St. Louis Rocked!

Complete coverage from the Rock the River Tour

August 3, 2009 - More than 65,000 youth and young adults came out for the second of four Rock The River stops. They sang, they moshed, and they praised God. See all the articles and videos from the Aug. 2 event.

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Light Burns Bright in the Shadow of the Arch
The residents of St. Louis have gotten used to seeing fireworks at the Mississippi riverfront this summer. But on August 2, they were treated to a light show of a completely different nature.
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Rockin’ Under The Arch
The latest news, exclusive videos, and real-time updates "live" from St. Louis.
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Renewing Hearts, Renewing the City
St. Louis might be known for the Gateway Arch and barbequed ribs, but after the Rock the River Tour stops there on August 2, local churches are praying their city will be marked by revival. George Stulac, Senior Pastor of Memorial Presbyterian Church, says this has been the heart’s cry of his church for a very long time. In fact, the crux of its vision has been built on the belief that “St. Louis can be a truly great city through the renewing power of the Gospel.”
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Using Music to Draw People to the Gospel
It's hard to tell who is more excited that Skillet is playing Rock the River in St. Louis — the fans or lead singer John Cooper. "We are really excited about being a part of Rock the River," Cooper said during a recent phone interview. "I am a huge Billy Graham fan. I have a real heart for evangelism and have since I was a kid. That’s what gets me going."
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St. Louis Pastors Believe Tour Can Cross Barriers
Pastors in St. Louis pray that the Rock the River Tour, which hits their city Aug. 2, will transcend racial and socioeconomic divides. Mike Jones, senior pastor of Friendly Temple Missionary Baptist Church in St. Louis, says he is eager to "see and sense a great outpouring of the spirit of God in a diverse way. I am hopeful that Rock the River will be not only culturally relevant, but it would appeal to diversity in a great, great way.”
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