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Steen Reformed Church sponsors free concert

By Lexi MooreThis Saturday the ball diamonds in Steen will be transformed into a rock stage.The Steen Reformed Church Outreach and Youth Group is hosting a free outdoor Christian rock concert for area youths and adults.Brian Dengler, Steen Reformed Church youth pastor, played a big part in planning the show and is hoping for a good turnout."We hope to double the population in Steen on Saturday."The three-man group called Strong Men Stoop was formed in the spring of 1998. They have a semi-truck that transports their stage and equipment around the nation to concerts both large and small.Due to the band’s diverse musical influences, their sound tends to be labeled as punk-rock. Their Web site describes their music as follows:"With a driving punk beat, humorous song and stage antics and a message of Christ’s loving forgiveness, Strong Men Stoop has been captivating audiences at festivals and concerts all over the nation."Nick Danger plays the bass guitar for the band and stresses the influence Christ has in his life as well as on the band."Having our Lord as center in our lives, we try to be a Christian example on and off stage."James Little, lead guitar, agrees."If we don’t become millionaire rock stars, we’ll live. But if we don’t stand up for Christ and share the gospel in some way, what else matters?"Each member of the group has been involved in youth ministries at camps, schools, church youth groups and mission trips.The band will perform at 7 pm. Saturday at the ball diamonds in Steen. Dengler encourages families to stop by and enjoy the show. He recommends that visitors bring blankets or chairs, unless they plan to do some dancing.Concessions will be offered by the Steen Reformed Church. Any profits made from concessions will help pay for the event."We stand to lose money on this event, but feel it is important for the youth of Rock County to have something special to do this summer."

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