Sunday, August 25, 2024 @ 3 p.m.
Banner Elk Presbyterian Church
420 College Drive SW, Banner Elk, NC
All are invited for this fun community concert and fundraiser. The Flood Brothers, written and performed by local talents John Thomas Oaks and Tommy Oaks, feature Noah’s sons Shem and Japheth as they sing about their dad’s mission from God—building Noah’s Ark. The audience will enjoy the journey “Blues Brothers style” with laughter, music and new insights. Admission is free, and donations will be collected for student scholarships in Guatemala – aptly at a church named for the Ark.
Creators John Thomas and Rev. Dr. Tommy Oaks have written 15+ stage musicals, many which have been produced and performed in school tours, civic clubs, community theatres, professional summer theatre seasons, trade schools, dinner theatres, churches, and other venues. This is one of the first performances of The Flood Brothers, written in 2023. Members of the church choir join the one-hour musical revue.
Since the show expenses are paid by sponsorships, 100% of the donations go toward scholarships. Since 2006, Banner Elk Presbyterian church has partnered with their sister-church, Arca de Noé (Noah’s Ark) in Morelia, Guatemala, to provide educational scholarships. More than 250 children have received scholarships, which began only for primary school and now granted from primary through university, including medical school. This year, the church hopes to raise $35,000.
“Education is the key to a promising future for all and these children would have little opportunity without us,” says Barbara Hosbein, the scholarship program coordinator. “These scholarship beneficiaries understand the value of education and have learned it is likely beyond their reach. We receive report cards, letters, pictures and notes from recipients to express their gratitude.”
This show will be held inside our historic sanctuary. No advance reservations needed.
BE•PRESents is a series of music and arts productions presented by the church for the entire community to enjoy.