VOL. 77 NO. 51
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The Choir performs. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
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L-R: Pastor Jim (Matthew James) has a discussion with John (Nathan Heier) about unity for all people. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
The choir for the He Shall Reign Forevermore musical presented a flawless and uplifting performance while the cast touched the audience’s souls at the dramatic play of Arrival on December 12, 13, and 15 at Vegreville Alliance Church. Don Harfield emceed and narrated the story behind the event. This play really made people reflect on what is important during the Christmas season and in their lives as Christians. At one scene Pastor Jim wants to cancel the Christmas party because he feels it is too commercialized. Then he encounters the Apostle John who convinces him that the way to reach people is through unity. Other characters discover what is most important to
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