But it wasn’t until 1997 that she actually self-published the first in a series of books and that book – Sister Betty God is Calling! – is now being sold on as a collector’s item. In the 1970s G’Orge-Walker began penning short stories featuring a main character that has an intimate and impacting encounter with God Almighty on the telephone, the now infamous Sister Betty. And she has written as well as acted in stage presentations. She cut her chops as a singer by performing with the legendary 60s girl group, Arlene Smith and the Chantels (“ Maybe”) as well as with the gospel groups The Spiritualettes and The Heavenly Two. She is a former music industry veteran who has worked for several major labels including Epic, Def Jam and Columbia. Pat G’Orge-Walker has led a colorful life professionally, to say the least. She does it without subverting the Good News or watering down the potency of its message. It is her own special gift from God that enables G’Orge-Walker to depict the often ridiculous antics of church folk. This accomplished Christian author and comedienne has an amazing mind and talent for turning her observations of church and black church life, in particular, into gems of sidesplitting humor. Pat G’Orge (pronounced Gee-or-jay) - Walker is in a league of her own. If we can love God whom we have never seen, yet cannot love the ones we can see, then we have missed God’s entire message.” “It is my intent to draw attention to God’s message of love through humor. The Official Sister Betty Comedy Web Site
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