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Life Lessons From Mayberry: It's All There in Black and White
A celebration of The Andy Griffith Show and the biblical truths and life applications found in the beloved TV classic. Life Lessons From Mayberry immediately precedes Mayberry Days in Mt. Airy, North Carolina.
- Fun-filled Bible study based on some of your favorite episodes
- Soul-stirring preaching and worship
- Toe-tapping bluegrass music
- Good, old-fashioned country cooking
- Lodging nestled in a beautiful mountain setting
Discover a Mayberry State of Mind
We’d all like to live in Mayberry, wouldn’t we? We yearn for its slow pace and easy-going charm. We admire the loyal friendships and relish its true southern hospitality. We appreciate the joy its citizens find in life’s innocent pleasures. And we respect the fact that in the end, people in Mayberry just treat each other right.
Sadly, we can’t live in a fictional town. But we sophisticated residents of 2012 can learn a thing or two from our 1960’s-black-and-white-sitcom friends. Because when we fast-forward 52 years, we see that human nature hasn’t changed. We still deal with some of the same daily challenges. We still struggle with personal shortcomings. We still have imperfect relationships. We still want our faith to be stronger.
For three days, we’ll take you back to Mayberry. Yes, we’ll laugh and sing and enjoy sweet fellowship. But the genius of The Andy Griffith Show is that the essential life lessons it offers us are amazingly tied to God’s Word. Come discover practical biblical truths that can help us better become the people God wants us to be.
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Dogs, Dogs, Dogs
Man’s best friend offers us plenty of lessons in how to treat our fellowman. This too-funny episode is packed with parables about applying grace and mercy in large measure.
Andy Forecloses
You just can’t find a more loyal friend than Andy Taylor, especially when you’re down on your luck. This heart-warmer highlights community, and is especially timely and touching in our economic climate.
Opie the Birdman
When unexpected tragedies come into our lives, we often have to put feet to our sorrow—spring into action; take responsibility. Just being sorry is not enough. And that’s the lesson Andy teaches Opie (and us) in this sweet and special #4 fan favorite.
The Pickle Story
Lying, trickery, and caginess have made their way into Mayberry. Though well intentioned, Andy and Barney’s deception affects others, as it always does. No wonder spoke God so many times about lying. (Don Knotts was never funnier!)
The Bed Jacket
Aunt Bee’s birthday celebration sets up the wonderful premise for us to see modeled both extreme selfishness and sacrificial giving. Andy’s parenting skills are at their best in this beloved episode.
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Hundreds have already enjoyed it!
“Loved the combination of the T.V. show with the spiritual message; makes us see the show and our lives in a new light.”
Allen and Lynda Moyers
Knoxville, Tennessee
“Loved the details: [1960’s] candy, props, and scenes in each room. The life lessons from Mayberry are right where we all live! The music was first-rate, too. We will be back next year and bring someone with us.”
Donald and Brenda O’Dey
Norfolk, Virginia
“It was delightful—well worth the trip from Texas. We had to decide between Life Lessons From Mayberry and the Biltmore. So glad we came here. Enjoyed all, especially the mix of Christ/Mayberry/Life Lessons. Thanks for the privilege of being in the first class of Life Lessons From Mayberry.”
Mike and Pat Lowrey
Amarillo, Texas
“Enjoyed this event very much! Seeing life lessons as an adult differs greatly from watching [the] T.V. show as a child strictly as entertainment.”
Janet V. Parker
Pleasant Garden, North Carolina
“After each session, people hung around, still discussing lessons from Mayberry with friends they just met—subjects like: ‘Is gossip really that bad?’”
Ann Davis
Mt. Juliet, Tennessee
“The entire event was wonderful, far beyond my expectations. I will remember the lessons and begin to see [The Andy Griffith Show] reruns as more than just a T.V. show. Before this conference, I never gave it a thought that the shows had so much meaning, so much depth, so many Christian values and connections to the Bible.”
Brenda Swann
Smithfield, Virginia
“I not only enjoyed the sessions tremendously, but the entertainment and preacher were excellent! Can’t say enough good about everything—from the food, to the lodging, to the minute details of the music and props. The fellowships and snacks were a wonderful touch to make folks feel welcome and at home. Just too much fun for words!”
Kathy Fields
Old Hickory, Tennessee
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