2004 Expedition
In the spring of 2004 the Hill Cumorah Expedition Team again traveled to Mexico in renewed hope of finding entrance to a cave that holds ancient records. With no new information concerning the exact location of the records, the team concentrated on using yet another avenue to break the plug of the cave entrance.
The team packed additional supplies and instead of attempting a cave approach from the ground, they determined to utilize the talents of the team members who were familiar with repelling. They repelled to the cave entrance from a rock ledge located over the cave and with the use of power tools, they attempted to make their way through the thick rock mass.
Again, several days of drilling, beating, and chipping still provided no access to the cave and the logistical planning of another year seemed to be fruitless, but not totally.
Many within the group began to recognize the signs on the pathway this journey was taking. Many relationships with local residents were progressing from curiosity to sincere interactions. The team was beginning to see that this fascination with archaeology was bringing them face-to-face with the real interest that God has in all situations; His children.
Over a period of days, and years for some team members, they began to sense the Spirit of God moving among them, providing inspiration and enlightenment. On Tuesday April 6, 2004 a few members climbed up the mountain for one last prayer service before leaving. Kevin Brown felt inspired to dig directly below where he had been seated in prayer. He found a stone tablet with ancient writing. A very significant find that gives further evidence that this is the right place for the records to be found.
