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Our friend Trevor Decker posted about the huge announcement from Dollywood with a post titled, “Dollywood Announces Park Expansion “Wildwood Grove” Coming In 2019”. Click that link to read his full article.
You can see the full announcement in the video below.
Ride For Freedom Bike Team Crossing USA to Fight Human Trafficking
Four young men with no biking experience or formal training are attempting to bike 3,200 miles in 50 days to raise money to fight human trafficking. Tanner Ming (20), Andre Palare (20), Anthony Kucich (21) and Garrett Ming (21) started their Ride for Freedom in Florence, Oregon on June 16, and they will arrive in New York City in early August, completing a grueling coast-to-coast journey.
The Ride for Freedom bike team is biking 80-110 miles a day, with only what they can carry on their backs. In a complete step of faith, the bikers will be searching for a new place to stay every night, whether it be donated hotel rooms, private homes, church pews or a tent on the side of the road.
Before launching their cross-country trek, none of the team members had ridden more than 10 miles at a time. Plans to train in advance were thwarted by financial woes, which found the team unable to purchase the bikes until just one week before they left Oregon.
The team has already overcome extreme conditions and complications. They’ve been badly sunburned, tortured by mosquitos (up to 60 bites each), and they endured a 20 mile ride through a brutal rainstorm. In early July, the team found themselves in the middle of nowhere on a 50-mile stretch without water and battling heat exhaustion. On many nights, they’ve been forced to camp on the side of the road in tents they carry on their backs. Earlier this month, Garrett was forced to drop out of the ride due to exhaustion, and he will be replaced by Justin Rodriguez (21) on July 14th.
The International Labor Organization estimated that there were 20.9 million people trafficked for forced labor in 2012, and 4.5 million of those were victims of forced sexual exploitation. Ride For Freedom wants to end this crisis.
Donations to Ride for Freedom can be made HERE. All funds raised will go directly to Agape International Missions (AIM), with the goal of stopping the cycle of exploitation by preventing trafficking and rescuing, restoring and reintegrating survivors. For every thousand dollars raised by Ride for Freedom, AIM is able to send in a physical rescue team to a brothel in order to rescue one woman and place her in an ongoing rehabilitation process.
The Ride for Freedom bike team came together through their church, Higher Vision, a multigenerational congregation located in the northern Los Angeles area.
For more information or to support the Ride for Freedom, visit https://www.rideforfreedom.co/.
Minutes ago, President Donald Trump nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh to be the next Justice for the Supreme Court.
More on this topic to follow.
Justice Anthony Kennedy announces retirement, giving Trump 2nd Supreme Court pick
Our friend Trevor Decker posted the following about Dolly Parton and her new deal with Netflix. Check out the full post HERE.
Dolly Parton Confirms Deal With Netflix Focusing On Stories Based On More Classic Songs
Dolly Parton has confirmed a deal with streaming giant Netflix for a series with episodes based on some of her classic songs produced by Warner Bros Television.
“As a songwriter, I have always enjoyed telling stories through my music,” Parton said in a statement. “I am thrilled to be bringing some of my favorite songs to life with Netflix. We hope our show will inspire and entertain families and folks of all generations.”
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Since when does a judge make these kinds of decisions with options like what Alfie has available? LET GOD BE GOD!!!
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Alfie Evans’ family loses appeal to transport terminally ill British toddler to Rome.
We here at the Ed Boston Podcast Network love and support our brothers and sisters in Israel.
We want to pray for and give our best to God’s chosen people.
Former President George H.W. Bush, who held his wife’s hand all day Tuesday before she died, released his first statement following Barbara Bush’s death through his spokesman Wednesday.
“I always knew Barbara was the most beloved woman in the world, and in fact I used to tease her that I had a complex about that fact,” Bush said in the statement. “But the truth is the outpouring of love and friendship being directed at The Enforcer is lifting us all up. We have faith she is in heaven, and we know life will go on — as she would have it. So cross the Bushes off your worry list.”
My dear mother has passed on at age 92. Laura, Barbara, Jenna, and I are sad, but our souls are settled because we know hers was. Barbara Bush was a fabulous First Lady and a woman unlike any other who brought levity, love, and literacy to millions. To us, she was so much more. Mom kept us on our toes and kept us laughing until the end. I’m a lucky man that Barbara Bush was my mother. Our family will miss her dearly, and we thank you all for your prayers and good wishes.
“I’m exceptionally privileged to be the son of George Bush and the exceptionally gracious, gregarious, fun, funny, loving, tough, smart, graceful woman who was the force of nature known as Barbara Bush.”
Former First Lady Barbara Bush passed away yesterday in Houston, Texas. She was 92. Along with Abigail Adams, Mrs. Bush is one of only two First Ladies in American history to see a child follow her husband to the U.S. Presidency.
The White House released this statement last night:
President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump join the Nation in celebrating the life of Barbara Bush. As a wife, mother, grandmother, military spouse, and former First Lady, Mrs. Bush was an advocate of the American family. Amongst her greatest achievements was recognizing the importance of literacy as a fundamental family value that requires nurturing and protection. She will be long remembered for her strong devotion to country and family, both of which she served unfailingly well. The President and First Lady’s thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Mrs. Bush.
The U.S. flag will fly at half-staff until sunset of the day that Mrs. Bush is laid to rest.
Karen and I send our deepest sympathies to President Bush and the entire Bush family with the passing of Barbara Bush. Barbara Bush was a woman of unique strength and grace whose devotion to her family was an inspiration to every American. Mrs. Bush’s example in public life and her encouragement made a lasting impact on our family, as it did on the families of millions of Americans, and she will be missed. We offer our deepest condolences to the entire Bush family during this difficult time and we will be praying for all who mourn the passing of this good and great woman. God bless Barbara Bush.
Our hearts are with the Bush family as we celebrate the life and mourn the loss of Barbara Bush. Throughout her life, she put family and country above all else. Her dedicated service to the American people was matched only by her compassion and love of family. She was a woman of strength and we will always remember her for her most important roles of wife, mother, and First Lady of the United States. My heartfelt condolences and prayers are with the Bush family as we honor her legacy.
Thursday, April 19th – Celebration of Mrs. Bush’s Life
Mayor Turner and the City of Houston are planning a celebration of Mrs. Bush life Thursday evening at City Hall. Details will be announced tomorrow (Wednesday). Please check with the Mayor’s press office for more details.
Friday, April 20th – Lying in Repose
All members of the general public wishing to pay their respects to Mrs. Bush may do so this Friday, April 20th, as she lay in repose between noon and midnight at St. Martin’s Church at 717 Sage Road in Houston. Important: everyone must first go to the Second Baptist Church campus at 6400 Woodway Drive to park and go through security. Please enter the parking lots using Voss Road. Metro is providing shuttles to transport citizens, including those with disabilities, to and from St. Martin’s. The parking lot at Second Baptist will open at 10am, and shuttles will start running at 11:30am.
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Saturday, April 21st – Funeral Service
The funeral service for Mrs. Bush is by invitation only. All invited guests must first go to the Second Baptist Church campus at 6400 Woodway Drive to park and go through security. Please enter parking lot using Voss Road. The parking lot at Second Baptist will open at 8am on Saturday, and shuttles start running at 8:30am. Metro is providing shuttles to transport citizens, including those with disabilities, to and from St. Martin’s.
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Following the funeral service, the Bush family will depart via motorcade through Memorial Park en route to the Bush Library in College Station.
Below is the story from Fox News on the award that was given to Dollywood for having the best food at an amusement park. All three pictures in this article are Ed Boston Podcast Network originals. The photos were taken at the Red Carpet Event for the premiere of Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love that Amy and I was invited to cover at Dollywood.
From skillet cornbread and chicken and dumplings to funnel cakes and cotton candy, the beloved country star’s theme park takes the crown for most delicious food to eat between roller coaster rides.
There’s a whole heap of things to love about Dollywood, the Pigeon Forge, Tenn. amusement park owned by country music legend Dolly Parton (known as the Dreamer-in-Chief to park employees).It has more than 40 thrilling rides, 15 knee-slapping shows, a 35-acre water park and the best amusement park food in the world. Really!
For the fourth time in seven years, Amusement Today—the global trade magazine for amusement park news—has awarded the Smoky Mountain destination a Golden Ticket prize for the best food in the business.
Read the rest of this story at FoxNews.com.
Barbara Bush, former first lady, dead at 92. We will have more on the classy former First Lady as the country mourns her passing.
Pastor Ed Boston