One More Day!!!
Post by Julie Barnes on Fri Jun 26th, 2009
Wow! I can't believe it's almost here! With all the work that has gone into nearly doubling the activities and bands for Spirit Midwest 2009, it seems like we've been working forever - and sometimes I thought the day would never come. BUT IT'S ALMOST HERE! And I can't wait!
God has answered the prayers of the many who have been praying in unison this final week leading up to the festival and given us a peace we haven't known in years past. Of course, He also gave me the wisdom to know in advance that I would need some extra time to work on final details this week, so back in March I put in for a week of "vacation" - which has helped immensely. While I have worked about 3 1/2 hours a day, it's all been from home while I'm also working on the festival - so hopefully nothing has been overlooked as I've spent time with Him and He's brought things to mind that need to be done on this final day.
We're still looking for about 17 volunteers who can work a two hour shift Saturday afternoon and evening. If you can do it, give me a call at 515-577-8035. We're also looking for prayer warriors to spend 30 minutes in a private section of our Prayer Tent (the "Inner Sanctuary"), praying for needs presented throughout the day. Again, if you're available, give me a call at 515-577-8035.
Also, please remember your friends, neighbors, co-workers, churches, youth groups, young adult groups, neighborhood businesses - AND SPREAD THE WORD TODAY! We want to make sure our artists and vendors are richly blessed for coming to the festival tomorrow, too. Many of our artists have come for no fee - and our vendors have actually paid a nominal fee - and they are all hoping to make enough money to cover the expenses they incur through merchandise and concession sales - so we need people to attend the festival so buy this merch.
There are so many needs this final day, that I couldn't possibly list them all, but God knows - and I have confidence that He will provide. So, please rest up tonight so you're ready for a FULL DAY OF FREE FUN TOMORROW!!
With God's richest blessings and peace,
Julie Barnes
This is What $5,000 Looks Like!!
Post by Julie Barnes on Wed Jun 24th, 2009
Check it out. The DNR met us at the Prairie Ridge Sports Complex on Tuesday and tagged this awesome lookin' fish!! Now all you have to do is catch it!
Don't forget, the Fishing Contest runs from 11:00 AM - 5 PM on Saturday, June 27th at the sports complex at 1220 NW Prairie Ridge Drive in Ankeny. Be there! With all the music (19 bands), free inflatable village, concessions, merchandise and more - you'll be glad you did! And who knows? Maybe you will be the lucky one to catch this awesome fish!!!
Julie and Al Barnes are the founders of Spirit Midwest. Started in 2006, the have continued the organization through faithful supporters like you. Read more of their blogs entries on the blogs page.
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