ChristmasCantataA Christmas musical, “The Heart of Christmas,” will be presented by the Bangs First United Methodist Church Choir in two performances.

The public is invited to attend a performance at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 14th (following the Christmas parade), or a second performance during the 11:00 a.m. worship service on Sunday, December 15th at Bangs First United Methodist Church.

The musical, composed by Pepper Choplin, leads the audience through all of the familiar components of the Christmas story while including in depth reflections of Mary and Joseph. Hearts will be blessed, encouraged, and thrilled upon hearing this timeless story.

The musical is directed by Nancy Lowry and is accompanied by Virginia Bishop and Sharon Rambo. Soloists Ken Fitzgerald, Kristi Owen, Nan Billings, and Leslie Brush will be narrated by Bill Cooper, Gayle Fitzgerald, and Brad Glover.

Bangs United Methodist Church is located at 301 South First, the church’s pastor is the Reverend Michael Redmond.