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1.) Introductions for our two newest members (see pics and info. below on a previous post) Greg Teghtmeyer and Kelly Geisel. What awesome new additions to the team!

2.) We watched scenes from the kids drama team. First up, Ryan Lutz and Josh Hoeft did a great job playing off of each other as they played two guys from an ad agency who break into a colleagues office. Next Sierra Arredondo and Jacob Callender (yes, talent runs in the family) made us laugh as Sierra's soap over-dramatic opera star acting was juxtaposed with Jacob's dry frustration as her director. Last but not least, Sammy Petersen and Hannah Brooks were hysterical in their scene about an exchange gone wrong (we'll actually be doing this scene at the January first wed.). Their reactions to each other and they way they mocked each other was fun to watch. The adult team provided great specific feedback and helpful suggestions for their final performances at the January meeting when they will be off book (memorized).

3.) We talked a bit about some things coming up: Christmas Chaos on Dec. 1st wed., A Midsummer Night's Dream (They're having trouble finding enough people, since this is a new theatre, so auditions for this have been extended to Friday at 4pm and next Monday at 7pm -see below for info. on location). Christmas Eve services will include a great comedic performance by Butch and some great though-provoking thoughts from Shelley's character's interaction with God on Christmas Eve.

4.) We discussed feedback on the services this past month and brainstormed some series and element ideas for next year. We had a lot of helpful and honest suggestions/ideas from various team members.

5.) We passed out the Drama Team Core Actor Covenants for January. Every year in December, we will all be taking time to look back, look ahead and pray about whether or not we feel this team is the place God wants us to serve for the coming year. I will also be sending out some evaluations where you can provide some helpful feedback and suggestions for the structure of the drama team as well as my leadership.

6.) The drama Team Christmas Party is Monday Dec. 15th. Hope you all can make it. Please bring a dish to share!

7.) We closed with a time of prayer. I have to say I love praying with/for you guys. This was one of the highlights of the night for me! Here are the prayer requests:
-Sherry's mom had a great diagnosis (cancer free!) that we thanked God for and we continued to pray for her father's battle with Prostate and Bone cancer
-Aaron requested we pray for his friend stationed in Djibouti Africa as well as his wife Becky( who worked here in facility care) who had an accident where she was thrown from a horse
-Aaron will be leaving for Guam at the end of February for 2 months with the Air Force, we prayed for his safety
-Chip's family seems to be overwhelmed with physical issues including his wife's migraines, his mother's Osteoporosis and recent fall as well as his brother's family that includes children facing some truly difficult physical challenges including a 1 1/2 year old. We prayed for their healing and peace in the process.
-We prayed for Kyle and Jeannette as Jeannette faces surgery to install a pacemaker in her heart on Dec. 4th.
-Tom requested prayer for some continued testing his wife Shelley is undergoing as well as his Dad's recent diagnosis of possible Leukemia and bone marrow issues
-Kelley does her best to bring the light of Jesus to the Round Barn Theatre where she works, and requested prayer for her friends who are facing many challenges and are just feeling beat down by some recent changes in the casting. We pray that their show "It's a Wonderful Life" can touch their hearts with it's Godly message.
-We took time also to pray for those struggling because of the economy, including my husband's business. There are so many in need, yet we thanked God for the privilege of knowing him as our loving father who will provide all our needs.


That's it in a nutshell! See you this Tues if your in the Christmas chaos piece. if not, hope to see you all at the Christmas Party on the 15th. Have a Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!