The First Christmas http://thefirstchristmas.org Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:06:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Tell us your Celebration stories! http://thefirstchristmas.org/tell-us-your-celebration-stories-2/ http://thefirstchristmas.org/tell-us-your-celebration-stories-2/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:06:59 +0000 Steven Murray http://thefirstchristmas.org/?p=928 While the production of Celebration is over, the stories of how God used it continued to come in long after the proverbial curtain went down on the last performance. And that’s what we want to hear from you!

Would you take a minute to share how you’ve seen God use Celebration in your life or others’ lives?

Whether it served as a family outing with the kids, brought a prodigal back to Him, or opened the heart for someone to receive Jesus Christ as Savior — no matter what the story was — we want to hear what you experienced.

Click the “TELL US YOUR STORIES” button above to share your stories today! After January 1, one name will be drawn from among those who submitted a response and be given 4 tickets to the performance of their choice of Celebration 2012.

Thanks again for experiencing the spirit, the songs and the story of Christmas at Celebration this year!

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Meanwhile, here are just a few of the Tweets we’ve seen about Celebration this year:

@TroyGood1: #2011Celebration It was an awe-inspiring performance that pretty does have a feel of a Disney/Broadway Musical.

@joybells07: The choir and orchestra were incredible.  But MAD props to the lights, sound, and backstage crew. Especially the lights. #2011Celebration

@Angela0419: Speechless. #2011Celebration

@amhays87: @GreggMatte I will be attending #2011Celebration for the third straight night @HoustonsFirst! Amazing, incredible, @johnebolin – fabulous!

@PvPx22: The faces that the little kids make while their singing are PRICELESS! #2011Celebration

 

 

 

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A quick word about tickets — as of this post on Friday morning, just a few dozen tickets remain for tonight’s show and the Sunday matinee. Only a handful of scattered singles remain for the Saturday matinee and evening performances. Families or groups wishing to attend Celebration will have the best chance of sitting together at the Sunday evening performance.

Click the tickets above to choose your seats and purchase tickets online. You can also stop by the self-serve kiosks in the Main Foyer at Houston’s First. The kiosks will provide the best available seats for the performance you select. Finally, you can call 1.888.695.0888 for assistance ($2 service fee per ticket).

We look forward to seeing you this weekend!

]]> http://thefirstchristmas.org/an-update-on-ticket-availability/feed/ 0 Look who’s back! http://thefirstchristmas.org/look-whos-back/ http://thefirstchristmas.org/look-whos-back/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:38:37 +0000 Steven Murray http://thefirstchristmas.org/?p=905

Paige reprises her role in Celebration

We are excited to welcome back our good friend Paige as she reprises her role in Celebration this year! She’s looking as good as ever, and she’s sporting her signature fragrance, as well. Come and meet her in person this weekend!

]]> http://thefirstchristmas.org/look-whos-back/feed/ 0 The Curtain Goes Up This Week! http://thefirstchristmas.org/the-curtain-goes-up-this-week/ http://thefirstchristmas.org/the-curtain-goes-up-this-week/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:12:22 +0000 Steven Murray http://thefirstchristmas.org/?p=901 We are just days away from opening night of Celebration! The cast and crew, choir and orchestra, make-up artists and costume makers — and everybody else behind the scenes — are putting finishing touches on this year’s production. Excitement is in the air here at Houston’s First!

What are we excited about? Most of all, we look forward to how God will use Celebration to encourage hearts and change lives. That has been our prayer all along — that God would get the glory (not us) and that people would walk away not impressed by the show — but impacted by the Truth of God’s Word.

Seats are still available if you want to share Celebration with clients or co-workers, neighbors or friends — or just your own family. You invite them, and we’ll provide the message as we celebrate the spirit, the songs and the story of Christmas!

]]> http://thefirstchristmas.org/the-curtain-goes-up-this-week/feed/ 0 Enough From Us. What Do YOU Say About Celebration? http://thefirstchristmas.org/enough-from-us-what-do-you-say-about-celebration/ http://thefirstchristmas.org/enough-from-us-what-do-you-say-about-celebration/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:01:19 +0000 Steven Murray http://thefirstchristmas.org/?p=897 After the 2010 run of Celebration, we asked audience members to complete this sentence in 10 words or less: “Celebration was …”  Here’s what a few of you had to say:

“A great way to start the Christmas spirit.”
Ray, Houston

“Absolutely fabulous and very stirring.”
James, Corpus Christi

“The highlight of my year.”
Kaye, Houston

“A gift of love from Houston’s First to Houston and beyond.”
Sharon, Lake Charles

“An awesome, jaw dropping, moving story and production.”
Ronald, Willis

“A beautiful reminder of what Christmas is all about.”
Clayton, Katy

“Amazing! A must see for all families.”
Christie, Houston

“The most magnificent Christmas show I have ever seen!”
Kimmy, Austin

 

 

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]]> http://thefirstchristmas.org/were-half-way-to-celebration/feed/ 0 Tickets Available Now! http://thefirstchristmas.org/tickets-available-now/ http://thefirstchristmas.org/tickets-available-now/#comments Sun, 16 Oct 2011 16:34:36 +0000 Steven Murray http://thefirstchristmas.org/?p=876 The Christmas spirit was in the air as hundreds came out for the Ticket Sales Launch Event on Sat, Oct 15, in the Main Foyer of Houston’s First! Tickets went on sale online here at TheFirstChristmas.org later that afternoon. Visit the ticket sales page to purchase your Celebration tickets right now and to learn how you can buy them in person and by phone, as well.

Celebration Ticket Sales Launch Event (Oct 15, 2011)

Hundreds came to the Ticket Sales Launch Event to be among the first in town to secure their tickets to Celebration

]]> http://thefirstchristmas.org/tickets-available-now/feed/ 0 Ticket Sales Launch Event – Sat, Oct 15 http://thefirstchristmas.org/ticket-sales-launch-event-sat-oct-15/ http://thefirstchristmas.org/ticket-sales-launch-event-sat-oct-15/#comments Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:47:14 +0000 Steven Murray http://thefirstchristmas.org/?p=862 Be among the first in town to get tickets for Celebration at the Ticket Sales Launch Event on Sat, Oct 15!  Tickets will be available for purchase in person in the Main Foyer of Houston’s First (Loop Campus) from 8-11a.  They can be purchased online that day here at TheFirstChristmas.org beginning at 1p.  Visit the ticket page to learn more about price levels, handicap seating, childcare and more.

So, makes plans with your family and friends, church groups and co-workers, and anybody else you want to invite to experience the spirit, the songs and the story of Christmas at Celebration!

]]> http://thefirstchristmas.org/ticket-sales-launch-event-sat-oct-15/feed/ 0 Join the Celebration 2011 team! http://thefirstchristmas.org/join-the-celebration-2011-team/ http://thefirstchristmas.org/join-the-celebration-2011-team/#comments Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:30:38 +0000 Steven Murray http://thefirstchristmas.org/?p=835 The dates are set. The story is written. The music is almost done!  Now, we need volunteers to make the spirit, the songs and the story of Christmas come alive in Celebration 2011! Review the areas of service then use the online registration form to indicate up to 3 preferred areas in which you would like to serve. A team leader will contact you about taking the next steps as a Celebration volunteer!

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