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The Celebration of Hope is a Celebration in Bronson
Park in Kalamazoo Michigan. The Dream Center is the major
sponsor of this event. Many churches, businesses and similar ministries donate
time money and volunteers to make this celebration a testimony to Jesus.
Celebration of Hope will be happening this summer, 2009, we are still
working on the dates. Check back here for updates, which will be posted
soon, or contact
Rik Stone.
Above is Reverend Spencer
Jones from Southside Tabernacle Assembly of God in Chicago. He was the
featured speaker at the Crusade Services on Friday and Saturday in
2004. The Celebration of Hope host inspirational speakers
and bands.
3 on
3 basketball games
The Ministry Tent which houses the Prayer
Booth, Dream Center Information and Gideon Bibles. Many people
stop by for prayer and to get a free Bible. Many people share how
much the Dream Center means to them and how great it is that the Dream
Center provides so much for people who are hurting and in need.
Hair Cutting Tent
Clothing Tent
The
food booth provides a free lunch, popcorn and sno-cones to over 2,000
people.
The Family Photo Tent is one of the most popular tents with family photos taken.
A 1948 truck was rebuilt to include a puppet stage. Many of the children
enjoy the
puppets. Afterwards they play games and have their faces painted and are
given balloon animals made by clowns. In addition to the
games to play, there are many blow up games, as well as a rock climbing
wall. It is great day for the Kids!
At the puppet show
People lining up to receive free groceries. 500 bags of
groceries were given away.
There are many door prizes given away: bikes, games, gift certificates, musical CD’s.
Many churches have helped the Celebration of Hope
Here are a few:
First Assembly of God
Faith Reformed
Gull Lake Area Community Church
Hope Reformed
Oakland Drive Christian Church
The ministries that also sponsored Celebration of
Hope:
Hands of God Ministries
Alpha Omega Ministries
Kalamazoo Gospel Mission
Love In the Name of Christ
Matthew 25 Ministries
Vanguard Ministries
New Level Sports,
Kalamazoo Refuge Ministries
Martha’s Table
Lifted Ministry
Here are the business sponsors:
They gave time,
money, material and door prizes.
Gordon Water
Tishhouse Electric
Wal-Mart
Metro Toyota
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
Olive Garden
Hardings
Save-A-Lot
Ed’s Bread
Green Bay Packaging
D&W Stores
LIFE EMS
Michigan Business Printing
Breakaway Bikes
Alfred E. Bike
22 businesses in total gave to the Celebration of
Hope.
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