Yesterday the children and youth of Encanto Community Church presented the Christmas Play during our Sunday morning worship service. It was, in a word, wonderful.
But it deserves so much more than just one word, so here we go...
The children and youth, along with their adult sponsors worked so hard to put together this wonderful retelling of the Christmas Story. "In Bethlehem Inn" is written by John Carter and it is a funny, poignant, moving retelling of the birth of Christ from the perspective of the Inn Keeper, his wife, and their dutiful (if not altogether helpful) staff. It made for a meaningful service in which the congregation was inspired all over again and God was praised throughout. Plus, they passed out cookies half-way through the performance! How great is that!
I'd like to thank Ted, Jenna, Abi, Ali, Chloe, Chase, Matthew, and Melanie for all the hard work they put in rehearsing their parts, memorizing their lines, and learning their cues. You all did a marvelous job and I'm grateful. I'd also like to thank Kathy who produced and directed the show as well as the slew of other adults (co-producers all) who helped make it possible.
It was a really great play and the kids did real well. A big thanks to Kathy Van Etten for the wonderful job she did with the play and the kids.
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