‘Godspell’ is a wonderful musical in JAX

The Alhambra Theatre and Dining is proud to present the acclaimed Broadway musical “Godspell”, and you would do yourself a great dishonor if you miss this one.  As I said in my Small Group, “I resolve NOT to be so Spirit minded that I’m NO earthly good.”  Some people got up and left the show during the middle of the first act and it must have been very disturbing to the actors, because it was to my husband and me.  Those people will NOT be able to show anyone the goodness of God.
 
The whole presentation is a modern-day interpretation of WWJD.  Sure, there were no cell phones in the days of Christ and His Disciples, yet the subtle differences will attract young people to the knowledge of the truth, and will entertain those who are more mature.

There is nothing blasphemous about “Godspell” the musical, nonetheless, it’s wonderful to see the scriptures come to life, even if one doesn’t know any Bible stories - there is something for everyone, both young and mature.  A smile stayed on my face during most of the play.  The only scripture mistake was during the Last Supper; only one disciple would deny that they knew Jesus.  For those who are Bible scholars, I challenge you to find any other fault with this man or this show.

And for those who don’t know the Bible according to Matthew - learn about the journey of Jesus Christ and His Peeps.  There are so many short stories intertwined with marvelous songs and dance from the ENTIRE CAST.  Major Kudos to everyone!  Loved the interaction that the cast had with the audience.  You will enjoy a touch of vaudeville, Broadway, slapstick, harmony, energy and meaningful interpretations.  And don’t forget to ask Tod Booth about the meaning of “the Flower” that Jesus presented to the other cast members; or can you guess?

OBTW, Kudos go to the staff of servers and the following: lighting (Daniel Dungan), props (Dave Dionne & Ian Black), choreography (Shain Stroff), line changes (Tod Booth), and for costumes (Camala Pitts & Dorinda Quiles).

I challenge anyone to attend and let me know your thoughts on “Godspell” now appearing at the Alhambra Theater & Dining.  My husband saw both Jesus Christ Superstar and Godspell when he was in high school, and he was very impressed with this production. (Video Photos courtesy of Jamie Iames)
 ‟Godspell”
DATES: January 9 — February 10, 2019

SHOW TIMES: Evening shows Tuesday through Sunday start at 7:50 p.m.  Doors open at 6 p.m. (Gala Night at 5:30 p.m.), and dinner is served until 7:30 p.m.  Saturday Matinees begin at 1:15 p.m.  Doors open at 11 a.m. and the brunch served until 12:50 p.m.  Sunday Matinees are at 1:50 p.m.  Doors open at 12 p.m. and the meal is server until 1:30 p.m.

DRESS: “Business Casual” or “Sunday Best”.

TICKETS: Prices range from $38 – $59.  Ticket prices include: a plated three-course meal that changes for each show, and is served directly to your table; a Broadway-style performance and complimentary parking.  Tickets may be purchases on line at or by calling (904) 641-1212.
     **Price does NOT include gratuity, professional photos, or orders from the bar**

LOCATION: Alhambra Theater & Dining
       12000 Beach Blvd.
       Jacksonville, Florida 32246
       (904) 641-1212

Muslims in the United States of America?

How would you feel if people judged you, as a Christian, when they saw you wearing a cross or carrying a Bible?  Would they dislike you because you appeared to be different?  Had they taken time to know you for yourself?  Have they linked you with other people who act like idiots (see Around Town With Ms. “V”-Qur’an)?  Have you or I, done anything wrong lately?

The old saying, “You can’t judge a book by its cover” applies to this post.  Not all Muslims, or people who dress differently from traditional Americans, are out to kill and destroy.  We have people in our church who don’t wear jean, shorts or tee shirts to church, yet we accept them for who they are.  They came to a non-denominational church to hear a Word from God.

This writer knows several people who cover their heads, or cover their bodies (wouldn’t that be a novel idea), or pray several time a day (wouldn’t it be wonderful if Christians communicated with Father God continually?).  We, as followers of Christ, should judge everyone as individuals, just as we want to be appreciated (Take a moment and read all of Matthew 7 in the Bible).  Sure we should be cautions with our surrounding, but that should be with most things.  Holy Spirit will keep us advised if we are in constant communication with Him.

If this message is offensive to you, then that’s on you; and like some political candidates - you will be held accountable for your actions and beliefs.  I may lose some associates, friends and family on social media; nonetheless, the subject needed to be addressed.  Love YA’LL!!!

Oregon and other senseless killings: Who’s to blame?

It was only last week that Pope Francis visited the United States with aspirations of hope and healing for this world, then on Thursday October 1, 2015, a mentally disturbed gunman opened fire at Oregon's Umpqua Community College.  According to Fox News6 Now, the gunman, who was not a Christian, asked the individuals what religion they claimed.  Those who affirmed Christianity were
shot.

Pope Francis and his visit to the US

Since the 1800’s there have been too many school shootings in the United States, not to mention movie theatres and other venues.  According to the Today Show, there have been 31 mass shootings since Columbine and the statistics are startling.  If you missed the show on Friday, take a look at the findings.

Who is to blame?  The President and government are tired of the holocaust and want to ban guns.  The NRA says that their organization, and what it stands for, is not to blame.  So who or what is the cause of all the senseless crime against humanity?

In Christianity it is taught that the devil is the one who is at the helm of all the confusion and unrest.  When the Pope came to the US to bring the people a vision of hope for their future, the devil became agitated.  He once again, sought and found someone to use for his destructive mannerisms.

God has given man the free-will to live his life upon this earth.  Man chooses what path he will take, if it will be a path to goodness or a path to evil.  The shootings, that make no sense, are not of God, but of the one who roams this earth causing death and destruction.  God wants us to know Him as our Father.  God doesn’t want anything bad for His children.

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Transgender: Confusion or controversy?

Update: September 24, 2015

Bruce Jenner at 2012 Olympics

(This post is not a mean post, yet it should help both sides in understanding)

According to Wikipedia, Transgender is defined as: People who experience a mismatch between their gender identity or gender expression and their assigned sex.  Since Bruce Jenner has come out as Caitlyn Jenner, there are more and more transgender individuals that have openly submerged to the top of some controversy.

Transgender people are very recognizable (as are crossdressers) unlike some people who consider themselves to be ‘gay’.  How would you accept a transgender person coming into a gender-specific sauna, shower room or public restroom that you were occupying, and there were no individual stalls?

Caitlyn Jenner

Turmoil is now brewing over transgender persons using gender-specific restrooms and locker rooms, yet not every facility is financially or structurally able to construct a separate unisex area.  Some individuals don’t want to be forced to use a particular area, but isn’t that what makes us civilized?

In February of this year, a national news agency reported that a Michigan woman lost her gym membership over the ‘inappropriate’ manner in which she complained about a transgender woman in the locker room.  She wanted to know why there was a man in the women's locker room.  To her, he looked like a man with male parts, and that's what stopped her.  She was uncomfortable with him, as a male, in her locker room and restroom.  The facility has committed to creating a non-intimidating, welcoming environment for their members.  Their gender identity nondiscrimination policy states that members and guests may use all gym facilities based on their sincere self-reported gender identity.

Lila Perry

Around September 2015 another news source reported a dispute erupted after a transgender student (a male who identifies themselves as female) began using female facilities at Hillsboro High School in Missouri.  High school senior Lila Perry said that she wanted to fit in with the rest of the girls, so she started using the girls’ bathroom and locker room.  Parents said their daughters were uncomfortable, because even though Perry wears dresses and a wig, she is still physically a male.  After a school protest Lila decided that she didn’t want to use the ‘gender neutral bathroom’ that is an option at the school.

Once an individual completes the transition of change, how would a potential straight partner react once an intimate exchange is established?  Would they flip-out or understand the deceit that the transgendered has brought to the relationship?  A woman can identify another woman just as a man can recognize another man, despite cosmetic implications.

God does not make a mistake.  When He created individuals, He was not confused.  He made them either male or female.  As taught in many Catholic Schools, from the Baltimore Catechism, the first two questions and answers are as follows: Who made us?  God made us.  Who is God?  God is the Supreme Being who made all things.  If God is the Creator, than He chose what gender He placed in each individual.

This is not a ‘bashing’ post, nonetheless, since the subject keeps coming up in the news and on TV shows; it needs to be addressed.  We are to love individuals despite whether they may have decided to change their original nature (male/female), yet we do not have to love the sin-nature which they have chosen.

And one more thing: To Whom It May Concern, Christians are taking back “The Rainbow” because it’s God’s promise made to mankind who believe on His Word.

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“Homo vs. Hetero?” - No Question

Is it a wonder that you don’t see two dogs of the same sex trying to get it on together, or any animal trying to have sex with their same sex?  God did not intend for same sexes to come together in an unnatural relationship.  The intercourse between two males or two females will never reproduce an offspring.  Then why does man, who is higher than the animals, become gender confused with homosexuality and heterosexuality.s

Man, who has intelligence that is superior to the animal species, has gender-disorder problems.  Man, the same creature that God made a little lower than the angels (Ps. 8:4-5) has a problem.  God didn’t put confusion of gender in this world, so who did?  God knew what He created when He created man and woman: “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them” (Gen. 1:27).  God is not confused and neither should man be.

More About Sin

Whether original sin, mortal sin, venial sin, or near-occasion of sin; it’s all sin.  Sin has no classification or degree according to the Bible.  It is a perpetration (a crime committed) against any law of God.  When we sin, we fall from God’s graces.  But there is hope and forgiveness in the confession of our sins, and repentance for those sins.  It’s not about just saying we’re sorry for the moment, and then committing that same sin over and over again, but being whole-heartily sorry and then trying, with the help of God, not to commit that sin again.

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