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Friday Night Christian
Concerts are scheduled at Morningside, home of the New Jim Bakker TV
Show. The concert events begin at 7pm. Visitors to Morningside
can be part of the TV audience for tapings Monday through Friday at 11:30
am. Admission is Free. Morningside is located on Hwy 86 & 13 near
Blue Eye, MO. For information call 417-779-9000 or go to
www.JimBakkerShow.com ,
Young Christians Day at Silver Dollar City
Theme Park Mar 27 Christian bands, preaching and RIDES at America's
award-winning attraction. 800-475-9370.
www.SilverDollarCity.com
Inside Out Women's Conference , March
26-27 2010 with
Pastor Melissa Harris, pastor Kylie Oaks, Dr. Billye Brim and Terri Copeland
Pearsons. It's time for Waves of Prayer and Floods of Glory! At
Stone Castle Hotel and Conference Center. 417-239-3920
www.millerhopecenter.org/InsideOut2010.htm
His Life returns to the Tri-Lakes Center stage for the 2010
Easter season! March 30-April 8, 7:30 pm (not Sundays). Visitors to
Branson during the Easter Season will be excited to see the return of principal
actors from The Promise in this special presentation. Contact Tri-Lakes Center
at 417-336-0219 or
www.trilakescenter.com
Worldview Weekend Family Reunion—April
23-25, 2010—A Vacation with a Purpose! Join us for a weekend of
music, comedy and great Bible teaching! Are you looking to understand the times,
be equipped and encouraged? Because we are living in troubling and
uncertain times, we have assembled a line-up of speakers for the specific
purpose of assisting our attendees to understand the times in light of the Word
of God. 1st Chronicles 12:32 says the men of Israel were wise because they
understood the times and knew what God would have them do. At Branson's
Tri-Lakes Center.
www.worldviewweekend.com
Night of Praise at Silver Dollar City Theme
Park—May 2, 2010 rounding out a weekend 50th anniversary birthday bash for
America's world famous 1880's theme park in Branson.
www.SilverDollarCity.com
Branson The Branson Gospel Music Convention
Confirmed for June 28—July 2 2010! The main event for Southern Gospel Music
will be held in Branson for the second year. The Branson Gospel Music
Convention was conceived with the idea of bringing a family-friendly,
ministry-focused southern gospel music convention to a welcoming tourist
destination during a peak vacation season. Says event sponsor Rob Patz of
Coastal Media, "Our focus is on ministry and family entertainment, and we know
Branson truly believes in those values. There really isn't any place else
like it." The goal of the organization is to allow artists to focus on
ministry and fellowship with friends and families. The event is also a
performance venue for the top names and the up-in-comers in Southern Gospel
Music. Day and Night Concerts with $5.00 tickets for the public will
showcase the best of that musical genre. The BGMC will donate a percentage
of profits to the Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks. Already announced for
the event are Dino Kartsonakis, HisSong, Kenny Bishop, Melody Boys Quartet,
Beyond the Ashes, Young Harmony, Rod Burton, McMillan and Life, 2nd Generation,
Eric Hinson, the Roarks and many more. The convention will have
several special events including the "Legend's Jubilee Tour," which will feature
the legendary Chuck Wagon Gang and the Blackwood Quartet performing
together for the first time. Says Ron Blackwood, "next year is the 100th
anniversary of southern gospel music. We have decided to bring together
two of the biggest names in the history of southern gospel." The convention will
be held at the Hilton Branson Convention Center. Last year more than 5,000
guests and 200 exhibitors from the southern and country gospel music industry
attended. For additional information, visit
www.BransonGMC.com,
www.facebook.com/bransongmc ,
or call 708-960-0111.
Kanakuk Kauai Summer Family Kamp offers a
full line-up of fabulous speakers. Pick your family's week beginning June 1.
2010 speakers include Tim Kimmel, Shawn Stoever, Gary Rosberg, Mark
Schatzman, Ted Cunningham, Mark Connelly, Greg Smalley, Psy.D., Todd Wagner,
Rene Schlaepfer, Ken Smith, Rick Kingham, Ph.D. and more!! Contact Kanakuk
Family Kamp at 417-266-3210, email family@kanakukministries.org or
register online at
www.kanakukfamilykamp.org
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Branson's Good News!
Precious Moments Chapel
FREE TOURS Chapel tours are always FREE! a.k.a. "America's
Sistine Chapel," over 9,000 sq. ft. of original biblical artwork is painted on the
walls and ceiling by Precious Moments creator Samuel J. Butcher. Explore
the Samuel J. Butcher Museum, walk through the beautiful gardens, listen to
inspirational music, shop at the world's largest Precious Moments Gift Shop,
eat at "Royal Delights" Snack Shop, tour the world famous Precious Moments
gardens and visitor's center. Just off I-44 at Carthage, MO. 4321 Chapel Rd.
Phone: 1-800-543-7975
Email Address:
chapel@preciousmoments.com Website:
www.preciousmomentschapel.org
The Stained Glass Theatre: Christian Shows, Workshops, and Visions. The theater presents
Christian comedies, dramas and musicals in nearby Ozark. All productions
offer effective
Christian messages in an entertaining and relevant way. The ministry began
26 years ago with the vision of Serving Christ Through the Arts.
The theatre presents seven shows per season over 36 weeks a year. The
ministry is calling on all friends and supporters for prayer support as they
pursue
plans to establish a long-dreamed-of Christian Drama Institute, a Christian
recording studio ministry and a possible film production studio. Educational
Opportunities: Summer workshops for churches, home-school groups or the
general public will address topics such as Character Development,
Preparing for the Audition, Beginning Acting and Introduction to
Stage Makeup. Other courses may be made available (based on interest). For more information contact Kaleb at 417-581-9192, ext. 6, or by e-mail at
kaleb@sgtheatre.com
Visit the
Stained Glass Theatre website at www.sgtheatre.org
Oak Ridge Boys Release Gospel Works ,
The Gaither Music Group recently released Oak Ridge Boys: A Gospel Journey on DVD
and CD which debuted on the Billboard Music Video chart at No. 2. Hosted
by Bill Gaither and filmed before an audience of friends and fellow artists at
Gaither Studios, the DVD release features more than 90 minutes of live
performances by the Oak Ridge Boys singing their best-loved gospel favorites
combined with vintage footage and photos of their 36 -year journey together. Says Oak Ridge Boy Joe Bonsall, "This is the most exciting time I've ever
experienced with the Oak Ridge Boys. Being in Gather's studio, standing in the
places where so many legends have stood, to create a video documenting our
gospel journey was definitely a full-circle moment for the Oak Ridge Boys.
The Oak Ridge Boys appear at The Oak Ridge Boys Theatre in Branson, and will be
appearing in that venue throughout 2010.
Barbara Fairchild Service now at The Starlite Nashville hitmaker (The
Teddy Bear Song), comedienne and powerful minister of the Gospel Barbara
Fairchild has moved her anointed Sunday worship service to Branson's Starlite
Theatre. "It's always amazing to see how God works," says Fairchild. "The theater where we did our show for three years was on this exact spot." Fairchild's country music career accelerated with her 1973 #1 hit. Since
1991, she has been recognized in the southern gospel music world with songs such
as Could You Walk A Mile, Turn Right and Go Straight, Apples of Gold and
Uncommon Love. In '03 she recorded a gospel album Love Never Fails
with best friends Connie Smith and Sharon White. Her latest
hymns album with Daywind Music is entitled He Kept on Loving Me. After
years on the road, Barbara and her husband Roy Morris opened the Barbara
Fairchild Diner in Branson's Victorian Village, open from April thru the
first week of December.
CrossTies Now at the Circle B
Theater, good "old-timey" bluegrass and gospel music, and more! On
Sundays, welcome yourself to Crossties Country Cathedral right there at
the same theatre! Come as you are and join Jim Glaspy for this
non-denominational Christian gathering for worship Sunday mornings at 11. CrossTies is made up of the Glaspy family and several Branson musicians. Jim Glaspy has toured the country and played in Nashville sessions with
national recording artists. He won the national dobro championship and the
Texas state guitar flat-picking championship twice.
Smoke on the Mountain Back at Imax: The
popular musical comedy based on a Baptist pastor in the 1930s (where audiences
become the "congregation") is celebrating it's 11th Branson season with a
return to the Little Opry Theatre at Branson's Imax Entertainment Complex. Smoke on the Mountain
is described as musical theater that incorporates old
gospel tunes and comedy meant to take place in a church. Smoke on the
Mountain was originally produced by the McCarter Theatre Company in
Princeton, N.J. and a has enjoyed success at numerous theaters across the
country. Set in 1938 in a small town, Smoke on the Mountain
depicts the Saturday night visits of the gospel-singing Sanders family to a
Baptist church whose minister, Mervin Oglethorpe, had decided to bring his flock
into the modern world. “The characters are people we all know and the songs are
ones we’ll joyfully recognize,” says director Angela O’Brie.
She described the
show as incredibly funny and energetic, inspirational and moving.
“It has been
performed in many places, but I came here to produce it because I believe
Branson is its artistic and spiritual home,” she said. Performances will be
Tuesday-Friday at 10 a.m. For more information or tickets, call (417) 337-7771. ,
Smoke On the Mountain Offers Coupons on this
website.
Jim Bakker TV Show at Morningside The New Jim Bakker TV
Show is located at ,Morningside, a 560 acre development in nearby Blue Eye. Morningside
will include 1,700 new homes, condos, and duplexes along with a Main Street
with cobblestone pathways, sidewalk cafes and quaint retail shops.
The Old World Style Center will host daily Bible classes, camp meetings,
seminars, gospel concerts and workshops. Highlighting
the natural beauty of the local landscape, Peaceful Canyon is a short hike from
Main Street, leading to a 50-foot waterfall cascading over a high, rocky cliff.
Club house facilities will include a fitness center, hot tub, sauna,
swimming pool and tennis courts . Morningside is being built by Christian
developer Jerry Crawford. The public is invited to be a part of the
daily taping of The Jim Bakker TV Show, a Christian talk and variety show seen
all over North America. Show guests include entertainers, celebrities,
Christian leaders, musicians, authors and ministries. For information,
call 417-336-1352 or visit
www.JimBakkerShow.com
New Christian Retreat Center in Branson
Dr. Joseph Ransom and his wife Kaye announce the opening of a new Bed-and-Breakfast-style retreat center designed especially for those involved in ministry. "Serenity View Lodge" is located 10 miles south of Ozark on
Highway W, nestled deep in the Ozark hills. The Ransom's have been
involved in ministry and hospitality for many years and have seen first hand the
results of ministry "burn-out.", Says Dr. Ransom, "When a pastor or church leader
needs a break or just needs someone to talk to, here is a place they can go.", Ransom is an evangelist, licensed Christian
counselor and former pastor. Here's the best part: for those in full time
ministry, they can stay at Serenity View Lodge for two nights during the
week AT NO COST! The retreat has hiking trails, a koi pond and
beautiful views of the Ozarks. For reservations call 417-581-8439.
Part 2: The Sequel of ",Dino Takes the Cake! ", Award-winning TV & recording artists
Dino and Cheryl Kartsonakis have introduced a line of cakes called "Dino's
24 Karrot Cakes" consisting of their signature Carrot Cake, Red Velvet Cake,
Coconut Cake, Italian Crème Cake, Chocolate Fudge Cake, Strawberry Cake and
Petit Fours and opened a bakery/cafe aptly called Dino's 24 Carrot Cakes,
bakery and cafe, the sweetest place in town! One is
located in nearby Hollister at 12 Downing Street. In February of '09 Dino and
Cheryl opened their second location in downtown Branson's Chappy Mall. "We could not be more excited about this business," Dino said. "I love
cakes and this is a dream come true." The couple continues offering cakes
and pastries that are cooked fresh every day. The cafe is decorated in
elegant "Dino" style, with two large crystal chandeliers and large colorful
photos of cakes. Plans for soups and sandwiches are coming in the near
future. A large part of the sales of the 24 Karrot Cake line is expected to be wholesale and over the internet.
The bakery
is open to the public for purchasing whole cakes or eat a piece of cake or a
petit four and coffee on site. Dino's 24 Karrot Bakery is open Monday through
Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 417-239-2822.
Hee Haw Star Now in Branson Singer and star of TV's comedy
classic Hee-Haw, Lulu Roman, is now in Branson as part of the New Jim Bakker TV Show. The
gospel-recording star is working on a new gospel
album, and recording what is probably the last unrecorded song written by her
close friend Dottie Rambo before the gospel song-writing legend's death last
year. It's heady times for the one time comic and present gospel singer. During the past year she has lost over 200 pounds and says she has "never felt
better." When asked about her gospel singing career she says, "I want to
do this for another 30 years. I love to sing about Jesus! ", Roman was
born with a thyroid condition in a home for unwed mothers and grew up in an
orphanage. Her weight problem caused her great pain, preventing her
adoption and subjecting her to endless teasing from the other children. During her Hee-Haw years she battled a drug problem but in 1971 found a new life
in Jesus Christ. In 1999 she was inducted into the Country Gospel Music
Hall of Fame.
Branson Gospel Get-Togethers:
Here's one of the most exciting things God is
doing in Branson! Many gospel get-togethers take place in Branson theaters on Sundays, where visiting tourists join local entertainers and area Christians in music, worship, testimonies, and sometimes even
preaching! Don't miss out on these good times in the Lord!
Scroll Down for a list of these Branson Theatre Gospel Get-Togethers
One of the most amazing things God is
doing in Branson takes place in the town's music theaters on Sunday
mornings. Several open their doors to free Gospel music get-togethers,
",Ozarks style," often featuring Branson entertainers and
musicians. Tourists pack them out, eager to take advantage of the free
"show." In this relaxed, vacation atmosphere, visitors are
likely to see some of their favorite entertainers making music to the Lord, or
sharing a word about their faith. They mix with other tourists and local
Branson Christians. In short, they get The Gospel. For some,
it's the first time, surely for others, it's the last. But here's the good
news: over the years, multitudes have come to know Christ inside these Branson
theaters.
As far as your church group is concerned,
these Gospel get-togethers are not to be missed. How complete can a
Branson getaway be without getting at least a glimpse of what God is doing here
locally? Here is the chance to meet Christians from all parts of the
country, as well as make friends with local Branson Christians.
But most importantly, it's a front row seat to a marvelous thing God is doing
here, a chance to see the real reason why people from all over the country one
day find themselves suddenly attracted to Branson, Missouri!
A Community Tribute to God, Family and
Country Sunday mornings, 10 am at The Mansion
Theatre. LET THE WALLS FALL as we worship together. Come
be a part of our Community Worship Service, where you, along with Branson
entertainers and musicians will lift your voices and music in praise! Where
pastors from area churches and special guest speakers will preach the
Gospel! Where worship goes beyond denominational barriers! Led by Larry Wilhite and The Mighty Spirit Praise Team. (417) 335-1460
Barbara Fairchild Sunday Morning Worship Service:
The Starlite Theatre. Worship leader, Nashville star (The Teddy Bear Song)
acclaimed comedienne and powerful Gospel minister Barbara Fairchild. The
service will be scheduled each Sunday, May—December, at 10 a.m. Admission is
free.
Branson Chapter of Business Men's
Fellowship USA, Saturdays 7:00 am at
Peppercorn's Restaurant. Open to all men who are visiting the Branson area.
Guest speakers, fellowship. For more information: 1-888-822-5814 www.businessmensfellowship.com
Branson Gospel Sundays! at The Hamner/Barber Theatre Respected minister and
Branson entertainer Dave Hamner and his wife, Denise, lead non-denominational worship services every Sunday, 10 a.m. at the Hammer/Barber Theatre.
Besides being a popular entertainer and "Master of Illusion,", Dave is a licensed
and ordained minister (Masters of Div. in Bible Exposition from Talbot
Theological Seminary & a B.A. in Pastoral Theology from Southwestern Bible
College). Talented entertainers from Branson minister in music. Free admission.
All Faiths welcome. The theater is home to The Hamner-Barber Variety Show,
starring the magical illusions of The Hamners and the brilliant comedy of
impressionist, music, dance and ventriloquism sensation Jim Barber.
"Our incredible evening of hilarious comedy and illusions will amaze...our
uplifting service will send you home on a spiritual high note!" Call (417) 334-4363.
Cowboy Church Sundays, 10:30 am at the God & Country
Theatre every Sunday at 10:30 am. For info: www.GodandCountryTheatre.com
or call at 417-334-6806.
CrossTies Country Cathedral Bluegrass, gospel
music, worship and a message! Come as you are and join Jim Glaspy for this
non-denominational Christian gathering for worship. At the Circle B
Theater in Branson Sunday mornings at 11. For more info visit
www.BransonCrossTies.com
Golden Corral: Allen Edwards Showroom:
Praise and Worship Service Sundays 10-11 a.m. Dar Karsten, pastor, for
more information call 314-221-6525. Children's message, worship, Gospel, prayer
and praise.
Grand Old Gospel Hour—Held weekly at
Dick Clark American Bandstand Theatre, these Sunday morning (10 a.m.) services feature live gospel music and a contemporary praise experience. Dynamic, inspirational, and entertaining, the combination of a live band, vocalists, and inspirational speaking make this a unique, life changing experience for your Sunday in Branson.
Watch for a new service to be introduced on
Wednesdays very soon! Free admission. For more information, (417) 337 8888
www.gospelhour.org.
Jim Bakker TV Show—Weekdays, noon-1 p.m. Join Jim & Lori Graham Bakker for lunch at
Morningside, the planned community in nearby Blue Eye, MO. Be a part of the TV
audience as Jim and Lori do their national TV broadcast featuring
live music, celebrity guests and Christian ministry. Afterward, Jim and Lori
are available for prayer and ministry. Admission is free. For information,
call 417-336-1352 or visit
www.JimBakkerShow.com and
www.morningsidemo.com
Ol' Time Gospel Hour with Glenn & Sue Phillips
and several guest entertainers from the Branson community. At the Little Opry Theatre in the IMAX complex Sundays at 5pm. Admission is free. For info. call (417) 336-8675.
Sanctuary Church of Hope—meeting at The Branson Boys & Girls Club.
Pastors Sam and Ruth Kaunley welcome you to The Sanctuary of Hope, a place where
everyone who enters the doors will find acceptance, love, a place of safety
and be strengthened through the Word of God and the body of Christ. You
always have a home in The Father's House. Sunday services: Hospitality
ministry 8:00 am, Sunday School 9:00 am, morning worship 10:00 am, evening
worship 6:00 pm, Wednesday evening and youth service 7:00pm. HUB (Helping U Believe) Students grade 7-12
can join in the fun activities such as sports, live bands, and dynamic
ministry services. 1460 Bee Creek Road, Branson, MO (417) 336-4673
www.thesanctuaryofhope.org
Staffords Sundays (Jim Stafford
Theatre) 9 a.m. Come as you are - free admission with Kevin Shorey of
Tri-Lakes Church 417-339-8080 Theatre 339-4041 Tri-Lakes Center.
Sunday Revival 10:00 am at the God and
Country Theatre on Hwy 76. People from all over the world have experienced
this non-denominational worship experience designed to minister life and liberty
to the hungry and hurting. Evangelist John Davis has traveled the nations
for over 30 years in revival ministry. More recently, he has traveled as ",Ambassador
for the Pensacola Outpouring.", We would love to have you with us
because Revival is Here! 417-343-9410 or 417-343-9429.
The Tabernacle—Messianic Jewish/Christian
Congregation holds weekly Shabbat services Fri eve. at 7:30pm and Sat at
11:00 am. Services include Davidic-style praise and worship, including
flags, banners, shofars and music led by a Messianic Rabbi and Worship
leader Jeremy Storch. Biblical feasts are celebrated throughout the year. Everyone is welcome to celebrate the Hebrew roots of their Christian Faith. Services are at Branson Ministry Center, 256 Church Rd. Visit
www.TheTabernacleinBranson.com
or call 417-334-7373
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Christian Resources:
Branson Christian News is a Christian newspaper loaded with local Christian news and info. Pick one up at Branson area stores and
attractions and visit their website at
www.ozarkschristiannews.com
Listen to Branson's Christian community on the Bott Radio Network's newest
show, the weekly Branson Now hosted by Monna Stafford. The
program features interviews with ministry leaders, business professionals,
entertainers and other news makers in the Branson community. A community
calendar with area events will also be highlighted each week. The show is
upbeat, entertaining, and Christian news-centered. To check out the Bott
Radio station nearest you, go to
www.BottRadioNetwork.com
Jim Bakker TV Show at Morningside The New Jim Bakker TV
Show is located at Morningside, a 560 acre development in nearby Blue Eye. Morningside
will include 1,700 new homes, condos, and duplexes, along with a Main Street
with cobblestone pathways, sidewalk cafes and quaint retail shops.
The Old World Style Center will host daily Bible classes, camp meetings,
seminars, gospel concerts and workshops. Highlighting
the natural beauty of the local landscape, Peaceful Canyon is a short hike from
Main Street, leading to a 50-foot waterfall cascading over a high, rocky cliff.
Clubhouse facilities will include a fitness center, hot tub, sauna,
swimming pool and tennis courts . Morningside is being built by Christian
developer Jerry Crawford. The public is invited to be a part of the
daily taping of The Jim Bakker TV Show, a Christian talk and variety show seen
all over North America. Show guests include entertainers, celebrities,
Christian leaders, musicians, authors and ministries. For information,
call 417-336-1352 or visit
www.JimBakkerShow.com
Christian contacts: Here's a
"go-to" list to keep up with some of Branson's other Branson's Christian events.
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Newsbits:
Christian songwriter Lynda
Lynn of Branson was recently recognized for her work by the American Society
of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) for the 11th consecutive
year. Lynn received ASCAP’s Plus Award for 2007-2008. The award is presented to
writer members who have a substantial number of performances of their composed
songs by themselves or other artists. Over 300 performances of Lynn’s songs were
noted. Performances included on stage, in churches, for television presentations
and on radio. Her most recent songs will be released on a new album titled
“Reach Out for Him.” It is a compilation of songs written by Lynn and
recorded by Branson artists and the world famous Blackwoods. Also: “Little
Boys &, Little Toys” penned by Lynda Lynn and performed by Branson
favorite, Barbara Fairchild, has been nominated for a Diamond Award,
for “Song of the Year.” Fairchild will perform the tune to honor
veterans during the Veteran’s Homecoming Celebration in November.
The Mansion Theatre's
General Manager Larry Wilhite was
honored by The Bott Radio Network with the prestigious Good
Samaritan Award for his work in Backstage Ministries, a
unique ministry he founded in order to minister discreetly to Branson
entertainers and backstage personnel. Since Wilhite founded the ministry,
God has used it to bring many celebrities and Branson performers to Christ, to
restore marriages, minister to personal needs, and to offer prayer and
comfort during difficult times. Wilhite also holds a Sunday morning
service in the theater for Branson tourists and a growing local body of
believers. Longtime Branson visitors will recognize Larry as one of The
Wilhite Brothers, and later The Wilhite Family, one of the founding
family shows of our destination.
No Gambling! In a unanimous vote the Board of Directors of the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce recently reaffirmed opposition to gambling. It was a reminder to those who might target the area to bring gambling in, according to chamber officials who said that economically and culturally, it is not a good fit for the area.
Branson Family Fun Factory is a youth and
family oriented business new to Branson this year and located at the SW corner
of the Welk Family Complex. They offer miniature golf, laser tag and a
complete Game Room. The mini-golf is "glow in the dark"
featuring themes such as an enchanted forest, volcano and treasure room, dragon
nursery and undersea adventure! The 3,000 sq. ft. laser tag arena is described as
a "fun, shoot'em up atmosphere!" The
Circle B Chuckwagon Show is a western style chuckwagon dinner show serving
yummy barbecue, buffalo to order, cowboy beans, corn, applesauce and dessert
goodies, while being entertained by the fun and folksy (and boldly Christian)
Horn Family. The meal is served at an early 5:00 pm, accompanied by
vintage Western films, followed by a delightful, family style dinner show
featuring lots of laughs, some fancy pickin' and awesome fiddlin' (by famous
fiddler Louis Darby), pretty harmonies and all those best-loved tunes from
the Old West. You will love this up close, relaxing, and thoroughly
satisfying show, and so will the kids. You'll be out by 7pm, all
refreshed, fit as Louis's fiddle, and the night being young, you will be ready
for yet another show out on the town before the night is over! (At the Circle B Chuckwagon Theatre).
IMAX becomes home to new ministry. Local
entertainer and radio personality, Karen Berka combines her live gospel
radio show with ministry to the live audience in the Little Opry Theatre.
Available locally on KBFL, 99.9 FM and 1060 AM, the show is also streamed world
wide via Branson Radio Live at
www.bransonradiolive.com
Grammy for Gatlin's
Larry, Steve and Rudy Gatlin were nominated for a Grammy Award in '08 for their gospel album
Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers Sing Their Family Gospel Favorites for "Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album."
Gospel concerts come to The Morningside
Christian Retreat in Blue Eye. Special guests Vicky Vaughan and
Ron Labayen of Diamonds &, Denim, and Anita French Kidd
headline first in the concert series continuing every Friday night from the same
stage that brings you the Jim Bakker TV Show. Concerts are taped before a
live audience with free admission.
Cecil Todd enters his 61st year of
ministry with the theme “Calling people from sin in 2010.” Todd and wife
Linda have an ambitious goal to provide 25,000-30,000 Bibles to soldiers.
June 22-24, Todd’s annual Branson campfire meeting will be held at the
Radisson Hotel with numerous speakers including Walid Shoebat, a former
Muslim terrorist, now a born-again Christian, and Focus on the Family’s
VP, H.B. London.
March 26-28 Silver Dollar City’s Young
Christians Weekend 2010 begins with a Youth Leaders Workshop featuring
Joe White (Kanakuk Kamps, etc.) specially designed to give youth leaders
fresh ideas on building community within your own youth group. Saturday
workshops include A Radical Approach to Sex, Love &, Dating with
Keith Chancey, Being the Daughter of the King, a girls only event,
with Ashley Robbins, Be the Man for guys only with Shay
Robbins, Be Who U Be, Update Your Status and much more!
The Gospel Music Convention returns to
Branson for 2010. Beginning Monday evening, June 28 and ending Friday, July 2 at
the Branson Convention Center, organizers have gathered over 150 gospel music
artist from across the country as well as exhibitors from the southern gospel
and country gospel music industries, Christian radio stations, retailers, record
companies and television broadcast stations. Convention prices are geared to a
family-friendly rate and conventioneers will be able to enjoy matinee and
evening concerts as well as the rest that Branson has to offer. Special event
partnerships with local area favorites like Dino’s 24 Karrot Café
offer dining and fellowship.
Christian Love in Action
Kingdom Kudos to:
- The Oak Ridge Boys are
partnering with international hunger relief organization Feed The Children
to deliver truckloads of food to children and families in need throughout
the United States. A specially-designed semi-tractor-trailer has been
added to the Boys' 23-city Christmas Cookies Tour entourage.
Concert-goers have the opportunity to help support the Oak Ridge Boys goal
to provide 175 semi-tractor-trailers of food delivered before Dec. 25.
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Tony Orlando inspires Bibles For Our
Troops Effort: entertainer Tony Orlando's award-winning song Tie A Yellow Ribbon has inspired a ministry that has helped thousands of
American military servicemen and women. More than 125,000 Bibles have
been given to U.S. troops serving their country in Iraq, according to Dr.
Cecil Todd, founder and president of the Revival Fires Ministry.
The Bibles, which are camouflaged in military colors, contain pictures
and special helps for servicemen and women. It is the only one
authorized by Pentagon Chaplains and it is air-lifted by military transport
straight to soldiers serving in Iraq.
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Dixie Stampede: Let's Whoa-deo Free
Stick Horse Rodeo and Family Fun Day at Dixie Stampede was an outdoor
carnival which encouraged reading and fun among families with proceeds from
that evening's Dixie Stampede show benefiting Dolly Parton's Imagination
Library. The Imagination Library is a completely free program of the
Dollywood Foundation, providing a new book every month from the day a child
is born until the youngster reaches age 5. The program serves all pre-school
children of Taney and Stone counties, including any newborn whose parent
completes an official registration form and returns it to Dixie Stampede.
- Sight & Sound Theatre gave 400
tickets to the Boys and Girls Club of the Ozarks as a fund raiser for the
opening of "Noah—the Musical."
- Branson superstar Shoji Tabuchi and family
are honored for
their continued support of the Branson High School Band program. Shoji and his
daughter Christina recently presented a check for more than $22,000 at a recent
show to the band director, the band booster treasurer and the Branson High
School principal.
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Branson Landing presented a big check to Joan Westfall of Christian Action Ministries from HCW Development for $2,500, a donation for the Thanksgiving Day food drive at the Landing.
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Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers and
The Lennon Sisters of
the Lawrence Welk Show dedicated their last week of shows last season to Christian Action Ministries.
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Jim Owen recently presented a check for $700 to Christian Action Ministries. Owen raised the
donation through selling autographed Christmas ornaments and golf balls at his music show over the past few months.
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Bass Pro Shops for helping the fish habitat with the
Missouri Department of Conservation and the US Army Corp of Engineers. For the
21st consecutive year, the company has donated resources to collect
Christmas trees. A donation is collected of $2 per tree for the Boy Scout troop
that mans the collection area for unloading trees. The project is supported by
RBX Transportation and Fed-Ex Freight. The trees are transported
to specified locations and placed in Table Rock Lake. The trees provide cover
for the fish. Since 1986 over 240,000 trees have been recycled.
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The Hughes Brothers
and guest stars including SIX, Country Tonite!, Gary S.
Paxton, George Dyer, Cat's Pajamas, Buckets &, Boards and
the World Famous Platters, among many more who performed for the
benefit of Convoy of Hope's Heart for Haiti relief effort.
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As part of the audience
at a local theatre recently, Dino and Cheryl Kartsonakis were caught
anonymously treating a visiting young military family to hot dogs and
sundaes during intermission. As they slipped away back to their seats, the
young family was heard to ask ",does anyone know who that was?", Just one more
example of what makes Branson so special!
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