24th Annual Gift of Hope Concert
FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024
ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH
1600 S Marion Road, Sioux Falls, SD
Established in 2001, this annual live concert event features inspiring music from national talent and stories of hope and healing. All proceeds benefit the important and ever-expanding healing work of The Lourdes Center.
About the Artists
Consumed By Fire
No strangers to the road life, up-and-coming Contemporary Christian Music band, Consumed By Fire, is living out the name of their band in a brand-new way. Comprised of Caleb Ward (lead vocals), Jordan Ward (harmonies/percussion) and Josh Ward (guitar/harmonies), the three brothers from Oklahoma are living out God’s calling for their lives, to share God’s grace far and wide through music. “If it wasn’t this form of ministry, if it wasn’t music, it would just be something else. Ministry is what we were born to do,” Caleb says. The band’s sound, heavily influenced by the music they grew up on, is thanks in part to their father’s eclectic taste. Filled with honest truths and the band’s honed musicality, “First Things First,” the band’s current radio single, is evidence of Consumed By Fire’s family bond and the unconditional love of both their earthly and heavenly fathers. As their single climbs up the radio charts, the band is already receiving media attention with spotlights from KLove and Air1 Radio, praising the band for their “deft lyricism and tight harmonies.” With new music on the horizon as well as upcoming tour dates, the band is ready for a new, exciting year of music.
Seph Schlueter
Seph Schlueter is an emerging artist whose life was transformed by Jesus and who wants to help others experience the same. Having spent the last seven years of his life as a missionary, Seph is passionate about writing songs that move people and creating opportunities for people to encounter God. In early 2023, Seph signed with Provident Entertainment/Sony Music and is currently working on his first project coming out in the spring of 2024.
Seph has released five songs that have garnered over 40 million streams and video views combined. His debut single, “Counting My Blessings,” released in July of 2023 with Provident Entertainment/Sony Music, has over 300 million short-form video views and 700,000 Instagram reels and TikTok video uses. Seph has opened for Grammy award-winning artists, led worship at events throughout the country and has been featured on multiple national news platforms.
Additionally, as part of his mission work, Seph started the worship collective “Damascus Worship” and has pioneered the release of their first two albums, which he is featured on, and currently serves as the “Worship Director” at the missionary organization “Damascus.”
Sponsorship Opportunities
About the Beneficiary
The Lourdes Center
The Lourdes Center (formerly known as Catholic Family Services) was established in 1961 by the Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls. Over the past 60+ years, their programs have evolved to meet the ever-changing needs of the people they serve.
Over the past year, The Lourdes Center has experienced exponential growth with a 27% increase in counseling services alone, not to mention the growth of adding two weekend retreats, offering over 20 parish and school presentations and the record numbers involved in expanding programming.
Additionally, they have partnered with schools (Bishop O’Gorman) and Newman Centers (SDSU) as outreach locations. Because the demand for services has outweighed their capacity to respond, they are hiring additional staff to meet these needs.
Along with their existing grief support, healing retreats, education and one-on-one services, they are hoping to add support for hurting marriages, individuals experiencing same-sex attraction and those struggling with pornography.
The success of this Gift of Hope event is so important to The Lourdes Center to allow them to grow their financial resources to meet the immense needs by adding staff, programs and space to accommodate demands.
All proceeds from sponsorships, ticket sales and the sale of candles will benefit the Gift of Hope Fund. Through this fund, The Lourdes Center is able to offer programs that support human flourishing in times of grief, uncertainty or transition.
Thank You to Our 2024 Sponsors!
Presenting Sponsors
Courage Sponsors
John & Barbara
Lockwood
Lockwood
Courage Sponsors
Dr. Micah & Tabitha
Lickness
Nathan & Alex
Schema
Charles & Lois
Paulson
Theresa
Wingen
Patron Reception Sponsor
Patron Reception Sponsor
Healing Sponsors
Anonymous (2)
Ave Maria Pastorate | Watertown
Todd & Linda Broin
Carl V. Carlson Company
Kevin & Jan Feterl
Holy Spirit Parish | Sioux Falls
Nancy & Steve Neff
RaiStone Wealth Partners – Brian Reimer
Sands Wall Systems
St. Mary’s Parish | Sioux Falls
Betty Scherer
Jeremy & Tracy Sorenson
Al & Judy Spencer
Dr. Matt & Deb Witte