proudly presents

Cora L. Jackson’s

Script & music by

Cora L. Jackson

12 & 13 March 2005Vineyard Christian Fellowship

Boise, Iaho

He was wounded forOur transgressionsHe was bruised forOur iniquitiesThe chastisement of our peaceWas upon HimAnd by His stripesWe were healed

He was wounded forOur transgressionsBy His stripes we were healed

Surely He has borne our griefsAnd carried our sorrowsYet did we esteem our LordStricken, smitten of GodAnd afflictedHe was wounded forOur transgressionsBy His stripes we were healed

He was oppressed andHe was afflictedYet He opened not His mouth

He was brought as a LambTo the slaughterChrist did it all for me

He was wounded forOur transgressionsBy His stripes we were healedBy His stripes. . . we. . . were . . .healed.

Unity in Community

CONCERT CROSSOFTHE

Character or Place Name Name SignBETHANY “Small town”A small town near Jerusalem.Lazarus and his two sisters, Martha and Mary lived there.

BETHLEHEM “B + city”Town where Jesus was born! Also called “City of David,”because King David’s family property was there.

LINDA BURGESS “LB” center of chestSign Language Interpreter for Concert of the Cross.

CALVARY “Cross”Mountain place where Jesus Christ was crucified.

COMMUNION “Wine + bread”The Lord’s Supper, or the Last Supper.

orSocialize together. “Socialize + together”

ETERNITY “Forever”After you die, the future; which will continue forever and forever; will never end.

JERUSALEM “J + city”The “Holy City”. Close to Calvary, where Jesus Christ was crucified.

JOHN THE BAPTIST or WILD JOHN “J + baptize + person”The man who baptized Jesus Christ in the river Jordan.

KING DAVID “D” same as “king”One time king of Isreal and Judah.

LAZARUS shaking “L”Lived in Bethany with his two sisters. A very good friend ofJesus Christ. He became sick and died. Four days laterJesus raised him from the dead, and made him alive again.

MAGI “Wise + man”Three wise men from the East who brought gifts to thenewborn baby Jesus.

NAZARETH shaking “N + city”City with a bad reputation (name). Jesus grew up in that city.

PETER “P” tap on top of opposite fistMan who was one of Jesus Christ’s 12 disciples.He was from the area named Galilee.

PONTIUS PILATE “P P” across the foreheadGovernor of Judea.

RESURRECTION “Get-up” or “Stand-up”Raise from death; cause a dead person to live again.

RUTH shaking “R”Daughter of owner of inn (small hotel) where Jesus Christ andhis disciples ate the Last Supper.

SANHEDRIN “S + H” signed same as “board”Religious and city council members.

For our Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing friends

Name Signs forConcert of the Cross

Unity in Community is the Boise productioncompany formed to bring Concert of theCross here to the Treasure Valley. Carol and Ray Frechette, Jim Coles,Maureen Little, Terry Wibbles and LloydCondron, all members of Gospel Graces,were so enriched by singing in the ‘04production in Seattle, that they wanted toshare it with others. They have been responsible for securingthis sanctuary, donated by The VineyardBoise, organizing the rehearsals, tickets andadvertising sales and the local productiondetails that go into such a large undertaking. There are some people they would like toespecially thank - Vineyard Boise and theirstaff, the Boise school district for loaning usthe risers, Capitol Copy for making theprogram possible, and Karen Simkins forprayer team coverage. We hope Unity in Community lives on afterthis event to help bring more gospel musicinto the hearts of Christians in the TreasureValley. Thank you all for sharing in ourdream. And of course, all of this would not bepossible without Cora’s wonderful music andthe support of S.T.A.N.D. members whotraveled here. A special thanks to BarbaraLynn and Christina Shinkle and Cora, whosacrificed so much to make monthly trips hereto Boise for workshops. To contact us, email carolandray@elite-networks.com or call us at 208-343-0500.

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A word about the choir stoles

Green Stole – Birth, life and ministryof Jesus Christ. The symbolrepresents unity in diversity andoneness of the human family despitecultural differences.

Purple Stole - The Lord’s Supper,private ministry to the disciples, prayerin the Garden of Gethsemane. Thesymbol represents God’s presenceand protection.

Red Stole – Christ’s arrest, trial,suffering, scourging and death. Thesymbol represents omnipotence,omnipresence and the immortality ofGod.

White Stole - Resurrection andeternal reign of Jesus Christ. Thesymbol represents faith and trust inGod.

Composer & Artistic DirectorCora L. Jackson

ProducersUnity in Community

Interpreter for the DeafLinda Burgess Duncan

MusiciansCora L. Jackson, DirectorWalter Finch Lead GuitarHank Phillips Bass GuitarJoey Phillips PercussionChristina Shinkle Keyboards

DirectorsCora L. JacksonKenya LegerMargaret McLain

TheatreNicholas Bellotto, DirectorMotiryo Keambiroiro AnnouncerLana Allen SisterNicholas Bellotto BrotherCrystal Rogers RuthSteve Thompson JesusBoise Area Pastors 12 Apostles

S.T.A.N.D. DanceConnie Gray, DirectorViolet BanksConnie GrayWillardth Smith, Jr.

ChoirCora L. Jackson, DirectorSopranosLana AllenLisa AllenTerrie BeckmanDawn BrowneJessica DuffySheryl Fisher-BashirCarol Frechette

Pam ThiryJennifer TuckNanci ViningChristina WilliamsSandra Wilson

AltosLaurie AndersonKristi AskegardTheresa ColesTherese Doran GallagherKaren GrierKari GrierRuth HamiltonJeanne HemphillAnne HickeyMary HochJessica HowellAlice JamesAlyssa JohnsLucy KobusingyeTheresa KrugerDorie MarcolinaMargaret McLainJessie NiloBirgit PhelpsRamona PhillipsCrystal RogersJean RosenthalReci SchmellickMarcia SmartAmy TillmanRessa WallsTerry WibbelsCathy Woods

LaWayne FreemanTrish GallagherDodie HenscheidVicky JordanMaureen LittleMandy MercerPam OrrNicole PeedJoyce SchramKaren SheridanCarmen ShupeCynthia Sutton

TenorsJeremiah Beckwith, Jr.Tim BrowneLloyd CondronEdward Donalson IIIAndy HendleyFairy HitchcockJimmie JamesKenya LegerMotiryo KeambiroiroBarbara LynnMarion RobinsonSteve Thompson

BaritonesNicholas BellottoJim ColesWillard ColesRay FrechetteMike FreemanBen HowellDave KnippingJohn LewisRJ LozanoKevin RensinkRobert ShupeJames ViningSeán Walsh

Participating GroupsBeliever’s Family ChurchDeer Flat Free MethodistHoly Apostle Catholic ChurchSt John’s CathedralSt John’s CatholicSt Mark’s Catholic ChurchSt Michael’s EpiscopalSt Paul Baptist ChurchSt Paul’s Catholic ChurchS.T.A.N.D. Productions *Treasure Valley BibleVineyard Christian Fellowship

* represents 16+ Seattle area churches

Lana Allen (Sister, Choir) I’m connecting with heaventhrough my words. All praise to God. I find mycommitment to S.T.A.N.D. to be challenging, encourag-ing and rewarding, gaining strength vocally andspiritually. I wish to encourage not just my childrenEarvin, 15, Kimberly, 9 and Alana, 9, but everyone Iencounter to hear laughter and find joy making melody intheir hearts that pleases God.

Lisa Allen (Quartet, Choir) a native of Seattle, hasbeen singing for most of her life. She is a chartermember of S.T.A.N.D. Lisa has performed in BlackNativity, and Mary Had a Little Lamb, and is enjoyingsinging in Concert of the Cross. Lisa enjoys travel, andthrough singing has been to most of the U.S., Austria andEngland. She thanks God for the gift He has given her.

Laurie Anderson (Choir) Laurie lives in Boise with herloving husband, Mark, and wonderful sons Christopherand Erik. She has ben involved in music all of her life,singing and playing piano, guitar, french horn anddjembe. She is a member of St. Michael’s Episcopal,where she has played and sung in various folk andcontemporary ensembles, and leads chldren’s musicand worshp. To Laurie, music is the most powerful formof worship. She is thankful for the gifts she has beengven, the opportunities to share them, and especially thistransforming experience of working and performing withCora Jackson.

Kristi Askegard (Choir) Kristi was raised in Minne-sota, where she was profoundly influenced by the strongchoral tradiion there. In her home, her parents lovedmusic and encouraged involvement in the arts. Sheloves American musicals and has had lead roles inseveral. She received her bachelors in K-12 musiceducation from the U of M, Morris. She has 14 years ofexprience teaching voice, general music, and choirs inpublic and private schools. Since coming to Idaho, shehas been singing worship and had a season with theOpera Idaho Chorus. She is a busy mom with threechildren and currently teaches private voice and musicat Cole Valley Christian School.

Violet Banks (Dancer) Kiki has always been one of theyoungest members of S.T.A.N.D. She attends FranklinHigh School in Seattle, and is a freshman this year. Kikiloves singing and just about anything artistic. She is anintegral part of our dance squad, and adds her choreog-raphy skills to many of the dance pieces. Her warmpersonality and youth are valued assets of S.T.A.N.D.

Terrie Beckman (Choir) Terrie Beckman is an Idahonative and the mother of three children. After an earlyparticipation in musical theater (high school and college)she returned to singing after a 20 year hiatus of onlypraise and worship in the congregation. She now doesspecials for Cowboy Cathedral Bible study and hasparticipated in Vineyard Choir. Gospel has proved to be anew and challenging opportunity.

Jeremiah Beckwith, Jr. (Soloist, Quartet, Choir) isan original member of Temperance and has per-formed throughout the Pacific Northwest with thegroup. Temperance is featured on the Sonojackrecordings of Original Praise, Concert of the Cross,and The Rock. He is a fantastic tenor, and hasperformed with God's Trombones as a featuredsoloist. Jeremiah is also an excellent chef, and thedirector of the Messengers of Christ Choir at WalkerChapel African Methodist Episcopal Church. "I am asinner saved by grace, striving every day. What amighty God I serve!"

Nicholas Bellotto (Brother, Choir, TheatreDirector) came to Seattle from New York in 1985. InNew York, he worked as a character actor and stand-up comedian, appearing in nightclubs and off-off-Broadway plays. His performances include roles inCyrano de Bergerac, Thornton Wilder’s Infancy, andAgatha Christie’s And Then There Were None. Hehas also done slide show and radio voice work, aswell as staged readings, in New York and Seattle. Nick is very happy to be a charter member ofS.T.A.N.D. and serves on its board of directors.

Dawn Browne (Choir) I am a “stay-at-home” momwith a wonderful husband and five children betweenthe ages of 5 and 19. I volunteer at my kids’ schools,with Girl Scouts, and have taught religious educationfor the past 14 years. In my spare time I like to read,garden, and decorate cakes. I joined Gospel Gracesa year and a half ago, and besides gaining a wholenew “family” of friends, I love being able to praise theLord in such a powerful and uplifitng way.

Tim Browne (Soloist, Choir) Tim is a freshman atCentennial High School where he is in the band,playing both french horn and trumpet, and just recentlytaking up percussion. He also enjoys drawing andorigami. He has been a member of Gospel Gracesfor the past two years.

Linda E. Burgess Duncan (Interpreter) is a Seattlenative who began learning sign language after her firstchild was diagnosed as being deaf. Her quest forknowledge of sign language and Deaf culture led her toSeattle Central Community College’s InterpreterTraining Program, from which she earned a degree inInterpreting for the Deaf. The LORD has blessedLinda with the S.T.A.N.D. extended family’s demon-strated faith in God, which has been a strong supportto her. Linda is self-employed as a free-lance signlanguage interpreter and has been a part-time signlanguage instructor for the past twenty years. Sheresides in Seattle with her husband, Peter. Sheknows that God used what appeared to be a lemon inher life, to make delicious lemonade!

Jim Coles (Unity in Community, Choir) Is married(Mary) with three kids (Jaime 26, Jill 23, and Tony 18).He has sung with Gospel Graces for two years - thebest thing going in Boise. He attended Cora’sworkshop in Seattle last year and the Boise workshopthis year. Jim sang in the Gospel choir workshops atBoise State University for Black history month the lasttwo years. He is working on learning the guitar. Jim isan architect that specializes in school design and doeswork in Idaho, Oregon and Washington. His firm hasthree offices and 22 employees. He was a Baptist/Presbyterian before his wife won him over, and is apracticing catholic attending both Holy Apostle and St.Marks Catholic Church in Boise. Jim likes to golf, sing,and hang out with family and good friends.

Theresa Coles (Choir) Music touches lives. Duringhigh school at Greenleaf Friends Academy, Iperformed with the traveling ensemble. At Parma HighSchool, I loved being part of the jazz and concertchoirs. At BSU, I sang in the community choir. It hasbeen years since I have been part of a group whocome together to sing. I am thrilled to join with mybrothers Jim and Willard and all these joy filledperformers to bring this Unity in Community dream tolife.

Willard Coles (Choir) I was born and raised in theTreasure Valley. For 54 years I have lived within sightof the Snake River. My wife, Karen, and I raised adaughter and son with the songs of salvation and God’slove echoing in our house. They have both nowestablished their own homes, with the Lord as thecenter. I worked 25 years with the Boise FireDepartment and now work for the Caldwell SchoolDistrict. I sing in Deer Flat Free Methodist choir inCaldwell, and my wife plays the organ. I will continue tosing God’s praises until He no longer has a purpose formy life and takes me home to heaven.

Lloyd Condron (Choir) Born in Colorado City,Texas, raised mostly in Southern California. Startedtrombone at 7, guitar at 14, 5-string banjo at 17, bass at21. Started singing in the Nazarine church at 14, sangwith the Young Americans at 16. Moved to Idaho in 67,graduated from Parma High. Attended nursing schoolat Boise State University, married in 73 and joined themilitary. Returned to Idaho to enter into the high techindustry. Played rhythm, lead and bass guitar andsang lead vocals with the Hit and Run Band with thesame four members for 16 years. My baby girl, Amy,the joy of my life, was born in 87. I started attending theCatholic church shortly after Amy’s birth, which led tomy joining various music ministries around Boise,ending with the Gospel Graces.

Pastor Edward Donalson III (Soloist) Aftercompleting his education at Seattle Christian School,Pastor Donalson attended Azusa Pacific University,where he sang with the Male Chorale and the UniversityChoir, and was given the opportunity to record threestudio projects. He completed his education at the ArtInstitute of Seattle, earning a degree in promotions.Pastor Donalson is one of the founding members ofWashington State Mass Choir, and currently serves theWashington State Gospel Announcer’s Guild of GMWAas spiritual advisor and is one of the pastors of theEdwin and Walter Hawkins Love Fellowship Music &Arts Conference. He recently released a CD and videoentitled True Worship, which is touching lives acrossthe nation. This independent release is available oncdbaby.com.

Therese Doran Gallagher (Choir) moved to Seattlein 1995 to attend UW Nursing School and immediatelyjoined the St. Therese Shades of Praise Gospel Choirunder the direction of Cora Jackson. In addition to theblessings of music, spirit and friendship, Therese alsofound the love of her life through the choir, at the CDrelease party for Cora’s En Masse, in 1996. Thereseis now a nurse at Bailey Boushay House, blissfullymarried to Sean Gallagher and thrilled to be a memberof S.T.A.N.D.

Jessica Duffy (Choir) Jessica is a freshman atCentennial High School. Besides singing, she enjoysdrawing and writing. She has been a member ofGospel Graces for the past five months.

Walter Finch (Lead Guitar) is a talented guitarist andsinger who has been performing professionally for 30years. His musical accomplishments are numerous.His anointed style of Christian jazz excites, delights andinspires his listeners. Walter is a husband and father offour. You can find his musical contributions on theWashington State Mass Choir releases, and most ofGary Wyatt and Cora L. Jackson’s recordings. Walterreleased Never be Lonely and Secret Place on his ownlabel, and produced Cora L. Jackson’s Original Praiseand Concert of the Cross.

Sheryl Fisher-Bashir (Choir) Sheryl, orginally fromCalifornia, has lived (with her husband and children) in“Olde” England, New England, and now in the TreasureValley. She has always enjoyed singing; since Christfound her 17 years ago, she sings primarily in churchchoirs. “Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worshipthe Lord with gladness; come before him with joyfulsongs. Know that the Lord is God.” Psalm 100:1-3.The Concert of the Cross has special meaning to her,as she lost her only uncle and her mother-in-law duringthe same week in October, right before rehearsalsbegan for the concert. Where Will You Spend Eternity,therefore, has special significance to her, and is aquestion each of us must address.

Trish Gallagher (Choir) I’ve ben a member of St.Mark’s Catholic community for over 24 years, andhave been involved in some aspect of music ministry.The family is grown now and nursing is my full timeoccupaton. Being part of Gospel Graces ministers tome - the music, the fellowship, the Spirit. Singing hasalways been wonderful, and Gospel takes it to anotherlevel. We are a family (but I don’t have to carpool ormake it to a game) - it’s the best.

Connie Gray (Dance Director, Dancer) has alwaysloved to dance. As the director of S.T.A.N.D.’s dancetroupe, she fulfills a lifelong dream. "Dancing is straightout of the Bible. King David loved to dance before theLord." She has a long career involving gospel musicand has been a frequent guest radio announcer on aSunday morning Gospel program. Connie is also theauthor of hundreds of poems, and Life as I Feel ItThrough Jesus Christ, a poetry collection. She is oftencalled upon to read from her works at special occa-sions. The S.T.A.N.D. dancers have choreographed apiece as accompaniment to Connie's poem, Tears forMy People - truly poetry in motion.

Karen Grier (Choir) My family did not attend church.When I was about ten, a Baptist neighbor startedbringing me to church. This happened for about a year.I accepted Christ as my Savior. My family was notthere, and my mother did not like this, and wouldn’tallow me to attend church. Eight years later, I wentback to this church with my boyfriend, husband, onEaster. I went forward. My Sunday school teachercame forward to meet me and said that she had beenpraying for me for eight years. My husband and I havebeen walking with the Lord for over 30 years. Thankyou, Lord, for these years and this opportunity to sing.

Kari Grier (Choir) I am the mother of two amazingchildren, Maddie and Mason, and have an incrediblyloving husband, Shad. I often feel closest to the Lordwhen singing, so this has been an amazing experience.I very thankful to my mother-in-law, Karen, who not onlygot me involved with the Concert of the Cross, but alsohas always been an encouraging support in my faith.

Ruth Hamilton (Choir) I am an alto, and am marriedto Ray Hamilton. We have four (almost growns)Jonathan 20, Alyssa 20, David 18, Matt 18. God is stillblending us as a family. I have taught for over 20 yearsand often use songs to teach my students. I ampartnered with Ray for our ministry to get more of God’sWord into the hearts of His people,eBibleProductions.com. I have been a part of variouschoirs from early childhood into adulthood and seemusic as God’s love melody written on our hearts.

Carol Frechette (Unity in Community, Duet, Choir)Carol is married to Ray, and is a Boise native.Growing up in an extremely musical family, she hasbeen singing all of her life. Her parents sang Broadwayshow tunes and her mother played piano. Carol sangin high school choirs and musicals and then aroundher family of three boys. She graduated to karaoke inthe 90s, and improved her voice and performance.She leaned towards singing torch songs and country -not exactly good preparation for gospel. When Maggiheld a gospel workshop featuring Cora and accompa-niment, she wanted to attend but was busy with herwedding. Later that year, she attended the practices forGospel Graces and became completely enthralled withCora’s music. It has touched her very deeply andchanged her heart and singing forever. She is amezzo-soprano singing soprano in the choir.

Ray Frechette (Unity in Community, Choir) Ray isa native of Detroit, and had to marry an Idaho native tofind gospel music. While a fan of the Motown sound,he was not into the gospel sound until his wife joined theGospel Graces, and he tagged along to practices. Itwas love at first hearing. Cora’s music really moveshim, but the style is very difficult for him to master. Hehas attended Catholic churches all of his life. His onlyformal training was one year in an all boys high schoolchoir. Ray’s range is from baritone to tenor, singingbaritone in the choir. Some of the low notes esacapehim and he is grateful to the real baritones who coverfor him. He is an enthusiastic choir member who is assurprised to find himself singing gospel as is his family.

LaWayne Freeman (Choir) LaWayne found herhome at the Boise Vineyard Christian Fellowship sevenyears ago. A homeschooling mother of five, and apastor’s wife with a heart for children, she is sure to befound “playing” in children’s ministry. She has been inthe Vineyard’s choir since it’s inception and hasbrought the blessing of song to retirement homes, to thechurch and to the community. Her heart’s desire is forGod to be glorified through her life.

Mike Freeman (Choir) Mike is an associate pastor atVineyard Boise, and a charter member of the VineyardBoise choir. Mike and his family have been at theVineyard in Boise going on eight years, “enjoying thefreedom and fellowship in the Lord that is so wonderfullyembodied by Concert of the Cross in its involvement ofsuch a wide spectrum of the body of Christ.” Mikehelps oversee small groups, prayer and adulteducation at Vineyard Boise, and is joined in the choirby his lovely wife LaWayne.

Jeanne Hemphill (Choir) has lived in Boise since1997. She has a heart to sing, from gospel to gregorianchant; for meditation and interfaith dialogue. She enjoysprison ministry, working in the Vineyard garden,sharing yoga and dance.

Andy Hendley (Choir) Director of Worship Ministries,Vineyard Christian Fellowship, Boise

Dodie Henscheid (Choir) Four years ago, Dodiejoined Gospel Graces choir, and experienced Gospelmusic for the first time. Her life-giving walk with Christbegan in the 5th grade with an assembly at school puton by the local Gideons. Imagine that happening today!She loves her life as a wife, mother of five, andgrandmother of 13, and is aware of God’s blessingsevery day. She and her husband, Leo, will celebratetheir 50th anniversary in July.

Anne Hickey (Choir) Having rediscovered singingas a Jesuit Volunteer in Montana, I arrived in Seattle tobe overjoyed that in the Emerald City there was aCatholic parish that sings Gospel music. Since then, Ihave sung with the Shades of Praise Gospel Choir ofSt. Therese for 13 years. I am blessed to havediscovered the deep spiritual connection betweensinging and prayer.

Fairy Hitchcock (Choir) I delight in my supportivehusband Neal, daughters Jennifer/Michael, Rachaeland Myriame, and 7 grandchildren. I am a member ofIATSE Local 99, and have been costumer/stage handwith MCT, KED, ISF, BSU Theatre/Morrison/Pavilion,BCT, Opera Idaho and New Heritage Theatre. Rachaeland I revel in this my first musical ministry throughsinging, rather than singers support, which I dedicate tothe joy I derive from my family, BSU/ St Paul’s Catholiccommunity and trips to Tijuana, Mexico with CapstoneMissions to support St Joseph’s Children’s Home andthe surrounding area. My home parish is HolyApostles.

Mary Hoch (Choir) is an alto, who has been marriedto Dale for 16 years. She has two children (Kacie 11years, and Corey 9 years). She was born in Arizona,but moved to California early in life. She is the last of sixchildren in a very blessed family. Mary has enjoyedsinging since she was little, but only began singingformally, when Gospel Graces was formed 3 yearsago. She fell in love with the spirit filled Gospel form, andlike they say in “Fighting Temptations,” “once you singgospel, there’s nothing else.” She runs her ownchildcare and enjoys being active in church activitiesand participating in scouts with her children.

Ben Howell (Choir) My wife convinced me to attendthe second practice for Concert of the Cross, saying itwould be an opportunity to exercise my voice again.I’ve been involved in vocal music all of my life – that is,until the last ten years. This experience turned out to bemore than just an opportunity to exercise my voice.Cora creates an exceptional experience through herpassionate, professional directing and her ability to bringyou into the music by relating her personal spiritualbattles and experiences. Thank you, Jessica, for yourgentle coaxing, and Cora, for bringing your music toBoise.

Jessica Howell (Choir) I am a mother of two beautifullittle girls. I have 5 1/2 years of choir under my belt, buthad not sung since high school. Concert of the Crossgot my voice working again and touched my heart aswell. I just want to say thank you, Kate, for your gentlecoaxing that got me to the first practice. Also, thank youBen for experiencing this with me. Last but definitely notleast, thank you Jesus for your perfect timing and for theamazing people who have touched my life through thisexperience.

Cora L. Jackson (Soloist, Quartet, Choir, ArtisticDirector) is the composer and author of Concert of theCross. She is co-owner (along with husband Edward)of Sonojack Records and N D Valle' Music. Cora is thefounder and Chief Executive Officer of S.T.A.N.D.Productions. Cora is a Spirit-filled and spirited psalmist,soloist, composer and director, wife, mother, grand-mother, friend, teacher, child of God and author of over175 songs and three musical dramatizations. Cora hasconducted numerous musical workshops and hasperformed with many great gospel musicians. She hastoured with several choirs as vocalist and musicdirector, made many public, radio and televisionappearances, and performed at countless other specialoccasions. She founded and sings with Temperance, acontemporary gospel quartet and with The Sound of theNorthwest. Original Praise was the first recordingproduced by Sonojack Records; Concert of the Crossfollowed in 1998. Sonojack released God is So Goodto Me, the late Edmonia Jarrett’s final project in 2000,and is proud to debut S.T.A.N.D.’s first CD, The Rock,here in Boise.

Alice James (Soloist, Quartet) grew up singinggospel music with her family. She is the daughter of thelate Mae Campbell, who was the first Black gospelradio announcer in the Seattle area. Alice also has atheatre background, and toured with the rock musicalHair as well as performed in various local plays -among them Living Black Ain't Easy and JamesWeldon's God's Trombones. She enjoys combiningher two talents with the Word of God. She directed andperformed in the play Where Will You Spend Eternity,which premiered at the Langston Hughes Cultural ArtsCenter in Seattle, Washington. She is a member of thesinging group Temperance, which is under the directionof Cora Jackson. As a member of Temperance, she isa featured soloist on Original Praise, En Masse

Concert of the Cross, and The Rock. Alice is the wife ofReverand Jimmie James, pastor of Greater ThingsMinistries, and the proud mother of one daughter andgrandmother of one.

Reverand Jimmie James (Soloist) is husband toAlice, and pastor of Greater Things Ministries. He hasperformed in Concert of the Cross, God’s Trombones,and Where Will You Spend Eternity. He has writtenmany gospel raps, which he enjoys performing for theyouth at the Juvenile Detention Center in Seattle.

Alyssa Johns (Choir) I have been around music allmy life. God has blessed me with havng wonderful andmusical parents. Ever since I was young, I’ve had apassion of singing. I find it is funny that I sing better withChristian heartfelt music. I am blessed to have the gift ofsinging.

Vicky L. Jordan (Choir) A native of East St. Louis,Illinios, I am the proud mother of six children. I havebeen married for thirteen years. I have been employedby King County Housing Authority for four years. I sangwith the Washington State Baptist Convention for threeyears; 1999 - 2001. I am very devoted to serving theLord in every way I can, including S.T.A.N.D.

Motiryo Keambiroiro (Announcer, Costumes,Choir) (pronounced Mo-tree-o Key-am-bee-row-e-row) I am a Washington D.C. native, educated as anarchitect, and am a founding member of S.T.A.N.D. Ihave been singing and sewing since I was five.S.T.A.N.D. has allowed me to use all my skills andothers I had no idea I had! I also sing with The Sound ofthe Northwest, and the choir at Antioch Bible Church.

Dave Knipping (Choir) Dave has been singing sinceplaying Linus in You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown inhigh school. Actually, he took a 20+ year hiatus until heheard Cora’s music three years ago. What a blessing itis to get to sing this music! I am also blessed with aterrific wife and partner, Jackie, and two of the best kidsin the world, Ben and Brad. Gospel is great!

Lucy Kobusingye (Choir) I was born and raised inUganda. I developed my love of God and music frommy missionary friends who paid for my education. I firstcame to the USA as a foreign exchange student toParma, Idaho - the community that 10 years laterhelped my two year old son and me come back to theUSA to escape the aftermath of dictator Idi Amin. Livingin the USA and having a decent job has been a financialblessing to me, and to my family still living in Uganda.With the help of area musicians, including CaseyCorum, JJ Dion and Scott Pergande, I recentlyreleased my first praise and worship music CD. Theproceeds of my CD are to go towards my biggestdream - education of children in my native country,

Uganda. The Lord has blessed me and I would like tobe a blessing to someone else.

Teresa Krueger (Choir) Tess lives wih her husbandHarry, and two handsome sons, Josh, age 14 andSkylar, age 10. Tess is currently teaching fifth grade atVineyard Christian Family School. Music has alwaysbeen a part of her life, and she is thrilled to learn andexperience the exciting genre of Gospel music.

Kenya Leger (Director, Choir) A Seattle native,Kenya grew up on Mercer Island. As a teen hespent many summers with relatives in Austria,and spent time in Germany as an exchangestudent. He was introduced to classical music inEurope and sang in a 300 voice cathedral choir. Backhome in Seattle, he was one of the original members ofthe youth gospel choir at St. Therese, which laterbecame Shades of Praise. Kenya has sung anddirected in several choirs, including FAME, Hosanna,Washington State Mass Choir, S.T.A.N.D., UrbanRhythms, Young Voices of St. Therese, and thelocal chapter of GMWA. He is a national staff memberof GMWA, and has traveled throughout theUS, Europe, Asia and Africa spreading the love ofChrist through gospel music. His favorite saying is:“North, south, east or west, Gospel music is the best!”

John Lewis (Choir) This is my second seasonsinging with S.T.A.N.D. I am a Seattle native, UWgrad, and life-long Husky! I enjoy the inspirationalmusic epitomized by the Concert of the Cross. I alsosing with the St. Therese Shades of Praise GospelChoir. I enjoy traveling and photography and com-bined the two with a trip to China last summer.

Maureen Little (Trio, Choir) was born and raised insouthern California and graduated from California StateUniversity, Long Beach, with a Master’s Degree inSocial Work in 1992. She worked in communitymental health in Vancouver, Washington, until leavingthe field to start a family. Today Maureen lives inBoise, is married for fourteen years to her sweetheart,Steve, and has two beautiful children, Jonah (7) andOlivia (5). She has always enjoyed music and feelsfortunate to be singing Cora’s music, which so closelyreflects the significance and beauty of Jesus’ life andresurrection.

RJ (Bob) Lozano (Choir) I’m originally fromWyoming, but have lived in Idaho most of my adult life.I love music and singing and have been involved inmany facets of singing from barbershop to religious.Worshipping in the Caholic church, and singingCatholic style music I’ve found the Gospel style ofmusic to be very exciting yet very spiritual. I enjoysinging with the Gospel Graces and hope to continue inthe future.

Barbara Lynn (Project Manager, Choir) I amSonojack Records’ project manager, and am alsoprivileged to serve as Chief Operating Officer and on theboard of directors for S.T.A.N.D. During the past sixyears, God has used these wonderful groups of peopleto increase my faith, my support systems, my strength,my joy. I am grateful to have an opportunity to act and tosing and present the Word of God in fresh new ways,and believe that God is raising up an army of praisers. Iam a special-ed teacher at Broadview Elementary, andmother to Ian, Shea, Andrea, Jeremiah and Shaun.

Dorie Marcolina (Choir) I live in Boise and have beenblessed with two wonderful children and threegrandchildren. I grew up always enjoying music andsang with glee clubs and choirs in high school. I was“recruited” into St. Mark’s Gospel Graces Choir by mybrother Dino, a talented musician, who also playskeyboard for our choir. I work part-time, am involved intwo ministries at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, am part ofa small faith community and volunteer at St. AlphonsusHospital. I feel so fortunate to be a part of our GospelGraces “family” and enjoy praising and worshipping theLord through many of Cora’s inspirational songs.

Margaret McLain (Director, Duet, Choir) Music hasalways been an important part of my life, from learningpiano and flute as a girl, to singing and playing at churchwith my mother. It was not until I moved to Seattlewhen I was 18 and experienced gospel music in theCatholic church for the first time, that it became sointensely personal. My life has not been the samesince! I’ve been blessed to sing under Cora Jacksonfor a number of years. I moved to Boise, Idaho overfour years ago, got married and have started afamily. Cora has been incredibly generous andsupportive in helping me start Gospel Graces. God isalways surprising me!

Mandy Mercer (Choir) Vineyard Christian Fellowship.My life, though short thus far, has been an eventful one.I am the daughter of missionaries, and have lived inpractically every state on the west coast, as well asliving for 6 ½ years in a place called Oaxaca, insouthern Mexico. Music has become a big part of ourfamily through my mom’s awesome heart of worship.We’ve spent many years together singing in our livingroom, my mom and I; thanks to her and the grace ofGod I have had the courage to move out of our livingroom and begin using the small “talent” that God hasplaced within me for His glory.

Jessie Nilo (Duet, Choir) Jessie would like to thankher loving and supportive husband, Dominic, andawesome kids, Alicia, Jared, and Janae. I love my bigVineyard Boise family, all 2000 of ya. Most of all, I’mgrateful to God for casting my wretched, sinful past asfar as the east is from the west. Is He amazing orwhat?!

Pam Orr (Choir) Hello! Welcome to Cora’s productionof love! I live in Boise, where I attend Vineyard ChristianFellowship. I am married to wonderful Hugh, and wehave been blessed with five children and onegrandchild. Having been involved in music since myyouth is my past; but, music took on an entirely newmeaning when I accepted Jesus Christ as my personalSavior. I am now blessed to have deep communionwith Jesus through prayer and worship. It is my prayerthat you would be incredibly blessed with today’sexpression of love. May you too share the love ofJesus in your heart and with others.

Nicole Peed (Choir) I have lived in Idaho for the past25 years. I have one son, who is in the United StatesAir Force, and is currently in Japan. I have sung inchurch most of my life. I started attending Vineyard aftera woman’s retreat last fall. I decided to join this choir fora new and different experience.

Birgit Phelps (Choir) I am German, but have lived inthe States since ’89. I have been married to the greatesthusband on earth for the last twenty years, and am ahomeschooling mom to three great kids.

Hank Phillips (Bass, Sound Technician) is anaccomplished bass player and native of South Carolina.He has accompanied many talented artists within thegospel music industry, including Myrna Summers,Peggy Britt, Tyrone Block, Milton Brunson and theThompson Community Choir, Hezekiah Walker, MimiReed, Donald Lawrence, Ricky Dillard, O'LandaDraper, V. Michael McKay and Derrick Brinkley. Heperformed with the GMWA Mass Choir in the Broad-way musical The Gospel of Colonus, and in Sounds ofthe Season with Harvey Felder, the Tacoma Symphonyand the South Sound Gospel Choir. Hank is a graduateof the Art Institute of Seattle and holds a degree in audioproduction. His hobbies include writing music, playingvarious instruments, motorcycling, bike riding,experimenting with computers and studio recording.Hank and his wife Ramona live in Tacoma.

Ramona Phillips (Duet, Choir) Psalms100:2Worship the Lord with joy! Enter his presence with joyfulsinging! A native of Tacoma, Ramona loves to sing thepraises of God. She started singing in her church choirat an early age. She has been involved in severalcommunity based gospel groups around the PugetSound area, the Voices of Victory, Hosanna and theGospel Music Workshop of America. She performedwith a small group from the Washington State Chapter ofGMWA in the Broadway musical The Gospel atColonus and in the Sounds of the Season with HarveyFelder, the Tacoma Symphony, and the South SoundGospel Choir. She’s currently involved in the musicministry of her home church, The City Church. She isthe proud wife of her husband, Hank.

William Joseph Phillips (Percussion) Joey wasborn in the great year of 1979. This young man grew tolove playing drums while he sat in the front row at TrueVine Community Church of God in Christ in Tacoma.He watched the church drummer and learned the skillshe needed to become the drummer he wanted to be.At the age of 16, it was his turn to take over the throne.This led to many outside opportunities such as openingup for James Moore, John P. Kee and many ofSeattle’s fine choirs and groups. Currently under thedirection of Cora Jackson, Joey has had all of hisdreams come true. He has had the opportunity to playfor S.T.A.N.D. and to be the studio drummer for the lategreat Edmonia Jarrett’s gospel CD entitled God is SoGood to Me, and S.T.A.N.D.’s brand new CD, TheRock.

Kevin Rensink (Choir) Kevin is a member of theBelievers Family Church in Meridian. Kevin ismarried to Julie, with two children, Renee 19, and Riley9. Kevin is a manager working for the Lord at HewlettPackard. Kevin enjoys spending time with his family,traveling, watching movies, listening to music (jazz,contemporary Christian, oldies) and worshiping theLord. Kevin dedicated his life to Jesus at the age of 17,and has been walking and growing in his faith. Kevinenjoys helping others and being able to help othersachieve their potential in Christ.

Marion Robinson (Soloist, Trio, Choir) was bornand raised in Seattle. She is the mother of threechildren and has two grandsons. She’s been singingGospel music ever since a very young age, when hersister Cora taught her. Marion has appeared as afeatured vocalist on all of Cora’s audio recordings, andis a charter member of S.T.A.N.D. She very muchenjoys working with children.

Crystal Rogers (Ruth, Choir) Since the early 90’s,Crystal has sung with the Inspirational Chorus and Sanc-tuary Chorus at Mt. Zion Baptist, Sound of the Northwest,First A.M.E. Chancel Choir (her home church) and per-forms as an actress in S.T.A.N.D. Her proudest accom-plishments include recording CDs with The Original PraiseSingers, and The Sound of the Northwest, singing backup for several gospel artists, traveling and performingwith S.T.A.N.D. in London,and marrying her sweetheart,Stephen Rogers.

Jean Rosenthal (Choir) Jean’s choral upbringingstarted in the Catholic church more than 7 years ago. By the end of a fourth Lenten season that brought somespecial challenges, Jean was ready to bust loose. Andjust then, along came Cora Jackson to present aGospel music workshop in Boise. . . Four years later,Jean still loves her “cathedral” music, but she is alsothrilled to share the power and exuberance of Gospelmusic as a member of the Gospel Graces, the BoiseCelebration Choir, and especially, as part of the firstBoise production of Cora’s Concert of the Cross.

Reci Schmellick (Choir) Reci was an accappellachoir member in college and was intrigued by thischance to be part of a community of singers. Singingthe Concert of the Cross has been an incredibleopportunity to let the message of God’s love uplift andinspire. Practicing has really been worship. God loveseach of us so very much; may the music communicatethat message to you!

Joyce Schram (Choir) I am a retired RN, andmarried to Joe, who is also retired. I have two childrenand two grandsons. I’ve been in music, choir and gleeclubs since third grade. I sang with a music group inBoise for 12 years, and studied voice for four years.Musical productions include Oklahoma, The King andI, and The Music Man. I have given recitals, sung forweddings, funerals, parties, etc. I grew up inMassachusets, went to college in Albany, New York,lived in Dallas, Texas and have been in Boise for 44plus years. Joe and I celebrated 44 years of marriagein May.

Karen Sheridan (Choir) MUSIC…. Is there reallyanything else in life that could be any greater?? Singingsince before I could really talk, music, in all forms, isprobably one of the greatest joys in life, superceded onlyby the joy my three children give me. Singing with theGospel Graces choir is truly a joy and an uplifting wayto praise and worship our God. I only wish everyonecould be so lucky as to be touched by the grace, thebeauty and the power of the Word in such a great form.

Christina Shinkle (Keyboards) Christina grew up inBremerton, Washington, and she started playing pianowhen she was eight years old. She studied jazz pianoat the Interlochen Arts Academy and the University ofMiami, and graduated with honors. She became aChristian in 1988. She has played keyboards for CoraJackson since 1994, and she also desktop publishesCora’s music. She teaches piano. She is a mom.She is thankful that God loves us first.

Carmen Shupe (Soloist, Choir) Carmen grew upsinging in church, and has never stopped. She hasbeen a member of countless choirs and ensemblesover the years. Her other love is theatre. She hasperformed all over the US and in many local produc-tions. She is most at home and happy singing withCora for the past decade. Thank you, Cora, for musicthat lives in our hearts long after the singing stops.

Robert Shupe (Choir) Bob is no stranger to CoraJackson’s musical efforts, having been the bass playerfor the St. Therese Catholic Church’s Shades of PraiseGospel Choir over ten years. Bob has been acting - orsome might say “acting up” - since his first professionalstage appearance in the Renton Civic Theater’sproduction of Fiddler On The Roof. Over the nextseveral seasons, Bob appeared in nearly a dozen

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1 TRIUNE directed by Cora L. Jackson JACKSON

And one cried unto another, and said holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Hosts: the whole earth is full of His glory.

ISAIAH 6:3

Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for Thou hast created all things, and for Thy

pleasure they are and were created. REVELATIONS 4:11

2 LUKE 2:11 directed by Kenya Leger JACKSON

SOLO: Alice James

S.T.A.N.D. Dancers: Violet Banks, Connie Gray, Willardth Smith Jr.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. LUKE 2:11

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder; and His name shall

be called Wonderful, Counselor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. ISAIAH 9:6

3 I WISH THAT I COULD HAVE BEEN THERE directed by Cora L. Jackson JACKSON

DUET: Carol Frechette, Margaret McLain

. . . And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call His name Jesus; for He shall save His people from their sins. . .

MATTHEW 1:18 - 25, 2:11

. . . And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were

sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be

to all people. . . LUKE 1:26 - 35, 2:1 - 21

Where is He that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the east and have come to worship Him.

MATTHEW 2:2 - 3

4 THE LAZARUS RAP directed by Cora L. Jackson JACKSON

SOLO: Reverand Jimmie James

. . . Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he

live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die . . . Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe,

thou shouldest see the glory of God? . . . Lazarus, come forth. . . JOHN 11:1 - 45

5 WHEN I SEE THE BLOOD directed by Cora L. Jackson JACKSON

SOLO: Jeremiah Beckwith, Jr.

S.T.A.N.D. Dancers: Violet Banks, Connie Gray, Willardth Smith Jr.

And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where you are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over

you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt. . . EXODUS 12:13, 21- 29

The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto Him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the

world. JOHN 1:29

6 ONE MAN PARADE directed by Kenya Leger JACKSON

TRIO: Maureen Little, Marion Robinson, Cynthia Sutton

S.T.A.N.D. Dancers: Violet Banks, Connie Gray, Willardth Smith Jr.

. . . Art thou He that should come, or do we look for another? MATTHEW 11:3

. . . And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments upon him; and He sat upon him. And many spread

their garments in the way; and others cut down branches off the trees, and strawed them in the way. . .MARK 11:1 - 10

. . . And when He was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the dis-

ciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen; saying, Blessed

be the King that conmeth in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest. . . LUKE 19:29 - 40

. . . The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? Behold, the world is gone

after Him! JOHN 12:12 - 19

7 SWEET COMMUNION directed by Margaret McLain JACKSON

SOLO: Cora L. Jackson

MIMISTS: Boise Area Pastors, Steve Thompson

And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take,

eat; this is My body. . . MATTHEW 26:26 - 28

. . . And He took the cup, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them; and they all drank of it. . .MARK 14:22 - 24

. . . This cup is the new testament in My blood, which is shed for you. LUKE 22:15 - 20

. . . For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord’s death till He come.

I CORINTHIANS 10:16 - 17, 11:23 - 26

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all.

II CORINTHIANS 13:14

8 JOHN 14:1 - 3 directed by Cora L. Jackson JACKSON

SOLO: Tim Browne

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions: if it

were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go to prepare a place for you, I will

come again, and receive you unto Myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. JOHN 14:1 - 3

INTERMISSION

CONCERT OF THE CROSSAct 2

9 THAT’S WHAT HE TOLD ME directed by Cora L. Jackson JACKSON

SOLO: Alice James

. . .and lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. MATTHEW 28:20

And I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you for ever; even the

Spirit of Truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth Him not, neither knoweth Him: but ye know Him;

for He dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. JOHN 14:16 - 18

10 GOT TO GO PRAY directed by Cora L. Jackson JACKSON

SOLO: Marion Robinson

S.T.A.N.D. Dancers: Violet Banks, Connie Gray, Willardth Smith Jr.

And He went a little farther, and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, O My Father, if it be possible, let this cup

pass from Me: nevertheless not as I will, but as Thou wilt. . .He went away again the second time, and prayed,

saying, O My Father, if this cup may not pass away from Me, except I drink it, Thy will be done. MATTHEW 26:39, 42

11 I’LL STAND directed by Kenya Leger JACKSON

SOLO: Edward Donalson III

S.T.A.N.D. Dancers: Violet Banks, Connie Gray, Willardth Smith Jr.

. . .Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having

done all to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having the breastplate of righ-

teousness; and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith,

wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the

sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. EPHESIANS 6:11 - 17

For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God, to the pulling down of strong holds; Cast-

ing down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into

captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. II CORINTHIANS 10:4 - 5

12 BY HIS STRIPES directed by Cora L. Jackson JACKSON

SOLO: Carmen Shupe

SPEAKERS: Boise Area Choir Members

S.T.A.N.D. Dancers: Violet Banks, Connie Gray, Willardth Smith Jr.

Surely He hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet did we esteem Him stricken, smitten of God, and

afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our

peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every-

one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all. He was oppressed, and He was afflicted,

yet He opened not His mouth; He is brought as a lamb to the slaughter. . . ISAIAH 53:4 - 7

13 I’LL MEET YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE directed by Margaret McLain JACKSON

QUARTET: Lisa Allen, Jeremiah Beckwith, Jr., Cora L. Jackson, Alice James

And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, today shalt thou be with Me in paradise. LUKE 23:43

We are confident, I say, and willing to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. II CORINTHIANS 5:8

14 INTO YOUR HANDS directed by Cora L. Jackson JACKSON

DUET: Jessie Nilo, Ramona Phillips

. . . He said, it is finished . . . JOHN 19:30

And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, He said, Father, into Thy hands I commend My Spirit; and having said

thus, He gave up the ghost. LUKE 23:46

15 I’VE GOTTA TELL IT directed by Kenya Leger JACKSON

SOLO: Edward Donalson III

For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish

but have everlasting life. JOHN 3:16

16 COME TO JESUS directed by Cora L. Jackson JACKSON

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him

from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confes-

sion is made unto salvation. ROMANS 10:9 - 10

ALTAR CALLANNOUNCER: Motiryo Keambiroiro

CURTAIN CALL - CAST

continued froim page 10productions. Bob has also performed at the WadeJames Theater, with Encore Playhouse and Civic LightOpera. In addition to acting, Bob’s a former stand-upcomedian, and contributing editor for the NorthwestActor’s Handbooks.

Marcia Smart (Choir) “To see what is possibletomorrow, you need to look outside what is possibletoday”. Marcia, a native of the Caribbean islands ofTrinidad and Tobago, is a dynamic business profes-sional, educator and inspirational speaker. A firmbeliever of “You Are the CEO of Your Life” and that weare all accomplished executives in our own right,Marcia is passionate about inspiring, teaching andeducating people, organizations and her community.As a member of the St. Mark’s Gospel Graces,Marcia enjoys using her vocal talent to praise the Lordand to bring joy and fulfillment to others.

Willardth Smith, Jr. (Dancer, Assistant DanceDirector) (Dee) Willardth means ‘Servant Prince.’ Ithank the Lord for giving me this name, because it hasgiven me guidance and brought understanding to mylife. I have a pretty busy life full of joy and happinesswhich is represented by my beautiful wife, Pam, and sixdaughters - Moriah, Makaelah, Ephesia,Taja, Rubyand Esther. I love to dance for the Lord.

Cynthia Sutton (Trio, Choir) As a middle schoolteacher and mother of three equally musical daughters,Cynthia keeps busy. She and her husband of 11 yearsfeel music is one of the most direct forms of commun-ion with God, often quoting St. Augustine: “He whosings, prays twice.” An accomplished composer andconductor, Cynthia writes for and leads such diversegroups as middle school and elementary choirs, folkand blues bands, and traditional and contemporarychurch worship groups. She enjoys performing, andconsiders singing the purest expression of her faith inGod. Cynthia and her family are active members ofVineyard Fellowship, Boise.

Pam Thiry (Choir) Has been married to John for 20years and is mom to three wonderful sons. She haslived in the Boise area since 1986. She has alwayshad a love for music, but took a long break from singingin order to raise a family. Attending a Cora Jacksonworkshop inspired her to make room in her schedulefor singing once again. She believes Christian music iscapable of transporting you to a more intimate faithrelationship with our heavenly Father, and that Gospelmusic does this in a profound way. She is a chartermember of Gospel Graces Choir, occasionally cantorsat mass, and has been singing for the St. Mark’sSchool mass for the past three years.

Steve Thompson (Jesus, Choir) A native of Seattle,Steve started singing at the age of ten in the TotalExperience Gospel Choir. He is currently in his fourthyear as a S.T.A.N.D. cast member. Steve is a lovinghusband to Monica, and father of three wonderfulchildren, Kiascha, KeChar and Kivon. “Being confidentof this very thing, He who has begun a good work inyou will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.”Philippians 1:6

Amy Tillman (Choir) Amy is a native of Seattle andhas been a part of S.T.A.N.D. for the entire six years ofit’s existence. She recently graduated from college witha bachelor’s degree in business. Amy enjoysparticipating in S.T.A.N.D. as her hobby. She is a singlemother and has two beautiful daughters.

Jennifer Tuck (Choir) is celebrating ten years ofmarriage to Terre Tuck. They have two boys Shad (8)and Tanner (6). She also teaches voice and piano, andis the music teacher at Hidden Springs Charter School.She is a member of the Vineyard Boise Fellowship.What a profound privilege to be part of Concert of theCross!

James Vining (Choir) Jim was born in Amie,Louisana. He took piano and violin lessons as a child,and served in the military 2.5 years in the EuropeanTheatre. Work has included farm work, grocery andmarket clerk, telephone repairman, carpenter, plumber,policeman, missionary, ESL teacher in China, Baptistpastor. He sang in a men’s chorale while attendingseminary, church choirs and as cantor in a GreekOrthodox church.

Nanci Vining (Choir) Nanci immigrated from Chinain 1993. She learned to play violin during her childhoodfor four years. She was a teacher in California for nineyears. Nanci recently graduated from dental hygieneschool and just got licensed as an RDH.

Ressa R. Walls (Choir) is a native of Seattle. She isvery pleased to be part of this extraordinary production.She has performed with numerous choral groupssinging gospel, jazz, peace and freedom, pop, andacappella spirituals. She performed with UrbanRhythms, a community based multi-ethnic choir, andtraveled with them to Austria to help celebrate Austria’s1000 year anniversary. It was an amazing and life-changing experience. Ressa feels blessed andthankful to our Father above for the opportunity to touchthe hearts of others through the ministry of music.

Seán Walsh (Choir) is a founding member ofS.T.A.N.D. Productions and has been singing underthe direction of Cora Jackson for more than sevenyears. He also sings with the Shades of Praise gospelchoir at his home church, St. Therese parish. He alsoserves on the Board of Directors for S.T.A.N.D.

from Cora, , ,To Triune God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit - Thank You forloving us so much...thank you for Jesus, without whom thereis no Christmas, ressurection or hope. Blessings to You forthe anointings and gifts that You have deposited into theentire cast of Concert of the Cross. Thank You for John3:16...I am so glad that I am a “whosoever”.

To Edward C. Jackson, Tee, Dee, Kiki, Kenny and Jon -Thank you for unconditional love (and minimal complaints)going without home cooked meals and enduring absencesand interruptions one after the other. I thank God for each ofyou; you are my joy.

To the cast of Concert of the Cross, Boise 2005 - God richlybless each of you individually, as well as every family yourepresent. Thank you singers, actors, speakers, mimes,soloists, stagehands, sound and light personnel, musicians,directors, dancers, interpreter, project manager and “go fors”.Every one of you did your very best and I am confident thatGod will greatly reward you. I am encouraged by yourgenerosity of time, talent and treasure. I appreciate and loveyou all.

To Unity in Community and supporters - I don’t have enoughspace to print my thanks. You believed in me, Concert of theCross and Sonojack Records and you took a giant leap offaith - therefore you pleased God. Thank you for yourhospitality, limosene and laundry services, box lunches,homemade soups and desserts, unlimited energy, legwork,encouragement and friendship.

To Pastor Tri, the Vineyard staff and congregation - You knewnothing about me, except that I love Jesus, and that wasenough; you welcomed me and mine. May God richly repayyou many times over.

To S.T.A.N.D. Productions and special guests from Seattle - Iam abundantly blessed to have such a support system!Thank you Song, Theatre AN’ Dance for following myleadership and direction as I follow the promptings of theHoly Spirit. May God richly reward your willingness andobedience. A very special thank you to Alice, Jimmie, PastorEdward and Brenda - thank you for tagging along with us andblessing us with your presence.

To the audience - You are the reason for Concert of theCross. May God plant, grow, and harvest the Word that youhave received. May He bring produce, some one hundred,some sixty and some thirty fold. God make His face to shineon you all, always.

Theresa Wibbels (Choir) Terry lives in Boise withher husband, Mark, and two sons, Mac and Leo. Shesings with the Gospel Graces and the Celebration Choirand plays djembe with Drum Central. She thanks Godfor writing this music on Cora Jackson’s heart, andCora for having the courage to deliver it to the rest of usyear after year.

Christina Williams (Choir) I was born in East St.Louis, Illinois. I am a soprano and have been singingwith S.T.A.N.D. for a little more than a year. I have sungwith three gospel choirs. I am a proud mother of a busyfive-year-old little boy, TreSean, and am expecting hisnew baby brother to arrive soon. I currently reside inTacoma, Washington.

Sandra Wilson (Choir) A native of Seattle, I wasraised in a strong Christian family, where church andsinging were part of everyday life. I attended local highschools and tried out for concert choir and joined up withFranklin High School to make a Christmas album in1970. I’m the mother of three children and have threegrandchildren. I have an AA degree in EnrichmentTeaching and work with children at T.T. Minor Elemen-tary School and assist with the children’s choir. I joinedS.T.A.N.D. in the fall of 2000 - this is the most fun gospelgroup I ever have experienced.

Cathy Woods (Choir) I am the new director of aGospel choir at St. Mark’s Catholic Church called theGospel Graces. My sister started the group aftersinging with Cora Jackson in Seattle for 12 years andsubsequently moving to Boise. I am married and havetwo children. I grew up in northeastern Washington. Mymom was a very musical person, and she passed herlove of music on to her children. I’ve been involved inmusic most of my life, playing piano, flute, guitar, orsinging in church choirs. Gospel music inspires meand enhances my relationship with God more than anyother music.

S.T.A.N.D. dancers wear white face makeup.Whiteface, in effect, takes the dancers’ ownsentiments (I’m not feeling well today, my feetare hurting, this costume is too tight, etc) out ofthe equation and provides a blank sheet, if youwill, so that the viewer will see the truth of thewords and music on their faces as inspired bythe Holy Spirit.

Gospel Graces

of

St. Mark’s Catholic Church

Boise, Idaho

Congratulations to

Unity in Communityfor bringing Concert of the Cross to Boise

from the cast of S.T.A.N.D.

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