Frequently Asked Questions...
What is the Hope Tent?
The Hope Tent is the largest Christian presence at a secular event in our community. It is home to the best Christian entertainment in our area, including contemporary Christian rock bands, praise & worship teams, Christian rap, drama teams, silent worship teams, evangelists, etc. It also contains seating for hundreds, which is at a minimum throughout the Spiedie Fest, distribution of FREE Coffee and Cookies, a baby changing & nursing mothers’ station and the best restrooms at the Spiedie Fest.
We also offer a fun and interactive FREE Children’s Tent with its own stage for Christian children’s entertainment, games and activities, face-painting, balloon animals and more!
When and Where is the Hope Tent?
Annual Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally at Otsiningo Park, Binghamton, NY. The past
five years we have been located right near the Main Stage & Kids Area.
Who is the Hope Tent for?
EVERYONE! The Hope Tent is for both the believer and non-believer. It provides believers with an opportunity to invite their unsaved family and friends and those on their Andrew’s Lists (see attached brochures and DVD), to attend the Spiedie Fest with them and experience the love & hope of Jesus Christ in a non-threatening, entertaining environment.
What is the purpose of the Hope Tent?
The purpose of the Hope Tent is:
- To demonstrate the love Jesus Christ through hospitality and service, providing a reason for the hope that we have (1 Peter 3:15)
- To present the Gospel in many different ways throughout the event, offering invitations for the lost to accept Christ as well as counselors to personally lead them through the process
- To provide an opportunity to work together as THE church
What can you do to be a part of the Hope Tent?
There are several ways for a church to be involved in the Hope Tent. You may choose to be involved in as many ways as you desire or are able.
Participate in the sale of Spiedie Fest buttons
- check back in Spring 2012 for details
Provide entertainment for the Hope Tent stage
- Drama team
- Kids’ presentation
- Contemporary Christian rock band
- Gospel message
Contact: music@hopetent.com or kelic@hopetent.com
Other areas in need of support:
- Sponsor an activity of the Hope Tent financially and/or with volunteers
- Baby Changing & Nursing Mothers’ Station
- Coffee & Cookies
- Hospitality Table
- Counseling & Prayer
- Spirit Idol Competition (the Christian version of American Idol)
- Restroom Trailer
- Main Stage Entertainment (Jars of Clay, Matthew West)
- Hope Tent Children’s Area
- Hope Tent Volunteer T-shirts
Sponsor the Hope Tent financially and have a ministry table under the tent
Encourage the use of Andrew’s List (see attached brochure)
within your congregation
Attend the Community Worship Service as a congregation, on Sunday,
during the Spiedie Fest.
Encourage your congregation to volunteer at the Hope Tent
Encourage your congregation to attend the Spiedie Fest and visit
The Hope Tent
Pray for the planning team, the volunteers, and the lost who will hear the
Gospel message
If you would like more information about the Hope Tent,
please call Keli at 607-725-6175 or email kelic@hopetent.com.