During the month of July, our music department has presented “The True Story of Cinderella.” They conclude the effort this week with presentations on Thursday and Friday evening. The event has been hosted in Passmore Hall with 304 seats each night for the dinner theater. It has been sold out each evening with others left wanting tickets. The Thursday evening addition for this week was added to try and meet demand. Below is the Cinderella cast:

Why would a church music department make this type of presentation? The question is certainly legitimate. I can honestly say no one has asked me this but I think I know how Baptist folks think. Let me share a few thoughts I have on this issue. We have involved over 100 people in the service end of this endeavor. Waiters are assigned to each table of eight. These volunteers have stretched their service muscles. And service is a good thing. This music has also challenged our singers. We will be better musically because of the work the cast has done. Unchurched friends have been invited to the presentations. I have met many of them and they have been very complimentary.

This door has opened opportunities for many to talk about church and faith. At the conclusion of each evening, I have led in a brief Gospel presentation and asked a couple of the cast members to share their testimonies. We see this as a seed-sowing venture knowing that the Word never returns void. To top it off, the event has provided a fun environment to which Christians can invite their friends. Thanks to all who have been a part.

The kitchen team that Juanita leads is due a BIG thank you! They have pulled off with excellence the daunting task of preparing a delicious meal each night. Bob and the maintenance group have seen after every need in the building. This has been a group effort proving once again that here at Olive we have a great team!

Pastor Ted Traylor

Posted on Tuesday, July 24th, 2007 at 9:06 am.
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