HARVEST CRUSADE BLENDS GOD, RODS, SKATEBOARDS.Byline: - Cecilia Chan An extreme skateboarding exhibition, a high-energy Harvest Jam, a classic car show and - God. Harvest Crusades is holding a nondenominational non·de·nom·i·na·tion·al adj. Not restricted to or associated with a religious denomination. Adj. 1. nondenominational - not restricted to a particular religious denomination; "a nondenominational church" revival at Seaside Park, which is anticipated to draw up to 12,000 people for each of the three nights, organizers said. This is the first time in Ventura County for the evangelical event. ``This is going to be an awesome event,'' said Alex Field, Harvest Crusades office representative. ``God is really going to move this weekend and I'm excited to see it happen.'' The Riverside-based Harvest Crusades, founded by Revs. Chuck Smith Chuck Smith may refer to any of the following:
The nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. puts on the free crusade via an invitation by the churches in a community. ``We are one of 100 churches in the county helping to put this on,'' said Rev. David Guzik of Calvary Church Calvary Church is the name shared by several churches in the United States:
Jesus Christ 40 days after Resurrection, ascended into heaven. [N.T.: Acts 1:1–11] See : Ascension Jesus Christ kind to the poor, forgiving to the sinful. [N.T. . ``This is one way, one effective way to bring the message to the community,'' he said. ``It's not intended to replace Sunday services.'' Guzik said his 400-member congregation has been asked to bring to the crusade a friend, relative or co-worker who would benefit from the revival. The live Christian music Christian music is music that is written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding the Christian life, as well as (in terms of contemporary music) to give a Christian alternative to main stream secular music. , the Harley-Davidson motorcycles and skateboard stunts will attract people who would not normally step foot into a church. Once at the crusade, they will hear Laurie deliver a sermon each night. ``Through his message I came myself to a personal relationship with Christ more than 20 years ago,'' said Guzik, who found Jesus while attending an Easter Sunday night service at Laurie's church. ``The way he explained the message brought me to a personal faith.'' Guzik said Laurie, who became a minister at 19, brings the Bible's relevancy to everyday life for those who hear him. Harvest Crusades next takes the gospel to Sacramento in September. ``The main purpose really is to reach out to people who aren't Christians right now and really need to hear about God,'' Field said. ``Between 80 percent and 90 percent of the people who come to the crusades come forward and accept Christ. It's a one-on-one ministry.'' EVENTS Here is a list of events for the three-day Harvest Crusades, that will begin Friday at Seaside Park in the Ventura County Fairgrounds n. pl. 1. same as fairground. . The event is free; parking is $3. Spanish-language translators and sign-language interpreters will be provided. For information, call (805) 644-0804. --7:30 p.m. Friday - Ventura Crusade, featuring the Harvest Crusade Band and performers Dennis Agaganian, Jennifer Knapp and Crystal Lewis. --7 p.m. Saturday - Revolution Skateboard Exhibition followed at 7:30 p.m. by the Ventura Harvest Jam with featured artists Skillet, PAX217 and Luna Halo. --5:30 p.m. Sunday - Classic car/hot rod/Harley show, followed at 7:30 p.m. by the Crusade. The featured artists include the Harvest Crusade Band, Crystal Lewis, Paul Overstreet and The Katinas. CAPTION(S): box Box: EVENTS (see text) |
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