BOB LENZ • PHIL JOEL • AJ THE ANIMATED ILLUSIONIST

APPLETON,WI – Life Promotions presents the "Free Gift of Grace" outreach event Saturday, December 13th at 7:00pm at Pathways Church in Appleton.   Admission is free!

The event will feature three national acts.  Among them will be a stirring Christmas message by national speaker and author, Bob Lenz.  Bob speaks with more than 300,000 people each year sharing inspiring and engaging messages of hope, worth and value.  Though based in the Fox Valley, Bob has spoken in all 50 states and internationally to more than two million people.  Bob recently released a book endorsed by Tony Campolo, Dan Allender, Millard Fuller, and other notable authors called "Grace – For Those Who Think They Don't Measure Up," available on Amazon and at other major retailers.

Special musical guest Phil Joel, formerly of the Newsboys, will also perform.  Phil spent more than a decade as bass player and backing vocalist for the Grammy nominated and Dove Award winning band.  Since leaving the Newsboys in 2006, Phil Joel has received a Dove nomination of his own and has had several critically acclaimed projects.  Phil recently released his fifth solo project titled "The New Normal." "These songs are a call to examine the status quo in life and also establish a 'new normal in our own lives," remarks Joel.

Adding a unique and fun flair to the evening will be Ardan James, also known as AJ the Animated Illusionist.  He will perform his Christmas act featuring gravity defying and hilarious dance, illusions, physical comedy, stunts and mime. AJ has been performing professionally for over 15 years, writing all his own material. AJ has opened for Mac King, Gary Shandling, Howie Mandel, Ray Romano, Kevin Nealon and received many accolades and awards.

Making the event even more unique is the community effort exhibited in making it all possible. Dozens of businesses, organizations and churches of various denominations have all come together to provide this evening as a free event to the public.

The "Free Gift of Grace Christmas Tour" takes place Saturday, December 13th at Pathways Church, 311 W Evergreen Dr., Appleton. Admission is free with a free will offering to benefit youth intervention programs.  Bring friends.  Bring the whole family!  It's an unforgettable night of laughter, music and inspiration. 

For more information call 920-738-5588.