We traveled on Saturday to Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia. It is close to the Maryland border. It was a beautiful drive through the mountains of West Virginia. On Sunday we got to the church at 7:30 am to set up for Buddy's presentation. He did two worship services with about 400 total attendance. He did a couple of songs before he spoke. In the evening, he did a concert and there were over 400 people there. He did about 14 songs and gave his testimony about how he became involved with Answers in Genesis. At the end of his concert, they gave him a standing ovation. There were other churches that had cancelled their evening service to join with Fellowship Bible Church for the concert. We met some wonderful people and the pastor and his family were like family.
It was a big day.
On Monday morning, Buddy did a children's program for over 250 kids. The church was having a Day Camp all week and Buddy started the week off with a talk on Dinosaurs. We took some fossils with us for the kids to see. It was a lot of fun!
We drove back home after the session with the kids. We got home around 6:00 pm. The next day we had to mow our yard. We got it finished before the rain came. We are going to another church this coming weekend in Ohio and then back down to the museum.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Happy Birthday!
Last Friday was Buddy's Birthday and what a great day he had! At 8:30am, he was at the Creation College to do a mini concert to start the day. Ken Ham got up and said we have a few announcements before Buddy gets up to sing. Buddy did not suspect a thing and Ken started teasing him about his birthday and got Dr. Tommy Mitchell to help. They had a lot of "over the hill" jokes and props and it was a lot of fun. In the end, everyone sang Happy Birthday to Buddy. When that settled down, he did his concert. At the end, the audience gave him a standing ovation. WOW! What a way to start the day.
We went to the creation museum after the concert and in the early afternoon, Buddy had a children's workshop. They sang Happy Birthday to him as well. We had about 52 in the workshop.
At 3:00 Buddy did a music concert at the museum and before he started, they brought out a cake with a few candles for him to blow out and everyone sang Happy Birthday. After the concert, Buddy usually goes into the Bookstore to meet the folks and sign books and CD's. Everyone there again sang Happy Birthday to him. I don't think he will forget this birthday soon. It was a fun day!!
We went to the creation museum after the concert and in the early afternoon, Buddy had a children's workshop. They sang Happy Birthday to him as well. We had about 52 in the workshop.
At 3:00 Buddy did a music concert at the museum and before he started, they brought out a cake with a few candles for him to blow out and everyone sang Happy Birthday. After the concert, Buddy usually goes into the Bookstore to meet the folks and sign books and CD's. Everyone there again sang Happy Birthday to him. I don't think he will forget this birthday soon. It was a fun day!!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Creation College 3
We got up early this morning to arrive at the Creation College to do soundchecks at 7:00am. Buddy did a mini-concert this morning to a full crowd at 8:30am. He did the following songs: God's the Author of Creation, Soar, a mandolin song called At the Cross, and ended with I'll Worship My Creator. The audience sang along and even though it was early, the crowd sang quite well. We met a lot of people we knew and met some new friends. We are back at the museum for a concert at noon.
The museum has been very, very busy the last week and this week is no exception. We have had over 2,000 people every day.
Before we came down yesterday, we had a group of people from New York (a busload of 55 people) stop by our farm for a visit. This is the second visit from this group of New Yorkers. Buddy is doing a men's conference for them in February 2010.
Buddy will be singing at the Creation College on Thursday and Friday.
The museum has been very, very busy the last week and this week is no exception. We have had over 2,000 people every day.
Before we came down yesterday, we had a group of people from New York (a busload of 55 people) stop by our farm for a visit. This is the second visit from this group of New Yorkers. Buddy is doing a men's conference for them in February 2010.
Buddy will be singing at the Creation College on Thursday and Friday.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Vist to Old Testament Tabernacle
On Sunday we had the opportunity to visit Messiah's Mansion near Fredericktown, Ohio. This was a full scale replica of the Old Testament Tabernacle. A guide took you through each part of the tabernacle explaining the articles found in each area and what they represented. They were very knowledgeable and quoted several passages from the Bible so that you could follow along or check it out later. The entire idea of showing the tabernacle was to bring you to Jesus Christ. It is a free exhibit that is traveling around the country. We recommend that you go to see it if it is in your area.
We are getting ready to go Creation College. Buddy will sing every morning at 8:30 am. He will then go to the Creation Museum and do workshops on Thursday and Friday (1:30-2:30) and concerts at noon on Wednesday and at 3:00 pm on Thursday and Friday.
We are getting ready to go Creation College. Buddy will sing every morning at 8:30 am. He will then go to the Creation Museum and do workshops on Thursday and Friday (1:30-2:30) and concerts at noon on Wednesday and at 3:00 pm on Thursday and Friday.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Dinosaur Dig in Montana
We just got back from a dinsosaur dig in Glendive, Montana. We had an interesting time getting there. We fly out of Columbus, Ohio and went to Atlanta. From Atlanta, we were to fly to Billings, Montana. When we arrived on time in Atlanta, there were thunderstorms coming into the area. Well, we were supposed to leave Atlanta at 7:00 pm. The thunderstorms arrived and the air traffic control basically shut the airport down until they left the area. We didn't get on our airplane until 8:30 and then we set on the plane until 10:00. We arrived in Billings around midnight and then had to get our rental car and find our way to the motel. It was about 1:00 in the morning Montana time which is 3:00 am (home time). Needless to say we were very tired!
We got up and drove to Glendive the next day to start the dinosaur dig. Before I get to the dinosaur dig, let me tell you about the location. It was about 4 miles off the main road. It was like going back a cow path. There were cows all around! Most of the road was fairly good but we had a few times when we didn't know if we could make it thru. We had to go over dried streams and up the other side which was an adventure. We did drive to the site but decided we would walk in the last mile the next day. It was too hard on our all wheel vehicle! The other team members were already on site digging away. You just don't start digging. There is a process of taking several tons of dirt away to get down to the layer where the dinosaur bones are. We spent a lot of the morning shoveling dirt to get down to the bones. We used shovels and picks. Then we went to smaller items such as paint brushes and really small picks like screw drivers. There was a hard clay level that you had to go through. At this point, you had to be very careful not to dig into the bones. Buddy found a dinosaur tendon and a raptor tooth. Others found tendons and other bones. When you find something, you take it very slow and careful. The site had produced several bones of Triceratops last year and they were plaster jacketed and removed and were at a lab ready to be carefully removed from the surrounding rock. Sometimes you have to remove the rock surrounding the bone and then remove the bone.
We spent two days excavating dinosaur bones. The rest of the crew would be there for the next two weeks. We are excited about taking some people from AIG with us next year.
We spent our last day touring. We love the Montana countryside! We actually drove into North and South Dakota as well. After a long drive we arrived in Billings on Wednesday night and got up at 4:00 am to make our way to the airport. We arrived home last night at 7:30.
We had a wonderful time and can't wait to go back next year.
We got up and drove to Glendive the next day to start the dinosaur dig. Before I get to the dinosaur dig, let me tell you about the location. It was about 4 miles off the main road. It was like going back a cow path. There were cows all around! Most of the road was fairly good but we had a few times when we didn't know if we could make it thru. We had to go over dried streams and up the other side which was an adventure. We did drive to the site but decided we would walk in the last mile the next day. It was too hard on our all wheel vehicle! The other team members were already on site digging away. You just don't start digging. There is a process of taking several tons of dirt away to get down to the layer where the dinosaur bones are. We spent a lot of the morning shoveling dirt to get down to the bones. We used shovels and picks. Then we went to smaller items such as paint brushes and really small picks like screw drivers. There was a hard clay level that you had to go through. At this point, you had to be very careful not to dig into the bones. Buddy found a dinosaur tendon and a raptor tooth. Others found tendons and other bones. When you find something, you take it very slow and careful. The site had produced several bones of Triceratops last year and they were plaster jacketed and removed and were at a lab ready to be carefully removed from the surrounding rock. Sometimes you have to remove the rock surrounding the bone and then remove the bone.
We spent two days excavating dinosaur bones. The rest of the crew would be there for the next two weeks. We are excited about taking some people from AIG with us next year.
We spent our last day touring. We love the Montana countryside! We actually drove into North and South Dakota as well. After a long drive we arrived in Billings on Wednesday night and got up at 4:00 am to make our way to the airport. We arrived home last night at 7:30.
We had a wonderful time and can't wait to go back next year.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
VBS Video Shoot
Yesterday Buddy was busy with workshops and concerts at the Creation Museum. He also worked on a video that will be used for next year's VBS that AIG is working on. He sang his song, "I'll Worship My Creator" while children did motions to the words. It was filmed down at the gazebo by the pond.
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