THe PHOENIX

I began to pray for a partner to preach with. GOD sent me to a man who has known the LORD since 1942. Yep, that's way longer than i've been alive. I thought it quite the honor and shared with the man my heart for the hundreds of kids that go to the phoenix punk theatre every weekend. He agreed that we should go weekly and witness to these kids. We went many weekends and shared the gospel with many kids. The coolest experience was birthed out of this consistency. We met the owner of the phoenix...Tom. I decided to ask him if i could get on the stage, and that unannounced, in the middle of the craziest punk concert around. I wanted to preach the cross to people who didn't come for it, but rather for punk. He said Yes! We planned for 1 month out. I assembled a team of 7 petaluma calvarychapelites to assist me in bible distribution and one-on-one evangelism. Oh, my wife almost died during this 1 month waiting period! So, the night came and it was crazy! THe music was deaf metal...like screaming demons or something...and it was loud. There was about 80-100 kids there, and there was also a small moshpit. I was escorted to the backstage and instructed to run on stage as soon as the first band finished. So i did! As soon as i mentioned us standing before the HOLY GOD the crowd erupted. They spit in my face, cursed me, and chanted satan's name. Many tried to climb on the stage to get me. The security kept them away from me. I preached for about 5 minutes on the reality of GODS HOLINESS and our wickedness....and then i preached the cross! When finished i was scared to get off the stage, but i got an escort and made it out safely. 4 people came up to me after and shared how JESUS had touched their heart through the experience. Also, the team of 7 were all busy witnessing to the many kids. THis experience i will never forget.