Hello dear readers! Let me just start off by saying it's been an awesome weekend!
I got the privilege to go to work day on Saturday, where Malinda and I had to clean the man cave! ick! Although the pigsty was... interesting...I had fun with my Malinda.
The work day ended early due to the fact that there was a memorial service for Pastor Craig's son, Jonny Wrench, which I heard was beautiful. I am quite new to the church and never got to meet him, but it was a very somber, melancholy feeling. Prayers for the friends and family are greatly appreciated.
After the short work day, I got to take a quick nap and then continue onto a work night! The church I used to attend had a youth auction (where the sell of youth to the highest bidder to assist them in any way possible) to raise money for an upcoming youth convention. I went to help decorate.
It was quite nice to see familiar faces. I hadn't seen most of them in a little over a month, and the warm hugs of old friends were wonderful as I went from person to person. Later that night my friend Lesia and I proceeded to bake A LOT of orange pineapple cupcakes with coconut shaving on the icing for a bake sale they were planning along with the auction. It was a long, messy, rewarding night with yet another amazing friend.
Then my weekend only got better as I went to church and rehearsal. A lot of people in the church are hurting from the loss of a good man and friend, but the love and comfort within the church congregation was beyond evident, and extremely beautiful and heartwarming.
and so much was done in rehearsal! I'm beginning to love this show more and more (despite the very Disney parade like music).
I know I've described a lot of wonderful occurrences, but the part that truly made my weekend, was Sunday night after rehearsal. A bunch of us went to Ryan and Sara's house for dinner, music, and a movie. Apparently it's a ongoing thing, but it was my first time hanging out with my masquer friends after a rehearsal (aside from Will and Leah) and it was amazing.
Leah and I brought our basses with the thought of playing with Ryan and/or Sara, Darrell brought out his violin, and a guitar similar to mine at home was passed around as we played our randomness with laughter and voices filling the house as people moved from topic to topic. From sharing stories to cheesy youtube videos, it was fellowship at it's greatest.
I love this group of people and their awesomeness! I'm going to brag and say I have some of the best friends God can provide. And I get a small thrill everytime I get a chance to get to know them more. I am blessed.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
a show for Alyssa
This weekend was crazy and hectic for me. I went straight from a birthday party in Long Beach to a sleep over in Buena Park. Went to bed at 2am and woke up at 4am to do a 5k walk in Disneyland in the rain. THEN...I went straight from there to the theatre for rehearsal. oy...
The walk I went to is called CHOC walk (childrens' hospital of orange county). I go every year with a good friend of mine who was diagnosed with leukemia when we were in preschool. She attended that hospital and is now cancer free and we attend the walk every year. This year there was a team called team Alyssa.
As my friend and I were walking, we noticed a little girl's shirt in front of us. It read "I am alyssa, a future leukemia survivor" we both almost started crying. She was young , but she looked so happy. It made me proud of her and her parents for claiming the title of "future survivor". That takes strength, faith, and hope. And she had a huge team there with her to support her! I said a quick prayer and continued walking.
The thought of Alyssa and her struggles, as well as my friends past struggles, stayed in my mind all day. It made me greatful to be alive and healthy, and to be in masquer. It made me greatful for my salvation, and I prayed for theirs.
I was quite exhausted when I got to rehearsal, but it was well worth it to think this show, this ministry, could be for someone like Alyssa or her family. Someone in the audience could need it more than we'll ever know. It gives me joy to know that I get to be a part of something that has the capability to bring hope, joy, and the message of christ. praise god!
heres a picture of Allysa and the back of her shirt (which is kind of blury, but awesome!) and the walk itself.
The walk I went to is called CHOC walk (childrens' hospital of orange county). I go every year with a good friend of mine who was diagnosed with leukemia when we were in preschool. She attended that hospital and is now cancer free and we attend the walk every year. This year there was a team called team Alyssa.
As my friend and I were walking, we noticed a little girl's shirt in front of us. It read "I am alyssa, a future leukemia survivor" we both almost started crying. She was young , but she looked so happy. It made me proud of her and her parents for claiming the title of "future survivor". That takes strength, faith, and hope. And she had a huge team there with her to support her! I said a quick prayer and continued walking.
The thought of Alyssa and her struggles, as well as my friends past struggles, stayed in my mind all day. It made me greatful to be alive and healthy, and to be in masquer. It made me greatful for my salvation, and I prayed for theirs.
I was quite exhausted when I got to rehearsal, but it was well worth it to think this show, this ministry, could be for someone like Alyssa or her family. Someone in the audience could need it more than we'll ever know. It gives me joy to know that I get to be a part of something that has the capability to bring hope, joy, and the message of christ. praise god!
heres a picture of Allysa and the back of her shirt (which is kind of blury, but awesome!) and the walk itself.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
small, yet vast world of theatre
This evening I had the privilege to watch Ian S. Talbot, the creator and director of Masquer, perform in a show called Scary Poppins at the Melodrama theatre in Shoreline village. phew! that was a mouthful of a sentence! Now... I said all that to say, it was awesome! However, seeing as I intend to have a larger purpose to all my posts, here's the purpose of announcing this awesomeness....
Seeing my producer, leader, teacher, as well as fellow cast member in a show away from masquer ministries is very beneficial (and fun!). There is so much more to theatre than simply what I've known and experienced at the Candlewood theatre. Seeing familiar faces on a new stage and watching the cross advertisement from one theatre group to another (and vise-versa) gave me a sense of awe and wonder as I realized there's so much I don't know in this small, yet vast, world of theatre! Granted, I already knew before tonight that I had a lot to observe and learn, but it really made it hit home that there's so much more out there than just this company and these specific people. I've grown a new appreciation for actors, singers, stage managers, make-up and costume artists, ticket sellers, stage hands, and everyone involved in this glorious cycle that brings so much entertainment, and in the case of masquer, truth and hope with the messages of our Lord.
I'm praising god more and more for my opportunity to grow in this new involvement of being in theatre. I can't wait for rehearsal! I'm excited to see where this show will take not only me, but those who see it.
Seeing my producer, leader, teacher, as well as fellow cast member in a show away from masquer ministries is very beneficial (and fun!). There is so much more to theatre than simply what I've known and experienced at the Candlewood theatre. Seeing familiar faces on a new stage and watching the cross advertisement from one theatre group to another (and vise-versa) gave me a sense of awe and wonder as I realized there's so much I don't know in this small, yet vast, world of theatre! Granted, I already knew before tonight that I had a lot to observe and learn, but it really made it hit home that there's so much more out there than just this company and these specific people. I've grown a new appreciation for actors, singers, stage managers, make-up and costume artists, ticket sellers, stage hands, and everyone involved in this glorious cycle that brings so much entertainment, and in the case of masquer, truth and hope with the messages of our Lord.
I'm praising god more and more for my opportunity to grow in this new involvement of being in theatre. I can't wait for rehearsal! I'm excited to see where this show will take not only me, but those who see it.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
hooked
I was first introduced to masquer ministries through a friend who was in the shows. I quickly fell in love. By the grace of God I was given the oppurtunity to join and I couldn't be more greatful for the experience.
So far I've only been in one show, Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat. I had no previous experience in theatre, but had been involved in choir during school. I can honestly tell you, the run of the show changed my life. It was so much more than simply "being in a show". As a christian, it spiritually filled me and lifted me up... it gave me a certain strength and encouragement that I really needed at the time, and it continued to help my spirit, knowledge, confidence, and love for God and others grow. However, what still amazes me, is that even though I've gained all this and it seems like it's all for me, I've been able to give back to people and speak the truth to them through the art that is theatre... and I'm hooked.
I may be a newbie to the group, but I couldn't feel more at home or more excited for the christmas production! I can already tell after only one rehearsal, that my experience with the run of this show, will only be better than the last.
So far I've only been in one show, Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat. I had no previous experience in theatre, but had been involved in choir during school. I can honestly tell you, the run of the show changed my life. It was so much more than simply "being in a show". As a christian, it spiritually filled me and lifted me up... it gave me a certain strength and encouragement that I really needed at the time, and it continued to help my spirit, knowledge, confidence, and love for God and others grow. However, what still amazes me, is that even though I've gained all this and it seems like it's all for me, I've been able to give back to people and speak the truth to them through the art that is theatre... and I'm hooked.
I may be a newbie to the group, but I couldn't feel more at home or more excited for the christmas production! I can already tell after only one rehearsal, that my experience with the run of this show, will only be better than the last.
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