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RAYMOND — Taking a break from its traditional Christmas nativity pageant this year, Raymond Village Community Church will present selections from Gian Carlo Menotti’s famous operetta “Amahl and the Night Visitors” — the wonderful and magical musical story of a young disabled boy (Amahl) and his encounter with the Three Kings on their way to Bethlehem to visit the Christ Child.
Poland High School junior and all-state vocalist Amy Fryda will play Amahl. Raymond resident Erin Gurney will play the mother. Members of the RVCC senior choir will play the other roles. Music Director Patrick Martin will direct and accompany the production on piano.
“Rev. Nancy (Foran) is always seeking to tell the story of Christmas in new and meaningful ways. We both thought ‘Amahl’ was the perfect way to do so this year,” Martin noted. “It’s a wonderful story about a young boy with a penchant for telling tall tales. When the three magi arrive at their door, Amahl and his mother offer them food and shelter and learn about the Christ Child they are seeking. Miracles occur, and in the end, Amahl leaves with the kings, carrying a very special gift for the Baby Jesus.”
“We’ll focus on the Amahl story, but we’ll begin with a brief Call to Worship and an opening carol,” Foran added “and with a candlelight singing of ‘Silent Night.’ As always in the past, this service is for the entire family. From the youngest to the oldest, everyone is welcome here. This is a great way to begin the Christmas holiday!”
Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main St., is a United Church of Christ congregation,and welcomes all. For more information about the church, contact Foran at 207-655-7749 or nancy1@maine.rr.com.
