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Tsis comes to life at The Ark Encounter in Williamstown, locatet on I75 half-way between Cincinnati and Lexington. The Encounter features a Noah’s Ark that is 510 feet long, 85 feet wide, and 51 feet high — the exact dimensions described in the Bible. The Encounter is a family-friendly interactive exhibit that is sure to answer questions common and not-so-common that people might have about the story of Noah and the flood.

The animals were sent two by two and housed in the ark by Noah.

Inside, there are three decks containing beautifully crafted exhibits that will inspire you as they help bring the story to life. Ark Encounter is the largest timber-frame structure in the world, built in part by skilled Amish craftsmen from standing dead timber..com/

In the Living Quarters section (at right), find out how Noah and his family might have lived on the Ark, from cooking food to sleeping, recreation, and even gardening!The account was recorded by Moses and is found in Genesis 6–9.

Besides taking a tour through the ark, be sure to explore the family playground, built for kids of all abilities. Soar across gorgeous valleys on a zip line tour. Then spot some exotic animals at Ararat Ridge Zoo,

For tickets or more informa tion, visit online at https://ark encounter.com/

By Norman Reed Managing Editor

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Places to Go: Billy Graham Library

Located on 20 acres near Charlotte is the Billy Graham Library, an inspiring testament to the work of one of America’s best-known evangelists. The library is housed in a 40,000-square foot building styled after a dairy barn (Graham’s father was a dairy farmer). Enter through the cross-shaped entrance and you will find multimedia presentations, photographs, and various memorabilia items documenting Graham’s fascinating evangelical journey. Don’t leave without strolling through the memorial prayer garden and the restored home in which Graham lived as a child.

Built on the same property as the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, right off of Billy Graham Parkway, the Library is organized around the themes of “The Man,” “The Message,” “The Ministry,” and “The Mission” with the message being pre-eminent: the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The ministry is taking that message to the ends of the earth. The Journey of Faith focuses on what God did in the life of a young farm boy who grew up in rural North Carolina, committed his life to Jesus Christ at a local revival and, through God’s grace manifested in him, became what many consider “America’s pastor” and evangelist to the world.

“We are not lifting up or pointing to Billy Graham,” says son Franklin Graham. “We are pointing to the Lord Jesus Christ.” Throughout the tour, visitors hear the Gospel presented and have opportunity to respond to the message.

The Billy Graham Library is not a memorial, nor is it a museum. The Billy Graham Library is a ministry, prayerfully planned with the intention of communicating the unchanging, life-giving message of Jesus Christ to hundreds of thousands of visitors each year who may never attend a Crusade.

The Journey of Faith tour takes approximately one and a half hours to complete. To make your visit as meaningful as possible, the last complete tour of the day will begin at 3:30 p.m. Open hours are Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, visit https://billygrahamlibrary.org/

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