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Q. Where is Raise The Praise Festivals held?
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A. 301 Portland Blvd. Portland, TN at the beautiful Richland Park Amphitheater
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Q. What is the admission?
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A. As part of a very unique ministry, RTP is free. It is funded primarily by local churches,
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. We are committed to keeping it free. There will be containers available for those
who wish to contribute at RTP Tent and the Welcome Center. To find out how your church
can be involved as a sponsoring church or business, check our Sponsors Page.
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Q. How do I get to Raise The Praise Festival?
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A. I 65 N or S exit @ 117 Portland/Orlinda Exit. go E toward Portland. Come to the 4 way stop
go through 4 way stop and travel approx 5 miles. You will come to your first traffic light
which is the intersection of Hwy 109 and 52 E. Turn left, go to 2nd traffic light turn right,
go over the RR tracks and proceed to Portland Blvd, turn left, go to the 'main' park entrance
about 2 blocks on the right. Turn right and follow the park road to the back, Amphitheater
on the right. Plenty of parking available. [you can see the map for directions]
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Q. What if we want to camp, where do we camp and what's the cost?
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A. Camping and the whole 2 day event is free. You can retrieve your camping application
below. Camping is in Richland's beautiful park area. Follow the directions above, but all
campers will enter at a different location; a pointer sign will at the road pointing toward
the camping entrance. All Youth Pastors who sign up early and reserve their spot, gets a free
RTP 2011 T-shirt.
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Q. If we are camping, what can we bring and can we grill?
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A. Tents, bug spray, lounge chairs, flash lights, cell phones, hand sanitizer/wipes; your typical
camping supplies. When you come into the park, you will unload your trucks, cars etc
and take you vehicles over to the parking lot. Parking on the grass is not allowed.
You can grill, although our food vendors help financially sponsor RTP and we would
appreciate your support for them, but if you choose to grill,only small charcoal or gas grills
are allowed. No wood can be burned on the grass for grilling or for campfires. If you are
bringing a motor home or 5th wheel, you must call in advance, space for those are limited.
[phone # on camping applications. Also there are different applications for different camping
needs; i.e. Married Couples, 18+ single adults, Church Youth Groups.]
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Q. Can we bring frisbees, skateboards or footballs?
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A. Ground games are allowed. But we do require that you don't infringe on other peoples space
and be careful in spots that require throwing, i.e. balls, frisbees, etc. Skateboards are
allowed but must be used in discretion and consideration of others. RTP also provides huge
inflatable's for the enjoyment of all the youth, at no cost. RTP nor the City of Portland are
not responsible for physical injuries. All activities during ministry time will cease.
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Q. I'm bringing a group to RTP and I have many questions on what I will need and what to
expect. What can you tell me to help prepare?
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A. 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. It is important that all YP's and
families have your youth at the stage during ministry times and Saturdays breakout session.
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Q. What is taught and provided at RTP?
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A. RTP is a non denominational outreach that ministers the message of hope in Jesus. We
believe Jesus to be the only begotten Son of God. We believe in the forgiveness of sins
through the preaching of the cross and the convicting power of the Holy Spirit to draw the
hearts of those who need Christ and or a deeper, more dedicated walk with Christ. We
provide incredible Biblical teaching, a genre of music and the Christian arts, through men
and women who are dedicated to their relationship with the Lord and are actively involved
in ministry. We provide an array of exciting ministries that everyone can truly enjoy in an
atmosphere that is safe, wholesome and non threatening. After ministry time an invitation
is given for those who feel the need to make a decision to accept Christ, rededicate or
for prayer in general. We have Ministers and Christian workers who are trained in
helping new Christians understand their newly found faith. If new Christians are not
already connected to a fellowship, we connect them to a Christian fellowship in their local
area. We provide Bibles to those who come forward and we do commitment cards for
follow up. We also have cool giveaways during the day for all ages.
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Q: Do you mind if I smoke?
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A: No not at all, just as long as you don't smoke at Raise The Praise. RTP is a smoke free event.
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Q: Can I bring a cooler to Raise The Praise?
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A: You can bring a cooler to RTP if you wish. We would rather you not though. There
will be a variety of vendors present who help support this ministry by being there and it is
our wish that you support them. It goes without saying, that if you bring a cooler, no
alcoholic beverages will be allowed.
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Q: What kind of food is available?
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A: There will be a large variety of foods available. These include: hamburgers, hotdogs,
barbeque, pizza, soft drinks, water, etc. A menu is provided at the welcome center or at check in if
you are camping. Breakfast will be available for campers Sat. morning. All food will be
purchased by attendees.
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Q. What time does Raise The Praise begin and end?
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A. We host the 2 day event the first weekend of June each year. Friday the gates open at 3:00
p.m. for campers and 4:30 p.m. for the general public. Activities end at 10: p.m. Friday. Sat.
begins at 9:00 a.m. Sat activities go on all day until 10:00 p.m. Check schedule page for
further information which will be available at a later date.
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Q: Do you have a scheduled time when the different performances are going on during the day?
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A: Times will be announced closer to the date of the event and will be posted on the lineup
page.
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Q: Do you just sit anywhere on the ground?
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A: RTP is a 2 day outdoor event. Blankets and lawn chairs and insect repellant are the best way
to go. In the event of rain, come prepared, we will just get wet as we worship!
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Q. What do I need to do if I want to be a merchant vendor at the event?
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A. There's an application for merchant vendors. Click on the app and it is self explanatory.
Fill it out and send it in. Your nominal fee helps to offset the cost of renting the park.
We appreciate your participation and encourage our attendees to visit your booths.
As a merchant vendor, you will enter the same location as the campers. A sign will be
posted for merchant vendors at the road showing directions for entrance.
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Q: Can I buy a T-Shirt?
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A: T-shirts will be available at RTP. There will also be a tent with merchandise from the
bands. You can preorder your RTP T-Shirts by contacting Alice McMillian @ 615-654-3497.
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Q: How do I volunteer to work on staff at Raise The Praise and what is involved?
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A: Please check the volunteer application, there you will find all the necessary information for
volunteering.
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If you are planning on CAMPING OVERNIGHT at RTP, we ask that you would please submit the appropriate application below.
