Dr. Tim McGarvey took his team (Northwestern College Symphonic Band) on an outreach mission trip to Chihuahua, Mexico during the first week of March. The team got off to a rough start as they had 2 feet of snow fall in Omaha the day before their flight to El Paso. Dr. McGarvey led his team through the adversity and made a real impact in Chihuahua.

The Northwestern College Symphonic Band held 5 concerts. Camargo City Theater, The Heroes Theater, Palabra Viva Church, Chihuahua City Theater and Delicias City Theater were blessed by their performances.

Some of the pieces performed were Magnum Mysterium, Southern Harmony and Be Thou My Vision. The Gospel was shared during intermissions. During each performance Dr. McGarvey explained who the pieces were composed for and why. He also explained God’s mystery about sending His son Jesus to earth in order to die for us.

Accolades were printed in the local newspaper with the headline: “The Heroes Theater Vibrates”. It mentions how two bands, the Northwestern College Symphonic Band and the State Philharmonic of Chihuahua, gathered together to play in this concert. The Director of the Department of Culture of the State of Chihuahua was heard saying: “It is great to take God out of the church and bring Him to the theater. It doesn’t matter if I get fired for this!”

After the concerts the team was able to share the Gospel and hand-out bibles. Some of the people told C.O.I.’s missionaries that they felt peace in their heart while the band was playing. Dr. McGarvey’s team received a very warm reception.

In all, nearly 7000 people attended the concerts and over 500 people accepted Christ. What an abundant harvest! This mission trip was a resounding success.

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