The Concert and the Pastorela

I just got back from an incredible practice with the cast of Sunday’s pastorela (Christmas play).  Wow.  They have worked so hard on this, and tomorrow is going to be great.

I’m actually living life sandwiched between two big events.  Yesterday was the big concert on the street in front of the church meeting place.  It went great – lots of people in the street, and some really clear talk about how Jesus has changed lives.  I have some pictures – I’ll try to post them as soon as possible.

Yesterday also was Nathanael’s Christmas program, at his school.  It was great too.  They did something quite shocking, actually.  In the Christmas drama, someone took out an actual Bible and talked about what really happened in the time of Jesus birth!  I know, strange.  But cool.

I have video of that, so stay tuned.  Nathanael wasn’t in that part – he was in another song, so you’ll see that eventually here or in the photo gallery.

Tomorrow is the BIG DAY.  Music and drama practices in the morning, a worship service, lunch, and then setup at the mall for the Christmas play.

These guys need your prayers.  The Christmas play has a very clear presentation of the Good News about Jesus.  It is not vague.  In fact, Scripture will be read.  The church people will be literally in the public square, and emotions and nervousness will be running high.  This is a very actor-focused drama, not a lot of bells and whistles to make it easy.

Please, please pray that the Lord will use these actors, that the message will be clear, that people will hear it, and that the distractions will be kept to a minimum.  Pray that conversations will go on all around the area.  Pray that we will remain unified.  Pray that the Spirit will work in hearts, tomorrow and in the weeks and months ahead.

We need your prayers – that is to say, we need the Lord!

The kids Sunday School will also be performing (before the pastorela).  I think it will all run more or less between 7pm and 9pm our time, but your prayers are appreciated all day.  It will be a challenge – there is lots to do still!