On 9th, 10th and 11th July, 1993 3,000 people gathered for a weekend of music, arts and God for Holy Power, the third Cross Rhythms festival. 25 of them were subsequently asked to select a highlight of that extraordinary weekend in Okehampton, Devon. Organisers and school kids, youth workers and housewives, accountants and musicians say in their own words what it was that, for them, made Cross Rhythms '93 special. Ian Bosworth took the pictures.

THE WORLD WIDE MESSAGE TRIBE
World Wide Message Tribe were absolutely mind blowing. God challenged me very deeply on a few things. I couldn't sleep after I went to bed! These guys are anointed.
Harvey Jones - Sunderland

ZAC'S CAFÉ
even enjoyed the rain. Highlights for me were the 65dBA, the dancer in the arts tent and the lovely women at Zac's cafe where you could get bacon rolls, burgers, toilet rolls and 'umbrellas all at very reasonable prices.
Frank Humphris - Eastbourne

Eden Burning

MIKE STANLEY
What really touched my heart was Mike Stanley, singing "I'm gonna be bold, I'm gonna break the mould." I can't remember if this was the title of the song but those words have stuck with me.
Jackie Mills - West Midlands

SPLIT LEVEL
The highlight of my day had to be the truly stupendous Split Level and their amazing rendition of "I Found Love". Yes!! It was me screaming like a banshee as Adrian Thompson plucked out his final riff!!!! (What a confession!!) Charlotte Osborn - Gloucester

STEWARDS
The stewards deserve a big thank you for being so helpful even when our questions sounded stupid (our Scottish! accents didn't help).
Steven Munro - Midlothian

CHRIS COLE
The words of the Cross Rhythms organiser Chris Cole during one of his mainstage introductions stuck in my mind. "The Christian music scene is not a sub-culture but a counterculture and the radical message it contains needs to be heard. We as Christians need to get behind them and support them."
Mel Owen - Devon

Nuffsed

HARRY BROWNING
As Kevin (Prosch) was setting up Harry Browning acoustically played the most anointed fill I have ever heard - it was worth being there for that 15 minutes. Almost prophetically as he finished and Kevin was all set to play, the whole of Mainstage went dead - the amps were just too wet. The organisers didn't panic. Kevin was switched to Yellow Tent! I must say I have never seen more grace displayed by musicians as they had to dismantle their gear and completely re-rig. There was such a peace about the whole operation.
Ian Traynar - Bristol

YOUTH GROUP
Cross Rhythms was really special this year. As a youth leader it was exciting to see all of our group changed by God. Some of the young people brought were only ten, 11 and 12 but the Lord by his Spirit gently touched each of them and they will never be the same again. They are all seeking more of God now. Praise God for the thirst he has put within them. One boy of 13, Gary, was saved and set free from many problems. The knock on effect has been the young people telling their friends, other youth club members and family. It's so good to see them excited about Jesus. I had been really concerned for these young people but the Lord did in three days more than I could do in a year.
Martin Bunkum - Looe

GETHSEMANE ROSE
Although metal team Gethsemane Rose had, as did all the bands, their own little niche of loyal fans who were there to see them and them alone, the band's obvious excitement, enthusiasm at being there, and sheer professionalism of their act had everyone rocking by the end of their first song. Seeing the delight on the band's face at being such overwhelming crowd pleasers only had the effect of rallying them even more, myself was blown away by the light-fingered work on the frets of lead and rhythm while the bass and drums locked together in perfect union. The band were for me the high point of the weekend. By the end of the set genuine calls of encore resounded throughout the crowd when the dreaded Mr Cummings appeared trying to explain about "time schedules". This fell on deaf ears in more ways than one. The judge's decision was final however and we would have to wait to see them at next year's Cross Rhythms.
Rob Broom - Gunnislake

ROB ASH
By Sunday evening fatigue had certainly set in and to be honest home really was calling. But as I wandered into the Big Top to hear the last few bands play to the last faithful survivors, I realised how fortunate I was to have stuck it out to the end. Rob Ash appeared on the stage with just an acoustic and a friend doing backups and started to produce music that was a delight, insightful images in deftly crafted songs that inspired both my heart and mind. Marie-Louise Flint - Tavistock

Wesley Brothers

dkf
As a grandfather of six, possibly I wouldn't be expected to like noisy rock music. But dkf, who led the worship on the Sunday morning service, brought much that really stirred my spirit. Here were young people whose exuberance, enthusiasm and love of the Lord Jesus uplifted and excited me. I've been a Christian for 45 years but I've seldom heard a better praise band. I look forward to booking them for my church where I'm sure their ministry will uplift the whole congregation.
Colin Bond - Tavistock

NO SECOND CHANCE
I saw No Second Chance on Friday night and have decided that they are totally rad - the song "How Could You Keep Jesus Locked Out" really made me think and realise how much I need him.
Phil Butler (15 and a bit) -Willenhall