Branson Trip 2022

Branson Trip

Nov 17-18, 2022

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

Savannah House - Branson, MO

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Nov 17 Thursday

7:30 am          Leave from the church building.

3:00 pm          Arriving individually - check into the hotel
                       Free time with dinner on your own
7: 15 pm         Depart for The Mansion Theatre
8:00 pm          Oak Ridge Boys Show (next door to the hotel)
10:15 pm        Return to the hotel for ice cream, cookies, and cobbler served from                                 9:00 pm -11:00 pm

Nov 18 Friday

       Deluxe breakfast - (scrambled eggs, biscuits & gravy, waffles, cereal, pastries, bagels, fruit, and beverages)
9:15 am          Depart for Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theatre
10:00 am        A Brett Family Christmas Show
12:30 pm        Free time for shopping with lunch on your own
          Return to the hotel at your leisure
5:45 pm          Depart for Grand Country Buffet
6:00 pm          Dinner at Grand Country Buffet
7:15 pm          Depart for The Mansion Theatre
8:00 pm          Gatlin Brothers Christmas Show (next door to the hotel)
10:15 pm       Return to the hotel for ice cream, cookies, and cobbler served from                             9:00 - 11:00pm

Nov 19 Saturday

Deluxe breakfast - (see above)

Devotional (Brief)
Depart for home

Transportation (Being updated as I get information)

Driving their own cars:

• Larry & Beverly Young (Kay Shough & Laura Tidwell)
• Paul & Jean Adams
• Carolyn Dye
• Jenna Smith & Betty Boyce
• Dale & Enid Lollar (Jim & Martha Begin)
• Bill Bigham (Willing to drive and take luggage)
• Paul & Belinda Cowdrey (Leaving Early)
• Tim & Trudy Graefe (Returning later)
• Tony & Norma Sepulveda
• Mike & Jane Taylor
• Ken &Judy Coffman
• Diannah Featherston
• Nancy Higgs
• Nancy Jones

Van (Hollingworth’s Driving)

• Kenneth & Bonnie Hollingsworth
• Anita Norton
• Dorothy Budde
• Burchie Smith
• Nancy Cantrell
• Ivan & Jeane Stewart
• Carol Sue Butler
• JoAnn Young

Bus (Rayner’s Driving)

• Kevin & Katie Rayner
• Mike & Betty Rhoades
• Joe & Pam Lovell
• Johnny & Lavetta Williams
• Rick Johnson
• Jack & Linda Klameth
• Sandra Thompson (She can drive if needed)
• Mary Watson

The Savannah House Hotel (moderate) has interior corridors, elevators, an outdoor pool, an exercise room, cable TV, a deluxe breakfast and evening ice cream, cookies and cobbler served from 9:00pm - 11:00pm. All rooms at the Savannah House have refrigerators. If true southern hospitality in a peaceful country setting appeals to you, the Savannah House Hotel is a beautiful and elegant choice. The Savannah House commands a breathtaking view of the Ozark Mountains, yet it's just minutes away from the Branson excitement and activity in Branson, Missouri. The Savannah House Hotel is located on Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, next door to the Mansion Theatre. www.savannahhousebranson.com/

Oak Ridge Boys Show: The "Oak Ridge Boys" return to Branson, bringing their huge catalog of hit country, pop, and gospel songs! With phenomenal harmonies and an amazing career that's spanned several decades; they've more than earned the incredible love and respect they get from both fans and industry folks alike. They've picked up dozens of awards, including Song of the Year for their hit Elvira from both the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music; Dove Awards for everything from Album of the Year to Male Group of the Year; and an impressive list of five Grammy Awards, including Best Gospel Performance and Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. Although they've always been known for their country and gospel music, many of the "Oak Ridge Boys" songs crossed over onto the pop charts, including Elvira and Bobbie Sue.

Brett Family Christmas Show: Experience Branson's premier Christmas production! Through world-class singing, dancing, comedy, songwriting, musicianship, and production you'll feel the joy, the nostalgia, the reverence, the fun, and all of the best feelings of the season. Nobody does Christmas like The Bretts. Come see why thousands have made A Brett Family Christmas their family Christmas tradition year after year.

Gatlin Brothers Christmas Show: This talented trio of brothers will keep audiences singing along to classics like All the Gold in California, Midnight Choir (Mogen David), and Houston (Means I'm One Day Closer to You). Larry, Steve, and Rudy have each found success in their own right. Larry enjoyed a solo career that earned him a Grammy Award for his chart-topping, Broken Lady, but it's their pile of hot, genre-hopping, hits as a group that have kept them a favorite of music fans everywhere. This will be a Christmas Show.

Rates for shows and lodging:

# in Room	Cost per person
Single	$399.00 / person
Double	$275.00 / person
Triple	$245.00 / person
Quad	$235.00 / person

Breakfast will be furnished on Friday and Saturday mornings and dinner on Friday night.

Money is due (First-half on September 4th and the balance by October 9th.)

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Senior Citizen Day

Senior Citizens Day History

Senior Citizen Day aims to honor and support elders. Senior Citizens play an important role in our society as they help us understand the past while teaching us life lessons for the future. Seniors are valued due to their achievements, knowledge, and contributions to society. President Ronald Reagan is credited with the origin of this observance in 1988. There are many businesses that offer discounts for senior citizens on this day. 

Senior Citizens Day Facts

• According to prb.org, there were 52 million Americans aged 65 or older in the US in 2018. That number is expected to increase to 95 million by 2060.
• The average life expectancy in the US increased from 68 years in 1950 to 78.6 years in 2017.
• According to prb.org, between 2019 and 2060 the older US population is projected to become more racially and ethnically diverse. The percentage of older non-Hispanic whites is projected to drop from 77% to 55%.

Senior Citizens Day Top Events and Things to Do

• Spend time with your grandparents and those older members of your family. Seniors have a wealth of wisdom to share. Enjoy them while they're here.
• Take seniors friends and family out to eat. Seniors are eligible for certain discounts depending on the location. Several breakfast restaurants like Denny offer senior discounts.
• Watch a movie about senior citizens still enjoying life. Here are our suggestions:

Going In Style (2017)
I'll See You In My Dreams (2015)
The Bucket List (2007)

Hope For Haiti's Children

 

Hope for Haiti's Children | July 2022

VBS | Summer Lunch Program

Hunger in Haiti is at an all-time high... food prices have risen, and families are struggling to feed their children. In response, Hope for Haiti's Children has organized a combined summer lunch program and Vacation Bible School (VBS) in communities across Haiti. On Fridays, children go to their local school for a half-day VBS followed by a hot, nutritious lunch. Children also receive a bag of rice and beans to take home to their family. HFHC principals were thrilled to find out that a summer lunch program was being instituted and are reporting a great turnout from last week's kickoff event! (see photos below) However, we need your help! For a one-time donation of $32, you can provide a child with hot meals at VBS and a supply of rice and beans for the entire summer. We prayerfully ask you to consider donating to this effort to feed hungry children both physically and spiritually. What a gift! As always, we thank you in advance for your generosity and for your continued partnership as we strive to make a difference... one child at a time.

CLICK HERE to donate to the VBS | Summer Lunch Program  (select designation Children's Food Fund)

unloading bags of rice

VBS songs with teen leaders

outdoor games

cooks preparing lunch

hot meals all around

ready to eat!

food bags for families

lining up for food distribution

grateful to head home with extra rice and beans!

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THE TABERNACLE EXPERIENCE

THE TABERNACLE EXPERIENCE

RESERVATIONS

See and feel the rich history of the the Bible come alive as you individually walk through the 50-minute guided audio tour of The Tabernacle Experience!

Just at the original Tabernacle of the Wilderness moved across the desert, the Tabernacle Experience has been impacting hearts and lives as it travels across the United States. And now, this life-transforming exhibit is here at The Park Church of Christ in Tulsa OK.

• Experience what life was like in these times through this outdoor scale replica tabernacle exhibit.
• Receive a more full revelation of Jesus Christ through this limited-time only experience
• $5/person ages 2 & up at the door
• Large groups please email for reservation Tabernacle@theparkcoc.org
• I'm looking at September 17th but I need to make reservations and need to know if you are interested in going.

Branson Trip 2021

 Branson Trip 2021

October 8-10, 2021

Rates for shows and lodging:

# in Room	Cost per person
Single	$379.00 / person
Double	$255.00 / person
Triple	$225.00 / person
Quad	$209.00 / person

The above prices do not include transportation. Most take their own cars or vans and take others with them. There will be a van or two going and the cost will be distributed among the riders (depending on gas prices).

We will be staying at the Savannah House in Branson MO

Payment Schedule: To Larry Young (405) 630-9124

1/2 due by July 25th

Total Amount due by September 4th

Departure is Friday October 8th 2021 @ 7:30 am.

The list is full. Please call Larry to be on waiting list.  

Kevin

Weekend Schedule 

Friday  Oct 8 

3:00 pm. Arriving individually in cars - check into hotel. Free time for dinner on your own.
6:30 pm  Depart for Sight & Sound Theatre 
7:30 pm Jesus Show @ Sight & Sound
10:15 pm Return to hotel - complimentary ice cream, cookies and cobbler served from 9:00pm - 11:00pm 

Saturday Oct 9 

Deluxe breakfast - (scrambled eggs, biscuits & gravy, waffles, cereal, pastries, bagels, fruit and beverages) 

9:15 am Depart for God and Country Theatre 
10:00 am 50 Years of Kenny Rogers Show 
12:15 pm Free time with lunch on your own 
5:15 pm Depart for Paradise Grill 
5:30 pm Dinner at Paradise Grill (buffet) 
6:45 pm Depart for Clay Cooper Theatre 
7:30 pm The Haygoods Show 
9:45 pm Return to hotel - complimentary ice cream, cookies and cobbler served from 9:00pm - 1 1 :00pm 

Sunday Oct 10 

Deluxe breakfast - (see above) 
Depart for home 

More Details

The Savannah House Hotel (moderate) has interior corridors, elevators, outdoor pool, exercise room, cable TV, deluxe breakfast and evening ice cream, cookies and cobbler served from 9:00pm - I l :00pm. All rooms at the Savannah House have refrigerators. If true southern hospitality in a peaceful country setting appeals to you, the Savannah House Hotel is a beautiful and elegant choice. The Savannah House commands a breath-taking view of the Ozark Mountains, yet it's just minutes away from the Branson excitement and activity in Branson, Missouri. The Savannah House Hotel is located on Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, next door to the Mansion Theatre. www.savannahhousebranson.com/ 

Jesus Show: From the bustling streets of Jerusalem to the raging Sea of Galilee, JESUS is an action-packed musical stage adventure for the whole family! Join Peter, Nicodemus, Mary Magdalene, and a multitude of others as they journey alongside the most famous person ever to walk the earth. Witness the most miraculous events in history as Jesus sets sail with fishermen and makes disciples out of the least-expected. The lives he touches will never be the same. Experience the greatest rescue story of all time as it comes to life on stage with massive sets, special effects and live animals in this original stage production. 

50 Years of Kenny Rogers Tribute Show: The Legendary Kenny Rogers' music performed by Brother South, Heather Gentry & the Band of Gamblers will take you through decades of the songs that made Kenny Rogers famous. His recording career took him from 60s Rock and then on the country-pop crossover artist of the 1970s and 80s. Enjoy once more all the hits you remember, "The Gambler," "Coward of the Country," "Lucille," "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town, "She Believes in Me," "Lady," and many beautiful duets like "Islands in the Steam," and so much more. 

The Haygoods Show: The Haygoods bring the house down night after night with incredibly tight harmonies, innovative, energetic choreography, incredible special effects and amazing performances on over 20 different instruments! This award -winning, family musical entertainment group, consisting of five spirited brothers and one vivacious sister (Timothy, Patrick, Dominic, Michael, Matthew and Catherine) has performed over 7,000 shows for 6,000,000 people during their incredible Branson career! 

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