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In the News (Tue 2 Dec 08)

  
  NWAnews.com :: Northwest Arkansas' News Source
Groundbreaking for the Christ of the Ozarks statue was held June 11, 1965.
The two Christ statues worldwide that are taller than Christ of the Ozarks are the 130-foot Christ of the Andes on the Argentina-Chile border and the 100-foot Brazilian landmark Christ the Redeemer, which overlooks Rio de Janeiro atop Corcovado Mountain.
The Smiths are entombed in the shadow of the statue.
www.nwanews.com /adg/News/156548/print   (2225 words)

  
 Christ of the Ozarks | Other On-Site Attractions | Great Passion Play Christian outdoor drama in Eureka Springs AR near ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
One of the most visited attractions in the Ozarks, is the magnificent Christ of the Ozarks statue on the grounds of The Great Passion Play complex.
Christ of the Ozarks is open to the public 24 hours each day of the year, free of charge.
The statue and grounds are handicapped accessible by a gently sloping paved walkway.
www.thegreatpassionplay.com /attractions/christ_ozarks.asp   (332 words)

  
 christ of the ozarks Information and Resources - God Has A Dream by Archbishop Desmond Tutu
The seven-story Christ of the Ozarks Statue continues to be one of the most visited attractions in the Ozarks.
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www.godhasadream.com /Christ/the-christ/christ-of-the-ozarks.html   (787 words)

  
 Signs of the Times - Christ of the Ozarks, Kerusso Activewear and Coke
"The seven-story * Christ of the Ozarks Statue continues to be one of the most visited attractions in the Ozarks.
This majestic statue, completed and dedicated in 1966, was sculpted by the late Emmett Sullivan, who was one of the sculptors of Mount Rushmore.
Well, apparently, because the statue was to be built on a hill, if the feet were left on...the height of the statue would exceed the aircraft warning limits and Jesus would have had to have a little red light on the top of his head.
www.loper.org /~george/trends/2002/Jul/92.html   (364 words)

  
 Join Us On The Road   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Christ of the Ozarks Statue: One of the most visited attractions in the Ozarks, the statue is on the grounds of The Great Passion Play complex.
Every inch of the seven story statue was built by hand.
The statue's arm spread from fingertip to fingertip is is 65 feet.
www.deanandlaurel.com /arkansas_2.htm   (196 words)

  
 US State & Town Views/Missouri/Ozarks - All Post Cards
This statue, located at Eureka Springs, Arkansas, is one of the largest in the world, erected to the memory of Christ.
The Lake of the Ozarks is formed by a huge dam built across the Osage River near the town of bagel.
Redbud In Bloom Overlooking a lake in the Ozarks, this is a typical scene in the early spring.
www.cardcow.com /viewall/65806   (1137 words)

  
 "Christ of the Ozarks"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
One of the most visited attractions in the Ozarks, this seven-story statue stands 67 feet high, and overlooks the picturesque Victorian village of Eureka Springs.
The statue was sculptured by the late Emmet Sullivan, who was one of the sculptors of Mount Rushmore.
The Statue is made of 24 layers of white mortar on a steel frame.
www.miltonbaker.org /getaway/ctozarks.htm   (197 words)

  
 Eureka Springs Arkansas News & Info : Christ of the Ozarks Memorial Statue: 40th Anniversary Dedication Celebration   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The general public is invited to attend this event to be held at the base of the Christ of the Ozarks.
The statue’s foundation, which has 340 tons of concrete interlaced with steel, is welded into the rock of Magnetic Mountain.
The 67-foot statue is the tallest sculpture of Jesus in the Northern Hemisphere and it is the third tallest in the world.
cityguide.reserveeurekasprings.com /blogs/eureka_springs_news/archive/2006/06/19/Christ_of_the_Ozarks_Memorial_Statue_Dedication_Celebration.aspx   (572 words)

  
 MinistryWatch - Ministry Information
The statue was completed and dedicated in 1966, and was sculptured by the late Emmet Sullivan.
The Christ of the Ozarks Statue was the first of the sacred projects to be constructed, followed by The Great Passion Play, the New Holy Land, the Bible Museum and the Sacred Arts Center.
The Center also houses several historical collections, such as the royal Dresden china pieces representing the Last Supper as commissioned by Kaiser Wilhelm I. The seven-story Christ of the Ozarks Statue continues to be one of the most visited attractions in the Ozarks.
www.ministrywatch.com /mw2.1/F_MinDesc.asp?EIN=710387411   (946 words)

  
 Eureka Springs Arkansas Attractions
The life of Christ is depicted in more than 1,000 beautiful works of art from as early as the ninth century featuring paintings, sculpture, porcelain, needlework, and other media by well-known artists from around the world.
High on the mountaintop overlooking the valley, this 7 story statue is the 2nd largest statue of Christ in the world.
Nestled in the famed Ozark Mountains, this is one of the loveliest botanical gardens in the Southwest.
www.eureka-springs-arkansas.com /attractions.htm   (871 words)

  
 Jim's Random Notes - Passion Play / Christ of the Ozarks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Finally, there's the Christ of the Ozarks statue.
This statue, erected in 1966, is visible from many places in Eureka Springs.
The grounds around the statue are nicely manicured and well kept.
www.mischel.com /diary/2003/06/10.htm   (177 words)

  
 flawsfamily.net - Arkansas 2004
This is a summary of our vacation trip to the Eureka Springs area of northwestern Arkansas (the Ozarks) in late June, 2004.
Christ of the Ozarks statue on Miracle Mountain in Historic Eureka Springs.
The statue is seven stories high, 65 feet fingertip to fingertip and the hands, wrist to fingertip, are 7 feet.
www.flawsfamily.net /04Arkansas.asp   (732 words)

  
 Sacred Projects   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The literature also claims that a car can be dangled from either wrist without damaging the statue, and the Gazette reported that a 2-foot rectangle is built into the top of the head for pressure equalization to keep the statue's head from imploding in the event of a tornado.
At the time of its construction, the Christ of the Ozarks was the fourth gigantic statue of Jesus in the world, and the only one in an English-speaking country.
It's pretty much the same stuff as the Christ of the Ozarks and was worked on by some of the same guys who built the statue.
users.aristotle.net /~russjohn/sacpro.html   (6735 words)

  
 Eureka Springs Religious Travel
Our popular family vacation and group destination is located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains just outside Eureka Springs, Arkansas and we're only 48 scenic miles south of Branson, Missouri.
Our unique attractions include the New Holy Land Tour, the Christ of the Ozarks statue, and the Tabernacle Teaching Tour, as well as the Bible Museum, the Parables of the Potter, the Sacred Arts Center, Museum of Earth History and more.
So, while in the Ozarks, stop by what many have called one of the most beautiful and inspiring chapels in the world.
www.basinpark.com /religious_travel.php   (827 words)

  
 Swiss Holiday Resort, Arkansas > Eureka Springs, Eureka Springs Hotels
Whether you come for the moving drama of The Great Passion Play, the old world charm of the Victorian architecture, the one of a kind shopping or the natural wonder of the great outdoors, the Swiss Holiday Resort should be your choice for lodging in eureka springs.
This 7 story tall statue was sculpted by Emmet Sullivan, who was one of the sculptors of Mount Rushmore.
The Christ of the Ozarks Statue is open to the public 24 hours a day and admission is free.
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 Eureka Springs Lodging - Best Western Eureka Inn
The seven-story Christ of the Ozarks statue is one of the most-visited attractions in the Ozarks.
One of the world's largest collections of rare Bible volumes and ancient manuscripts, including histories of the English and American Bibles, is located in the lower level of the Smith Memorial Chapel on the grounds of the Great Passion Play.
As a symbol of freedom from tyranny, a 10-foot section of the Berlin Wall is displayed near the Christ of the Ozarks on the grounds of the Great Passion Play.
www.eurekabw.com /attractions.html   (1077 words)

  
 Arkansas town is hot spot for offbeat nuptials
The couple is among those who flock to this eccentric Ozark hamlet, where hotel rooms outnumber residents and one in five people is an ordained minister.
In front of the Christ of the Ozarks, a seven-story statue overlooking the Ozarks.
"People love to be married at the foot of the Christ of the Ozarks statue, and they love the outdoor setting because you can see out over the valley," said Kay Peterson, wedding coordinator for the Great Passion Play.
www.columbiatribune.com /2006/Aug/20060813News029.asp   (808 words)

  
 Church Marketing Sucks: The Statue of Liberation Through Christ
Posted by: Jennifer at July 6, 2006 11:06 PM Sadly, it is easier to build a statue and let that speak Truth to the people of the community than to get out and speak Truth yourself.
Posted by: Ibrat at July 17, 2006 1:29 AM something is very wrong with this conversation and to tell you the truth I am unable to decide if it those who put the statue up or those who are slandering them for doing something that seem "just not right".
When I pass by the statue, it reminds me of how much Jesus sacrificed for me and that he loves me. On the day of the unveiling of the statue, the church gave away FREE food, drinks, rides, and I believe that is apart of charity.
www.churchmarketingsucks.com /archives/2006/07/the_statue_of_l.html   (1475 words)

  
 List of statues - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Venus de Milo, ancient Greek statue in the Louvre
Statue of Abraham Lincoln, inside the Lincoln Memorial
The Statue of Liberty is the tallest at 46 m, atop a 47 m pedestal.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_statues   (336 words)

  
 Indian Point Chamber of Commerce - Indian Point Resort Area of Table Rock Lake
This historic village was literally built on the some of the Ozarks most rugged and beautifully wooded mountain sides.
Numerous turn of the century Victorian style buildings line narrow streets that wind up and down the towns hills and valleys.
Christ of the Ozarks Statue The seven story Christ of the Ozarks statue is one of the most visited attractions in the Ozarks.
www.indianpointchamber.com /vp/vp_daytrips_eurekasprings.html   (226 words)

  
 Eureka Springs Attractions
Religious attractions in Eureka Springs, such as the moving, passionate story of Christ's last days are portrayed by the Great Passion Play.
The history and art of the Bible Museum, The Christ of the Ozarks Statue, New Holy Land Tour and the Sacred Art Center are all popular attractions on the Passion Play Grounds in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
It was the first nightly family theater show of its kind in Arkansas and remains one of the Ozarks top family attractions.
www.eureka-springs.org /attractions.htm   (630 words)

  
 Eureka Springs, Arkansas - The Christ of the Ozarks
Eureka Springs, Arkansas - The Christ of the Ozarks
At night, the statue is illuminated in white
In addition to the sculpture itself, the Christ of
www.exploresouthernhistory.com /AREureka5.html   (43 words)

  
 'Minister of Hate'
Eureka Springs, Ark. -- The giant, white concrete and steel Christ of the Ozarks statue towers 70 feet over the surrounding countryside.
Smith founded the religious theme park and is considered a father of tourism in the Ozarks, having fallen in love with Eureka Springs' Victorian mountain charm at a time when Carroll County was one of the most impoverished counties in one of the country's more impoverished states.
Local judges, the mayor, the president of the ministerial association and even a retired congressman were present for the dedication of the Christ of the Ozarks statue, which was completed in 1966.
www.rickross.com /reference/israel/israel7.html   (641 words)

  
 Best Western Eureka Springs Arkansas Lodging and Attractions (AR).
Seven-story statue of Christ overlooks the Ozarks and Eureka Springs; lighted for night viewing; can be seen for miles.
The exterior of the home is adorned by stones collected by the builder since childhood; first floor has tropical plants which grow to the ceiling of the second floor; builder's collections on display include butterflies, fossils, crystals and arrowheads.
Majestic glass and wood beam chapel nestled in the Ozark Mountains, designed by Arkansas native E. Fay Jones, a nationally honored and recognized architect.
www.bestwesternarkansas.com /eureka-springs-attractions-lodging   (1094 words)

  
 Sertile's Blog - October 2006
The park was previously known as the “Land of Kong,” and has changed hands and titles several times over the years.
The sculptures at Dinosaur World are supposed to have been made by the same local man who designed The Great Passion Play’s famous “Christ of the Ozarks” statue.
The park was already in an advanced state of disrepair by the time of my first visit, and it was easy to spot certain attractions - such as a miniature golf course and mysterious cave-like structure - that had been abandoned at some point in the distant past.
undergroundozarks.com /blog/sertile/index.php/2006/10   (1055 words)

  
 Ozarks / Cajun Trip - Day Twelve - Branson to Little Rock   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
We started in Branson, Missouri and did one last drive around town and took these pictures of the various theatres in overcast daylight, with the skies threatening rain.
From Branson, we headed south across the Ozarks for a quick stop at the Eureka Springs, Arkansas to view the oversized "Christ of the Ozarks" statue.
Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate and we had a steady drizzle all day long.
www.travelin-tigers.com /ztravel/oz12.htm   (300 words)

  
 Eureka Springs, Arkansas, AR Attractions. Fun for the family in the Ozarks
Visitors are led through one of the Ozarks prettiest caves.
As a symbol for freedom from tyranny, a 10 foot section of the Wall is displayed near the Christ of the Ozarks on the grounds of the Great Passion Play.
Opera in the Ozarks offers productions of some of the world's most beloved operas, which are performed during our eight-week summer opera festival.
www.eurekasprings.com /attractions   (995 words)

  
 Passion Play Tickets: Christian outdoor drama in Eureka Springs Arkansas
The Passion of Christ portrayed nightly at the Great Passion Play Theater in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
See the story of Jesus Christ, come alive with approximately 200 cast members in colorful costumes, live animals, such as Arabian horses, camels, sheep, donkeys and doves.
The final scene will leave you breathless, as you see the Christ character ascend high into the air and disappear mysteriously.
www.passionplaytickets.com   (335 words)

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