Third Day “building” momentum
Momentum is building for the upcoming Third Day concert set for Sunday at the Ford Center.
That’s not the only thing under construction, so to speak.
The popular contemporary Christian band’s “Music Builds” tour is helping to fund Habitat for Humanity homes in the communities where the group’s concerts are performed.
Habitat for Humanity affiliates in the tour cities will be the beneficiaries of a portion of the funds raised during the tour as part of Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity and Live Nation, in partnership with Third Day and the other groups.
Artists on tour with Grammy award-winning Third Day include Robert Randolph and The Family Band and another perennial favorite, Jars of Clay.
Ticket prices for the Oklahoma City Music Builds concert are: $59.50, $39.50 and $29.50. Group discounts are available.
Tickets are available at the Ford Center Box Office, Ticketmaster outlets and online at www.LiveNation.com. To charge by phone, call 235-8288.
Carla Hinton
Religion Editor
Faithful Five: Weekend Events
Here’s my “faithful five” — five events going on in the faith community this weekend, Sept. 26-28. If what you read below intrigues you, go check it out for yourself: 1. Through the fire. Catch a showing of the feature film “Fireproof” premiering todayat your local theater. Actor Kirk Cameron, best known from the TV sitcom “Growing Pains” and the faith-themed film “Left Behind,” stars as a firefighter whose marriage is restored through faith. The movie is showing at a variety of metro theaters, including Tinseltown, Interstate 44 and Martin L. King Ave.; Spotlight 14, 1100 N. Interstate in Norman; Harkins Bricktown 16, Reno and Mickey Mantle Dr.; AMC Quail Springs Theater, Quail Springs Mall; and Warren Theatre, 1000 S Telephone Road in Moore.
2. Walking for a cause. Oklahoma Christian University will host its annual Walk for Honduras Sunday on the campus, 2501 E Memorial Road. A lunch will be held at 12:30 p.m., followed by the walk at 1:30 p.m. Walkers make a donation for mission efforts in 
Honduras. For more information about the mission organization, go online to http://predisan.org.
3. Sing a song. The folks at Del City First Church of the Nazarene have helped put together a night on song at Del City High School. Ivan Parker (pictured at right) and David’s Song will perform in concert at 6:30 p.m. Saturdayat the school, 1900 S Sunnylane in Del City. tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for the balcony. For more information, call 677-2330.
4. Marching to the beat … Unity Center of Tulsa has offered ongoing Spirit Drumming Sunday sessions since Aug. 17. Bring your own drum, rattle or other instrument or use of the drums and percussion instruments provided by the facilitator at this week’s class set for 6 p.m. Sunday at the center, 1830 S Boston Ave. For more information, call (918) 582-6624.
5. Tell the truth. The Truth Project simulcast will be offered at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Mid-America Christian University, 3500 SW 119. It’s not too late to sign up. For more information, call 691-3800.
Bonus: Not your average vegetable garden. Larry the Cucumber and all his friends are coming to you live in “God Made You Special Live!” featuring Veggie Tales. The veggie special will be offered twice, once at 3 p.m. and at 7 p.m. Mondayat First Southern Baptist Church of Del City, 6400 S Sooner Road. For ticket information, call (800) 965-9324 or go online to www.itickets.com.
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
