2009 PRODUCTION AND TOUR!

NEW WINE is a music/drama troupe of high school students and is based out of First Lutheran Church in Morris, Minnesota. Under the direction of Pastor Todd Mattson, NEW WINE rehearses during the school year and tours in early summer.

In its commitment to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ, NEW WINE produces contemporary Christian musicals each year, offering them locally in Dinner-theater format in May and putting them on the road in June. This year the First Lutheran based troupe of 52 area high school students is busy preparing for their production of THE ARK: WHAT TO DO WHEN LIFE'S A ZOO!

Dinner-theater dates are May 10, 13 16 and 17 at First Lutheran...beginning each night at 6pm. Advanced ticket sales only. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at First Lutheran Church during weekly office hours and on Sunday mornings following worship.

Please call 320 589-3242 for more information. Departing on June 15th, the troupe along with 10 adult chaperones will be traveling to the Pacific Northwest with Ketchikan, Alaska as their furthest destination. In addition to performing THE ARK, the troupe will be doing some service work as well as some sight-seeing.

The following is their tour itinerary: June 15 Regina, Saskatchewan June 16 Calgary, Alberta June 17 Jasper, Alberta June 18 Prince George, British Columbia June 19 Prince Rupert, British Columbia June 20 Ketchikan, Alaska June 23 Prince Rupert, British Columbia June 24 Port Hardy, British Columbia June 25 Victoria, British Columbia June 26 Port Angeles, Washington June 27 Seattle, Washington June 28 Butte, Montana June 29 Moorcroft, Wyoming June 30 Morris, Minnesota...homecoming performance

"Their eyes did not deceive them. What had been a part of their hope for so long now loomed only a short distance before them. And as that great and mighty vessel drew even nearer, the excitement grew as the creatures began to see their homeland taking shape. Rocks and hills, trees and plants, blue sky with the most amazing rainbow...and, oh yes...something else...even more amazing..." Young and old will enjoy this year's NEW WINE production, THE ARK: WHAT TO DO WHEN LIFE'S A ZOO! Using the backdrop of Noah's ark, the animals come to life in presenting a story about what it is to be a community of hope. Using music, drama and humor, THE ARK explores the themes of community building and reconciliation, offering an inspiring Gospel message that should be enjoyed by all who attend. For booking information, please contact Pastor Todd Mattson at todd@firstlutheranmorris.org.