The Pasadena Tabernacle Band had a morning of relaxation - members of the band could either sleep-in (as many of the younger members of the band did), go to the Pier/beach or go to the Outlet Malls in Freeport. About 25 individuals in the band loaded the bus for the beach or the mall at 9:00 sharp. The band finally met up and departed from the hotel at 3:15pm heading back to the Old Orchard Beach Corps and campgrounds.
Upon arrival, the band was thrust into a brief "walk-through" of the evening program which also included a few sound checks. After the conclusion of that the band was treated to their last dinner at Old Orchard Beach in the corps gym before getting ready for the evening concert.
The band started passing out programs and sticking people with rose stickers as they filed into the Pavilion. The crowd started growing larger and actually had more than 1,000 people in attendance for the concert tonight. The band played a full concert full of pieces such as "I'll Walk With God", "Let Everything Praise" and "Sounds of California" to name a few. The audience was brought to their feet after the band performed "Southshield Celebration". Jody Davis marched in the Salvation Army flag during the piece when "Yellow Star and Red and Blue..." becomes prominent in the melody line. The piece finished with a dramatic cannon and streamer ending.
Soloists for tonights concert included Martin Hunt (Spirit of Salvation), John Docter (So Glad), James Allen (Gospel Rhapsody), and a duet played by Lambert Bittinger and Derek Flinn (Timepiece). Commissioner James Knaggs, Bandmaster Bill Flinn and Bandswoman Meredith Flinn provided introductions to the selections, while Lawrence Lycan provided his testimony.
The Pasadena Tabernacle Band not only ministered to others but were also ministered to throughout the evening. They ended the evening by going to "Jimmy the Greeks" to enjoy pizza to celebrate the ending to a wonderful tour of Boston and Maine. The band has been completely blessed throughout this trip and their memories will last a lifetime.
Off to bed for the night before a long drive and flight home tomorrow...
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