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Freedom Journey Show begins first full season in Branson
Christian Action Ministries will become more visible from its new location on Hwy. 165 in Branson. (Photo by Cindy Thomas)
Submitted to Branson Globe The Freedom Journey Show is beginning its first full season in Branson! The 2022 season running June through December, will feature live music, including patriotic and gospel as well as an overview of America’s most popular songs beginning with Yankee Doodle in 1754. This unique show explores the struggle of tyranny, faith and freedom resulting in America’s founding documents. Video testimonies of local immigrants from Russia, Armenia and the Ukraine are woven together with quotes from America’s founding fathers. A reenactment of Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death”
speech (played by Rick Hinton) with original orchestrations tell the emotional story of man’s quest for freedom. This show for all ages will reignite the spirit of freedom and pay tribute to those who have fought to defend it. Group rates are available as well as free tickets for Veterans, first responders, law enforcement and children 12 and under. Come early or stay late to enjoy the coffee shop and patriotic book store. Performances take place at Freedom Encounter (formerly Tony Orlando’s Yellow Ribbon Theater), 3220 Falls Parkway in Branson, MO. For show tickets, visit www. FreedomJourneyShow.com or call 417-544-0372.
July Branson’s Jammin’ for Jesus to New Christian Action Ministries building dedicated benefit GUMI Camp USA for veterans By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer On Monday, June 20, Christian Action Ministries (CAM) dedicated its newly acquired building located at 2400 Hwy. 165 in Branson. CAM staff, volunteers and other friends including local Chamber of Commerce members and other area service organizations gathered for food, fellowship and the opportunity to tour the facility and learn about plans for putting it to best use. Christian Action Ministries,
started by area churches and community leaders in 1984, exists to help combat food insecurity throughout Taney County. Last year, more than 40,000 residents received assistance through the distribution of more than 2 million pounds of food. In addition to regular distribution days at the current Branson location, 610 South Sixth St., Suite 102, and in Forsyth at 10726 Hwy. 76, CAM partners with churches and organizations to provide cases of food for spe-
cial events such as holiday and back-to-school celebrations. The dedication itself was a reminder of the spirit of collaboration in Branson, as representatives from other community organizations were on hand to help celebrate, and some even serve as board members or volunteers. Staff and volunteers are excited about the new location, purchased from Welk Properties at a bargain price of $360,000 for more than
SEE CAM DEDICATION, PAGE 10
Submitted to Branson Globe Branson’s Jammin’ for Jesus concert will be held Sunday, July 3, 2022, at the Branson Famous Baldknobbers Theater, 645 State Hwy 165. The music will begin at 2 p.m. with theater hosts, Brandon and Megan Mabe, Branson entertainer, Tim Hadler of Hank Williams Revisited, and concert hosts Brian Pendergrass and Sheila Meeker. Also, Southern Gospel Music Hall of Famer Dan Keeton will
make a special appearance. You will also enjoy the wonderful music ministries of Abundance Quartet, Miss Mary Fay Jackson, Light of Grace trio, along with Jammin’ veterans Mike Wellman and John Hernandez along with the very talented saxophonist, Gary Dooms. Admission to Branson’s Jammin’ for Jesus is free with a donation to benefit GUMI Camp SEE JAMMIN’ FOR JESUS, PAGE 8
