Meda Stamper, minister of Anstey URC, offers one-woman
 performances of the Gospel of John, the Gospel of Mark, and other New Testament texts.  Carefully staged to draw the audience into 
the rhythm of the narrative and the beauty and power of the Gospel, these
 performances bring the story to life and are engaging and appealing to 
non-churchgoers as well as Christians.

In 
her performances of the Gospel of John and the Gospel of Mark, Meda enacts the biblical text as a piece 
of theatre.  The performances, which are 
two hours with intermission, include much movement and are usually accompanied 
by a percussionist; they can also include lighting where that is available.  They work well in a sanctuary but can be 
tailored to suit any performance venue (you just need a radio mic and a some tables and chairs).  Meda is glad to 
have a Q&A session afterwards.

She has also performed the birth narratives of Luke
1-2 and Matthew 1-2 along with Mark 1:1-15 and John 1:1-18 as a Christmas 
worship event, and she is happy to offer those again as part of carol services 
or on their own.  She 
also offers Acts 2:1-20 at Pentecost.

If
 you would like her to perform individual passages of John or Mark, she will gladly try to accept even
 last-minute requests to participate in worship services or special events in 
this way.

Meda is a minister in the Presbyterian Church
(USA) with a Ph.D. in biblical studies (New Testament) from Princeton
 Theological Seminary.  She has been 
involved in the performing arts since childhood and has been performing 
scripture for 10 years.

If
 you have seen similar performances, like the excellent performance of Mark by
 Shakespearean actor Alec McCowen some years ago, you know that there is no 
better way to bring the Gospel to life.

There is a charge for a full-length performances, but it is negotiable, particularly if the date doesn’t have to be held for a long period.  For
 more information, e-mail Meda at meda [at] alum [dot] ptsem [dot] edu or phone her on 01509 890389.