We’ve received this wonderful review of Anger in Nazareth from Barry Turnwell who saw our performance at Christchurch Methodist Church, Bexhill-on-Sea.
Thank you Barry for your wonderful words. Great to hear we raised £150!
The Bexhill Observer published this announcement of the upcoming play “Anger in Nazareth” on the 18th August 2023.
It’s a little mangled but the previous post gives a better impression of what was actually meant!
We will be hoping to raise money for The Parchment Trust, (Charity number: 1081148), who are based in Hastings, and provide help and services to improve and enrich the lives of people with mental, physical and learning disabilities. No admission is charged but donations can be made at the end of each performance.
No, honest, that’s just the title of our latest play!
We are pleased to announce that Christian Voices will be performing our next play, “Anger in Nazareth” in September 2023. The play is written by Alan Young, the songs composed by Dave Chamberlin and is directed by Nick Cearns.
The play is based on the story from the New Testament and tells when Jesus returned to his hometown of Nazareth. He goes to the Synagogue and reads from the Scriptures. But how would the people react when He tells them he has been anointed by God?
Image attribution to http://www.LumoProject.com.
Nick said, “In the Play, we are also introduced to the people living in Nazareth at that time and become aware of their problems, personal tragedies and spiritual yearnings”.
We will be hoping to raise money for The Parchment Trust, (Charity number: 1081148), who are based in Hastings, and provide help and services to improve and enrich the lives of people with mental, physical and learning disabilities. No admission is charged but donations can be made at the end of each performance.
So far with their Plays, the Group have raised over £9,000 for good causes and local charities.
Christian Voices will be taking “Anger in Nazareth” to:-
- Saturday, 2nd September – St Stephen’s Church, Bexhill at 2:30 p.m.
- Sunday, 3rd September – Little Common Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m.
- Monday, 4th September – St Martha’s Church Hall, Bexhill at 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, 9th September – All Saints Church, Sidley at 2:30 p.m.
- Sunday, 10th September – Christchurch Methodist Church, Bexhill at 10.30 a.m.
Short article about the money raised by Christian Voices‘ new play, Esther for Bexhill Dementia Action Alliance.
Alas, the caption to the photo is incorrect – the person on the right is Sally Hemmings, the Chair of Bexhill Dementia Action Alliance.
Sally Hemmings said,
“We are a community group whose aim is to raise awareness of dementia and its impacts, and to support action which will help transform the quality of life of people with dementia and those who care for them in Bexhill and surrounding areas. .
We have several ongoing activities including a bimonthly group – Singing Down Memory Lane, an allotment for people with dementia and their carers, and
we offer free Dementia Friends sessions for businesses and members of the public.
In addition, we hold Dementia Awareness days to help people to navigate their way around care and support, and signpost to local and national groups.
We really appreciate the support of Christian Voices in enabling us carry on with our goals of making Bexhill a dementia friendly community.”
Alan Young said, “A huge thank you to all the churches who supported us and to everyone who donated so generously!”
And we’re glad to say the comments on “Esther” keep on coming!
These lovely comments come from Sandy Willard.
More positive comments regarding the new microphones and the costumes.
We have another lovely comment about the play “Esther” performed in May 2022.
These comments are from David Marsh of St Martha’s Church, who points out the range of themes covered in such a short play!
Attached is the kind letter sent to Christian Voices by Barry Turnwell covering everything from the new sound system (we have radio mics for the first time!!) to the amount raised for Bexhill Dementia Action Alliance to a quick reference to our next play “Anger in Nazareth”!
Here’s a lovely poem from John Knight, unsurprisingly regarding our latest play Esther.
John & Vi have been huge supporters of Christian Voices and we’re extremely grateful for their continued presence at our performances and wonderful feedback — in verse!
ESTHER. 28th May 2022.
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Today's production of Esther
must surely be one of the best,
Bringing the story to life
in a way we all were blessed;
Though everyone played their part
so well
Two people stood out for me,
Who deserve a special
"THANK YOU"
Living long in my memory;
Your singing Monique so beautiful
better than ever before,
And Maria your portrayal of Esther
I really do adore;
Thank you Dave and Alan
for without you where would we be,
For using your gifts and talents
in a way so effectively;
Praise God for CHRISTIAN VOICES
for the way many lives you touch,
Bringing to life every scripture
that means to us so much.
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Your ardent supporters John & Vi.
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Here’s a lovely comment from Rev. Mel who saw the Christian Voices performance of Esther at St. Peter’s Community Centre.
Dear Alan
I thought the play looked the best so far, with your colourful costumes and the microphones made it easier to hear voices.
The acting was excellent and so was the singing – I had a chat praising your young soloist.
There was one member of the congregation who has been very ill for a long time, and came along, and was really energised by the experience, so thank you again!
For me, it was the best of the ones I’ve seen so far – so thank you, and we all look forward to the next.
Take care
Mel
Christian Voices Bexhill 
A review of Anger in Nazareth from Vanessa Wood
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