We did not plan for this

Yes, we did not plan for this. But just the same, something awesome is about to happen.

I could remember that a year or two back, I was our church's Children's Ministry Coordinator. Which means I am responsible for anything that has something to do with the church kids. I could still go back to the moment when Ate Grace, our then deaconess, has to take a leave, which means it's just the kids and me. And yes, those kids cried and yearned for their church-mother to come back, while me, the church-older-sister, can't do anything for them but to try and sustain them as long as these hands can embrace them.

It was last year when I was moved from the Children's Ministry to Worship, which means greater territories and greater responsibilities for me. The girl next-in-line was Roxanne, who is still in her teens, enveloped in insecurity, lack of confidence, and fear. Not to mention different personal problems. So holding the ministry together needs some loving, if not strong, hands to be able to stay together.

Christmas is for children, so they say, and this Christmas is going to be. Wina, who came back a year ago, stoutly handles the Templekids and using her brassy, authoritative stares (but really spiffy nice heart) to put them literally under control (although SOME kids are still way beyond patience). This year, with everyone in to help, the church kids are going to have an awesome play and we're excited to be a part of it! In the background, that is.



Miko, who's expertise is in theater and vocals (She's studying in UST's Conservatory Arts Department), is handling some of the songs' choreography.



We went upstairs where set and sound designer Moe assembled the mics and patterned out the right blocking.



The kids during practice:







I don't know what they're trying to do but the visuals staff are putting the LCD output on reverse.



I guess new tablets will look like thin sheets of paper.



The set and sound master (and the overall errand man), Moe.



Kiko gets some share of fun.



The TempleKids' Christmas Play, Miracle On Bethlehem Street is on December 22, and I'm excited to lug with little Sushi and take photos of it!