Young Christians Weekend.

sanddunerider · April 02, 2011, 11:11:26 PM

I am sure they are practicing for MM!!

SDC#1fan · April 03, 2011, 01:43:48 AM

Well the music i heard today was new modern christian music (whats played on the radio today)!

rubedugans · April 03, 2011, 08:26:18 AM

The guitar solo, coupled with the semi mosh pit and screaming coming from the main gazebo on the square is where the music in question was being played.

Junior · April 03, 2011, 08:41:13 AM

Again, another 30 year old memory...but back in my days on park, there was no venue large enough for the Christian music shows, so they set up a special stage on what used to be "C" lot for the Leon Patillo show held around 1980 or 1981. Now, they have Echo Hollow, Red and Gold, a much larger Gazebo, the Meetin' Hall, and so on. I have got to admit, for YCW, it does not bother me that the contemporary Christian music is being performed on park. I don't know why, because, if you think about it, the Moonlight Madness music is out of theme, too, and for some reason, THAT does bother me. LOL

sanddunerider · April 03, 2011, 11:07:18 AM

"""The guitar solo, coupled with the semi mosh pit and screaming coming from the main gazebo on the square is where the music in question was being played."""

Really? Mosh pit? Ycw? SDC? Sounds very mismatched to me

SDC#1fan · April 03, 2011, 03:42:47 PM

your right on my way out i did notice that the band at the gazibo was a little much. They almost looked like a punk rock band.

rubedugans · April 03, 2011, 06:45:21 PM

Was the band upfront talented? yes. Were they Christians? more than likely. Was thier choice of songs the best one for a weekend for young Christians, probably not. The "mosh pit" as I mentioned earlier was more of a "jumping & bumping" to the music, and when the music would stop, and the dust would clear, all was well. I really felt that the choice of musicians for the MAIN SQUARE was a bit intense. Don't get me wrong, I was in a band in High school and college (no more than 15 yrs ago) we played the HEAVY stuff, but not touting it as something it was not. I have been to, and played at church rallys, and never was Eleanor Rigby, or and Beatles songs on the set list. The beatles top my list of favorite artists, but I know they are not suited well for SDC, or a youth rally. I have been to HUGE youth gatherings, and have seen everything from national recording acts playing Ska, Punk, Rock, and even roack music for the Pope, but this was a bit much at times. Maybe I missed the message of the song.

I know I am dwelling on one song, and I know a CA Christian band (Violet Burning) covered the song, this more than likely prompted these youths to play the song about "all the lonely people...where do they all belong?" Not at SDC! SO many other songs could have been covered that have much better meanings/ messages. The depression, desolation, loneliness could have been shown in another way to show God is the solution to all of these. Not you typical praise band, Good...yes...just not my cup of tea to have thrust upon me walking into SDC, but I was prepared for it, and the weekend was great otherwise.

Full review to come on the trip review 2011 thread!

sanddunerider · April 03, 2011, 07:55:34 PM

Bring it on!!

coalesce99 · April 04, 2011, 10:40:12 AM

The Christians didn't try to convert me so all was well.

rubedugans · April 04, 2011, 10:43:34 AM

There was a man in a wheelchair sitting across from the Titanic with a cardboard sign reading "The bible is a lie" and a few other things with his website regarding Christianity. I am sure he received many looks, words, and a few prayers from the tourists!

StaceySue · April 04, 2011, 07:16:17 PM

Quote from: rubedugans on April 04, 2011, 10:43:34 AM
There was a man in a wheelchair sitting across from the Titanic with a cardboard sign reading "The bible is a lie" and a few other things with his website regarding Christianity. I am sure he received many looks, words, and a few prayers from the tourists!

I think I saw that man when we were there, but I didn't read his sign. He was facing the wrong way for me to read it, and I didn't turn around. Interesting.

Andymeets1880s · April 05, 2011, 10:06:59 AM

I wanted to ask if there is a School day or Students Day or something? Because I was there in May 2008 (I believe May 16-17) and when my wife and I arrived, it looked like the junior high schools blew up and they all landed in SDC! Is this like a regular thing for students to have a school day there before the school year ends?? There were a load of school buses out in the parking lot too!

mhguy77 · April 05, 2011, 10:27:03 AM

I dont know about a school day but as the school season starts to draw to a close I make it a point to take a trip on a Mon-Thurs. This is just o avoid one of the kids days. I am glad they go and enjoy themselves but the screaming and getting run over and crazy long lines for the rides makes me want to stay away.

sanddunerider · April 05, 2011, 11:12:38 AM

havent heard anythiong about that, maybe junioror rube knows. I will send a meesage to them and see if i get an answer.

Andymeets1880s · April 05, 2011, 12:18:39 PM

Much obliged, sanddune! Appreciate the effort for me!