NEWLY DISCOVERED: Rich Mullins Surprises Oklahoma City Church in 1995 Bombing Aftermath

[@joyceachilles1525]

As a teen in the early 70's, enjoyed friendship with Richard and serving with him in an interdenominational choir, New Creations. He played at my wedding in '73. He came through Colorado years later and we shared a meal and caught up on each other's lives. Such talent. His music lives on.

[@thomasrobinette3227]

He played at your wedding when he was 17?

[@garystevens1532]

This concert was at Trinity Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. The day after the bombing, we invited First Methodist to share our building which they did until their facility was rebuilt. Things were sometimes chaotic and there were a few hiccups from time to time, but it was one of most memorable experiences of my life. As a member of the Trinity staff at that time I often thought, this is what heaven is going to be like; no Baptists, no Methodists, just Christians, praising the Savior together. By the way, this was such a well kept secret, that we didn’t even know about it until after the fact.

[@KenMcNeff]

I got to hear him 4 times, twice free. Your preacher spoke truth. I got to talk to him the last time; very personable!!!

[@amythompson6869]

That’s amazing! He was truly one of a kind! I wish I’d been into Christian music at that time. I felt that the Ragamuffin movie didn’t do him justice. I see so many videos of him now and he really had an understanding of how imperfect we all are yet Jesus still died for us all. I think the broken strings on his guitar are fitting for his personal. Thank you for posting these great videos!

[@ashreihakore]

love it. but are you sure that's rich mullins? that guy's wearing shoes 🤣🤣 sure do miss him.

[@jamesreese4170]

Rich and Michael Card carried me through my highschool years in the early 90s. Im not sure why the Lord took him when he did but Im looking forward to worshipping 😊with him again.

[@sherribrtn]

Wow... what a treasure on so many levels.. Rich was very authentic about his life and relationship with Jesus Christ.

[@importdoc7]

Rich Mullins and Keith Green were a very pivotal part of my early years as a new believer. They where truly sold out to the Lord and the Gospel. Timeless music.

[@tammyblack2747]

Rich reminds me of Keith Green. Both were so real and honest, not pretentious at all, and on fire for Jesus!

[@hainesmaxwell3898]

Same for me. When I read (for the first time!) An Arrow Pointing Toward Heaven - biography of Rich’s life - I remember thinking “THIS is a follower of Jesus I want to be more like.”

[@michaelutley128]

I totally agree..

[@Thewalkoffaith7]

Yeah! These guys inspired me and still inspire me to write music and not only just music, but music for the Lord as well :)

[@timchester3690]

My first Christian Concert was at Walter Johnson high school in Montgomery county MD the musicians were Mylon LeFevre and 💔 Broken Heart, Randy Stonehill and Michelle Pillar. In 1992 or 1993 I saw Rich Mullins at Still Meadow Church off Fredrick Road in Catonsville, MD.One thing that stood out was Rich demonstrating to the audience was tapping your hands on your jeans and snapping your hands and everyone doing it a once sounded like rain hitting a roof. That was incredible as well as his songs music and playing the hammer dulcimer.

[@karenworley241]

I'm back!!🤣 I return to Rich regularly,always adjusts my attitude,i can take a deep breath,just trust God🙌🏼🎶✝️hope you all are catching Ragamuffin Archive on Sunday nights,its old songs by Rich and also his close friends,i love it😊

[@rorywells1415]

So much love and respect for a great man of God. Many days and nights my wife would just praise God with Rich. To this day I listen to his music every single day remembering the time with my wife. God Bless you Rich

[@rebanelson607]

He could make that hammered dulcimer sing like no one else could!

[@ernieschrunk3327]

Just like Rich to not promote this to draw attention to himself. Just wanted to bless hurting people. That’s what’s missing in the church today

[@freeindeed5393]

I saw Rich in concert in a small church in Burien WA in 1992 or 1993. It was probably the most anointed Christian concert I ever attended!

[@karenworley241]

I've been born again for 34 years, in the early days I loved Rich, but he's still ministers to me when nobody else can, we all have our tough situations to get through in this life, only Rich's music touches my heart & soul in such a special way, when I'm overwhelmed, & when I'm not I settle in and listen, hope to be home soon like you Rich❤️🙌🏼📖🙏🏼🎶🎵🎶

[@arielministriesinc]

I have to agree with you Karen. Maybe it's the interaction I had with this day in 1995, but when I listen to Rich's music still today it's like we are on our journey with the Lord together with Rich and not that he is telling us anything. We were simply along for the ride with him.

[@barbarasunday3514]

I so get it. God has used Rich's music to lead me through some really dark fights with depression.,especially after the loss of a sister in a car accident in 1995. I was numb and so confused, even pre-suicidal, I did not trust that Grace applied to me but I could hear something I identified with in Rich,it was like a life raft til I could pray again. I was trying to get tickets to see him in Cincinnati when I heard he was gone,

[@AMEER-114-]

​@@arielministriesinc One of countless fake pastors from 28 years ago...who blasphemes saying that a individual can give an earthly father the gift of a relationship with THE LORD JESUS CHRIST... How ridiculous... And how fake and plastic looking that charlatan appears.... Sad that people STILL follow such false leaders which the scriptures warn us of... about 1000 times.

[@karenworley241]

​@@barbarasunday3514You say it so well, a life raft is exactly what his words, his humor & his music has lifted me soo many times, I too was suicidal at low times over the years so I'm so thankful as you are to have his music at my fingertips 🙌🏼💜🎶✝️ I'll be praying for you, I still have low times but God is faithful, He delivered me from the spirit of death, suicide in 2020, hallelujah ‼️

[@karenworley241]

​@@arielministriesincYes!!! 💜🎶🙌🏼

[@marychristian6877]

This is exactly what the world and this country need, more Rich Mullins! Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@chrismba777]

Rich Mullins was one of the first concerts I attended after being saved as a teenager. My first was Michael Card. I loved them both. Brings back deep, deep memories. Thank you!

[@michaelduell7020]

Rich Mullins blessed us then, and continues to bless us even now. Thank you for sharing this wonderful moment.

[@johntobey1558]

This is a very big blessing to me in Pennsylvania in 2023

[@valerieharvey8719]

Seeing this jewel brings a mixture of joy and sadness. He was ready for heaven, we were not Ready to lose him. Father knows best.

[@arielministriesinc]

Well said Valerie!

[@kellycoleman715]

When my brother-in-law was an associate pastor at Central Christian Church in Wichita, Kansas, Rich was a member and would lead worship often.

[@boltnut55]

Awesome God starts at 30:00 So glad this was found... and amazing that I happened to be searching Rich Mullins only days later! 💖

[@cyndyrn1]

Rich was in town that June for our Mullins Reunion. We met at Southern hills Baptist church in Moore also for a special induction ceremony of our great grandfather the Reverend Daniel David Mullins. He started the southern Baptist association in Oklahoma and the Antioc association out of Marlow OK. Grandfather was an old circuit preacher. 😊 Rich’s beautiful spirit was genuine. I can’t believe this was almost 28 years ago. The tape is amazing

[@thereseklopfenstein3398]

Great story! Was the reunion before or after this concert? What was your great-grandfather inducted into? How was Rich related to Rev. Daniel David Mullins?

[@cyndyrn1]

@@thereseklopfenstein3398 rich would have been his great great grandson. My grandmother and Rich’s grandfather were first cousins DD Mullins was originally from Tennessee. He headed off to Texas as a circuit preacher and started several prairie churches and taught school also from Tennessee to southern Oklahoma. There is a historical marker on the Baptist church in Marlow Oklahoma telling his history and how he was instrumental in starting the Baptist churches in the south. Most at that time were Methodist which he once was and he broke away from due to some conflict. Lol. Probably to much information for your question

[@happycamper8707]

Very interesting. I love the back story.

[@arielministriesinc]

@CyndyMRN I did give your information a place in our Podcast. This is great information and helps fill in some blanks about this story we did not have.

[@cyndyrn1]

@@arielministriesinc that’s great. It’s such a great Part of his Nomad spirit and where He got it from as He was doing exactly what DD Mullins did as a circuit preacher only with music. None of the Oklahoma cousins had ever met Rich (Wayne) until that weekend. We had always heard about him and his music but he surprised us with an impromptu visit also. That was the only time would ever get to meet because before our next reunion was planned He passed away

[@maryscott9879]

I love Rich. Always have. I never got to see him in concert but I love everything he has sung. I miss him and his amazing worship music. One day I will be able to tell him how much his music ministered to me. He is blessing God now.

[@stringspicksandfiddlestick6388]

I found a Best ofRich Mullins CD in a Wisconsin Thrift shop. I want to read An Arrow Pointing to Heaven.

[@scottdement1874]

Rich shaped my life so much as a teen. His words are still prophetic today. Thank you for sharing this.

[@arielministriesinc]

I have to agree Scott. It is amazing how his words still speak to me in various ways as I listen to his music.

[@LUGraduate100]

Nice video

[@annewatkins8864]

Rich music calms me and reminds me of gods amazing grace and power and peace to go on . I struggle with loneliness like rich did everyday . I'm going thru alot , more that I can bear in my own abilities and strength. Thank you for sharing this uplifting , document of Rich's talent ,personality and energy

[@Farm-Dog1]

Anne, God is your comfort and strength. He loves you and will never leave or forsake you. Fixing our eyes on Jesus the author and perfection of our faith. Hebrews 12:2

[@looneyfarm1]

RICH WAS A BLESSING TO THIS WORLD

[@bobbythomas7981]

What a gift! We don't have many gifts like Rich today.

[@stevekiley4897]

When there's trouble it's good to go home. Home for me are the sounds and words of Rich keeping me in good company🙏🏿🙏🏻🙏🏽

[@arielministriesinc]

It's so true. His music is extremely comforting. But I have found if you lose yourself in the lyrics of his music it is a far more comforting experience. He could describe the comfort in the Lord and remind you where you came from. Just like he said... "You bloom where you're planted."

[@temiongcecilio]

Thank you for sharing . Rich Mullins was a gifted songwriter . Watching him made me look back at my early life as a Christian . God bless us all .

[@missionman4539]

Miss him ! This was such a blessing after all of these years .

[@Psalmtwentyseven]

AMEN!!!❤ I agree!!!!

[@sknapp19911]

Thank God for moments like this. The last thing you want to do and what feels natural is praising God. It takes someone doing something like this to help break us loose…

[@johnpiantadosi7731]

Music truly inspired and blessed by God never gets old. We miss you but never forget you, Rich ❤️😢✝️

[@Fastedstate]

Rich is my absolute favorite musician and poet of all time. He was way ahead of his time and his peers when he was hear on the earth. This video was such a blessing as I have most, if not all of his public appearances saved in my personal video library. Again, thank you for blessing us with such an amazing video. God bless! 🙌🏼🙏🏼🔥❤️ Matt

[@arielministriesinc]

Thank you for your words here Matt. We felt it was a responsibility to share this. It was great to return a small bit of his kindness so many years later.

[@jeremyeagar7719]

Every single comment in agreement…how wonderful to see such unity in a time when there is so much dissent and opposition❤ Still keep in my playlists after all these years, always brings me to my knees

[@DEK1954]

"God thank you for this man, Bless him". Truer words were never spoken. The loss of Rich will be felt thru the ages, of what might have been, had he lived and went on to grow and create the most beautiful praise music known to mankind. I can only think of the joy on Jesus face when he stood face to face with Rich, at seeing such a devoted follower. Praise God!

[@donbailey4641]

Good quality. Rich and Beaker in 95. Fantastic!

[@yourmeaz8204]

My growth in Jesus was influenced by Rich and used in our Catholic Youth gatherings in very intimate gatherings just like this. Our Archdiocese and the conjoining diocese missed him greatly when he passed.

[@matthewdavis418]

So glad this was released. miss rich horribly

[@mr.k1896]

I always loved Land of My Sojourn. I learned to play it on the dulcimer. It’s funny he didn’t think it’s good. It’s a great, astute view of the country.

[@Swimant]

I miss Rich! He was such an amazing song writer.

[@barnabasa.christian2258]

This is very cool in so many ways, as I have listened to Brother Rich Mullins, but never ever saw him raw like this. When the Lord Hi-Jacked my life in March,1997, a believer gave me a Rich Mullins CD & the Book Ragamuffin Gospel , which I read, & was exposed to a lot of truths as a new believer, Rich looking forward to meeting you on the other side, enjoy your reward. Jude 1:25

[@barbaragailbliss243]

Ironically, the Lord Hi-jacked my life through Rich’s March 1997 Studio B performance of “Calling Out Your Name,” which I saw for the first time on 9/8/21. The date is significant because Psalm 98:1 tells us to sing unto the Lord a new song. I began to sing a new song that day! I’ve been singing ever since!

[@conniebarkdull6900]

His music has influenced my life like no other.

[@KennyFisher-wo5mf]

Only one Rich Mullins- I sure miss his music!

[@Kare-n4i]

Amen bro...only 1 Rich

[@Gman-qm6bv]

Rich was two years younger than me, loved his music and sure miss him!

[@stand4truth44]

One of my favorite songs Rich did was, OUR GOD IS AN AWESOME GOD.👑🙌😊

[@arielministriesinc]

Agreed, in my opinion of course, there will never be a more original contemporary praise song than Awesome God by Rich Mullins.

[@paulyd786]

What a treasure. He looks so tired, bless him.

[@barnabasa.christian2258]

I agree, yet his smile is from the inner most part... Job 33:4

[@bdelcdavis]

Rich was an incredible musician and was taken from us WAY TOO EARLY. God has a plan but I have often asked why his plan included taking Rich from us. I LOVE Rich Mullins and his music.

[@arielministriesinc]

Boy.. that is a tough question Butch. I have asked myself the same many times.

[@rochellecaffee1417]

PLEASE SMILE YOUR BLAZING, AND GLORIOUS SMILE, RICH!!! YOU ARE SUCH A WONDERFUL EXAMPLE OF HIS LOVE…DON’T FORGET TO LET YOUR “SMILE” SHOW IT OFF!!! WE ALL NEED IT!😊❤

[@debfox]

He was so real. I miss him!

[@michaeljenkins6627]

Thank you so much for posting this. I'll never forget seeing Rich live in Dallas at the Bronco Bowl. I was saved on the way to the concert. How I miss hearing him sing.

[@WilloFlores]

That Pastor is Craig Groeshel, Life Church in Oklahoma. One of the largest church in USA. 29:47

[@arielministriesinc]

Yes it is! What an amazing work the Lord continues to do through Craig!

[@TheBroStead]

Thanks for sharing. There was no one like Rich (and Beaker)

[@believer7280]

That was a packed house. Rich Mullins is my favorite.

[@rhondawilkins2017]

This man enriched the life of myself, my husband Keith and our 3 children! We kept all his CDS 💿 IN both cars. My husband Keith graduated to Heaven in 2017. Jesus is returning SOON to HARPAZO believers! I wanna SEE JESUS face to face. ❤ Next, I wanna see Keith & Rich!❤❤

[@rochellecaffee1417]

Thank you, Rich….thank you very much.❤

[@hainesmaxwell3898]

Wow! Thanks for posting this…just appeared on my KZbin feed…a blessing at 5 am in the Carolinas! I tell the younger men in my world that Rich was the greatest songwriter of our generation. When I read (for the first time!) An Arrow Pointing Toward Heaven - biography of Rich’s life - I remember thinking “THIS is a follower of Jesus I want to be more like.” As many have said…part of my longing for the other side of eternity is to see Rich again. And to hear what he and Keith Green have written since they graduated from this world:)

[@LizJoyDolan]

Oh whoa! That's Pastor Craig Groeschel too 🙂

[@barnabasa.christian2258]

YEP. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pafIm3-llMp9kK8

[@margaretsch.3609]

This video, the story behind it and the podcast are deeply meaningful in more ways than I can express. Above all, viewing it feels like a personal experience of “meeting” Rich and brings many of his messages freshly to light. Thank you to all who made this possible and blessings to all who see it and listen with the heart.

[@arielministriesinc]

Thank you for your kind words. Your note makes me think of our great friend Darrell who setup all his camera equipment to capture this day. He passed away about a year ago, but I am truly grateful he captured his day for us to share so many years later.

[@margaretsch.3609]

Darrell deserves honor in our hearts, I agree!!

[@eugenejoseph7076]

When I was saved on Sept 25, 1985 at 10:30 pm and started attending church shortly after, I thought I would have to listen to hymns (which I grew to love) for the rest of my life. As a young guitar player it was a bit of a bummer. Then someone played me a Rich Mullens cd and I praised the Lord for this man's worship songs, along with Keith Green, Larry Norman etc ever since.

[@davidbgreeley]

Got to know Rich as a student at Friends University. This video is a month after he graduated.

[@arielministriesinc]

Wow David! Very interesting. I had no idea. This is the type of interesting facts I hoped people would be able to post here. Thank You!

[@robertabryan2212]

Those Methodist folk didn't know it, but subtlety Rich made them Charismatics! Lol! Let Everything and Everyone , Everywhere, Everyday, Praise Ye the Lord!

[@TC-dw6ew]

Is that a very young Pastor Craig Groeschel introducing Rich? Oops! I just saw the caption!

[@barnabasa.christian2258]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pafIm3-llMp9kK8

[@kimwhitney75]

Awesome to see him again. His music was part of my life when I came to Jesus in 95'. He was so down to earth and his music will always be with me. He was from Indiana where my dad and step dad were from. Thank you for sharing this. Rest in Peace Rich. 📖🙏

[@patrick394]

pray for us rich - we sure have lost our ways - miss you

[@vpwb]

Thanks so much for sharing! Excellent service!

[@trudypowers2769]

I love this and loved Rich Mullins love for God, his music was very instrumental in my life 1988-1992 and beyond. I felt the love of Jesus through his lyrics in a very deep way...and experienced this deep love of Christ. Especially in Missions.

[@eddiexoc8430]

This has been a blessing. Thank you for sharing.

[@oldmanbanjo]

Thank you so much for this.

[@c50ge]

That Where I am, There You. 23 years ago I had a heart attack, asked the ambulance driver to put on my Christian station. That Where I am, There you came across the radio. I had immediate peace when the lyrics: In my Father's house there are many, many rooms In my Father's house there are many, many rooms And I'm going up there now to prepare a place for you That where I am, there you may also be. I knew without a doubt that no matter what happened that night (just before 1AM)that I would be OK! The nurse that was traveling with me told me that for a man who just had a serious heart attack I didn’t seem to worried” I asked her “what’s the worst that could happen “ she told me “you could very easily die tonight “ I replied to her “if that’s what happens, I’m ready” About a month later she sat down right in front of me at church, I tapped her on the shoulder and asked “do you remember me?” To this day still wondering if God brought her to Church for her or for me. I’ve been telling people about Jesus every day.

[@p.b.1162]

What a story!! Glory to God for blessing Rich so much with those lyrics and melodies. I'm curious about your story, when you asked the nurse if she remembered about you, what did she said? God bless you and your evangelism!

[@arielministriesinc]

A truly amazing story! Along with P.B. below, I am curious what the nurse said to you that day? Thank you for sharing!

[@kaseylane6551]

Thank you for the video. I was searching "Hold Me, Jesus" and saw this video. I first heard of him as a new Christian. I remember going to the Cosmosphere in Huchinson, KS just few weeks after his tragic death to watch a show with his music and a light show. It was awesome! I am planning to have "Home" played at my funeral because that is where I am going and will see Jesus and Rich someday. Again, thank you for the memories!

[@Stefan50326]

This looking more like entertainment than a blessing.

[@karenworley241]

GREAT‼️Thanks for sharing 😊

[@studedude56]

Rich Mullins is awesome!

[@arobbins8755]

Thanks so much for posting this!!!

[@amythompson6869]

He was a treasure for sure❤️

[@drp2200]

THANK YOU for sharing this!

[@ExNihiloComesNothing]

Does Groschel ever age? Man. Thanks for posting this

[@shepherdhavenhomestead]

Two things... The guy on the right... David Crowder in the early stages of his beard, right? 🤣 Second... Does the guy on the right have the first pair of Crocs ever invented? 😂

[@michaelbeck-ht4mv]

What a Gem of a find to thank you for sharing this.

[@silverlaptop2022]

Can't wait to get to Heaven and see him again 🌹

[@czarkos10]

Way Awesome

[@Linda-lo4oy]

This man has influenced my life also. I enjoy his spirit through his ministry and music. Grateful to come across this treasure- thank you for sharing.

[@DebraRand]

I remember Oklahoma City but never lived there.

[@ColetteNasielski-vb6bo]

WOW!!!!LOVE THIS

[@alexbun-ws8zg]

What software was used for the special effects in this video?

[@ambermarchand7079]

Love this!!!

[@jdglass]

What song was it he sang about blooming where you are planted that he wrote in Ireland?

[@cw9817]

The song that he and Beaker wrote in Ireland was "Land of My Sojourn."

[@DebraRand]

I remember Rich.

[@DebraRand]

You know I remember Rich but in Oklahoma City?

[@bigideas3]

I follow that link and don't see a #100 episode. I see episodes number up to 11.

[@arielministriesinc]

Thanks for asking. This video was earlier premiered last week so we have not yet published episode 100 to the podcast. It should be coming no later than April 19th. We will post back here once it is live. Thanks!

[@arielministriesinc]

Wanted to follow up here. The 100th Episode of our Podcast where we feature the story of this day has been published. So you should be able to get it wherever you get your podcasts. Or go to RelationalGracePocast.com and listen if you are not super big on Podcasts. I hope you all love our story!

[@heritagelegacy]

Is that Mitch McVicker with him?

[@jdf8880]

He does look different, but yes it is.

[@arielministriesinc]

I wanted to clarify this answer here. Rich was accompanied by Beaker in this video. Beaker's real name is David Strasser. I can see how he could get mixed up with Mitch McVicker as they look very similar, especially from so many years ago.

[@johntobey1558]

This is revivaval.

[@lee-lee2418]

Him and Dallas Holm 😉

[@johntompkins9253]

amen

[@DebraRand]

❤

[@munkolie4572]

🤔did this Church REALLY WELCOMED HIM?😡🤬I🙈🙉🙊👎 They had no f***** idea who this was. THEIR LOST OOOOOOTOOOOOBADFORYOUUUUULOLOLOLOLOL

[@rondoschanck3759]

🌹🌹🌹🦁🔥❤️🌹🌹

[@51crow]

A young Craig Groschel@

[@barnabasa.christian2258]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pafIm3-llMp9kK8

[@gphsog763]

자업자득? 유유상종 동상이몽?

[@gregorydryden7865]

thank you so much for sharing this video, what a priceless treasure