On Thursday November 3rd, the trainees performed at West Side Manor, an assisted living and retirement community. We again did our ballet called All I Need and it went very well. It was our first performance without the company while they were in Israel. Many thanks to Mrs. Taddeo for helping us out! The space was small and the ceiling was low, but we were able to work around it pretty well :) I shared my testimony for the first time and it went much better than I expected. Cayla also shared her testimony and the gospel message and the Lord truly spoke through us. We think that we were able to talk and pray with everyone that came to see it and we were told that it was a huge blessing to the residents and staff. Gwen was able to share the gospel with a lady and prayed a salvation prayer with her :) Yay! The Lord was truly glorified through this performance and I am so thankful for His faithfulness!
Love,
Ashley
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
Cornerstone Tabernacle
Gwen, Krystalan, and I had the opportunity to talk about our missions trip to Peru to a group of girls in a youth group at Cornerstone Tabernacle. There were about 12 girls there between the ages of 13 and 16 who were very animated and easy to talk to. We arrived early to help set up, and the girls ate once they arrived, then we started to tell them about the culture differences between America and Peru. I shared about some of the highlights from the trip, the laid-back culture, and the church that we worked with while we were there, then we got to show them some pictures of the trip. Krystalan was able to tie it back to the Word by sharing on spiritual poverty, and how that affects us, not just those in countries where they might not have as much. Gwen closed with points of application, talking about how poverty and wealth are relative, but we should be focused on what is important; our stewardship is more important than the stuff we have. The girls were very engaging; at one point, some of them were becoming a bit distracted, and so one girl turned to them and shushed them, saying that we were not done. A week later, we heard back from the leader of the group, who said how appreciative they were, and that the girls seemed to really enjoy the message. The girls were a fun group to talk to, and I hope that they really absorb everything that was said. God bless!
~Cayla <3
~Cayla <3
Sunday, November 13, 2011
James Square Rehab Center
On October 28th we performed at the James Square Rehabilitation Center. This was our first performance of the year and it was very exciting to be a part of the ministry that took place. Being a first year trainee here at LWB it was intriguing to see how the whole set up process worked. We were each assigned a different task to ensure that everything ran smoothly and nothing was forgotten.
The performance went very well. The company performed Song of the Ages, and the trainees performed a ballet called All I Need which is a compilation of four pieces: Alive, God is in Control, Hungry, and Life of Praise.
In addition to the dancing, we also had a testimony during the performance and I was given the privilege to share. I was nervous, but the Lord gave me grace and a clear mind to remember what I had prepared. After we danced, we invited the audience to join us in some simple arm movements to a song called Healing is in His Hands. It was wonderful to see them participating with us in worshiping the Lord. When the performance was over, we had the opportunity to talk and pray with some of the patients and several of the girls were able to share their testimonies.
I pray that the Lord will continue to work in the lives of the people there at James Square and for further ministry occasions.
Blessings,
Abi
The performance went very well. The company performed Song of the Ages, and the trainees performed a ballet called All I Need which is a compilation of four pieces: Alive, God is in Control, Hungry, and Life of Praise.
In addition to the dancing, we also had a testimony during the performance and I was given the privilege to share. I was nervous, but the Lord gave me grace and a clear mind to remember what I had prepared. After we danced, we invited the audience to join us in some simple arm movements to a song called Healing is in His Hands. It was wonderful to see them participating with us in worshiping the Lord. When the performance was over, we had the opportunity to talk and pray with some of the patients and several of the girls were able to share their testimonies.
I pray that the Lord will continue to work in the lives of the people there at James Square and for further ministry occasions.
Blessings,
Abi
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Exodus 3 Ministries
October 24th, 2011
The Company performed for Exodus 3 Ministries’ fundraiser fashion show and dinner. The ministry helps women who are trying to get away from abusive situations and addictions to drugs and alcohol. They were raising money for their projects and one in particular; a new house that would be able to house woman with there children, so that the children would not have to be separated from their mothers while they get help. We performed Alive and Won’t Turn Back. It was really great to be able to partner with another ministry and to help them in what they are doing.
~Alyssa
The Company performed for Exodus 3 Ministries’ fundraiser fashion show and dinner. The ministry helps women who are trying to get away from abusive situations and addictions to drugs and alcohol. They were raising money for their projects and one in particular; a new house that would be able to house woman with there children, so that the children would not have to be separated from their mothers while they get help. We performed Alive and Won’t Turn Back. It was really great to be able to partner with another ministry and to help them in what they are doing.
~Alyssa
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Eastwood Baptist Church
Light of the World Ballet company's first performance of this new year was at Eastwood Baptist Church on September 24. We had the opportunity to perform Lifesongs for a Mother/Daughter banquet. It was so fun to be able to minister to the sweet girls and ladies at this church that is only about one block over from the studio! Everyone looked so nice and the food smelled wonderful! The performance went smoothly. The stage was small but it worked out just fine. There were a few who came up afterward to try some ballet steps. There are some natural ballet giftings there! It was such a sweet evening with the ladies at Eastwood Baptist! I pray that they were blessed and that God continues to remind them of how much He loves and values them!
~Breanne
~Breanne
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Lewis and Clark State College, Lewiston, ID
Thursday, June 23rd
After a full day of teaching classes at the River City Dance Arise workshop we had our performance at Lewis and Clark State College. The theater was very nice. The students of the workshop performed pieces they had been working on before we arrived, as well as two pieces we taught them during the 4 day workshop. They did very well performing them with such little rehearsal! The performance was a benefit for Hopes Of Hope which is a program for foster care. I was given the opportunity to briefly speak at the performance about my family's stories of doing foster care for the past several years. It was exciting to be a part of this benefit for foster children! After intermission LWB company performed Alive, Mother India, Lifesongs, and Healing Is In Your Hands. Ashley gave the salvation message before Healing Is In Your Hands. The performance was well received. It was a blessing to be able to meet the people at River City Dance and to be a part of this ministry!
Amy
After a full day of teaching classes at the River City Dance Arise workshop we had our performance at Lewis and Clark State College. The theater was very nice. The students of the workshop performed pieces they had been working on before we arrived, as well as two pieces we taught them during the 4 day workshop. They did very well performing them with such little rehearsal! The performance was a benefit for Hopes Of Hope which is a program for foster care. I was given the opportunity to briefly speak at the performance about my family's stories of doing foster care for the past several years. It was exciting to be a part of this benefit for foster children! After intermission LWB company performed Alive, Mother India, Lifesongs, and Healing Is In Your Hands. Ashley gave the salvation message before Healing Is In Your Hands. The performance was well received. It was a blessing to be able to meet the people at River City Dance and to be a part of this ministry!
Amy
River City Church, Lewiston, ID
June 19th, 2011
We arrived late Saturday night in Lewiston, Idaho and began our Idaho adventure! Sunday morning we performed at River City Church during the morning worship service. The service is held in an old historical church building in Lewiston. It was a beautiful building, inside and out and it even has a little dance studio upstairs where we warmed up. We performed Life of Praise and the stage was just big enough for the 4 of us! The church was very welcoming and appreciative of us being there.
Monday started the River City Church’s Arise dance workshop. The studio is an extension of the church. There were 2 levels in the main workshop as well as 2 smaller workshops going on at the same time. It was fun to be able to teach so many different levels and classes in a short span of time. The kids were receptive and pushed through longer and more intense days than normal to come out stronger and more inspired to use dance to worship the Lord!
I am grateful to have had the opportunity to teach and perform in ID!
Blessings,
Alyssa
We arrived late Saturday night in Lewiston, Idaho and began our Idaho adventure! Sunday morning we performed at River City Church during the morning worship service. The service is held in an old historical church building in Lewiston. It was a beautiful building, inside and out and it even has a little dance studio upstairs where we warmed up. We performed Life of Praise and the stage was just big enough for the 4 of us! The church was very welcoming and appreciative of us being there.
Monday started the River City Church’s Arise dance workshop. The studio is an extension of the church. There were 2 levels in the main workshop as well as 2 smaller workshops going on at the same time. It was fun to be able to teach so many different levels and classes in a short span of time. The kids were receptive and pushed through longer and more intense days than normal to come out stronger and more inspired to use dance to worship the Lord!
I am grateful to have had the opportunity to teach and perform in ID!
Blessings,
Alyssa
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