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She also writes articles, devotions, and poetry for numerous publications. Her works have been accepted by Lifeway, Standard Publishing, Cook Communications, The Upper Room, Reiman Publishing Group, Judson Press, Warner Press, and others. Diana has a master's degree in counseling, and belongs to the American Christian Writers Association and the Kentucky State Poetry Society. She currently teaches a middle school girls' Sunday school class and sings in the adult choir at Campbellsville Baptist Church in Campbellsville, Kentucky. 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Congregational participation is encouraged through the singing of hymns between each scene. This adaptable piece is easy to stage and can be presented by any number of youth or adults (or a combination of age groups); most of the speaking is done by a narrator who speaks from the pulpit, so there's no need to memorize extensive dialogue. A list of props and costumes is included, along with simple instructions for the setting. Performance time is approximately 30 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLawrence H. Balleine\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis the pastor of Zwingli United Church of Christ in Monticello, Wisconsin. He previously served congregations in Indiana and Michigan. 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