New G Tour - 2011

AN UPDATE (as of Monday morning): I know it's been quiet on this page, but it's because *I* spent the weekend in New York with New G! It was a last minute decision to go, but I had a credit with Delta Airlines and this seemed like the time to use it. I plan to write a detailed account of the weekend - everything from traffic jams to Times Square to celebrity sightings - but for now, here are some basic highlights...

-- New York and the surrounding area is crazily huge!

-- The New G kids gave what I'm told was their best performance Friday night - they were hot. And they sang well too! Yes, in Lewisburg, PA, there was no air-conditioning in the sanctuary, unless you count the fire department mega-fan which was too loud to use during the service. I would think it was at least 85 in the church, but the kids didn't complain - instead, they sang their hearts out, again.

-- I heard nothing but compliments from the sponsors about how well the kids were doing on the road - always on-time, friendly and supportive.

-- The Broadway show (How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying) was GREAT! Of course I was paying close attention to the technology, but that never over-shadowed the talent of the actors and dancers. How they put that much energy into eight performances a week is astounding. (But come to think of it, so do the New G kids!)

-- You will eventually hear stories about how long it took to get back to the hotel after the show; we got out of the theater at 11:00 p.m., most of us got to bed at 3:00 a.m. I think it was about a 10 mile distance! That's what happens when the main bridge you need is closed for construction (which accounts for the first 2 1/2 hours of traffic), then you have to find a route that an 11' 10" tall bus can navigate without taking the top off.

-- Then the performance at Beulah Church of the Nazarene Sunday morning was another memorable event - and I do mean event, bordering on marathon! (I'll never again complain about a seven minute sermon by my hometown pastor back in Kansas)!

Ok, this is already longer than I intended. I have plenty of pictures and video, but it's going to take me awhile to catch up, so please stay tuned! Scott

Here's what has been sent directly to me...

Avon Lake, Ohio (from Mike)

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(Judging by these pictures, I'd say they're having fun!)

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Send Off - July 16th

Tour Schedule (updated 7/8/2011)

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Sat. 7/16^th p.m. and Sun. 7/17^th a.m.	St. John’s Lutheran Church 20165 Heath Ave. Lakeville, MN 55044

Sun. 7/17^th p.m.	St. Paul’s United Methodist Church 600 Wilshire Blvd Stevens Point, WI 54481

Mon. 7/18^th p.m.	St. Mark Lutheran Church 200 S. Wille St. Mount Prospect, IL 60056

Tue. 7/19^th p.m.	Avon Lake Presbyterian 32340 Electric Blvd Avon Lake, OH 44012

Wed. 7/20^th	Cedar Point Amusement Park One Cedar Point Ave. Sandusky, OH 44870

Thu. 7/21^st p.m.	St. Rose of Lima 5514 Rose Lawn Ave. Altoona, PA 16602

Fri. 7/22^ndp.m.	Beaver Memorial United Methodist Ch 42 S. 4^th Lewisburg. PA 17837

Sat. 7/23^rd	NYC

Sun. 7/24^th a.m.	Beulah Church of the Nazarene 1250 St. Johns Place Brooklyn, NY 11213

Sun. 7/24^th p.m.	Trinity Lutheran Church 2103 W. U.S. 6 Brewster. NY 10509-2165

Sun. 7/24^th p.m.	Gilead Presbyterian Church # 9 Church Street Carmel, NY 10512

Mon. 7/25	Beach - Atlantic City Area

Tue. 7/26^th p.m.	Oasis of Love 10991 Station Road Huntingdon, PA 16652

Wed. 7/27^th p.m.	Community Church a United Methodist Congregation 3487 Rt. 130 Irwin, PA 15642

Thu. 7/28^th p.m.	Trinity United Methodist Church 220 SW Walnut Van Wert, OH 45891

Fri. 7/29^th p.m.	Grace United Methodist Church 901 N. Main Street Decatur, IL 62521

Sat. 7/30^th p.m.	St Joseph, MO HOMECOMING at Wyatt Park Baptist Church – Arrival at 5:00 p.m., performance at 7:00

Tour 2011