Passion Play in Smokies to present 'Praise Hymn'
From Staff ReportsOriginally published: June 23. 2009 10:11AM
Last modified: June 23. 2009 10:11AM
The Passion Play in the Smokies presents "Praise Hymn," a free musical celebration of famous hymns, praise songs, and the stories behind them.
The collection includes something for everyone -- traditional beloved hymns, Southern gospel, praise and worship, contemporary and Messianic worship songs.
Scheduled performers include The River Fellowship (Seymour), Eye2Sky, Benote Tzion (Daughters of Zion), Mark Pedro, Donnie Richmond, Laura West, Gary and Sabrina Grey, Phillips Savoco, Jay Fox of Greater Faith, Mike Cross, Higher Calling, Chosen, Under Mercy, Andrea Thone, and Duane Richardson. The Masters of Ceremony for the evening are Darrel Frith and Joan Wilder.
The 1,200-seat outdoor amphitheater is in the scenic foothills of Great Smoky Mountains, and just three miles from the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Ample parking is available on site for buses and vans. Angel Food Cafe will be open for beverages and food throughout the event.
This event is open to the public and officially opens the site for the upcoming 2009 season of the Passion Play in the Smokies. Opening weekend for the production is July 10-11.
Donations will be accepted for the ongoing support of the non-profit ministry, Crown of Thorns Ministry, which annually presents the Passion Play in the Smokies production in Townsend.
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