A weekend of Remembering...Nativity 2009

I cannot think of a more perfect way to spend the weekend before Christmas than in complete remembrance of what happened in such a miraculous way that special night so many, many years ago. These dancers each and every one work so very hard to share this message as a ministery to others. This is definitely more than just a performance to them. As I helped out backstage it was so sweet to hear the hearts of these amazing girls as they gathered in prayer before their individual dances. I just wanted to share a few of the photos from the dress rehearsals last week. (All of these photos are courtesy of Green Squared Images in Cartersville.)

This is Anna Grace's ballet prep class in Away in a Manager.

(AG is front right)

Anna Grace's teacher this year is a senior and she was cast as the lead role of Mary.

My favorite dance of all was the Still her Little Child where Mary dances as the scenes of her sons' live plays out before her.

In the scene below, the dancers all untie their pointe shoes and hold them up to Jesus to offer back the gift that has been given to them. The little girl in the story realizes that the greatest gift ever given to her was Jesus Christ and she gives her life back to Him. It reminds me of the song "The Little Drummer Boy" ...Shall I DANCE for you...

A practice is never closed without a time of prayer. What a sweet weekend of memories this was as our first performance in the Nativity comes to an end.

Happy Birthday, Jesus!