As we said before, “Whether to celebrate Christmas was never a question for us.” This year, we walked away from the dress rehearsal still praying that we could celebrate with Majesty Music’s Christmas Carol. With poor health all around, would seven people actually get to come portray the Bailey family, Jamie, and Mrs. Johnson?
After the rehearsal, two readers stepped in to help. And as far as we can tell, the story came through—that God loves every human being and sent His Son to give them a chance to be part of His family.
One of those readers who stepped in, Zach Daab, had been helping direct the play during rehearsals.
Zach Daab and Kimberly Young as John and Carol Bailey, Christmas Carol, December 13, 2020
Calling the drama “a simple, yet powerful story about family and Christ’s love,” Zach said, “I feel honored to have been a part of it.”
Zach’s fellow director Corretta Grass has directed programs during health crises before. “It is always exciting to see how God orchestrates things in our lives!” she said.
He allowed people to move in and out of place gracefully and quickly and the music was such a blessing as well as the drama. I had seen it many times and knew it well, but tears were streaming down my face as the message of the drama and the beautiful music spoke to my heart!
-Corretta Grass, drama director
One person had even more work to do than Zach did, but she did get a few more hours’ notice. Jillian Webb had auditioned for the role of Jamie, and Saturday she got the opportunity to read it after all.
Jamie is hardly excited about staying with the Baileys.
And from children’s solos to our church choir and orchestra, musicians of all ages joined to help present the program’s message through song, including a great addition, “Christ Has Come for All.’
More pics coming soon!
We praise the Lord for allowing this program to happen. We’d love to hear how the Lord used this in your life in the comments below or at feedback@morningside.org.