UNDER HIS WINGS  is popular among church crowds, family reunion groups,
military groups, and with a wide cross section of clubs and institutions that
crave wholesome and inspirational entertainment.  Be sure to tell everyone.

On another note...  Gloria and I are very proud of our kids as you have probably noticed.  I don't think our daughter Holly will mind me sharing something special with you.  She underwent gastric bypass surgery on May 12.  In just three short months, as of today,  she has lost 101 pounds.  Holly is feeling and looking fantastic!!  The doctors are monitoring her closely.  She is well and her spirits are high as a kite.  She's exercising (a lot) daily, walking, eating exactly as she should, and her future is very, very bright.  Holly is student teaching at P.S. Jones Middle School in Washington this semester and will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education (specializing in working with the handicapped) from ECSU in December.  YEA...on all counts.  If you want to send Holly a note of encouragement her email address is: thathollygurl@ymail.com.  I would LOVE IT if you would flood her inbox with encouraging notes.  Nothing boosts the spirit more than to hear that people care!!  Thank you.

In other news, Gloria and I are determined to keep the theatre doors open and to keep things running while we endure this recession.  In order to keep body and soul together it became evident a few months ago that I had better start looking for a teaching position to supplement our income and help keep the theatre on its feet.  I was called (virtually out of the blue...don't you love it) by College of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City about 2 months ago.  They needed an adjunct professor to teach a few technical theatre classes.  I went up for an interview and was pretty much offered the position on the spot.  They even rearranged the classes to suit my Rocky Hock Playhouse schedule.  I cannot tell you how happy I am to be joining the faculty at COA and to get back into the classroom.  Many of you will remember that I was the head of the drama department at North Central University in Minneapolis for seven years prior to moving to Edenton in 2000 to start the theatre full time.  I've been missing the classroom the past few years and know that this position is a true "God-send" in our lives.  I'll let you know how it goes.  I will be teaching one class in lighting and another in stagecraft...right up my alley!  Exciting.  I will be teaching this semester from 11:00am to 4:00pm each Monday and Wednesday.  NOTE:  I will still be on stage at the Rocky Hock Playhouse and NOTHING has changed as far as the theatre is concerned.  Don't be starting any rumors now!!  Gloria and I work at "what we do" 24/7 anyway and we are determined to keep ticket prices low and ride out this storm.  This is nothing short of God's provision...and God's way of working it out for all of us!  We're crazy busy at best anyway... somehow I'll keep getting it all done.

Because of the new job I was unable to go with Gloria up to visit our kids and grandkids in Minneapolis as we generally do in August.  Gloria bravely drove to Minnesota by herself and arrived last night.  Please pray for her safety.  She'll be returning  on September 8.

Many of you have asked about Darryl Stallings. He will be back on our stage for the fall and Christmas shows. He's excited... and so are we!

That's it for now.  Please start ringing these phones.  The fall and Christmas shows will bless you!!  See you soon.
 

Jeff Emmerich