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What is a Gomer?
A Gomer is a member of Third Days ever-growing family of fans. The idea started on Third Days message boards, on May 8, 2001. The people that hang out on the boards have really become a family, meeting most everyday to chat and have fun together. We wanted to have a name to identify ourselves and to bond us together. And it has worked. We are no longer simply individual fans of this band called Third Day. We are Gomers. We are a family.
What do Gomers do?
Gomers support Third Day and their ministry. We meet before the concerts to pray for the band, the audience, the crew, and for it all to go God's way. We pray for them, their ministry, and their families the rest of the year as well. We also support the band by telling others how awesome their music is, and thereby helping Third Day to tell people about God and His amazing love.
Where did the name Gomer come from?
The name Gomer comes from the Third Day song Gomers Theme on the Conspiracy #5 CD. But if you dig deeper, and read the book of Hosea, you will see that Gomer was a person who walked away from love to go her own way. Her husband loved her so much that he let her go. When the time was right, he bought her out of slavery, cleaned her up, and took her on a honeymoon. Then he took her home. He showed her unconditional love. This story is an example of Gods love for us. We were lost in sin, but God bought us back with the blood of His Son, Jesus. He cleans us up, and brings us close to Himself, and one day, He will take us home to live with Him forever. He shows us unconditional love. Furthermore, the name Gomer means complete, as we are complete in Christ. For a more detailed explanation of the name, and the history of the Gomer movement, go here and here.
Who has become a Gomer already?
There are thousands of Gomers, and the family grows daily. Some of the more famous Gomers are the members of Third Day: Mac (Mac Gomer) Powell, Mark (Bedhead Gomer) Lee, Tai (Big Bottom Gomer) Anderson, David (Doyle Gomer) Carr, and Brad (Loser Gomer) Avery. Other celebrities in Christian music that are Gomers include Paul (PC Gomer) Colman, Grant (Cabaret Boy Gomer) Norsworthy, Phil (TechBoy Gomer) Gaudion, Geof (Juicy Fruit Gomer) Barkley, Bebo (Rae Rae Gomer) Norman, Pete (J33 Gomer) Eekhoff of Jonah33, and Jeremy (RunningWithJoy Gomer ) Camp .
What is a Gomer name?
As a family, Gomer is our last name. One of the board members thought it would be fun if each person made up a first name to go with Gomer. (For example, the above Gomer names) If you choose to have a Gomer name, all you have to do is go to www.Gomertopia.com on the Third Day site and sign up. Choose a positive, fun name. You can use your nickname, or make up a name that speaks about your faith, hobbies, or anything else youd like. Its just for fun.
THIRD DAY ROCKS!
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