Monday, 11 October 2010
Between the junction of US Route 40 and Ohio State Route 4, just outside the city of Springfield, Ohio, there lies a small (and hilly) hallowed plot of ground. Those who careen past this location travelling between Dayton and Springfield probably don't even give it a second thought; but for those who have spent time walking on it's sacred paths, these souls know that the Holy Spirit has moved upon countless men and women for over 100 years. For on these grounds God has saved from sin, sanctified hearts, called to greater service, performed miraculous healings, and sent his people forth into the world around them as witnesses to His unmatched love!
This is campmeeting! The home of the Ohio Church of God, Central District and every year, in the first full week of August, you can find this place filled with campers, tents, families, songs in the air, studies in the morning, kids crafts, and most importantly, men, women, and children seeking to know their Lord a little more.
Yes, campmeeting! The old fashioned, white painted tabernacle, wooden benches, hot summer heat, Holy Spirit filled campmeeting! And while our modern world has changed it somewhat (I mean, there is a sound system and we sing the songs using power point slides) the work of God still goes on.
Though the crowds are not what they once were, the dedication held by many is unwavering. Of course, lower numbers of people mean a smaller income. Here is where project : foundations seeks to help.
One of the chief aims is to raise money to support the campgrounds. Proceeds from the project will go directly to support the ministry here. After all, it was here that the project began and it is God who has not only laid this calling on our hearts but has given us the gifts that enable us to complete it.
To God be the glory!
Saturday, 9 October 2010
So? What is "project : foundations" all about anyway? Simply stated, it is a collaborative effort by a few individuals to share the music and message of our early church of God hymns. Friday, 6 August 2010 marks an important date in this project: the day when the seeds that God had planted began to break above the soil... if only ever so slightly.
It was during the break between worship team practice and the evening service at the church of God's Ohio Central District Campmeeting that two individuals met and discovered that God had placed a mutual interest on each of their hearts: the love of the old church of God hymns.
Looking back, it's hard to recall exactly how everything fell into place but it goes something very similar to this:
Jon: Wouldn't it be great if we could redo some of the old church of God hymns?
Mike: Are you serious?
Jon: Yeah... I think it would cool so that more people could hear these awesome songs!
Mike: You ARE serious.... WOW! You're not going to believe this but I've been working arranging some of the old hymns for about three years now. In fact, I'll be singing one during Sunday night's service.
Jon: Are you serious?
Mike: Yeah... I've just been hanging on to them asking, "Okay God; you gave these to me, now what do you want me to do with them?" I've been trying to figure out what to do with them for awhile now.
Jon: I have a recording studio and I'm looking to do a new project. I've always wanted to do something like this but I can't do it alone and I've needed to find someone to help me out.
Mike : I've always wanted to do a project like this too. I hate the thought that my kids and others might lose the deep message in a lot of these hymns but I've never had anywhere to record them...
And the rest is, as they say, history. To date Jon and Mike have met several times, usually with an instrument or three around, to begin working on what has become known as project : foundations. The excitement shared by Jon and Mike has bubbled over to some others as well and now they have become involved in the project as well.
This site is our first attempt to let everyone know what is happening with the project, what its about, progress reports, etc. So check back often to see what is happening! If you'd like to support us in prayer or just send a message to make contact then fill out the contact information on the CONTACT INFORMATION page.
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