They were frightened away by the angel (Lindsey Owens, 12). Melissa Jacobson, 13,
and Anna Reeves, 5, came up to the front of the stage. Melissa began to read: "Jesus
was dead! His disciples, in fear for their own lives, were in hiding."VANCOUVER, Washington—Vancouver children performed the play "He’s Alive!" for the congregation May 5. As the music began to play the children walked onto the stage. The soldiers (Benny Jacobson, 11, and Matthew Cionea, 8) marched to the front of the tomb.
They were frightened away by the angel (Lindsey Owens, 12). Melissa Jacobson, 13,
and Anna Reeves, 5, came up to the front of the stage. Melissa began to read: "Jesus
was dead! His disciples, in fear for their own lives, were in hiding."
Mary Magdalene (Hailey Owens, 9), Mary (Lindsey Jones, 9) and JoAnna (Chelsea Smith, 10) were all dressed in long purple, green and blue dresses holding their spice jars, making their way to the tomb. They were discussing how they were going to roll away the stone.
Peter (Eddie Monk, 10) and John (Aaron Jacobson, 9) were sitting at their table with their bread and wine (sparkling grape juice) when they heard from Mary Magdalene of what happened and they had to see for themselves. Jesus (Aaron Jones, 11) appeared to Mary Magdalene and told her to tell his disciples that he was alive.
Kim Jones and Karol Jacobson worked on the costumes and set designs. As the play ended, the "Hallelujah Chorus" played and all the children rejoiced in unison "He’s alive! He’s alive!" Karol Jacobson.
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