Thirst quenching … in more ways than one
Fans of contemporary Christian recording artist Robbie Seay have a chance to quench their thirst for his music and quench someone else’s thirst for good, clean water.
A portion of the proceeds from Seay’s upcoming concert set for 7 p.m. Friday at Crossings Community Church will benefit Water4, a nonprofit organization established by several Crossings members.
Water4 supplies water to underpriviledged countries.
So the mission-minded can pay the $7 ticket price to see Seay in concert (along with Chris Taylor and Alli Rogers) and help someone in need at the same time.
For more information, visit www.crossingsokc.org.
Carla Hinton
Religion Editor
Faithful Five for the weekend — Aug. 29-31
Here’s my “faithful five” — five events going on in the faith community this weekend. If what you read below intrigues you, go check it our for yourself:
1. Saturday in the park. That’s the title of Oklahoma Baptist University’s back-to-school welcome and worship celebration set for Saturday at downtown Shawnee’s Woodland Park. Oklahoma’s own, contemporary Christian recording artist Jami Smith will join Shane & Shane on the event stage. The activities begin at 1 p.m. and admission is free. Hamburgers, hot dogs and sodas will be sold, beginning around 4 p.m.
2. Tenor trio. The Three Tenors, local musicians Alan Logan, Kelly Moore and Brandon Storie, will offer sacred music as part of Cathedral of Hope’s Hot Summer Nights music series at 6 p.m. Sunday at First Unitarian Church, 600 NW 13, where Cathedral of Hope meets. For more information, check out the church’s Web site at www.cohokc.com.
3. Happy Anniversary! Avery Chapel AME Church at 1425 N Kelham is celebrating its 119th anniversary with special services at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, followed by a church reunion concert at 4:30 p.m. and revival services at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 424-3331.
4. Happy Anniversary, Part II! Del City Church of the Nazarene will celebrate its 60th anniversary on Sunday, with services at 10:30 a.m. at 4701 SE 26 in Del City. A supper is planned after the service.
5. Jehovah’s Witnesses in Tulsa. The District Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses continues this weekend with services today, Saturday and Sunday at the Tulsa Convention Center. Events are free and the public is welcome to attend.
Carla Hinton
Religion Editor
Shane & Shane headed to Shawnee
Popular worship duo Shane & Shane will perform at Oklahoma Baptist University’s annual “Saturday in the Park” Saturday at Woodland Park in downtown Shawnee.
The event is free and also features Oklahoma’s own, contemporary Christian recording artist Jami Smith.
“Saturday in the Park” is OBU’s “welcome back to school” celebration.
Dale Griffin, the university’s campus pastor, said students requested both Shane & Shane and Smith and the artists they wanted to headline the annual back-to-school bash.
Activities start at 1 p.m. A Battle of the Bands will begin about 1:30 p.m. Bands interested in battling it out should contact Rick Cordova at rick.cordova@okbu.edu. The winning band will be honored before the evening’s concert at 7 p.m.
Carla Hinton
Religion Editor
Chris Sligh trivia … and fall/winter concert update
“American Idol” season 6 contestant Chris Sligh is bringing his blend of contemporary Christian to Oklahoma today and Sunday so I thought I’d share some Sligh trivia I’ve obtained during my research and a recent interview with the singer.
Did you know?…
– When Chris was growing up he traveled with parents who were missionaries in Germany.
– Chris’ father banned non-classical music in the home.
– Growing up, Chris was enthusiastic about sports.
– Chris was invited to audition for the Metropolitan Opera in New York and The Julliard School.
– Chris was expelled his senior year at Bob Jones University in Greenville, N.C., for attending a Christian rock concert.
Here’s hoping the talented singer-songwriter gets a taste of our famed Oklahoma hospitality this weekend.
There are more contemporary Christian concerts on the horizon. Take a look:
Decemberadio,5 p.m. today, New Life Christian Center’s Mud Fest in Chickasha (see yesterday’s “Faithful Five” posting on this blog)
Skillet,7 p.m. Aug. 23, Mabee Center, Tulsa.
Natalie Grant, Shane & Shane and Bethany Dillon,6 p.m. Aug. 29, Venue 68 ministry at Asbury United Methodist Church, Tulsa.
Santus Real and Tenth Avenue North, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15, State Fair of Oklahoma (Toyota Stage), Oklahoma City (free! … with fair admission).
Newsboys, 7 p.m. Sept. 29, Tulsa State Fair (free! … with fair admission).
Music Builds Tour with Third Day, Switchfoot and Jars of Clay, 6 p.m. Oct. 5, Ford Center, Oklahoma City.
Big Daddy Weave and Rush of Fools,Oct. 10, Venue 68 ministry at Asbury United Methodist Church, Tulsa.
Tobymac’s Winter Wonder Slam 2008 with tobyMac (pictured below), RelientK, Family Force 5 and B Reith, 6 p.m., Nov. 23, Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City.
Casting Crowns,7 p.m. Nov. 30, BOK Center, Tulsa.
Point of Grace, 7 p.m. Dec. 16, Northwest Baptist Church, Oklahoma City.
And one more thing …
The Christian rock band Delirious? recently announced that it is taking a break from recording and touring after 2009.
The group is known for favorites like “I Could Sing of Your Love Forever” and “Majesty.”
The decision for the band to take a break was sparked by the lead vocalist Martin Smith’s request to be released from the band to pursue his work with Compassion Art and to be at home more with his wife, Anna, and his children.
After traveling the world for more than a decade, the band honoured this request and made a decision together to end this chapter of their lives.
Go online to www.delirious.co.uk for more information.
Carla Hinton
Religion Editor
