Free family performance of 'Lift Him Up'

FARMINGTON — An Easter musical “Lift Him Up” will be presented by the New Hope Baptist Church, 268 Perham St., Farmington, Sunday and Monday, April, 9 and 10, as well as Good Friday, April 14. All performances are at
7 p.m.

From the tender anthem “Beautiful Hands,” describing the loving hands of Jesus as he gave his life on Calvary, to the new melody for “Search Me O God,” and the triumphant “Crown Him” medley, as well as five other songs, the choir will be accompanied by fully orchestrated background.

The Readers Theater presentation portrays the dramatic moments leading up to Christ’s death as well as his resurrection through the eyes of his mother, Mary, the disciple Peter, and the High Priest Caiaphas.

All are invited to this free family event. FMI: 778-9696.

Performers in “Lift Him Up,” at the New Hope Baptist Church, front row, from left, Brian Rebert, Tom Charles, John Trabucchi. Second row: Jessie Johnson, Erin Johnson, Sandi Rebert, Haven Doyle. Back row: Peggy Pinkham, Lydia Doyle, JoAnne Doyle, Ruth Andrews, Janna Winslow, Heather Wheeler