23560 Jefferson Ave. Murrieta, CA 92562

(951) 461-0221 www.gatewaynaz.org

THANK YOU to everyone who was involved

in making Christmas hope come alive in our hearts!

TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

You are also invited to our

Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Services

Wednesday, December 24

at 5:00 pm AND 7:00 pm

Two Performances Only!

Friday, December 19th at 7:00 pm Saturday, December 20th at 7:00 pm

I’ll Be Home for Christmas!

Scene 1: Thursday, November 27, 1941 Broadcast Medley: Toyland

Soloist: Linda Wallace

Deck the Halls Trio: Nancy Austin-Brockett, Rick Brummett, Theresa Grigory

We Gather Together Hope Is Just Around the Corner

Scene 2: Monday, December 1, 1941 Broadcast Medley: Olivia Orange Jingle

Soloist: Wendy Shepherd

I’m Wishing You a Merry, Merry Christmas Trio: Linda Wallace, Fredda Koupal, & Lisa Bynum

Big Band Carol Medley: I Saw Three Ships

Ensemble: Jeanne Ostrand, Nancy Austin-Brockett, Kym Smith, Renae Tackett, Rick Brummett & Steve Webb

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Joy to the World!

O Holy Night Soloist: Sara Brummett

Foom, Foom, Foom!

Scene 3: Wednesday, December 3, 1941 Every Time I Turn Around Duet: Lisa Bynum & Erin Rench

Scene 4: Thursday, December 4, 1941 Hope Is Just Around the Corner Reprise

Scene 5: Sunday, December 7, 1941 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Maxwell House Coffee Jingle

Trio: Fredda Koupal, Renae Tackett, & Lois Yoder “Vesti la Guibba” by soloist: Linda Wallace

Scene 6: Monday, December 8, 1941 Finale: O Little Town of Bethlehem, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

Joy to the World!* *Congregation is invited to stand & join us in singing!

Cast (in order of appearance)

Jerry Brainard, Radio Announcer & Newscaster…….Mark Lohman

Howard West……………………………………..………Gary Tackett

Millie, Howard’s granddaughter………………………....Maya Henry

Bernice, Howard’s sister…………………………………...Judy Conti

Norma, Howard’s married daughter……………………...Erin Rench

Lyle, building maintenance supervisor………………David Bowman

Sid, retired car salesman downstairs……………….…...David Frick

Danny, the mailman………………………………………..Doug Wise

Pete, Norma’s husband & USAF pilot & mechanic……Benji Rench

Choir Members

Sopranos: Kathy Adair, Nancy Austin-Brockett, Nancy DiLullo,

Jeanne Ostrand, Sandra Ramirez, Kay Riscol, Carlisle Tiss,

Linda Wallace, Bukky Yusuf, Doris Zubor

Altos: Lynn Bowen, Lisa Bynum, Theresa Grigory,

Fredda Koupal, Sasha Ramirez, Kym Smith,

Renae Tackett, Lois Yoder, Eileen Young

Tenors: Pam Bashor, Joyce Black, Mike Brockett, Rick Brummett,

Larry Crawford, Lissa Simpkins, Dale Smith, Steve Webb

Basses: Burdette Barth, Roger Bowman, Dave Jones,

Jim Jouwstra, Elliot Ostrand, Richard Ostrand,

Steve Riscol, Adrian Yoder

Musical Director ♥ Sara Brummett

Executive Director • Rick Brummett

Drama Director Jo Portzline Media & Lighting Technicians Frank Bartlett, Dustin Punzel Sound Technicians Mike Copp, Brian Shannon (Morningstar) Radio Sound-Effects Technician Brice Brummett

Set Design & Construction Rod Watamura, Larry Upson, Judy & Gary Jacobs, Linda Kellogg, Janie Davidson, Lisa Watamura, Eileen Young, Candy Haight Costumes Fredda Koupal & Sara Brummett Hair Stylist Chelsea Willard Videographer Dylan Yeager Photographer Heather Romano

With Appreciation to all our men & women in

the military, past and present, who have spent Christmas away from home in service to our nation!