Mattapoisett Congregational Church holds White Gifts Pageant
Dec 18, 2015
Abigail Fortin, Kate Plante, Lillian Thompson, Annabel Trahan, Cecelia Trahan, Grace Brown and Isaiah Burlinson (back row) are angels in waiting before the pageant begins. COURTESY LISA DUNN/ALWAYSDUNNRIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY
The Mattapoisett Congregational Church held its annual White Gifts Pageant Service on Sunday, Dec. 13. This long-standing traditional youth-led event is a blend of the Christmas story, hymns and a presentation of gifts wrapped in white.
More than 150 children and adults attended the pageant, and 115 gifts wrapped in white were presented to the baby Jesus. Gifts were donated to local organizations to help families in need.
Said Christian Education Director Patricia Berry, "Much like the angel Gabriel in the story of Christmas, the children brought the message of hope, love, kindness, peace and joy."
Abigail Fortin, Kate Plante, Lillian Thompson, Annabel Trahan, Cecelia Trahan, Grace Brown and Isaiah Burlinson (back row) are angels in waiting before the pageant begins. COURTESY LISA DUNN/ALWAYSDUNNRIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY
Bryce Fortin, Henry Berry, Liam Phillips, Jack Thompson and Matthew Crain played the sheep in the Christmas pageant. COURTESY LISA DUNN/ALWAYSDUNNRIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY
Emma Brown, Dakari Waite and Isabelle Waite depict Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. COURTESY LISA DUNN/ALWAYSDUNNRIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY
Audience members present the white gifts to the baby Jesus. All of the gifts were donated to families in need. COURTESY LISA DUNN/ALWAYSDUNNRIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY
The angels sing during the performance. COURTESY LISA DUNN/ALWAYSDUNNRIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY
The wise men, played by Thomas Berry, Rylie Coughlin and Kaylan Setler, get ready to present their gifts. COURTESY LISA DUNN/ALWAYSDUNNRIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY
The church's youth served as readers for the pageant. From row: Khalil Awer, Noah Perdigao, Margaret Berry, Ella MeninnoBack row: youth leader Ali Caine, Delilah Burlinson, Charlotte VanVoorhis, Adriel Sjahfiedin, Billy Osborne COURTESY LISA DUNN/ALWAYSDUNNRIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY
