The Christmas festivities just do not end! I wrote about
Part 1 of our holiday kick-off from the first couple weeks of December, but the fun didn't stop there. This past week we enjoyed the children's Christmas program at school, plus a beautiful Messiah production in Downtown. Strong reminders of
why we celebrate this wonderful season.
First, the children's program. JB, who played the part of a Wiseman, had practiced his line for weeks (
"we have brought gifts of gold, incense, and myrrh"). He confessed leading up to the play that he felt very nervous, but I assured him he had practiced and prepared - and then he nailed it!
His Pre-K four class all played different parts of the nativity, and they amazed us with their capacity to memorize all their lines and bring the story to life.
The PreK 3 and 2 class all joined them in song throughout the play. They fully embodied the spirit of Christmas.
Our little angel, Maryn - who sang the songs to us all month - got a little shy during the actual production, and scowled most of the show. Then, poor thing, she fell off the riser on the last number and no one could get to her!! Needless to say, I don't see myself becoming a stage mom anytime soon.... :)
So proud of these sweet preschoolers (and their teachers) for pulling off such a beautiful production.
One of those folks from the children's production (our own Music Minister, Dwayne Little) also worked tirelessly over the past several months to pull off a professional-level production of the Messiah in our little hometown. Bringing together professionals from around Georgia, musicians from the local colleges and schools, and chorus members from various churches in the area, they delivered a beautiful performance this Sunday afternoon in the downtown theater. They encouraged a sing-along, especially during the famous Hallelujah chorus, but I didn't want to ruin the lovely harmony coming from stage with my own singing voice. :) I'm so proud of the arts here in Dublin.
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