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Branson Entertainers Will Reap "Harvest of Love" at Benefit for Thunder RanchBranson, MO - As the State of Missouri seeks to repair its wounded Foster Care System, Branson, Missouri Entertainers have come together to help one unique program located in Taney County. Thunder Ranch is set to receive 12 un-adoptable foster children in September. To support this special ministry the Jim Stafford Theatre is hosting a "Harvest of Love" Benefit on Sunday, September 21, 2003, at 7:00 PM.Dr. Gary Smalley, one of the country's best-known authors and speakers on family relationships, will be the featured speaker. The exceptional blend of entertainment offered to compliment Dr. Smalley's inspirational message includes Jim Stafford, Glen Campbell, Helen Cornelius, John Presley of Presley's Jubilee, The Haygoods, Rodney and Beverly Dillard, Mary Lou Turner, Jana King Evans of the Pam Tillis Show, Janice Copeland, Rick McEwen, Ray Glover, and the Rockin' Revival Band. There are over 17,000 children in the state of Missouri involved with the Department of Family Services assistance program. Most of these children are in the Missouri Foster Care program and many stay within the institutionalized system until age 18. Thunder Ranch, a part of Tim Hill Evangelistic Ministries, Inc., is seeking to provide a loving, supportive home for these children and an environment that allows them a family bond. You can help achieve this by purchasing tickets to attend the benefit, enjoy a fascinating speech from Dr. Gary Smalley, delight in some of Branson's finest entertainers, and reap the rewards from participating in the "Harvest of Love". Admission to the benefit is $30 and all proceeds will go to supply the children's needs at Thunder Ranch. Along with being able to enjoy this wonderful evening of entertainment further assistance can be provided to Thunder Ranch by sponsoring the "Harvest of Love" Benefit. Sponsor funds are used to help advertise the benefit in order to truly sell every seat in the theater. Sponsors at this time include: Rob & Judy Hartley (Mountain Man Nut & Fruit), Dr. Larry & Mitzi Huffman (Lakes Area Child Advocacy), Mike & Bev Stowe (Stowe Home Inspection Co.), Greg & Meg Pyron, Vern Lewis (Union Planters Bank), Gregg & Greta Bush, David & Maralee Cook (in memory of their fathers Rev. Fred Neidy & Paul L. Cook), Jack Herschend, Sherry Herschend, Tom & Sandee Rice, Lee Larscheid (Ozark Ticket & Travel), Kevin Carley (Big Time Tickets by Marriot), Jon Tennison (Morris Group Hotels), Paul Rasmussen (IMAX Entertainment Complex), Grant Blanchard (Branson Vacation Tours), Tom & Maureen Hamme (White River Homes), Jean Hale (in honor of the First Presbyterian Church Youth), Dan Salem (Branson Today), Jon & Sandy Woodward (Express Shuttles), Bill & Sharon Budnick (Branson World Travel), and David & Marilyn Whetstone. Those interested in purchasing tickets to the "Harvest of Love" Benefit, being a VIP sponsor or in providing further assistance to Thunder Ranch may contact the Jim Stafford Theatre at 417-335-8080 for details. Return to Top |