December 21, 2008

‘Glorious Hope’ is presented

The miracle of Christmas was celebrated at the Sweet Valley Church of Christ as the choir presented the musical drama, “Glorious Hope.” Donations were accepted at the concert to benefit “House of Hope,” an orphanage for girls in Port Au Prince, Haiti.

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The Sweet Valley Church of Christ Choir sings during the program, "Glorious Hope."

fred adams photos/ for the dallas post

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Sweet Valley Church of Christ Choir soloist Kim Stepanski sings during the program, “Glorious Hope.”

Written and directed by Tom Smith, the show featured cast members Lori Evans, Tom Smith, Ben Steltz, Tim Price, Katie Heindel, Dave Spurlin, Amanda Spurlin, Terry Price, Donna Sutliff and Rob Pembleton.

Deb Smith and Beth Pembleton were prompters, Doug Evans was the sound engineer, Ryan Evans handled lighting, Alisa Evans was in charge of projection and John Harvey was the technical director.

Members of the “Everything Glorious” choir, directed by Karen Steltz, were Angela Evans, Leann Hoyt, Denise Moskaluk, Lori Killian, Donna Fine, Cindy Lohmann, Carrie Yaple and Sue Kliamovich, sopranos; Rachel Harvey, Rose White, Pam Stauffer, Jen Miner, Valarie Budzak, Cindy Rood, Kim Stepanski and Anna Milazzo, altos; LuRae Milazzo, Bob Young and Danny Rood, tenors; Joel Stauffer, DJ Rood, John Harvey, Dave Fine and Randy Moskaluk, basses.

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In a scene from “Prayer of Hope,” Mr. Haggard, played by Tom Smith, talks with Mrs. M, played by Lori Evans.

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At left, in a scene from “Prayer of Hope,” Peter, played by Ben Steltz, Mary, played by Katie Heindel, and Paul, played by Tim Price, talk about being adopted.

 


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