​The History KIT

"Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you." --  Mark, Chapter 5, Verse 19.  Jesus' instructions to the demon-possessed man He restored.  (New International Version)

Four Anniversaries, One Faith

Convergence of History:

Saturday, June 20

Sponsor A Production

​How Scriptures of the Bible influenced the music of African-America that led to the abolition of slavery and desegregation. ​

Bellevue Ministry Center, Chicago

Saturday, June 20, 3 PM

Connecting Christianity and Black History
with America's 250th Birthday

What might July 4th and Juneteenth have in common?

Is it possible for Americans to celebrate both holidays as each marks a milestone in 2026?

Moreover, how have religious tenets influenced those milestones and the nation’s future as U.S. approaches its 250th birthday? 

https://tinyurl.com/ConvergenceChicago

We Thank Those Whose Generosity Make These Programs Possible

Video Highlights

Strollin' Down MLK Street

Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King, in eternity, revisit and
reflect on King Streets upkeep and attitudes in America today.

• 45 minutes
• Post-show Q&A for schools, churches
• Download Study Guide
• CAST & CREW: 3
  

Amazing Grace & Uncle Tom

How John Newton’s life as a slave trader was changed and influenced the song that influenced Harriet Beecher Stowe to write the book.

• 2 Characters
• 30 minutes reader's theater​
• Post-show Q&A
• CAST & CREW: 3

Freedom Song

​How Scriptures of the Bible influenced the music of African-America that led to the abolition of slavery and desegregation. 

• ​45 minutes (abridged)
• 75 minutes (complete)
• ​Worship music sequence included
• Post-show Q&A
• CAST & CREW: 5 (Church Choir optional)

​BONUS INFORMATION

Video:  Story Summary
Video:  Performance Sample
Video:  YouTube Playlist
​Freedom Song Testimonials and Backstory

Carter G. Woodson: 
​Our Father, Who Art A Negro

A “60 Minutes”-style live documentary and talk show with the “Father of Black History” who created Negro History Week in 1926 – and why.  

• ​55 minutes
• Post-show Q&A
• CAST & CREW: 3​

Faith, Hope and Love: History-Making Women

​Updating women of color whose faith in Christ influenced their actions at integral parts of U.S. history. 
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• 60 minutes
• ​Worship music sequence included

CAST  & CREW:  3

Juneteenth, July Fourth, The Gospel

A “musicmentary” that connects America’s two “Independence
Days” by exploring historic songs, documents, and decisions that
reflect prophecy or hope.

• Two Hours
• ​Worship music sequence included
• Post-Show Q&A
• CAST & CREW: 6​​

Continuing Education

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The History KIT shows include programs that double as study guides to be used for:

• Small group study
• Individual research
• Community conversations
• Post-show Q & A

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Ask About a Live or Online Program

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 630.659.9170
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