This is why we came . . .

Our last performance day was quite a powerful one. I have to say that it did get off to a rocky start . . . Katie left her Ipod, and we had to turn around and go back to the hotel to get it. We were all thankful that it was still there for her, though! We had a brief stop at the Prime Outlets where we ate lunch and did a whirlwind shopping spree for 30 minutes. After that, we were off to Passavant Retirement Community in Zelienople, PA for the first performance. We had a really great turnout there, and the kids helped escort the elderly residents into the room. The next performance was right across the street at Glade Run Children's Home. A young lady came up and introduced herself and was thrilled to meet someone with the same last name that I have. She was such a sweet girl, and really enjoyed meeting Tommy as well. During Jack's message, a young man raised his hand and started asking him some really tough questions. His father had committed suicide, and you could tell that he was having a hard time trusting after being hurt so deeply. The Lord was really able to work through Jack since he had also lost his father as a boy, and it was a very powerful moment. All of the chaperones were in tears. The kids closed the performance with the most powerful rendition of "God, Great God" that they have done, yet. After the concert, many of them surrounded the young boy and some of the chaperones were able to minister to him further. I think that all of the kids will continue to pray for him for quite some time. It was wonderful for the kids to actually see the impact that their performance had on a life - I know that they will always remember it.

Katie reunited with her Ipod

Aaron and Melvin

The kids escorting the residents in for the performance

Jack speaking to the audience

Priority sings . . .

. . . and sings . . .

Hannah and Matthew perform "Who Am I"

Enjoying "bus time"

Horses at Glade Run

The guys leaving us to stay with family of the Warrens