Let me tell you about a miracle!
When we’re in the middle of the storm, and the waves of fear are crashing over us while we’re trying to cling to faith, it is usually hard to see the blessing out there on the horizon. We pray to remember it is there. We remind each other that growth comes through the trials. We quote Romans 8:28 to ourselves and each other, along with other encouragements like “God is behind every door.” But don’t we all typically find our way to thankfulness in retrospect?
During this amazing experience, we have been blessed throughout. From the moment we started letting people know about the financial challenge the theater was facing, the encouragements we received touched our hearts daily. Just the sweetest, most generous expressions of support and belief in the ministry that people receive through the music and plays began to pour in. We were told over and over again that the uplifting experience of being in this wonderful place, and the encouragement and joy that touches all of us here is more than mere entertainment. It is God doing something very special, and doing it in a completely unique way.
And we were told in the most unmistakable way that God is not through with Ragtown Gospel Theater. In fact, apparently He’s just getting started. God made that clear when He touched the hearts of hundreds of people to donate every penny of the $355,233.75 that we needed to pay off the debt of the theater, and made sure that all of it was received in time.
The majority of the money came from folks who attend the productions from West Texas and Eastern New Mexico, but we had contributions from California, Colorado, Kansas, Georgia, Ohio, South Carolina, Florida and several other states. Some came from people who had only read about us, or watched TV interviews, and were moved to send a gift.
There is just no other explanation but God.
Thank you to all who gave, and to all who prayed. We are rededicating ourselves to a commitment to be good stewards of this ministry, and assure that we do everything possible to grow it into all that it can be, touching as many people as God would have it reach. And while we do what’s possible, He’ll be doing the miracles.
We are having a special encore performance of “Saint John and the Televangelist” on Saturday, April 7th at 3:00, plus an expanded celebration concert. This weekend we are officially renaming the music show. From now on it will be called “The Ragtown Gospel Jubilee” as an ongoing remembrance of this miraculous experience of having our debt removed and getting our land back.
We are excited to have special guest artist, Kenny Maines joining us for the first time. Savannah Sever will also be performing. Of course, I’ll be there with the Ragtown Gospel Band, featuring special performances by Brenda Rhoades, Jency Polk, George Jackson, and Jay Young.
And the emcee of the concert… the Reverend Joey Hallelujah himself!
So come celebrate with us!
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