Great Job!

I didn't get in until after 11:30 last night (went to Chili's with some of the twenty year olds. It was nice they let the old folks join them.) and almost 10:00 tonight (took Hannah and Benjamin out to supper and watched Baby Einstein), so I'm not going to post much tonight. But I did want to quickly say, "GREAT JOB!" Everyone was sooooo wonderful. The actors, the soloists, the choir, all the tech crew (lights, sound, cameras, switchers and mixers), the costumers (Heather and her helpers), the folks doing all of the background things (Janet and Mitchell and Mitchell's boys and Mike)... I hope I didn't leave anyone out. Anyway, it was all wonderful! Thank you!

We have some good pictures of Bow the Knee Hilldale's Passion Play 2008 at the office, but I had these two of us from last night as we were meeting to pray.

Now I'm going to sleep. Ahhhhhhhhhhh!

Surprise! Look Who's in Heaven with Jesus

I mentioned in my last post how I - once again - can't find my camera. but apparently last night someone had a camera with them. Don't look for a re-creation of this shot tonight!

Here We Go!

It's time!

The countdown is over...

The rehearsals are finished...

The costumes are hemmed...

The music is learned...

The actors know their marks and cues...

Bow the Knee Hilldale's Passion Play 2008 is ready to go! Take some time today to pray for the singers, actors, technicians, etc. but also pray for those coming to see this wonderful production.

Call is at 6:00. Performance is at 7:00.

The doors to the public will also open at 6:00, so if you want to come earlier to make sure you have all of your things where you want them that will be great.

If you are coming to watch Bow the Knee Hilldale's Passion Play 2008 you'll want to come early to get a good seat. Good seats are in the middle.

Once again I CAN'T FIND MY CAMERA!

I needed it last night to take a picture of Jackson and Popeye.

Jackson is playing the part of the young colt (donkey). He's not that young, but he doesn't look his age.

Popeye is one of the little goats. He is sooooo adorable. Sam is bottle feeding him three times a day and he thinks he is a puppy. I wanted to take him home with me.

Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!

Mark 11:7-10 Read This Chapter
And they brought the donkey to Jesus and threw their robes on it, and He sat on it.
Many people spread their robes on the road, and others spread leafy branches cut from the fields.
Then those who went before and those who followed kept shouting: Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!
Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in the highest heaven!

Come sing Hosanna! with us this Sunday, March 16, as we celebrate Palm Sunday. Services are at 9:00 and 10:30.

We'll also sing Hosanna tonight during dress rehearsal. If you can some early to get ready that will help the traffic flow. Dressing rooms have been marked in the hall by the gym.

If you are inviting people to come to see Bow the Knee Hilldale's Passion Play 2008, tell them to come early to get a good seat. We have had calls from several churches bringing groups and the good seats will go quickly.

If you haven't had a chance to listen to this song, check it out! Hosanna!

Hosanna!

Listen to this great song by Paul Baloche - 'cause we're singing it Sunday! It's a wonderful song for Palm Sunday.

To Do Lists

Do you ever make yourself a "to do" list? I only make them when I have to. And then I usually put a few things on the list that I can check off right away. (and I usually include at least a couple of things that I have already done so I can start off with a few items checked)

I have a pretty long list of "to do's" to do before tomorrow night. But none of them are huge things. I'll be able to get them all checked.

If I may be so bold, here are some things to add to your "to do" list: (the example in this picutre is a little too structured for me - it's much more fun to write down everything you can think of in random order and then ... oh, never mind. You probably wouldn't understand. Give Cheryl a hug and tell her she's a brave woman for following me around for so many years.)

Spend some time with your family. (I know. How can you when I have you up here every night? Well, make a point of giving extra hugs and kisses and help with homework and when you are with them don't watch TV, talk to them. Then make up for it next week by going some place special.)

Read the last few chapters of one of the Gospels. Read it in a different translation so you can see Christ's passion in a new light.

Pray for our presentations of Bow the Knee Hilldale's Passion Play 2008.

Rest your voice.

Wash your hands and stay away from sick people.

What Not to Wear - Part 2

We have two dress rehearsals this week. We need to be comfortable in our costumes before the first performance which is just a few days away.

If you do not have an angel costume or biblical costume you MUST see Heather TONIGHT!

We rehearse tonight at 6:00.

Here are a few things NOT to wear.

Glasses

Socks

Bright undergarments that will show through your angel costume. And t-shirts (white, please) should not be seen at the neckline of your costume.

Wear a muscle/"A"/tank type t-shirt, or take some scissors to one of your old t-shirts.

As a side note. If you look for pictures of "wife beater" shirts you can find pics of half of the good 'ol boys South of the Mason-Dixon line showing off their biceps.