The Hurricane Benefit Concert on September 20, 2008 raised $245.12 for the Salvation Army and Southern Baptist Convention Disaster Relief Fund. The evening was highlighted by the performances by Sons of Day, Everfound, and Paper Rings. Everyone enjoyed partaking in various carnival games, playing on an inflatable bounce house, and eating free food. Approximately seventy people attended.
The moneys raised will go to help disaster relief efforts of the Salvation Army and Southern Baptist Convention Disaster Relief Fund. Uses include providing meals, shelter, personal hygiene, and rebuilding costs.
Even though the goal of $1000 was not reached, both organizations were grateful for the donation.
The Benefit Concert was sponsored by Baptist Collegiate Ministry. The event was helped by Health Education and Resource Team, Rotaract, and Across All Lines, each are Recognized Student Organizations at Laramie County Community College. In addition were The Vineyard Church, Frontier Baptist Church, Warehouse Community Church and Salvation Army.
During the event Alvin Trusty, pastor of Frontier Baptist Church, spend time sharing Christ. Band members from each band shared how Jesus made a difference in their life. Vineyard Church of Cheyenne provided free bottles of water to people there. Finally, BCM was able to build relationships with three other campus organizations. These relationships will continue to build as each takes turns hosting various events and spend time talking during down times.
NAMB funding was used to help pay for the band and rental of equipment.
Baptist Collegiate Ministry is a Recognized Student Organization at Laramie County Community College. For the past four years, it has provided a variety of opportunities for college students to explore their faith. To learn more about them visit BCMcheyenne.org.