​David & Lisa Owens are both natives of Oklahoma, known for its rich Native American History, oil production and agriculture. They are two of our volunteer/work campers who together make our campus more beautiful. Lisa saw a post on Facebook that we needed help putting up Christmas lights, both she and David agreed to go. “We were there for 9 days wrapping 70 pillars and putting lights on , Christmas trees,” recalls Lisa. “We spent our 39th anniversary volunteering with whatever they needed, doing cards to pass out was one of the duties they gave us. And before the new season opened in 2022, we were blessed with a camper to stay in while we are here.” “Kent asked us to maintain the rain bird irrigation system in 2021-2022. We can do other things also, but the landscape area at the front gate is what people see first,” says David, “so we spend a lot of time there keeping it looking attractive for the visitors.

Lisa started as a cast member in 2022 as servant 1 and or 2 and she is open to try new roles this next season. In 2023 they felt a need to bring this community of work/campers together, so they started “The Gathering,” on Thursday evenings. “It’s a time where the work campers can fellowship. We sometimes get busy working and forget to build relationships,” says Lisa. “Anyone who wants to can bring a snack. We usually sing and maybe play games or have a devotional time, share testimonies, it’s a 'gathering with the saints' time. We want to get to know those who we’ll be spending eternity with.”
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They love reading the Bible and both have favorite passages in Isaiah, Lisa’s is 65:24 and David’s is 40:31.
When asked what they like best about the non-profit, they both agree they are dedicated to bringing the gospel to this community. We at the Passion Play appreciate what you two are doing here. Your love and commitment to sharing the gospel in this area has been amazing.

We need to update the ceiling tiles in our Bible Musuem. Below, you will see some PVC options from Menards. Ceiling Tiles at Menards® (This link has all the options in PVC style)

Genesis™ Designer PVC 2' x 2' White Icon Relief Drop Ceiling Tile at Menards® - GENESIS IS THE CONFIRMED TILE FOR THIS PROJECT--480 will actually be needed because of the storage/closet area if we do that as well.​
USG™ Luna™ Pedestals IV 2' x 2' White Acoustical Drop Ceiling Tile at Menards®

We have 8 wooden cases that are 68" long and one of these LED t5 fixtures (4,000 K cool white) will illuminate completely the inside of each case.

One 6 foot case as well, 4-8' metal cases behind register, and 2 curved cases. 

We would need 1 more 6-pack in addition to the ones that we have.

Carol Cash is from Houston, Texas, known for its International Chili Cook-Off since 1967. This, however, didn’t prevent Carol from moving to Arkansas in 2013 to work at the Great Passion Play, a non-profit ministry. “When I visited in the 90’s with my family,” Carol recalls, “I knew I wanted to work there. I loved the uncompromising message of the Play and what it stood for. I felt the Lord leading me to be a part of that.”

She was grateful for the bus ministry that was available to pick her up for church since her family wasn’t going at the time, but credits no one except the Holy Spirit, who drew her to her faith in Jesus at the age of 13.
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Working at the Bible Museum is a great fit for Carol, “It gives me opportunities to share my story and pray with people.” She sees many visitors who have come back year after year and some, every couple of months. Her two favorite people at the Play are Kent Butler and Joe Smith, “The light of the Lord shines through them.” Carol considers the staff and volunteers at the Great Passion Play a second family to her. And we all here at the Passion Play certainly feel the same way about Carol.

​Theresa G-H is an outgoing native of New York who’s never met a stranger. She’s a woman of many talents and doesn’t do anything halfway. Theresa has many loves, including her 2 sons and 3 grandchildren, but her greatest love is for her Master and Savior, Jesus Christ. “Everything else is secondary,” says Theresa.

She came to the Great Passion Play 3 years ago serving as a volunteer. This past year has been challenging for Theresa, as life sometimes takes us where we never thought we would go.
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Through much fasting and prayer, the Lord Jesus led her here. “I have confidence in Him that this is where I’m supposed to be for now,” she states.