We are ready to Rock 'n Rock now! Solid Rock is venturing into a bigger arena.....a much bigger arena. The dream of building our state-of-the-art teen center is coming closer to reality. Two weeks ago, we launched our capital fundraising campaign at a lunch meeting led by Jerry Colangelo at Tarbell's restaurant. This successful event was only the first of many events that will yield substantial funds and pledges toward the construction of THE ROCK.This has been my dream and passion for the last twelve years. The 29,000 square foot facility (THE ROCK) will be located on the campus of Grand Canyon University at 33rd Avenue and Camelback.
It will reach out to youth and teenagers in the surrounding community with the love of God in Christ to give kids the chance to make the right choices in life. In addition to offering a basketball court, a rock climbing wall and a coffee house, "The Rock" will minister to teens through the arts. Music is a vital part of teens and the best way to connect with the youth today is through their music. Unfortunately so many public schools have had to let vital programs like music and dance go due to lack of school funding. "The Rock" is prepared to use the arts of musical instruments, voice, drama, and dance to inspire and challenge kids
to choose artistic excellence instead of drugs, guns, or gangs. Who knows what amazing performers might come from "The Rock"?I am very excited to see that dream finally become reality. Henry David Thoreau once said, "If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them." So don't be afraid to dream big and work at making your dreams become reality. -- Alice Cooper
See you at the groundbreaking,
Alice Cooper
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