PraiseFest

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Western Wisconsin and Eastern Minnesota's FREE Christian music fest!

PraiseFest
N3002 Cty Rd Cc
Maiden Rock,WI
54750

Randy says "Let's have a spot of tea and look at some pictures from PraiseFest 2007 ..... just click my tea cup on my picture above to see the individual pictures or you can wait forever for the slide show on the right to load!"
Have Fun!!

KEEP CHECKING BACK, we'll continue to add photos from PraiseFest 2007 as they come in from "all over the United States !!"

Contrary to rumor, we at PraiseFest have not mysteriously disappeared or have been raptured early! The truth is I as PraiseFest founder/ organizer? / and web master have been extremely busy!! I have been collecting Pictures from this years PraiseFest from those who attended this year as due to a "glitch" with my wifes camera! If you have pictures posted on the web of any PraiseFest Wisconsin let me know, the more pictures we have to choose from for the site the better it will be!!! If you have pics, especially digital that aren't posted, I'm interested in those too! Get a hold of me at [email protected] OR Leave a message for me on this MySpace site! Thanks, God Bless, I will keep you posted and check back often for updates from this years fest! Blessings, Ray (ReceivingRed)

Hey Christian Musicians, In our obedience, ministering through music, we can make a difference, whether we know it now or not!!
See the testimony below!!

The gospel musicians from the park that day may never know about this mans testimony ..... so do what God calls you to do ... God's Word is like a seed planted in the hearts of men, the harvest may come later. Your job is to just be obedient to God's calling!

I SAW JESUS CHRIST - Allan Rich vdos

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Click here for map to PraiseFest N3002 County Road Cc Maiden Rock, WI 54750-8323, US

If God leads you to give a donation to PraiseFest to help cover some of the costs of this free event.
Mail a check to: PraiseFest in care of New Life Ministries, 110 Hwy 10, Plum City, WI 54761

Make the check out to
New Life Ministries and write PraiseFest in the Memo area

New Life Ministries is a non profit organization that helps spread the gospel in the West Central Wisconsin Area.

We at PraiseFest always appreciate your prayers! Thanks!!

New pictures and info on how PraiseFest 2007 went coming SOON!

Now working on PraiseFest 2008, details coming soon!

FREE! Christian Music Fest ! Free Camping (Sorry, No electric or plumbing) !

Campfires available, you also can bring your own grill. Portapotties will be on grounds.
CD/TShirt Tables from the bands, Local Christian Art Work for sale. COME AND FELLOWSHIP! Meet other Christians, Musicians, Artists!

Thanks to ALL who helped PraiseFest 2007 be a success, yes a little wet on Saturday, but a success! Money was raised for Peru Missions! Bands played! God was lifted up! New relationships were established! Ministry went forth!

Below is a map quest link that will allow you to find directions to PraiseFest Map of N3002 County Road Cc
Maiden Rock, WI 54750-8323, US

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PraiseFest 2007 Artists List

Hey, This year not only Randy Stonehill was there ..... there were some great Christian BLUES musicians attending this year! En Gedi from Williston, North Dakota, and a former guitar player from Larry Norman's band, Ken Tucker.

2007 Returning Artists

Ray French - St Paul,Minnesota http://www.myspace.com/rayfrench
Light Switch - Wilson,Wisconsin http://www.myspace.com/lsband
PS 150 - Eau Claire,Wisconsin http://www.myspace.com/gregtunes

2007 New Artists

Seraph VII - Holmen, Wisconsin http://www.myspace.com/seraphvii
Infant - Faribault, Minnesota http://www.myspace.com/infantband
Brian Mangum- Wilmington, N Carolina http://www.myspace.com/brianmangum
En Gedi Williston, North Dakota http://www.myspace.com/engedi2
Ken Tucker and BackPorch Pilgrims Sullivan, Indiana http://www.myspace.com/kentuckerandbackporchpilgrims

PraiseFest 2007 Band List (Subject to change...... in the Twinkeling of an Eye)

CHECK OUT THE FRIEND'S LIST TO HEAR A LOT OF THE BANDS ON THIER MYSPACE SITES!!!!

August 17th Friday Night

6:00 pm Brian Mangum http://www.myspace.com/brianmangum Wilmington, NC
7:00 pm Ray French http://www.myspace.com/rayfrench St Paul, MN
8:00 pm Eklesia http://www.myspace.com/eklesia7 Plum City, WI
9:00 pm Seraph VII http://www.myspace.com/seraphvii Holmen, WI
10:00 pm Worship with Todd Magnuson
11:00 pm Late Night Movie for the "Night Owls"

August 18th Saturday

10:00 am Worship with Kay and friends
11:00 am Open Mic
12:00 pm Break for Lunch and Fellowship
2:00 pm Infant http://www.myspace.com/infantband Faribault, MN
3:00 pm En Gedi http:/www.myspace.com/engedi2 Williston, ND
4:00 pm RayBurg ---- A Larry Norman Tribute / Don't be afraid to sing along as Ray goes accoustic with some of Larry's songs!
5:00 pm Ken Tucker and the Back Porch Pilgrims http://www.myspace.com/kentuckerandbackporchpilgrims Sullivan, IN
6:30 pm The Randy Stonehill Band http://www.myspace.com/randystonehill Seal Beach, CA
9:00 pm PS 150 (Greg Farley) http://www.myspace.com/gregtunes Eau Claire, WI
10:00 pm Light Switch http://www.myspace.com/lsband Wilson, WI
11:00 pm Late Night Worship

Aug 19th Prayer and Fellowship

Here are a couple of fun Randy Stonehill Videos for your enjoyment:

Sounds Like: PraiseFest History ..........PraiseFest was birthed in 2004 ..... I know many Christian musicians and had a desire to get them along with others for a small free Christian music fest. The clincher is everyone comes free to it, no one gets paid. I opened it up to God and said, "Lord, I believe You are in this. (I was in the middle of being laid off from my job of 6 years.) You will bring those both that you want to minister, and those that you want ministered to. I will dedicate my time to this fest, trusting you to provide a job for me. God was faithful on both accounts. PraiseFest went well, we had around 10 artists or bands show, and had over 100 people show up to listen. I'm from a town population under 600 so 100 is good! The large majority of attendees were Christian. There was a large variety of styles of music represented. There are many different ages and backgrounds represented in those who attend. Definitely I enjoy worship and praise music, we had Christian rock, country, mellow adult style... all different styles. I'm trusting God to bring in those again this year that are led to come and be a part. I guess I would say, If God is saying to come partake, let me know. It's great to meet other Christian "Indies" and see how God is using their ministry. It's fun, fellowship, and music, both for the artists and attendees. I can make no promises that anyone will attend, it just comes down to trusting God. Hope this explains it a little. Two years ago we had it at a church camp ground. This year we are having it at a friends house that has a great set up for a stage, sound, etc. We bring in a port-apottie, allow people to camp out a night or two, and grill out their own food, etc. We will have a few campfires going in the evening if people want to roast hot dogs, etc....... Much of this years is still in the planning stages. I'd appreciate at least your prayers for us and the Fest if you don't attend, If you do great! God Bless, Hope this helped explain what PraiseFest is.

Ray http://www.myspace.com/receivingred
[email protected]

Special Thanks

Thanks to our sponsors:
New Life Ministries - Providing Ministry through media and finance in rural west central Wisconsin for over 17 years

and Moments Video Productions - Producing Top Notch Videos throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota

Moments Video Productions

http://www.momentsvideoproductions.com/

Thanks to all the bands and musicians and speakers for coming out on faith alone, I pray for God's blessings on you all, both financially and in the expanding of your ministries! I hope this fest is the beginning or continuance of a close friendship between us!

Thanks to the FreakShow for their support!

FreakShow

Thanks to anyone that helped in any way, I imagine there will be people that volunteer for things or help out in ways I will never even know about! Thanks for your prayers and time! God's Blessings on you!

Thanks to George Hintz from the Christian Book Store in Red Wing, MN for helping me get the info out on PraiseFest!

Special Thanks to Ted and Carmen Brosi from Brosi Signs for providing Posters, Handouts, Signs, and Banners! Thanks, You guys ROCK, God Bless You !!

Thanks also to Light Switch for providing drums and other various sound equipment on Saturday!

Thanks to John and Kay for the awesome sight for the fest as well as their awesome equipment and work to get this year up and going!

Thanks to Gordon & Rose Riesgraf for the most excellent ground beef!

Thanks to Ed and Dave for extra effort, carrying heavy stuff, and hauling stuff!

Thanks to Living Waters Christian Fellowship for the port-a-potties, if it weren't for you guys I wouldn't know where to go! ;)

Thanks to Pastor Rod and Linda, who always encourage us to go out and do the things God calls us to, which causes so much ministry and finances to go out around the whole world and further the Gospel! Your ability to see that all Born Again Christians are the Body of Christ, and not just those in the four walls of our church, has expanded God's ministry beyond comprehension!

Thanks to my parents who always ministered to the local body needs and opened my childhood home to the traveling ministers and musicians that ministered locally, you are an inspiration!

To My boys, Josh and John, Jesus First Always! I'm proud of you both!

Thanks to my wife, Michele, for being patient with all of this, grilling burgers, ..... and for being our photographer!

and, Most of all, Thanks to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No person comes to Father God except through Him, and Him alone! He is the Creator of all things! All Praise to His Name!

PraiseFest Comments received!

"I want to thank you for letting me and my family be a part of such a wonderful event. I enjoyed all the music so much, and meeting fellow Christians was so great. Kay and her husband are very blessed with such a great place and the kindness to give it up for all of us for the weekend was amazing. Speaking of amazing, I loved your version of Amazing Grace, it was a sweet twist to an old favorite. I could go on and on about the greatness of the weekend, but lets give the best and biggest praise to God our father! Thank you Lord for the GREAT weather, friends, Place to gather, and great worship bands. You have truely blessed us all with your gifts and presence this weekend and always. God be Praised!!!"

"Praise Fest was awesome! It would have been nice to see more people show up but like you had said, its not the quantity its the quality. And there was definatelt quality in the ministry and the music. Praise Fest is bound to get bigger and bigger each year! God bless!"

Check out the first PraiseFest 2006 photos on the web! You ROCK Carmen! Go to: http://www.myspace.com/badnaughtyzoot

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