And the white church people and sunday school teachers were raising cain, saying, this fellow associates with black people and eats with them. The popular music songwriter harry chapin collaborated with key and treyz on the adaptation, which they completed in june 1981. Get 50% off hundreds of family movies when you preorder on fandangonow. Clarence jordan died suddenly of a heart attack in 1969. Shining through the laughter is the timeless power of the original message. He was an authentic product of the bible belt, of the rural, agrarian heartland, of the peoples. This greatest story ever retold is based on the book the cotton patch version of matthew and john by clarence jordan in which the gospel is presented in a. Born out of the civil rights struggle, these now classic paraphrases of much of the new testament bring the faraway places of scripture closer to home. Home news cotton patch gospel playing in chicago cotton patch gospel playing in chicago music and lyrics by harry chapin book by tom key and russell treyz. Cotton patch gospel is a musical by tom key and russell treyz with music and lyrics written by harry chapin and produced by philip m.
The parable of the good samaritan, cotton patch version. The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the letters of paul and peter into the language of the mid20th century south. Interested in making the bible more meaningful to people in the racially divided southern us, jordan changed the jewgentile rift to a blackwhite rift. Cotton patch gospel entertains throughout richmond family. It brings the far awayplaces of nazareth, jerusalem, and bethlehem closer to home atlanta and valdosta, georgia. Clarence jordan was a strange phenomenon in the history of north american christianity. Shortly afterwards a white gospel song leader came down the road, and when he saw what had happened, he too stepped on the gas. Today is the day the dwelling place church begins on the grounds of full gospel bible camp 150 s roma way, kissimmee, 34746. Briars in the cotton patch tells the nearly forgotten story of koinonia farm, a small christian community in southwest georgia where whites and blacks chose to live and work together as equals despite the brutal and frightening consequences in the years leading up to the. With music composed by harry chapin cats in the cradle and taxi, this colorful story brings the far away places of nazareth, jerusalem, and bethlehem into the. The parable of the good samaritan, cotton patch version luke 10. The dwelling place church begins on the grounds of full gospel bible camp 150 s roma way, kissimmee, 34746.
But it is a witness to the integrity, enthusiasm, and wit of both clarence jordan and tom key. Full gospel bible camp has a 10 acre property which is perfectly situated for year round operation. Jul 12, 2010 inspired by clarence jordans cotton patch version of lukeacts, jesus doings and happenings, perhaps the parable of the good samaritan would go something like this continue reading posted in sermons tagged cotten patch bible lukeacts jesus doings and happenings, east hartford samaritan, good samaritan, luke 10. It ran offbroadway at the lambs theatre for 193 performances beginning in october 21, 1981. Full gospel bible camp kissimmee, florida religious. The cotton patch version of pauls epistles, the cotton patch version of luke and acts. More than a decade later, these writings provided the inspiration for the cotton patch gospel, a musical by tom key and russell treyz with music and lyrics by harry chapin, that is a mainstay in community theatres across the country. Major hinshaw might not even recognize the full gospel bible camp he left behind when he went to be with the lord at the age of 99 12 years. A visionary during the struggle for the civil rights of all gods children, he founded an interracial community called koinonia. Oconee, ga cotton patch gospel the following is a news release from athens academy. That doesnt mean this paraphrase is accurate by any stretch. One day a teacher of an adult bible class got up and tested him with this question. Something brewing in gainesville i did itmama is here it isnt easy.
The cotton patch version of luke and acts by clarence jordan. Cotton patch gospel is a highly acclaimed musical that humorously brings the gospels of matthew and john to the stage. This awardwinning musical drama is alegslappin, toetappin, handclappin hoedown of a storythe retells the gospels of matthew and john translatedinto present day southern vernacular. Apr 17, 2017 kris kristofferson, lyle lovett, emmylou harris johnny cash tribute 1996 kennedy center honors duration. Trietsch memorial united methodist church is committed to serving and leading others in their desire to deepen their relationship with christ. With high energy and loads of laughs, the gospel message is presented in a way that is irresistible.
Though derided by many, his attempt to make the bible applicable to people in their situations is admirable. Cotton patch gospel originator of cotton patch gospel recreates beginning as solo performance in 1979, tom key was wondering what he would do next after a successful national tour of his oneman play c. Both a biblical scholar and a prophetic man of action, clarence jordan lived out the new testament in the soil of rural georgia. This greatest story ever retold is based on the book the cotton patch version of matthew and john by clarence jordan in which the gospel is presented in a setting of.
Apr 12, 2018 former president jimmy carter tells a related story about jordan in roots in the cotton patch, a collection of talks given at the 2012 clarence jordan symposium we were having a revival at the plains baptist church and just before the sermon began, clarence jordan came in because he was a friend of our revival speaker. Cotton patch gospel romans clarence jordan hopefaithprayer. The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the apostolic letters into the language and culture of the mid20th century south. Adapted from biblical scholar clarence jordans the cotton patch version of matthew and john and with a book by tom key and russell.
Over the years, the diocese of alabamas cotton patch players have shared their musical ministry at other north alabama churches, in birmingham, scottsboro, selma, tuscaloosa, mobile, cullman, and anniston. Bethany lutheran church is excited to feature the bluegrass musical cotton patch gospel as part of their 2017 bethany arts series. Harry chapin consideredhimself born to write music for cotton patch gospel. Jordan wanted to transport jesus and firstcentury christians to where they were living where we live, talking as we talk, working, hurting, praying, bleeding. Cotton patch gospel is based on a 1971 retelling of the gospel of matthew by clarence jordan, with music by singersongwriter harry chapin written. Based on the book the cotton patch version of matthew and john by clarence jordan, the story retells the life of jesus as if.
With tom key, scott ainslie, pete corum, jim lauderdale. Tracklist with lyrics of the album cotton patch gospel 2011 from harry chapin. Farewell performance of the cotton patch gospel scheduled. Our camp offers approved christianbased organizations the ability to enjoy dormitory, rv, or tent camping in central florida. Directed by jim poole april 28 june 5, 2005 due to its tremendous success, provision theater is remounting cotton patch gospel. This show is best described as a bluegrass godspell, director lorraine thompson said. Gainsville, selma, birmingham, atlanta, washington, d. I have been having an intriguing time this winter studying the commercial versions, from an early 1950s release called day of triumph to jesus of montreal as part of my doctor of ministry study of images of. Cotten patch bible lukeacts jesus doings and happenings. Not your average musical theatre fare, cotton patch gospel is a refreshing change and a reminder of why the literature of the new testament has endured. Full gospel bible camp offers conservative standards and diverse programs to meet the needs of each generation.
Between 1968 and 1973 jordan published four cotton patch volumes. Koinonia partners adopt a peace resolution plutonium path caravan witness goes from savannah river plant to pantex and rocky flats. This award winning musical drama is a legslappin, toe tappin, hand clappin hoedown of a story that retells the gospels of matthew and john translated into present day southern vernacular. Come over and experience all of what god has in store for you, your family, friends, neighbors and coworkers. Essentially a one man show with a cast of four musicians fleshing out many of the biblical characters. Cotton patch gospel entertains throughout february 11, 20. Jonathan aragon, first baptist church, duncanville, texas cotton patch gospel was the best play i have ever directed. Millard fuller, founder of habitat for humanity, thought of clarence jordan as a man of relevance. Virginia repertory theatre is taking a toetapping approach to the annual acts of faith festival with its barksdale season production of cotton patch gospel at hanover tavern. Featuring the exceptional musical talents of john and beth chase. Good samaritan story from the cotton patch gospel youtube. Jesus and his disciples will appear onstage in rosedale bible colleges production of cotton patch gospel nov. Ciaphus is the executive board director of the believe in the bible society. Jordan also founded the christian community koinonia farm, in sumter county, near americus.
Hewn from the massive baptist denomination, known primarily for its conformity to culture, clarence stressed the anticultural, the christtranscending and the christtransforming, aspects of the gospel. Cotton patch gospel entertains throughout richmond. Thats where the similarities end, however, in area productions of godspell and the cotton patch gospel, musical reimaginings of standard christian bible stories that have transformed stages in lincoln city and new harmony, ind. Join us on sundays for a traditional or contemporary worship service and experience the love and warmth of trietsch umc for yourself. Cotton patch gospel has been highly acclaimed by criticsand public alike. Cotton patch gospel continues until july 1 at huron country playhouse, grand bend. Feb 23, 2017 bethany lutheran church is excited to feature the bluegrass musical cotton patch gospel as part of their 2017 bethany arts series. A filmed stageplay recounting the story of jesus as set in modern day georgia with music and reverent humor added. Clarence jordans radical experiment in following jesus. The joyful play is based on the cotton patch version of matthew and john, by biblical scholar clarence. Cotton patch would be fun for a church or youth group to see as part of a lenten or summer series of films on the life of christ. Performances of the cotton patch gospel became a popular, ongoing ministry of the diocese. Lewis on stage when he spotted a postcard advertising british actor, alec mcgowens presentation of saint marks gospel. Paul was taken to washington for trial instead of rome.
Briars in the cotton patch 10th anniversary edition. With music composed by harry chapin cats in the cradle and taxi, this colorful story brings the far away places of nazareth, jerusalem, and bethlehem into the contemporary southern united states. Your group will be able to enjoy as much, or as little of the property as you require. This entertaining musical features the reverential. As this gospel begins, they sing that somethins abrewin in gainesville.
May 12, 2011 this award winning musical drama is a legslappin, toe tappin, hand clappin hoedown of a story that retells the gospels of matthew and john translated into present day southern vernacular. Cotton patch gospel is a colloquial translation of most of the new testament by southern baptist minister clarence jordan. Clarence jordan july 29, 1912 october 29, 1969, a farmer and new testament greek scholar, was the founder of koinonia farm, a small but influential religious community in southwest georgia and the author of the cotton patch paraphrase of the new testament. Cotton patch gospel does not preach fire and brimstone. Former president jimmy carter tells a related story about jordan in roots in the cotton patch, a collection of talks given at the 2012 clarence jordan symposium we were having a revival at the plains baptist church and just before the sermon began, clarence jordan came in because he was a friend of our revival speaker. The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the letters of paul and peter into the language and culture of the mid20th century united states south. Born out of the civil rights struggle, these now classic translations of much of the new testament bring the faraway places of scripture closer to home. But the sunday school teacher, truing to save face, asked, but er but.
His nephew, hamilton jordan, served as white house chief of staff. He was also instrumental in the founding of habitat for humanity. Well, the old cow pasture across the road to the east in now a major housing development, and the woods just north of the camp was first turned into a gravel pit is now a beautiful manmade lake. The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the apostolic letters into the language and culture of the mid20th century south, bringing the new testament to life in the context of where people actually live today. Clergy, students, teachers including those who teach sunday school, and laity will find in the cotton patch gospel not only jordans imaginative gifts, but will. Witness at robbins air force base against nuclear weapons.
Gainesville, selma, birmingham, atlanta, washington, d. The music and lyrics were completed by folk singer harry chapin shortly before. Bear in mind that this resource is not a biblical translation, but a creative paraphrase. Cotton patch gospel matthew clarence jordan hopefaithprayer. In this paraphrase of mathews gospel, jerusalem is atlanta, the temple is the first church and dr.
Please join us at 10am for praise, worship and gods word. A musical, cotton patch gospel 1982, written by atlantabased actor tom key and stage director russell treyz, was based on jordans version of the gospels of matthew and john. Born out of the civil rights struggle, these now classic translations of much of the new testament bring the faraway places of scipture closer to home. Jordan gave the gospels a downhome vernacular rhythm. Inspired by clarence jordans cotton patch version of lukeacts, jesus doings and happenings, perhaps the parable of the good samaritan would go something like this continue reading posted in sermons tagged cotten patch bible lukeacts jesus doings and happenings, east hartford samaritan, good samaritan, luke 10. They may offer their members meetings, dining, outdoor events, and chapel services. The cotton patch gospel by koinonia farm founder clarence jordan, recasts the stories of jesus and the letters of paul and peter into the language and culture of the mid20th century south. Kris kristofferson, lyle lovett, emmylou harris johnny cash tribute 1996 kennedy center honors duration. Apr 17, 2015 cotton patch would be fun for a church or youth group to see as part of a lenten or summer series of films on the life of christ. Cotton patch gospel musical written by tom key, based on clarences bible translations.
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