"Godly Women Out of History"
“Their
candles have gone out but their lights still shine.”
The program, written and directed by Marcella Hansen of Cyrus, is to be a
challenge not only to women but also to men and children of all faiths.
“Godly Women Out of History” presents the lives of twelve women whose faith had an impact on the world. The program incorporates narration, readings, music and costumes.
The 90-minute program culminates in a candle lighting ceremony symbolizing the lives of these women of the past. “Their candles have gone out but their lights continue to shine”.
Presentations:
Over the past eighteen months this presentation has been given seventeen times including:
v S.W. MN Synodical Convention, Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minnesota.
v Luther Crest Bible Camp, Women’s Week, Alexandria, MN
v Glacial Ridge Spring Gathering, Morris, MN
v Lakeland Conference Spring Gathering, Willmar, MN
v Covenant Church, Lowry, MN
v First Baptist Church, Glenwood, MN
v Oak Hill Lutheran, Minneapolis, MN
v Lamberton Summer Festival, Lamberton, MN
v Assumption Catholic Church, Morris, MN
v Several other Community events and churches
Following the program there are many expressions of thanks and appreciation for bringing the program to them. It may come in a simple handshake – tears in their eyes – a hug – or a big “thank you!” The cast feels moved by each of these expressions, making it very worthwhile for their efforts.
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Comments:
Nancy Christian, who was elected to the Executive
Board of Women of the ELCA, was in attendance at the Southwest MN Synodical
Women’s Convention at Gustavus Adolphus in St. Peter, MN, comments:
- Very appropriate
- Very well done
- Very effective
- Captured the attention of the audience, creating dead silence as though no one wanted to miss a word.
Joan Iverson, Southwest Synodical Board member comments:
- Godly Women Out of History was wonderful!!
Pastor Charles Horsager, First Baptist Church, Glenwood, MN, comments:
- The willingness and professionalism of everyone on your team was superb and the entire presentation was very moving. The twelve women portrayed were brought to life!
Sue Hanson, Prairie Conference, Southwest Synod comments:
A great presentation to close out our convention! A call to each of us for a deeper commitment to Jesus Christ. It was wonderful to see those of all ages involved. A challenge to us all to be faithful and be a light in God’s Kingdom.