The day began with warm humid temperatures. An awesome car show, kids' fun zone, a fabulous kid's gospel presentation, live bands, and a demonstration of feats of strength by Carey Leighow were all a part of this year's ILA celebration in Elmer Thomas Park, Lawton, OK. Clouds built in the afternoon, culminating with lightning, brisk wind gusts, and a downpour of rain just before the evening program was to begin. Most of the crowd scurried to their cars to "wait it out." After a "meeting of the minds" and about a 2 hour delay, it was determined that it was too wet for the choir and orchestra to perform. Reggie Dabbs took center stage and gathered the crowd back in. As he began to play his saxaphone and minister the gospel of Jesus Christ, the rains began to fall again! This time the crowd stood steady and after Reggie's 30 minute presentation he gave an altar call so that scores of people could respond. Respond they did! Only eternity will tell the number of people who made a decision to follow Christ that night, in the pouring rain! Following the prayer time the recorded music was piped through the sound system and the fireworks began. It was an awesome day...in spite of the rain delay!
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