This Saturday, June 7, Iowans can help Strike Out Malaria while enjoying an I-Cubs baseball game and a special concert from Manic Drive - whose current single 'Save a Life' can be heard in the popular movie "God's Not Dead."
All ages are encouraged to attend the concert and game at Principal Park in Des Moines. Each ticket includes a lifesaving donation to Imagine No Malaria, an extraordinary ministry of the people of The United Methodist Church that puts faith into action to end preventable deaths from malaria in Africa. Efforts have already cut the death rate in half.
"We have never done anything like this before," said Pastor Phil Rogers, youth minister and creator of the statewide Strike Out Malaria event. "This event brings Christian youth together for music, inspiration, fun and to save lives. They see that they have a voice and can make a difference."
In addition to the game and concert, there will be an all-night event for youth and their adult sponsors. Churches and youth organizations are encouraged to learn more and register at http://www.inmiowa.org/
Admission for the youth lock-in is $40 and will include a lifesaving $10 donation to Imagine No Malaria, a ticket to the I-Cubs game, concert by Manic Drive, dinner and breakfast, a Strike Out Malaria t-shirt, overnight activities in the stadium (including worship with United Methodist Bishop Trimble) and a youth march to annual conference on Sunday morning.
For youth and adults who wish to only attend the game and concert, tickets are $25 and include a lifesaving donation to Imagine No Malaria, admission to the game and concert and a Strike Out Malaria t-shirt.
To register, go to http://www.inmiowa.org/
