“’Godspell’ is a colorful
reimagining of the ministry of Jesus. Lent is the perfect time to reflect
on the compassionate community that he brought into being – something that is
vividly captured in the musical.” said RVCC Pastor, Rev. Nancy Foran.
“Many churches have done full productions of “Godspell”, but we haven’t found
any that have brought “Godspell” into worship and worship into “Godspell” and
done so over the course of a full church season.”
The first worship on March 8
will include a pastoral reflection on the musical, followed by the
Philosophers’ Prologue, the entry of John the Baptist (“Prepare Ye The Way of
the Lord”), and the Baptism of Jesus, ending with the song, “God Save the
People”. Each subsequent week, Pastor Foran will be commenting on the
parables and songs that will be the focus of that week and incorporating
elements of worship into the scenes.
The “cast” consists of RVCC
choir members and well-known area singers and musicians recruited by RVCC Music
Director Patrick Martin. “I love “Godspell” and have been involved in a
number of productions before,” Martin said. “When Nancy and I hit upon the idea
of blending “Godspell” and worship during Lent, we both got very excited!”
The series of services will
include the most memorable of “Godspell” songs: from “Prepare Ye the Way of the
Lord”, to “Day By Day”, to “Turn Back Oh Man”, to “All Good Gifts”” to “Side By
Side”, and others.
Everyone in the region who
loves “Godspell” and/or is searching to deepen their Lenten/Easter experience
is cordially invited to come and be inspired by these unique worships.
RVCC: Small Church, BIG Heart!
Raymond Village Community Church is a
United Church of Christ congregation. It is a diverse faith community
embracing tolerance, committed to missions and outreach, singing joyfully, and
welcoming all people no matter who they are, or where they are on their faith
journey. For more information about RVCC, contact Rev. Nancy Foran,
Pastor, at 655-7749 or nancy1@maine.rr.com.
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