Musical sparks youth ministry

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Cast members of Upside Down King listen to Ben Kliewer, playing Jesus, explain his upside-down teachings at Eden Mennonite Church, Moundridge, Kan. From left are Lowell Wyse, Bethany Amstutz, Bridget Kratzer and Tonya Keim Bartel. The original 90-minute musical premiered in Western District Conference and was performed at seven congregational sites in January. With music by Doug and Jude Krehbiel, aka Road Less Travelled, and text by writer Carol Duerksen, all members of Tabor Mennonite Church, Newton, Kan., the musical raised funds for WDC and South Central Conference youth ministry.  Audiences totaled 2,200 people, and nearly $12,000 was received in offerings.—Western District Conference

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