Street Drama in Tampa

What a great week. It started Monday night where 25 young people met to learn a few song interpretations that we would use on the streets of Tampa Bay. Kids from New Port Richey, Tallahasse, Tampa and even Winter Port, Maine. They all focused to learn, Arise My Love, Crucified With Christ, Presence of the Lord is Here and Victory.

Wednesday started at noon where the team ministered in a downtown park called Lyke's Park.
Thursday we moved to Channelside where they performed on a stage in this pedestrian mall from 11:00 AM to 1:30PM and then returned at 5:00 and stayed until dark (about 8:00PM).
Friday we moved to the campus of University of South Florida (Which played West Virginia that night and won) from about 10:30AM until 1:30PM.

Sunday night the team will perform at a crusade in the Ice Palace (Arena)in front of about 10,000 people.

They're all so excited...this is a once in a life time event for most of these kids.

Next up - Farmington, New Mexico.

Arcadia, Florida

Having fun here in Arcadia, Florida. I will have a two hour rehearsal with youth today in preparing for tomorrow's services. We'll be doing the good old standby, "Arise My Love", but some newer ones too, like Presence of the Lord is Here and others. I will mix in what they learn tonight and tomorrow and include it in the services. If you're interested in having us come, please visit out website to read about drama weekends at howitiller.com.

You may remember it was Arcadia that was hit very hard by hurricane Charles. Three years ago. It's affects are still felt. Some homes and buildings are still empty. It's amazing how devastating natural disasters have on property.

Next, Tampa street ministry.

Friend Day and Drama weekend in Oakdale Louisiana

What a busy weekend. It started early Thursday morning...flying out of Omaha to Chicago then to on to New Orleans and then renting a car to drive to a little town called Oakdale, Louisiana. Oakdale is a quiet village 3 hours east of New Orleans and just south of Alexandria. I arrived late but in time to meet the youth and have fun playing a few theater games and getting to know them a little.
Friday I meet with their drama director talking about plays and scripts...especially Christmas plays. I think they might be doing our own Christmas Eve at Mountain Creek Train Station. Friday evening I rehearsed with the youth and taught them Presence of the Lord is Here with dowel rods and half of Jeff Smith's Arise My Love.
Saturday was an all day drama clinic and Saturday afternoon was another rehearsal with the youth where I taught them a song interpretation to, "Lose My Soul" by Toby Mac. They performed it for their first "SNL".
Sunday morning was Friend Day and I performed, "Close Friends". The pastor had invited many dignitaries and they showed up in full color. People running for office filled at least three pews. Next month the state has elections for senate, state representative and more. Anyway, I had a blast and the Lord bless the audience with the drama.
Sunday night was conducted by the youth and we started the night off with Presence of the Lord is Here and then I did about 45 minutes of drama ministry and finalized the evening with Arise My Love. To say the least the four days were none stop.
Had some catfish and a local diner...got have some fine southern cookin while yer there ya know.
Flew back home Monday afternoon and was greeted with brisk fall day. Ah, yes football is in the air..Nebraska plays USC this Saturday. As you may know College football in Nebraska is almost a god.
Next up...Tampa Bay, Florida for street drama.

Christmas Play help

Let me know if you need some help with Christmas. Especially, if you're doing Christmas Eve at Mountain Creek Train Station. There are still some weekends open in November for me to help you...if you need it. I don't have any weekends open in December, but can come and help you during the week day. But don't wait too long.

Also, Terry Vik has some really good Christmas Plays at terryvik.com.