Next a dance team performed to a loud, hip-hop song.
After the song one dancer grabbed a mike and gave a testimony.
The crowds kept listening. Some
scoffed and dismissed these radicals for sharing about their messed-up
past.
It must have hit too close to home, causing them to turn back to
their beer and firecrackers. Others remained.
The next presentation was a heavy hitting drama about good vs. evil, common sins and struggles of the heart.
In the end a Jesus figure simulates a crucifixion, a resurrection and triumph over Satan. If you're in the crowd watching, you can't take your eyes off it. Strangers were even filming it with their video cameras.
I really don't know what draws people to watch. Maybe it’s our music
media-socked culture. MTV has arrived at your picnic! Cool! That's what
we call contextualization. Giving them your message in a form they
recognize.
