Freebird Outreach Ministry, using a presentation entitled "Freebird's Last Flight", has had the privilege of sharing the story and history of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Band and the Van Zant famil y – both past and present members. The “Freebird’s Last Flight” presentation consists of a slide presentation using Power Point illustrations, video clips and music of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Band. The presentation
covers the story of the band's rise to fame; the Christian background that many of the band members had; the effects that allcohol and drugs had on their lives ; and the tragedy of the 1977 plane crash that took the lives of three of the band members. Interwoven throughout the presentation is the use of Scripture to present a clear message of forgiveness and redemption that comes solely through the Lord Jesus Christ and His shed blood. Also included in the presentation is Barry’s personal testimony and the damaging effects that drugs and alcohol had on his own life in his teens and twenties and that of his family. Most importantly, Barry will share about the saving grace and redemptive work of the Lord Jesus Christ in his own life. The Freebird Outreach Ministry has been privileged to gain the support of many men and women associated with Lynyrd Skynyrd and other groups as well. The personal message of hope and restoration contained in the presentation thru video and music from Johnny and Donnie Van Zant has been an huge encouragement to those struggling with addictions.
“Freebird’s Last Flight” is a very unusual presentation where Rock’n Roll and Christianity cross paths. The presentation will dramatically challenge people to seek to change the destructive habit of drugs and alcohol, which may ultimately lead to death, su***de or disaster. The viewers will be encouraged that they, too, can change their lives and have a better future!
“Freebird’s Last Flight” has now been shown in numerous prisons, jails, drug rehab centers and churches throughout Kentucky and Indiana. The "Freebird's Last Flight" presentation includes:
■ Big Screen slide presentation containing interactive questions about
the history of Lynyrd Skynyrd
■ Video clips of the original Skynyrd band in concert and behind-the-
scene footage
■ Personal messages via video and/or letters from Johnny, Donnie Van
Zant, Jimmie Van Zant, Charlie Daniels and the late Jo Jo Billingsley
■ Introduction to Van Zant Music
■ The testimony and story of Jo Jo Billingsley, original Skynyrd band
band member and why she was the only one not on the plane on the
day of the fateful plane crash
■ Memorabilia displays of the past and present Lynyrd Skynyrd
■ Personal testimony of Barry McGarrh and how God restored his life
from drugs and alcohol
