Hey everyone.
May 9th is one week away and I am getting really excited about the worship night with you all. We are getting all the final details settled and moving forward smoothly. I have noticed that a few people will be traveling in from outside of the Portland area and I started wondering today who would be coming from the furthest away. So that’s the question today.
Who’s planning on coming to the show next Friday from the furthest away, and how far is it?
-phil
Sarah
May 3rd, 2008 at 5:24 amI’ll be watching in England. So far, I am the winner.
Steven
May 3rd, 2008 at 7:05 amI’ll probably be watching online, I just don’t know what time it starts…
I’m from New Jersey, but since I won’t actually be there, it doesn’t count.
Michiel
May 3rd, 2008 at 7:23 amI hope, hope, hope I’ll be able to watch online. If I manage to schedule that…
…I’ll be the the winner so far as I’m tuning in from the Netherlands.
Sorry, Sarah!
Brittany Rose
May 3rd, 2008 at 8:02 ami still think you should come to Bay St Louis, Mississippi. this is off subject but perhaps if i keep bothering you about it youll come.
im tellin ya, these people need some hope here. there are still people living in tents and over 4,000 families still living in temporary housing, which means FEMA campers or camping trailers, etc. its almost 3 years after Hurricane Katrina. they need some hope and your music could be something that will plant the seed in their hearts to want to get to know the Lord more.
also, i am also just planning to watch online. from here in MS. sorry cant make it out there.
Mandi
May 3rd, 2008 at 8:16 amIm coming from salem which is about 45 minutes to an hour drive with some other people so it might be carpool
amanda
May 3rd, 2008 at 8:43 amim watching online…im from chicago,illinois.
i was supposed to see u today, but i cant now :[
i wish i could go on may 9th tho, but ill for sure be watching
-Amanda-
Sammi
May 3rd, 2008 at 9:31 amI’m coming down from Tacoma, Wa. It’s about 3 hrs. so not very far but worth it! We’re getting a hotel and spending the night in Portland. We’re so excited!!
Raquel TWG
May 3rd, 2008 at 9:49 amYou know, I don’t know if I’ll be able to watch online on that day D:
My mom has a concert of her own that night.
See, Phil? This is what you get for not coming here. One less viewer.
Stacy Tompkins
May 3rd, 2008 at 10:03 amI am coming from Gresham, not too far away. Do you have to buy tickets, or is it first come first served? If it is the latter, than I am camping out ahha.
Emily
May 3rd, 2008 at 11:48 amI live 2 hours away. But I’ll be watching online. Sorry!
Christina
May 3rd, 2008 at 11:50 amI would so go if I had the money to stay the night seeing I live in Sparks, Nv which is connected to Reno..
You should come here some time.
Ellie
May 3rd, 2008 at 4:22 pmCool. I still… can’t wait. Are we allowed to have cameras there? Our cell phones will probably have to be turned off. right? From Solid Rock Fellowship Church…. I live about…. 2 or 3 minutes away. ya. I don’t think i’m the farthest away. Maybe the closest though. lol.
ha. so yeah….. see you in a week. I’m expecting to get your autograph. lol. who wouldn’t want it?
Allysa
May 3rd, 2008 at 4:24 pmI think I will be watching online,but I don’t know what time it is.So what time is it phil?
Ellie
May 3rd, 2008 at 4:27 pmAllysa, idk if a Phil will respond to you or not, but I think it is around 7:00. I could be wrong. I’m not positive.
Adele
May 4th, 2008 at 1:34 amI’ll be watching online because I’m from Australia. Although this makes me the furthest away, I’d still prefer to see the concert live…
leah
May 4th, 2008 at 9:09 amhey phil.
i would go in a heartbeat!..but i have school
and i live about maybe 35 hours away by car.
probably couldnt afford a plane ride.
and i cant watch it online because i have to go to a photoshoot thing that night. possibly we can watch some of it there? hmmm…
Ellie
May 4th, 2008 at 1:49 pmha. I just noticed the map. cool. May 9th. Thats awesome! I can’t wait. lol
crystal
May 4th, 2008 at 4:27 pmThats one really giant car…san antonio, texas
Sarah Agustin
May 4th, 2008 at 5:29 pmhey phil, I was really hoping to watch your show live online but I have a Christian Fellowship meeting which I attend to every Friday night…so I was wondering if would you have the whole show recorded so that we could watch after? oh by the way, I’m from Australia :>
karen
May 5th, 2008 at 2:45 amHey!
I’m from Australia (Sydney) too! Hopefully, I can watch it online- if I can figure out the time difference and I’m free. Having the show recorded and available for downloading would be a great idea- that way alot more poeple can watch it.
-karen
Phil
May 5th, 2008 at 4:44 amThe show is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM Pacific Time.
Phil
Melody Milbrandt
May 5th, 2008 at 5:31 amPHIL - I was hoping to come all the way from little ol’ Pleasant Hill, Missouri (outside of Kansas City). It’d be awesome to bring my sister Amanda along as a surprise.
I do believe that would be the “longest trip winner.” However, I have no idea if you need tickets and if so how nuch they are or where you’d get ‘em or if you even still can. I’m kinda running out of time for gathering such info (hint, hint, hint).
Before I spend $ on airfare. Then, figure out the hotel stuff. Oh yea, I suppose I’d have to get a rental car, too as I don’t know anyone else who’ll be there. And I’d need a map (or ten) as directions and I are like oil and water. Wonder how much that’ll cost - never had to rent a car myself before. Anyway, so uh yea… that is a lot to figure out in about four days isn’t it? Hmmmmmmmmmm - (sigh).
Either way, God’s doing a new thing for you in this and He loves to do new things. I am fully joyed for you Phil. However, I get to be a part of it…will be a big Jesus hug for me. So, thanks in advance and you’re in my prayers.
God bless, bless, bless you - Melody
P.S.
Like the new layout (kuddos to your “crew” - ya know who you are). Sweet!
Rachel W
May 5th, 2008 at 8:08 amJust saw your twitter comment and it made me laugh—about Coldplay’s new song.
My husband has been listening to it over and over, he is so excited too (I like it, I just don’t like the crazy guitar—not used to it, I guess).
I was just thinking “I wonder if Phil is signed up to Coldplay’s mailing list….” Guess my question was answered!
Ellie
May 5th, 2008 at 9:00 amMelody Milbrandt, the show starts at 7:30 (I’d get there a lot earlier) and it is free admission.
Kevin
May 5th, 2008 at 12:54 pmPhil you should put this on a dvd or have a download online with the chords and lyrics to the songs you’ll be singing. It would be a great resource for worship leaders around the world!
btw…I’m from San Diego and unfortunately I can’t drive all the way up there cause of school n’ church but I’ll do my best to make it online cause we have highschool/college group during that time. Hopefully it’ll be available to view again as a download, streaming video, or even better a DVD
Kevin
May 5th, 2008 at 12:55 pmPhil you should put this on a dvd or have a download online with the chords and lyrics to the songs you’ll be singing. It would be a great resource for worship leaders around the world!
btw…I’m from San Diego and unfortunately I can’t drive all the way up there cause of school n’ church but I’ll do my best to make it online cause we have highschool/college group during that time. Hopefully it’ll be available to view again as a download, streaming video, or even better a DVD
and a cd to pop into your car
Elijah
May 5th, 2008 at 2:11 pmif i could drive. i would be ther from INDIANA. but the no drivers liscense deal ruins all thunder…
Rebecca
May 5th, 2008 at 2:18 pmI just went to mapquest.com to find out the distance between me in California and Portland Oregon, according to it I am 16 hours and 44 minutes away and the distance is 1055.79 miles. I will be watching online and I can’t wait!
Sarah
May 5th, 2008 at 3:53 pmI agree with Brittany Rose!! I live in Biloxi, MS, (a short drive from Bay St. Louis) and would love to see you come down here!! And personally, I would very much like to see you go on an acoustic tour! Thanks for singing, hope to see you one day!!
Linda
May 5th, 2008 at 4:02 pmHi Phil - my friends and I are coming from the hometown of Oregon State University, good ol’ Corvallis, Oregon - just 1.5 hours away but maybe more longer if traffic is not too nice. We cannot wait and have been using this event as motivation to get through a tough week in school. Honestly, your music overall has gotten me personally through some very tough times, and I always feel God being closer when I put your music on. Thanks for being the messenger.
We’ll be praying for your safe travels and for all those attending. God Bless!
DAVESS™
May 5th, 2008 at 4:12 pmI will be flying out of Boise Friday afternoon to catch the show in Ptown. Some of my friends will be road-tripping it from Boise … but I prefer air over land. See you there, Phil.
amanda
May 5th, 2008 at 7:21 pmi wish i could go…i keep trying to find ways to go, but they rn’t working. im over 30 hours away… so probly ill be watching on here :]
Karen
May 5th, 2008 at 7:28 pmI will be coming from Bellingham, about four and a half hours North (just before Canada). Can’t wait!!!
susanna
May 5th, 2008 at 7:35 pm!!!!!!!!!!!! i’ll be there! haha im so happy.. its very spurr of the moment.. my friend and i are friday night teachers for our youth group and we just happened to not have to teach that night!
coming from tacoma, WASHINGTTOON
Rachel
May 6th, 2008 at 12:52 pmDern gas prices…if I had one last blissful summer off, I would certainly be roadtripping it from Oklahoma. Or Michigan. Or something in between. I have been itching to do a southwest/west coast road trip. This may have been my perfect excuse, were it not for the timing. =)
Rock on, Phil. Have fun, everyone!
Mandi
May 6th, 2008 at 3:01 pmI am so excited for friday night!.Ah turning 20 and Listening to your gorgeous music phil both in one night.What a great combination.See ya friday night.You should play after your heart.I love that song.
See ya friday
kirstie
May 6th, 2008 at 3:44 pmI’ll be watching at home in Carlsbad, California! Dieing to be there!
staci
May 6th, 2008 at 6:08 pmI go to school in Oklahoma and would pay any price to come to the show, but I can’t because I have a final exam on that day! UGH….graduation from College isn’t that important right?
Will be watching via the internet.
Phil, PLEASE sing “Take My Heart” from your independent album, and Divine Romance. My favorite.
Staci
libby
May 6th, 2008 at 7:38 pmfor those watching at home, will it be on phil’s site?
can’t wait for a great night of worship fri!!!
Jennifer
May 6th, 2008 at 8:41 pmI am sooo excited! I live in Oregon City, which is only about a 30 min. drive, but with traffic… ok I know that doesn’t count.
Yay! Is it free? I’m so glad I’m getting off work in time to come!
Ellie M.
May 6th, 2008 at 8:52 pmHere everyone, here are details about the 9th. (just to have your questions answered) Its Solid Rock’s website: http://ajesuschurch.org/upcoming_events.php and for those of you who don’t go to the websit, its at 7:30, and it’s free.
Ellie
May 7th, 2008 at 9:01 amYippee!! I can’t believe it…. 3 days away!!
Rachel
May 7th, 2008 at 11:41 amI just found out today that I got off work, so I can go. God willing, I’ll be driving from Bellingham to my parent’s house near Seattle and then driving to Portland. It will be about 271 miles or 4.5 hours…
DAVESS™
May 7th, 2008 at 10:31 pmOn a side note to the concert– I would really like to NOT pay for a taxi ride to and from the Double Tree (my hotel) down to the venue. Would anyone be so kind as to pick me up at least??? What a blessing that would be. See my myspace to see that I’m not a creep. Cheers.
-www.myspace.com/hessman
Ellie
May 8th, 2008 at 10:22 amHi Davss… Sry. I would if i could. but i live 3 minutes away, and if i asked my mom to pick you up, we would kinda be going out of our way. But I have a feeling somebody will be able to!! God Bless. ~Ellie
Shealee
May 8th, 2008 at 10:36 amThanks for the info, Ellie M. I was wondering the time. I’ll be watching from my home in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Go, Phil!
Rachel W
May 8th, 2008 at 12:37 pmOk, here is one of my most favorite songs that you wrote that I covered and probably butchered. Your version, of course is my favorite running song!
Good luck tomorrow.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DmkjmzFowk
Meghan
May 8th, 2008 at 7:46 pmhey how can we watch it online?
susanna
May 8th, 2008 at 8:11 pmwoo hoo
i’m going
rep. tacoma, WA!
beckee
May 10th, 2008 at 12:24 ami flew in from Los Angeles. It was amazing Phil. Thanks so much for blessing Solid Rock with your beautiful worship & the fact that its going to be free online is absolutly incredible. and im glad you remembered us from easter in San Diego