FreedomFest|DC » General http://freedomfestdc.org Linking churches and ministries together for outreach every July 4th on the National Mall Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:09:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Welcome! http://freedomfestdc.org/2009/07/02/welcome/ http://freedomfestdc.org/2009/07/02/welcome/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:07:38 +0000 admin http://freedomfestdc.org/?p=3 We hope you enjoy some stories and blogs about FreedomFest DC, the annual outreach on the National Mall every July4th. (Stop by Christ on the Mall for more).

]]> http://freedomfestdc.org/2009/07/02/welcome/feed/ 8 The Smithsonian Metro Stop is open on the 4th http://freedomfestdc.org/2009/07/02/the-smithsonian-metro-stop-is-open-on-the-4th/ http://freedomfestdc.org/2009/07/02/the-smithsonian-metro-stop-is-open-on-the-4th/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:48:56 +0000 admin http://freedomfestdc.org/?p=82 This year, the Park Service is allowing the Metro to open the Smithsonian Metro stop on the Orange line.  It’s the closest Metro stop to our site.

]]> http://freedomfestdc.org/2009/07/02/the-smithsonian-metro-stop-is-open-on-the-4th/feed/ 0 We’re excited about a diversity of bands this year http://freedomfestdc.org/2009/06/28/were-excited-about-a-diversity-of-bands-this-year/ http://freedomfestdc.org/2009/06/28/were-excited-about-a-diversity-of-bands-this-year/#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:50:47 +0000 admin http://freedomfestdc.org/?p=85 2009 FREEDOMFEST|DC BANDS, SINGERS AND MUSICIANS

Check back the week of June 29th for a final band schedule for the day.

A special worship time begins at 12:00 noon at the main stage. The event and main bands begin at 1:00 pm and continue right up to 8:45 pm. The fireworks begin at 9:10 pm.

12:00 noon ~ FreedomFest|DC Worship Band

* You’re invited to a special worship and prayer time for all of the volunteers and anyone who wants to come before we kick off the event at 1:00 pm. We’ll be gathering at the main stage area.

12:40 pm ~ The main stage music program begins with Northbound, a local band from Montgomery County, MD.

Bands, singers and musicians from the DC Metro area will be on the main stage all day long from 1:00 pm – 8:45 pm.

FREEDOMFEST|DC BAND SCHEDULE:

The Keith Elgin Band (leading special worship time beginning at 12:00 noon)

Northbound

FBC of Franconia Worship Band

Kishore Carey

Reggaeton Hip-hop Band

Regarding Cyrus

Ayerdiz Orozco Jazz Band

Jose Luis Band

Daniel Dario and Bachata

Ransom

A Cross Life

* The main program ends at 8:45 pm.

]]> http://freedomfestdc.org/2009/06/28/were-excited-about-a-diversity-of-bands-this-year/feed/ 0 WAVA 105.1 FM is a main sponsor again http://freedomfestdc.org/2009/06/27/wava-1051-fm-is-a-main-sponsor-again/ http://freedomfestdc.org/2009/06/27/wava-1051-fm-is-a-main-sponsor-again/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:03:37 +0000 admin http://freedomfestdc.org/?p=94 We just want to thank WAVA again for all of their partnering over the years.  They have been partnering with FreedomFest|DC and Christ On the Mall for over 12 years now.  This year Danielle will be the WAVA Emcee from the main stage.  Stop by the WAVA tent on site near the main stage this year and pick up some free stuff.   Thanks WAVA!

]]> http://freedomfestdc.org/2009/06/27/wava-1051-fm-is-a-main-sponsor-again/feed/ 0 Welcoming new churches and ministries this year http://freedomfestdc.org/2009/06/25/welcoming-new-churches-and-ministries-this-year/ http://freedomfestdc.org/2009/06/25/welcoming-new-churches-and-ministries-this-year/#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:57:06 +0000 admin http://freedomfestdc.org/?p=88 This year, more churches and ministries are getting involved in FreedomFest|DC.  Our hope, desire and prayer is that more and more like-minded churches and ministries would catch the vision of serving together to reach out to people in the Mall every 4th — and throughout the year.  Watch for a special announcement after 7/4/09 about some new ministry plans as grow and get ready for our 25th anniversary in 2010.

]]> http://freedomfestdc.org/2009/06/25/welcoming-new-churches-and-ministries-this-year/feed/ 0 Some final things http://freedomfestdc.org/2009/06/22/80/ http://freedomfestdc.org/2009/06/22/80/#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:46:06 +0000 admin http://freedomfestdc.org/?p=80 Just as a reminder, our final Evangelism Training is on Thursday, July 2nd at 7:00 pm at Washington Bible College, 6511 Princess Garden Parkway (main lounge area).

SETTING UP THE SITE

~ July 3rd:  From 10:00 am – 8:00 pm, we will be setting up tents, staging and the sound system.  Pray for good weather!

VOLUNTEERS ON THE 4TH

~ July 4th:  We’re asking the first shift volunteers to be on site at 10:00 am.  There will be a special worship time for volunteers at 12:00 noon at the main stage.

The outreach program begins right after the prayer time and continues to 8:45 pm. The festival will take place between the Air & Space Museum and The National Gallery of Art, bordering 4th St. and 7th St., NW – on the middle grass area.

]]> http://freedomfestdc.org/2009/06/22/80/feed/ 0 Sharing the Gospel This Week http://freedomfestdc.org/2009/06/19/sharing-the-gospel-this-week/ http://freedomfestdc.org/2009/06/19/sharing-the-gospel-this-week/#comments Sat, 20 Jun 2009 04:23:41 +0000 admin http://freedomfestdc.org/?p=78 Some FreedomFestDC Outreach Team members have been down on the Mall this week connecting with people and sharing the gospel too.   The Smithsonian Folk Festival is a great place to go and just strike up spiritual conversations with people.  I find that many people are really seeking for something more —  I love what Jesus said in John 10:10 – “I came so they can have real and eternal life – more and better life than they ever dreamed of …”

]]> http://freedomfestdc.org/2009/06/19/sharing-the-gospel-this-week/feed/ 0 Listen for the WAVA 105.1 ads – starting on 6/20 http://freedomfestdc.org/2009/06/18/listen-for-the-wava-1051-ads-starting-on-620/ http://freedomfestdc.org/2009/06/18/listen-for-the-wava-1051-ads-starting-on-620/#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:15:41 +0000 admin http://freedomfestdc.org/?p=73 WAVA 105.1 has been partnering with Christ On the Mall and FreedomFestDC for over 15 years.  We’re grateful to WAVA and General Manager, Tom Moyer, for all of their support.  Together, we want to bring even more churches and ministries together for outreach this year!

]]> http://freedomfestdc.org/2009/06/18/listen-for-the-wava-1051-ads-starting-on-620/feed/ 0 We thank God for another year! http://freedomfestdc.org/2009/06/11/we-thank-god-for-another-year/ http://freedomfestdc.org/2009/06/11/we-thank-god-for-another-year/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:59:28 +0000 admin http://freedomfestdc.org/?p=90 We just want to thank the Lord for his provision and for all that he has done in answering so many prayers – and for working in the hearts of so many people to take the life-changing message of Jesus Christ beyond the four walls of a church to people on the Mall — and all over the DC Metro area.  It’s going to be another great 4th!

]]> http://freedomfestdc.org/2009/06/11/we-thank-god-for-another-year/feed/ 0 Evangelism Training http://freedomfestdc.org/2009/06/04/evangelism-training/ http://freedomfestdc.org/2009/06/04/evangelism-training/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:18:20 +0000 admin http://freedomfestdc.org/?p=75 Take advantage of the Evangelism Training this year.  If you’re new to sharing your faith with people or if you’ve been doing it for a while, stop by one of the training sessions to connect with others and learn how to share the gospel of Jesus Christ in simple, connecting ways – even in a brief encounter with someone.  This year we will also have special training on sharing Christ with internationals.  We’ll even have special Jesus Project videos to give out that area translated in over 20 languages.  Visit christonthemall.org and click on the Event Updates link for more details.

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