Passion of John 3:16
W ho imagined that a group consisting of NY Collegi ans, EL Ensemble, and the Drama Teams of both campuses would come together with such unity? As rehearsals began, all minds and hearts began to focus on the up coming performances. Lines were perfected, music quality enhanced, and schedules were pack ed. By opening night, every aspect of the pro gram was polished and ready to portray the Gos pel in its individual way. Each member of the cast anticipated his or her cue with great excitement, but the climax of the eve ning was not the crucifix ion or even the spectacu lar ascension, but the invitation for the audi ence to accept Jesus as
all, crucified daily, he can not be left un touched. Both mockers and mourners cried. Ro man guards despised their position, and Judas cried out “Why?!” De spite fatigue, health, and uncontrollable factors, the Holy Spirit proved to be the common strength. “It's like Snow Camp,” one Collegian said. Indeed, the one who de serves the praise is Jesus Christ, the Son of God who conquered death and Hell to save the lost. During one of the many critiquing/ pep-talk times, Mike Lavmon J challenged every person involved with John 3:16. “What are we showing them?” he asked, and it is our hope that each mem ber of the audience saw Jesus in a definite way.
their personal Savior. Each night hands were raised for salvation, for assurance, and for dedi cation. As these individu als walked forward, ac companied by a cast member, tears were seen all over the auditorium. Ages from 5 to 85 made the decision to accept Je sus. Entire families, a young boy diagnosed with cancer, a woman who hadjust lost her hus band, a man who “could go nowhere but up,” all these chose to harvest... these and many more. .... . , . '.!• / Just as the audience was affected, so was the cast. “It was a life-changing event, one that I will nev er forget,” says Chris Kelly, and who can ar gue? Each heart was af fected in some way. When one sees their Sa vior, their Jesus, the one whom they love above
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