My daughter loves to listen to Contemporary Christian music. She likes a wide variety which varies from Third Day to Hawk Nelson to Pillar.
She also loves to go to concerts and on occasion, we’ve met a few Christian band celebrities. One year she met Anthony Evans…now that guy can sing…and Kimber Rising…those gals can sing too!
She also had VIP tickets to Youthquake last year and met Skillet and as a special surprise, she also met three of the guys from Decyfer Down…wouldn’t you know that would be the time that my camera card would reformat i.e. delete all my pics?
Earlier this year she met O’Reilly at SoulStock 2010… this band was so down to earth and did a great job of sharing their hearts and love for the Lord…
…Finally, not a singer…but still a celebrity to my kids…we went to Freedom Fest and it made her day to meet Wally from Total Axxess…
In addition to all her pictures, her bedroom closet is now adorned with ticket stubs and posters, souvenirs from the concerts and events we’ve been too.
She’s even decided to start a blog called Chelsea with the Band and she would really love if you could stop over and take a peek and say hi. It would certainly make her day to get a comment and unfortunately, I’m not allowed to be her first comment. Says Chelsea.
Anyway, won’t you puh-leeze stop over and check out her blog? She just completed an interview with Hudson from Shine Bright Baby.
We are a music loving family. I remember listening to a wide range of music growing up...Peter, Paul and Mary, the Beatles, Michael Jackson, Eric Clapton, Alabama, Elvis, Survivor, Rush, Kiss...you name it...I listened to it. Though I still enjoy listening to a wide range of tunes, the majority of what we listen to as a family falls into the Contemporary Christian category. When we attended Soulstock, we were thrilled to hear about another upcoming concert which was held last Sunday at Flint River Baptist Church in Hazel Green, Alabama. This time I took my own advice from 15 Tips to Maximize Enjoyment at Outdoor Summer Concerts and packed a cooler full of cold water and wore light colored clothes. Of course we arrived a bit later in the evening so the temperature had dropped to 92 degrees, so it wasn't quite as hot as it had been at Soulstock.
The Freedom Celebration was a full blown festival. Not only did they have great music, they also had a car show... Of course the guys found a few they were interested in. My oldest son has been debating whether or not to sell his car. After the car show he decided he'd keep it just to show in upcoming shows. There were hot air balloon rides, vendors, rides and lots of inflatable games. Incredible music and amazing testimonies offered by Rush of Fools and Newsong (there was also an up and coming artist performing, McKenzie Lockart, but we didn't hear her). I was so impressed by the bands, not only have both of the bands recorded some of my favorite songs, but they also have a heart for sharing the gospel.
We loved Rush of Fools and the lead singer even waved at my daughter, wouldn't you know that would be the picture that I accidentally deleted? Ooops! The kids were able to meet Wally from Way-FM. He's a super nice guy and we all enjoy listening to him on Total Axxess. Newsong was amazing! We didn't spend a penny- the entire event was free unless you chose to ride a Segway ride, hot air balloon, or purchase food.
I can't even begin to tell you how awesome the fireworks display was. It is said to be the best show in Northern Alabama and though we haven't seen any other local displays, I do know we've never seen a show like it. It was absolutely phenomenal. You really have to see this video my daughter took to see what I'm talking about...and this wasn't even the grand finale! One more thing, this event was all about freedom..the freedom we have in Christ...the freedom we have to worship freely... and a tribute to those men and women that have served and are serving our country to make sure that we continue to have those freedoms. What are you celebrating this 4th of July?
Last weekend I had the pleasure of taking my two youngest children to an amazing worship experience called SoulStock 2010. Though the event was essentially a huge concert, there was no denying why everyone had chosen to attend- they were there to worship the Lord share his love with others.
We'd attended the hot air balloon festival earlier in the day so we were a bit late getting there and arrived just in time to see Reilly. Though my kids were familiar with this band, I can't say that I'd really paid attention to them much before this event but I will from now on. I was very impressed by this band and not just with their music. I loved the fact that they made it clear Who their songs were about and shared their love for Christ boldly with the audience. In fact, we had a chance to meet them when they were off stage and I took the opportunity to tell them how much I appreciated them sharing their faith and a bit of their testimony.
I've attended 'Christian' concerts for years- since I was in high school- and I've taken the kids to some. I've been dismayed that some bands have chosen not to speak about their faith and I really think they are missing a wonderful opportunity because there are many people that go to the concerts that haven't heard about God's love. Which got me thinking- is it fair for me to expect these bands to talk about God? I assume that they will because after all, it is a Christian concert and they are a Christian band why wouldn't they want to share the salvation message with others? That no matter who you are, or what you've done, there is a God that loves YOU enough to send His one and only Son to die on the cross so that you can experience salvation? That is his gift to you and all you need to do is except it? So, is it fair to assume that these bands will share their faith just because they are in a position of influence? Am I sharing my faith? Hasn't the Lord given us all an area of influence? Hmmm...I have to admit that personally I was a bit convicted by that thought. In the meantime, I'll leave you with some pictures of our day. And if you missed it, be sure to check out my post on 15 Tips to Maximize Enjoyment at Summer Concerts.
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