An Evening with Kingdom Impact Theater LIVE @ The Barn

Kingdom Impact Theater

FRIDAY MARCH 15TH, 2024 7:30PM

WELCOME TO

Connection Church of Libertyville (The Barn) Lamarr K. Lark, Lead Pastor; Brenda Lark, First Lady

OUR MISSION

A Diverse Community of Authentic Believers Learning How to be More Like Jesus in everyday Life.

OUR PURPOSE

To Know Jesus Christ and Make Disciples of Every Generation, Every Culture, Every Ethnicity Every Economic Class.

OUR STORY

Connection Church was planted in 2016 on farmland on St. Mary’s Road in Libertyville, IL. The property had two houses and an historic red barn in need of repair. Pastor Lamarr Lark believed the barn would make an excellent worship site -- once the horse stalls and all their scents were cleaned.

The buildings were cleaned, the fragrance became pleasant to The LORD God, thanks to partnership with Converge MidAmerica, a missional network of Gospel-driven churches.

FOR YOUR CALENDAR

Sunday Service of Worship -- 10:00 AM Palm Sunday -- Curtis Evans, Associate Pastor Resurrection Sunday -- Lamarr K. Lark, Lead Pastor connectionchurchlibertyville.org Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @connectionchurchlibertyville

DIRECTOR’S NOTE Welcome to the cabaret, an eclectic collection of scenes and songs from our Kingdom Impact Theater Ministries files, and the inspired hearts of members of our host, Connection Church of Libertyville.

Since we launched this style of programming, we’ve received interesting feedback from people in churchcircles. We’ve learned the word “cabaret” carries complex concepts. Sometimes spoken, sometimes written, often with a raised eyebrow.

“Cabaret?” they say? The word conjures images of the award-winning stage play or musical of the same name whose story line was set in 1930s Germany as Hitler was coming to power. The cabaret of “Cabaret” was, shall I say, racy or edgy?

Aside from fiction, “cabaret” perhaps tweaks thoughts of nightclub dancing and alcohol associated with Chicago’s gangsters of Prohibition.

Maybe “cabaret” raised visions the apostle Paul writes about frequently to first-century congregations whose members were coming to Christ. Those passages in which he’d say, “That is what some of you WERE.”

DIRECTOR’S NOTE (CONTINUED): Trust me. There are just a couple of reasons we picked “cabaret.”

One, some of us in Kingdom Impact Theater Ministries have roots in musical theater and like the style of performance.

Two, we were told (by a person of that generation) that the word would intrigue more younger people than “coffeehouse.”

We’re waiting.

Whatever your take, here is why we’re here and what to expect: five original theater scenes, four written by the KIT ensemble, in which you’ll meet characters struggling to connect the Scriptures with everyday life. songs in which we encourage you to sing along; some you’ll want to sing, others you’ll just listen. Either way, participate as you’re lead. speaking of participation, there are occasional interactive moments sparked by on-screen conversation prompts or invitations from the stage; food to enjoy, prizes to win, gifts to take home.

As in a musical, the scenes and songs have a theme. Tonight’s theme: the Gospel of Jesus Christ, particularly as it relates to His Resurrection, or “Easter” as some say. Now, If our cabaret is sounding a little more like a church service, mehhhhh, could be.

But then, if life is a cabaret, as the theme song says, then maybe church could use a little more life. Or life could use a little more church.

Willkommen!

THE PROGRAM Act I Welcome: To Connnection Church Scene: “Villkommen to Cabaret” -- The Host Music: “Praise Medley” -- Chos3n All Around Let It Rise Jesus Paid It All Scene: Christianese 100 with Dr. Etta M. Ology, Speech Patholo-jest -“Easter or Resurrection” Ready for the Question: What do you think of the word “Easter” now?

Music: “The Prayer” -- Olivia Marsh, Christine Kusher Scene: “Discipleship Boot Camp, Part I” -- Connection Youth Theater Ensemble Ready for the Question: Who has been a mentor in your life? How has that person guided you?

Scene: “4-1-1 on John 3:16” -- Michael Edgar Myers & Vikki J. Myers

INTERMISSION

Act 2 Musical Improvision: Garlan Garner Scene: “Too Late” Gina Johnson & Vikki J. Myers Song: “Tomorrow” -- Gina Johnson & Vikki J. Myers Scene: “Yes, And…” -- Audience Scene: “Discipleship Boot Camp Part II” Scene: “The Best Script is Scripture” from Mark 14 Song: “Destiny” -- Cierra Johnson Scene: “The Roscoe P. Love Love Survival Kit” Perspective: Pastor Curtis Music: “Revelation 19:1” -- The Cabaret Cast

THE KIT ‘CORE’ ENSEMBLE Founder, Artistic Director Founder, Worship Director Musical, Technical Director Education Director

Michael Edgar Myers Vikki J. Myers Garlan Garner Carla Brown Michelle Perez- Campbell Vanetta Pinn G.K. Gardner John Barcanic

Chos3n Chos3n Percussion Bass

CONNECTION GUESTS Christine Kusher Olivia Marsh Gina Johnson Cierra Johnson

Piano Violin Vocalist Author, Vocalist

DISCIPLESHIP BOOT CAMP RECRUITS Trey Johnson Elizabeth Torres Rachel Torres Josh Johnson Micah Johnson

Sarge Recruit 1 Recruit 2 Recruit 3 Recruit 4

TECH CREW Eric Brown Shoreline Church, Dallas TX James Lewis Connection Church, Libertyville Pietrick Kubasik, Discovery Church, Elgin Tonny Kibbet ACT Intl.

Voice Narrations Video Operations Sound Designer Video Editor

DOOR PRIZES & MENU

Give us your email for a chance to receive a signed copy of Pastor Lamarr’s Book: “Meet me at the Barn*”

* Available for purchase on Amazon

Donations Welcome!

A NOTE OF THANKS We’re most thankful for the opportunity to bring the cabaret to Connection Church in Libertyville where KIT Ministries has been serving as musical worship and media communications consultants since 2021.

Tonight is another step in our development as theater missionaries helping church plants, and smaller and mid-sized churches share our pastoral and media experience to engage in their local communities. That engagement has included volunteer support from the congregation, and the generosity of merchants in Libertyville and surrounding communities.

The latter is particularly beneficial, for aside for inviting the community about the specific program, asking businesses, other churches and community agencies to post a flyer about an upcoming event also lets residence in the neighborhood discover the church exists, period.

A NOTE OF THANKS: PUBLICITY OUTLETS Birdy’s Coffee House Lions Math & Science Christian Academy Libertyville Waukegan Chick-Fil-A Legacy Reentry Foundation Deerfield Waukegan Hansa Coffee Roasters Metra Rail Station Libertyville Libertyville Improv Playhouse Panera Bread Libertyville Mundelein

CONCESSIONS CONTRIBUTORS Bake Share Baking Grayslake, IL Aunt Pat’s Cakes South Holland, IL

CONNECTION CHURCH LEADERSHIP Lamarr Lark Lead Pastor Curtis Evans Associate Pastor

Verneil Lewis Teaching Pastor Chuck Swanson Stewardship Deacon

KIT MINISTRIES EVENT PLANNING TEAM Tracey Golden Event Coordinator Camille Myers Graphic Design

Dawn Castic Concessions Manager Olivia Yeung Finance Administrator

PUBLICITY, HOSPITALITY, CONCESSIONS, SETUP VOLUNTEERS Annette Dercole Lamarr Lark II Jean Lewis Chuck Swanson Tammy Tindall Ken Olsen Darren Watkins Nancy Torres Shanise Evans

KINGDOM IMPACT THEATER MINISTRIES believes In the command by Jesus Christ for His followers to “go into the world and proclaim the gospel to all creation” as recorded in the gospel of Mark In adapting the varied teaching methods of Jesus Christ to contemporary art forms to enhance, not compromise, comprehension of His Word That Performing arts and theater principles effectively create Safe Faith Conversations across people groups; That “the best script is Scripture” is the guiding principle behind all content we create and teach

KINGDOM IMPACT THEATER MINISTRIES is Dedicated to Entertain, Educate, Equip and Empower “Christfollowers” and “Christcurious” to live their personal faith in daily interactions and decisionmaking.

KINGDOM IMPACT THEATER MINISTRIES has Ongoing relationships with over 40 churches, civic agencies, regional ministries in five states.

Networking and consulting connections with Christ-following artists across the globe.

Jules Burke Marva Chubb-Schulz Rev. Hal Lentz Rev. Darryl Jenkins LaDawne Jenkins Vanetta Pinn Doris Reynolds Olivia Yeung

KINGDOM IMPACT THEATER MINISTRIES asks Do you share these ideals?

Will you support us in our mission?

Special Thanks

Kingdom Impact Theatre Ministry Accountability Team

Address: 1723 Roosa Lane, Elk Grove Village, IL 6007 Phone: 630.659.9710 Website: www.kit-ministries.com

@KITministries

Kingdom Impact Theater Ministries is a department of Artists in Christian Testimony Intl, a fully registered 501(c)(3) organization since 1973. ​Your contributions are tax deductible.