What an amazing opening weekend we had! The Reverend Joey Hallelujah has arrived! He is definitely the televangelist by which all other televangelists will forevermore be measured. I have seen my amazing brother, Glenn Polk, portraying dozens of characters over our lifetime together, but this particular one comes alive in a whole new dimension. I know I say this about every play we produce, but seriously… you have to see “Saint John & The Televangelist.” It is just absolutely wonderful.
And it isn’t just funny. Bill Woodard is just so perfect in the role of the Apostle John. The message that is revealed in the course of the story is presented in such sweet and earnest love for the Lord and His lost ones.
Sunday morning I was in front of our church doing announcements at the beginning of the service. I mentioned that “Saint John & The Televangelist” had opened, and that I hoped everyone would come. A friend of mine, Donnie Bailey, just spontaneously stood up and told the congregation that they all had to see this play. It said it was just hilarious and had a great message that everyone needed to hear. Amen!
A man went up to Glenn Saturday after the show and said, “This was the best presentation of the Gospel I have ever heard in my life.” Now I cannot tell you how moving it is to hear something like that. For a play…and a comedy at that…to cut through all the stuff the flesh, the world, and the devil throws at us to keep the pure Truth of the Gospel from being grasped, is nothing but God. Nothing but God.
And not only is the play just spectacular, The Ragtown Gospel Band knocks it out of the park! This show has some songs that feature several of our outstanding singers. I have to give the whole group time to compose themselves after Brenda Rhoades sings her version of the haunting and beautiful “Untitled Hymn.” What an amazing voice and heart for the Lord that woman has. I have been blessed to share the stage with Kim Hopper, Sheri Easter, and Lauren Talley, the three greatest female Gospel singers out there, and I can tell you that Brenda Rhoades has it all, and then some. We also show off our bass singer, Brother George Jackson, and Jay Young in a couple of fun songs. And yes, I pummel the piano a bit, and I really want you to hear our version of “Amazing Grace.”I think it is pretty special.
Of particular delight to me, our daughter, Jency Polk, shows that she has no problem whatsoever holding her own with her old man, throwin’ down and belting out a duet of “I Go To The Rock.” I can’t tell you what a joy it is to discover such talent and passion for the music and the message in my own child. God has given me riches and treasure beyond measure. All of this, and the most wonderful people on Earth walk in every time we open our doors, and together we get to share that sweet time in this wonderful place. It truly is an unforgettable experience.
In Dependence!
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