![[Left] GraceFest welcomes Newsboys to headline the festival. [Top center] The main stage will also feature Chad Daniel from TV’s hit show YouthBytes. [Bottom left] The Zone youth performance stage will feature the popular Outcast Republic. (Contributed images)](https://theavtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/GraceFest-AV-2015-preview1.jpg)
Friday, Sept. 18, presents the new “Worship Night,” featuring musical performances by John Stratton and Highlands Music, The Outsiders and Jake Hamilton on the main stage from 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is free on Friday.
Newsboys coming to Palmdale
Saturday’s main event will run from 1 to 10 p.m. and will feature the Newsboys as the headliner. The Newsboys are undisputed industry leaders, garnering six gold albums, six million units in career sales; 33 No. 1 singles, multiple GRAMMY® and American Music Award nominations, and signature hits ranging from “He Reigns” and “Born Again” to their recent 15-week chart-topper, “We Believe.” Expanding their reach into film, the band appeared in the 2014 Pure Flix hit, “God’s Not Dead,” inspired by their song of the same name.
Saturday’s main event will also feature Hawk Nelson, Ryan Stevenson and Jake Hamilton. Local bands that will also take the stage include String and a Prayer, Real Life Worship SCV, Chris Correa, Journey Worship Band, Angela Hearns and a Tribes and Nations Ceremony.
The main stage will also feature Chad Daniel from TV’s hit show YouthBytes and Kristie Christie bringing a special message from Compassion International.
GraceFest will feature a children’s area with numerous attractions, crafts, games and more. The Zone youth performance stage will be tailored to the interest of teens and young adults and will feature a lineup of artist performances with the popular headliner from The Millennial Tour, “Outcast Republic.”
The Christian festival also presents numerous vendors, raffles and giveaways, a new prayer tent with interactive stations, food and beverage concessionaires, opportunities to meet and greet some of the main stage artists and more.
Tickets for Saturday’s main event are $20 for general admission, with children ages 10 and under admitted free. Group tickets are $15 each. The $75 VIP tickets are completely sold out at this time. Purchase tickets now at www.gracefestav.com.
GraceFest expected to sell out
GraceFest is a Kids Charities of the Antelope Valley event. Festival proceeds support 10 local Christian school scholarship programs.
GraceFest is supported by 107 local churches this year, according to organizers. Last year’s attendance totals reached 4,500, and this year’s event is expected to be attended by well over 5,000 people and could potentially sell out, organizers said. Fundraising totals for the schools are expected to double this year as well.
For more information on this event, visit www.gracefestav.com or call 661-942-4111.
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Cynic says
We should start a “Pastafest” for all of us Pastaferians who believe that there is a giant spaghetti monster out in the universe.
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Claire says
Psalm 133:1 A Song of Ascents of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! 133:2 It is like the precious oil upon the head, coming down from the beard; Even Aaron’s beard, that cometh down upon the collar of his garments; 133:3 Like the dew of Hermon, that cometh down the mountains of Zion; for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life forever.
no, you don't says
Would you put that in your own words so we know that you know what the heck you’re talking about?
av boy says
The bible is not meant to be rewritten by man..
no, you don't says
Oh, really. You haven’t been paying attention to how everyone cherry picks out the little parts they want OTHERS to live by.
Geez.
av boy says
What people do is their choice. God fortunately gave us freedom of choice good or bad. Just because some choose to try to force their beliefs on others does not mean anything.
no, you don't says
Really?
How ’bout when they try to not issue marriage licenses that they don’t agree with (their job) or try to legislate their beliefs into our laws?
Boy are you out of the loop or simply not paying attention.
We must be ever vigilant as some religious folks try to sneak in their beliefs and dogma into our laws and beyond wherever they can.
For example, rex declaring Lancaster a ‘Christian community’ and putting a “In God We Trust” banner in the city hall chambers while being the biggest hypocrite himself in the entire Antelope Valley and a less than Christian neighbor to Quartz Hill and Palmdale. We can do without that kind of Christianity and be better off as a community.
Apparently, trusting in God hasn’t done Lancaster much good if you care to look around at what a mess it has become. An atheist mayor might have done a far better job of serving the community.
What makes it even worse is that so many are hypocrites and don’t even follow the rules strictly themselves while demanding adherence by others.
No. That must be stopped whenever possible.
BTW. The bible has been written and rewritten by man already. That ain’t God’s font in the book. He prefers ‘Freestyle Script’.
You wanna keep going down your dead end path?
av boy says
Wow i never attacked you but i see you feel the need to attack me. I cannot and will not answer for anybody but myself and although your points are valid. They are not relevant to anything that has been said here. But i thank you for saying them because it opened my eyes to the type of people out there like yourself who has the right to feel that way. I only ask that you attack those who attack you and nobody here attacked you. We simply stated our opinion just like you. Yet you feel the need to bash us for it.
Yes the bible was rewritten many times by man but I said it wasnt meant to be.. keywords “wasnt meant to be.”
There are a ton of false prophets who hide behind the banner of God. No one said there wasnt but i choose not to attack others or pass judgement. That is between them and God. All i can do is observe and try to understand it for better strength and knowledge.
Also God is not responsible for the current condition of the world. If you dont believe that thats your choice. Im not going to try and convince you otherwise.
no, you don't says
@avboy
You wrote>
” Just because some choose to try to force their beliefs on others does not mean anything.”
Oh, yes, it does. That you are willing to turn a blind eye to those who dishonor any faith by using it for their own purposes or misusing it altogether does have meaning in this country.
You also wrote>
“But i thank you for saying them because it opened my eyes to the type of people out there like yourself who has the right to feel that way.” Yet, you seem unable to see the harm that people do in the name of religion. Why aren’t your eyes open to that as well?
When an elected official uses her ‘religious freedom’ as an excuse to deny a marriage license to a couple that are legally entitled, you should be just as outraged as the couple in question or you are enabling that county clerk and others like her by your silence?
In addition to being a hypocrite for also being on her 4th marriage and having children out wedlock, she just isn’t doing her job and misusing the First Amendment. And, a presidential candidate stands beside her to capture the votes of like-minded people. He’s really exploiting the faith and her as well.
Look around you. That kind of behavior is everywhere, even locally, here in Lancaster. And, it can cause harm to others.
I’ve said it over and over, that so-called Christians who abuse the words of the bible for their own bigotry and worse have done more damage to the faith than any ‘secular liberals’ as our very own Claire incorrectly writes or any atheist could possibly do.
Your comments making excuses for anybody doing whatever they want because they have a ‘choice’ while still pretending to be Christian renders the whole concept of religion meaningless. It’s a bigger loophole than what CEOs use to avoid paying taxes.
I know you didn’t intend that but that is the result. Your comments have not done your faith any favors in the public domain.
If you or anyone else want to put your words concerning your faith out in the public arena, you cannot expect others to either believe as you do or hold those beliefs sacred as you might also do. And, your comments can invite replies as well, so don’t be surprised.
Lately, some Christians in this country have done so much damage to the ‘brand’ while claiming to be people of faith, it should be up to others of faith to correct that rather than turning a blind eye as you seem to do. You are more accepting of the harm that they do than my criticism of it and that is the problem.
Are you now ready to hear about Bill O’Relly’s annual ‘War on Christmas’ nonsense? It’s due to start around now. As a so-called Christian he helped create an environment that supported the assassination of an abortion providing doctor in his own church. Yeah, people misusing region does have meaning, av boy.
av boy says
My eyes are wide open to everything going on but waging war via a keyboard doesnt do much so i choose to fight for what i believe in person. That choice doesnt reflect on my understanding of whats going on or what I stand for. Nothing has been proven here and no actions have been executed by either of us other than proving that theres two sides to the sword. I have not condoned anything at all i was trying to say is that theres bad apples in every tree but it doesnt mean the whole tree is bad. Your first post seemed like an attack on Claire for simply posting a scripture on a religious themed article and you questioned her in a mocking way. So i tried to stand up for her right to do so. Then I was drawn into an online battle over apparently everything thats going on in the world by others. I welcome replies to anything i say however to be held responsible for what others do is absurd. Thank you for your responses im sure youll have more when i post this but im done going over and over to solve nothing. I know why I believe and I know what actions I take to show my faith. It starts in the home and with those who i interact with on the daily. Which you have no idea about. I cannot teleport around the world to fix problems or call out false prophets. I wish i could but i obviously cannot. So with all this being said, I wish you and yours a blessed life and take care.
no, you don't says
@av boy
If you’re new here, Claire may quote bible passages but at many other times her own words show her to be a hypocrite and doing what she accuses others of doing.
And, she seems totally unaware of it even when it’s been pointed out to her.
That’s why I asked her if she knew what the heck she was posting because it ain’t obvious from her previous behaviors which is so common among many people who pretend to be faithful.
Also, despite some so-called Christians or those of other faiths calling others ‘sinners’ and judging them constantly in the public arena, they sure do know how to play the ‘victim card’ when they are criicitized or mocked for what they say or do. Then, they hide behind their faith like it’s an invisible shield. That kind of behavior is particularly offensive.
I hope you don’t think wishing me a blessed life is supposed to reflect well on you. Wasn’t that the purpose of writing that? It just didn’t ring true or genuine. How do I know that? I wasn’t born yesterday.
av boy says
I told you to have a blessed life out of genuineness. NOT for any other reason because i have learned to wish blessings on everybody even those who curse you. I was also taught to love thy neighbor and as a neighbor in this community regardless of our personal views or opinions i wish well for anybody that I can.. as for you trying to see it as other intentions thats your view and opinion and i cannot change that..
Correction says
The Bible as we know it today has had MANY rewrites. Books have been left out, meanings of words have changed during translations and retranslations.
The question has often been, Which version of The Bible is the true version?
We do not have the first version at all.
Caire says
av boy…Don’t let anyone discourage you! Seek Him diligently and He will show you the way. There will always be those who mock you, but you just stay focused on Him. Keep fellowship with others that are like minded and pray always for His strength to help you overcome. Cling to His word and stand firm av boy. Peace to you
Claire says
It’s all about walking with faith! I have compared Masoretic Texts with Septuagint, among others and I can say that NKJ, NKJV, ESV, NIV, are all wonderful. Comparing Hebrew with Greek and seeking diligently, praying for direction from His indwelling Holy Spirit to reveal His truth. Every word in the Bible is God Breathed! Nothing is left out and nothing to be added to. Praise God The Father and The Lord Jesus Christ.
Ryan Hunt says
Praise the Lord!
av boy says
Amen brother.