this evening possible. Setup, greeting, registration, prayer team, and more.
An Evening Unlike Any Other
19 Original Songs & Arrangements
Original compositions and gospel arrangements from a classically-trained baritone with 30+ years of music ministry.
Stories of Transformation
Six defining storms narrated by five voices, and the faith that carried through each one.
Worship & Community
A safe space to breathe, to connect, and to believe your story is not over.
Tools for Your Journey
Confess, Clarify, Count — a morning practice to carry with you.
Guest Soloists & Ensembles
Stellar Award winners, Kennedy Center performers, and powerful community voices raised together.
Healing & Renewal
An atmosphere for people walking through transition, grief, caregiving, and burnout.
Hope Station Tour Launch
Be part of the first chapter of a 20-city movement bringing hope to communities nationwide.
A Night to Remember
Walk out knowing God is still writing your story.
The Story of Hope Community Choir
More than a vocal ensemble — it is a circle of 20 voices from churches and communities across the DMV region, declaring that no one walks through their storms alone.
The choir has completed all four rehearsals and is ready for July 12. Under David Griffiths' musical direction with Danny Williams as Assistant Choir Director, these voices will serve as the musical heartbeat of the concert.
Call Time: Sunday, July 12 at 2:00 PM
Concert: 4:00 PM
The Repertoire
- I Will Keep Him in Perfect Peace
- I Love Your Name
- I Trust In You
- In Your Name
- I Believe
- Lord, I Lift Your Name On High
- Oh Adonai
- Uri Hananim
Join Us in Silver Spring
Date & Time
Sunday, July 12, 2026
4:00 PM – 6:40 PM
Doors at 3:00 PM
Venue
Southern Asian Seventh-day Adventist Church
2001 E. Randolph Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Parking
Free on-site parking for all attendees.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. Contact us for accommodations.
Attire
Come as you are. This is about your heart, not your outfit.
Schedule
3:00 PM — Doors open
4:00 PM — Concert begins
6:30 PM — VIP Reception
Your Story Is Not Over.
Come experience the beginning of a movement centered on hope, healing, transformation, and community.
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