AdventHealth is Selling Tickets from $500 to $250,000 for a Country/Pop Music Benefit Concert

Welcome to the new fundraising in Adventism. For only $250,000 you can get up on the stage with the stars and be officially recognized by AdventHealth. [1] The event is called the “AdventHealth DRIVE-IN to the HOLIDAYS” and will feature famous country and pop music stars. AdventHealth describes their December 6, 2020 concert in Ocoee, Florida with the following words:

“In your festive attire, hear your favorite holiday sounds live with Country Hall of Famer, Vince Gill and Contemporary Christian artist, Amy Grant in this unforgettable performance under the stars. From the comfort of your own vehicle, enjoy a family friendly dinner delivered straight to your window.” [2]

Amy Grant isn’t just a “contemporary Christian artist.” She crossed over to secular pop music way back in 1985. [3] She is also a LGBT+ advocate. [4] Contributions for the event are said to benefit AdventHealth. They are inviting the general public, their families and Seventh-day Adventists. Now if you don’t have $250,000 to attend their 2 1/2 hour concert, well, you are in luck. AdventHealth also has more affordable tickets for you at only $100,000; $50,000; $25,000; $12,500; $5,000 or $500. But you won’t be able to get onstage with the stars. Sorry.

Here’s the biggest problem with selling $250,000 country/pop concert tickets. God says “NO” to these types of fundraising efforts:

“As Christian workers, we are not to seek money from worldly, unconverted people by pressing and teasing. We are not to imitate the churches by instituting bazaars and various God-forbidden expedients to bring in a little means. We see no directions in the Word for fancy fairs, concerts, and other objectionable practices for raising funds to advance His work. The curse of God is upon all this kind of work. It is polluting and degrading the work of God, defiling His holy temple” (Letter 113, 1897).

The Testimonies of God are being made of “none effect” by these kinds of activities. God’s counsel goes unheeded. Selling $250,000 tickets for country and pop music concerts is incompatible with the three angel’s messages and the self-sacrificing efforts that will accompany God’s people in the closing work. The Testimonies are “disregarded” by those in leadership as the methods of the world are being adopted.

Sources

[1] https://www.adventhealth.events/event.cfm?id=8029

[2] https://www.adventhealth.com/foundation/adventhealth-foundation-central-florida/events/adventhealth-drive-holidays-2826221

[3] https://www.biography.com/musician/amy-grant

[4] https://www.getreligion.org/getreligion/the-new-amy-grant-controversy-this-story-has-a-new-chapter-that-some-have-missed

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