Christmas at First Church

Christmas at First Church
Photo provided by Margrethe Ahlschwede
Children’s Christmas Pageant ~ December 14, 2008
Angels, Lambs, Ladybugs & Fireflies ~ A Christmas Musical
This simple, beautiful perspective on the Christmas Story was organized by Angela Michaelson, this year’s
program coordinator, Anne Gahn, Director of Christian Education, along with so many hearts and hands
working behind the scenes to create costumes, prepare sets, and organize rehearsals to help create
a wonderful atmosphere and a memorable gift to the congregation of First Church.
Angel Narrator: Sue Outson
Mary & Joseph: Brent and Melissa Nelms
Lambs: Jalyn Colon, McKynzie Colon, Julianna Lanxon, Alexi Williams,
Gail Anderson.
Ladybugs: Kaitlyn Michaelson, Madison Woodward
Fireflies: Garrett Hanneman, Cassidy Healey, Riley Lanxon
Grasshoppers: Alex Fern, Tanner Woodward
Butterflies: Anna Barent, Laura Hanneman, Rose Olsen, Alyia Whitehall
Birds: Cassidy Healey, Alyia Whitehall, Rose Olsen, Riley Lanxon, Mike Sterns,
Madison Woodward, Jalyn Colón, Gail Anderson, Chloe Lyons, Laura Sheldon,
Garrett Hanneman, David Clark
Animal & Shepherd Chorus: Ryan Barent, Cooper Colón, Kyndal Colón, Alex
Goss, Lois Goss, John & Chairty Helter, Jenna Helter, Baby John Helter, Shannon
Hickenbottom, Aderha Leypoldt, Polly Michaud, Malcom Sattler, Heather
VanBuskirk, Becky Williams, Derek Williams, Alea Woodward, Seth Woodward
and Adriana Wagner.
We also extend a special thank you to:
Wes Hansmeyer and John Ross
Lynne Schroeder, Joyce Page, Peggy Hall,
Rosemary & Mel Thornton
Refreshments: Saturday Morning Women’s Group and
UMW Members-at-large
Photography: Jeremy Hickenbottom and Michaela Wells
Videographers: Ron & Lou Gaddis
Helping Hands: Judy Clark, Jessica Fern, McKenzie Healey,
Jo Olsen, Erin Outson, and Cheryl Whitehall
Music:
Costumes:
We also want to thank the many members/friends of First Church
who purchased the beautiful poinsettias that adorn the Nave at
First Church throughout the Advent and Christmas Season and
thank you to the Worship Committee for the Christmas decor in
the Sanctuary.