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G. Joyce Stark, RTP President
Mike Black, RTP VP
Jenny Black, RTP Artists Communications Director
​Amy Whittimore, RTP Volunteer Coordinator
Bill Petty & Ryan Coffey, RTP Ministry-Entertainment Coordinator
 
Dear Fellow Church Leaders,
 
We just wanted to reach out and let you and your church family know of an amazing Christian music event happening annually the 1st weekend in June right in your backyard – 6/ 2 /2018.  It’s the 11th Annual Raise the Praise Festival featuring touring and labeled headliners and artists; with a genre of great music and musical talents.  A family friendly event that will feature a special a genre of Christian music, along with an incredible speaker.  We also have food vendors available.
 
We would love to see you, your family and your church family at the event.  We invite you to make this incredible time available to your fellowship as we come together and publicly worship Jesus. 
 
Here is some information:
 
Where is the festival held?
 Drakes Creek Park, Hendersonville, TN; entering the park off of Gallatin Rd onto Cherokee Rd. going over the small bridge and turning left.
 
When does the festival begin and end?
Friday the gates open at 3:30 p,m. Saturday and ends 10:30 p.m. Saturday evening.
 
What is the price of admission?
As part of a very unique ministry, Raise The Praise is free. It is funded primarily by individuals and businesses who see the value of RTP's ministry and the value of investing in eternal matters. It is our goal to add more churches and businesses as sponsors to this ministry as The Lord directs and opens the door. If that is something our Lord would have you do please visit our website for more information.
 
Can I bring a group? 
We encourage you to bring a big group. We are encouraging everyone to bring a friend who doesn't know the Lord. The greatest preparation you can do is spend time in prayer for your group and all the events surrounding Raise The Praise.
 
Can I as an individual or our church volunteer?
Absolutely click on the link provided and contact Amy Whittimore @ amy@rtpevents.org. Raise the Praise is a non for profit ministry that exists to bring forth unity of believers to reach the lost, disciple and empower youth to share the awesome love and grace of Jesus Christ through cultural relevant ministry, missions and Christian.If you have any questions or need any information on Raise The Praise feel free to contact us at any point.  Individual Application (click):  Here

(We have an application specifically for churches who participating as a representing church to help with those who receive faith in The Lord, please check that out at Get Involved and levels of financial help for churches who want to help financially)
 
Thanks so much,  
G. Joyce Stark, RTP President
615-504-9590
Mike Black,  RTP VP
615-594-3404
Jenny Black, RTP Artists Communications Director
615-636-4147
Amy Whittimore, RTP Volunteer Coordinator
615-975-1153
Bill Petty & Ryan Coffey RTP Ministry-Entertainment Coordinator
615-672-2455 – 931-841-7675
 

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