Spring Break
Texas A&M event sheds light in the darkness
By: Megan Clark
Issue date: 11/4/09 Section: News
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After Dark is a free one-night event featuring a concert by recording artist Matt Wertz and a message from Joe White, the president of Kanakuk Kamps and a former Aggie football coach.
"One of my engineering friends told me about After Dark," said Katherine Janica, senior mechanical engineering major. "I was reminded about it when he wore his shirt on Monday; they had great marketing for the event."
The event opened with the world premiere of a basketball stunt video of the Aggie group Dude Perfect.
Jordan Pugh, a senior university studies major and defensive back for the Aggie football team, introduced the event to the crowd and shared some of his beliefs.
"Foundation and faith kind of go together," Pugh said. "When I think of foundation, I think of a house and how the foundation is never shaken. You can always rebuild a house because the foundation is still there, much like our faith."
The theme of the event was Joe White's message of the power of the Gospel in individuals' lives.
"To be saved means you know the Bible, to be a bond servant is to think of it as law, to be saved is to feel like you have to do what the Bible says to do," White said.
White illustrated his message by assembling a 250-pound cross on the stage. Later students wrote confessions and notes on cards to nail to the cross.
"It reminded me that Christ is my ultimate foundation and can take care of all of my needs," said Molly Rockwell, a sophomore business major.
The message was enhanced with frequent videos featuring the impact of the cross and of God's love and grace in our lives. Many students were moved to tears by the message and got to speak with Joe White about what it could mean in their daily lives.
"It was awesome," said Brian Schneider, Class of 2009. "I found it encouraging and confirming."
Matt Wertz held a concert after the message, featuring a song from his new record soon to be released. Students crowded the stage to hear Matt sing.
"I came to see Matt Wertz," said Megan O'Brien, a sophomore elementary education major. "Then I liked how Joe White spoke the truth so I rededicated my life."
The event is part of a national tour which visits college campuses every year. It has impacted more than 200,000 students at more than 140 events and continues to travel to college campuses across the country. It has come to Texas A&M four times.
"I came because I knew it was about Jesus and I am a fan," said Cody Warren, a sophomore business major. "I came, brought a bunch of friends and had a ton of fun sharing the Gospel with them."
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