An Evening with Kingdom Impact Theater LIVE @ The Barn

Kingdom

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

DIRECTOR’S NOTE

Welcome to the cabaret, an eclec scenes and songs from our Kingdo p 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

Michael Edgar Myers

Vikki J. Myers

Garlan Garner

Carla Brown

Michelle Perez- Campbell

Vanetta Pinn

G.K. Gardner

John Barcanic

Founder, Artistic Director Founder, Worship Director

Musical, Technical Director Education Director

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

TECH CREW

Eric Brown

Shoreline Church, Dallas TX

James Lewis

Connection Church, Libertyville

Pietrick Kubasik, Discovery Church, Elgin

Tonny Kibbet

ACT Intl

Sarge

Recruit 1

Recruit 2

Recruit 3

Recruit 4

Voice Narrations

Video Operations

Sound Designer

Video Editor

DOOR PRIZES & MENU

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

Libertyville

Chick-Fil-A

Deerfield

Hansa Coffee Roasters

Libertyville

Improv Playhouse

Libertyville

Lions Math & Science Christian Academy

Waukegan

Legacy Reentry Foundation

Waukegan

Metra Rail Station

Libertyville

Panera Bread

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 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.

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 asks Do you share these ideals?

Will you support us in our mission?

Special Thanks Kingdom Impact

Theatre Ministry

Accountability Team

Jules Burke

Marva Chubb-Schulz

Rev. Hal Lentz

Rev. Darryl Jenkins

LaDawne Jenkins

Vanetta Pinn

Doris Reynolds

Olivia Yeung