Deeply Indebted to the Holy Spirit . . .
This was a busy week, culminating with the Adult and Youth Choir's presentation of the Easter Musical: Eyes of Faith. Special recognition goes to the Holy Spirit for inspiration given to all involved in the production, as well as to all those worshiping in the pews. The soloists, the members of the trio, and the choir all sounded fantastic, so special thanks are due to soloists Jeni, Mark, and Valerie; the trio: Amanda, Stacey, and Zach; and each and every member of the Adult and Youth choir! (There were five singers under the age of eighteen . . . I believe a first for an "adult" musical or cantata under my direction.) I know the Spirit was working through the actors and narrator this morning; thanks go to Alicia (Mary Magdalene), Charlie (Simeone), Joel (Judas), Larry (Peter), and Margy (narrator) for the extra time they devoted to learning lines and making the text come alive! I would like to also thank Charlie for his expertise with lighting and set design, as well as Dave for his work on sound design, making everyone sound great, and Barb for costumes that added just the right touch, making the characters even more believable! I would also like to thank Jim for stepping in at the last moment to run the spotlight, and Norma and Jeni for their help during rehearsals. Last, but not least, I would like to thank Pastor Dave and Laura Ballinger for their support, and all of you who have been praying for this endeavor. I was deeply moved by the experience of directing Eyes of Faith; bravo, and brava, everyone!