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| Debbie |
PUMC Variety Show: A Family Affair
On Friday
night, November 15 at 7:00PM, many members of Peoples and friends gathered in
Ellis Hall to celebrate a variety of talents. Most of the audience were members
of the cast and either friends or family members. None of us are professionals,
but this event brings us together to at least celebrate the family life and
friendship of church members.
Our music
director Debbie was the prime pianist for the evening and our pastor Tom was a
solo participant in the program. The program began with the “Singing Ushers”
who gave a rendition of “Day by Day” that led off the program.
This was
followed by a beautiful song sung by Mariah.
Dick M,
experiencing a busy week at the keyboards after playing at the Senior Luncheon
the previous day presented to the audience a medley of rememberable songs on
his keyboard. A duet of Rosemary and Joanne presented to us complete with
colorful boas around their necks a quality skit with music. Merrill, with the
assistance of Debbie, sang a nostalgic solo. Marnie added to the fun of the
evening with her music and jokes. It was Pastor Tom’s turn to take the floor
for his Broadway-style take on the song, “Mama.”
It was time
to take a break and have some refreshments served by Pastor Tom and Becky G.
for about 15 minutes. It gave everyone a chance to get to talk with others in
the hall.
The second
half was led by Betty Smith singing one of her favorite songs. She was followed
by Mike and Heather playing guitars and singing “Stolen Kisses”.
Perhaps the
act that got the most people up and dancing was a presentation by Ravi with a
question and answer period to see what we knew about Sri Lanka. After giving out
a few spicy prizes Ravi encouraged everyone to get up and dance to the Sri
Lankan music that he played. Most of the audience did get up and find that they
could dance to the music and as a result became part of the act.
Following
Ravi’s presentation Rosemary came to the front and led a group response session
to the children’s book she read about a donkey. All responded when “Donkey” was
mentioned with a “Hee Haw”.
The last act
before the finale was Christine playing the piano and singing a couple of numbers.
Well done!
The finale,
as has often been the case in previous variety shows, consisted of the Ushers
return and celebrating the military services. As each military song was sung a
flag of that service was waved and anyone in the audience who had a connection
with that service stood up. Once the military songs were over all in the room
were asked to stand if able and close the night by singing together, “God Bless
America”.
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| Debbie and Dick Ma |
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| M C Dick |
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| Merrill |
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| Pastor Tom |
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| Dick Mi |
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| Pastor Tom and Becky G |
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| Mike and Heather |
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| Betty |
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| Dancing Sri Lankan style |
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| Ravi |
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| Barbara and Marlene |
Following
Ravi’s presentation Rosemary came to the front and led a group response session
to the children’s book she read about a donkey. All responded when “Donkey” was
mentioned with a “Hee Haw”.
The last act
before the finale was Christine playing the piano and singing a couple of numbers.
Well done!
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| Rosemary the reader |
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| Christina I |
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| Ushers finish with military medley |
