Briercrest presents ‘The Heart of Christmas’

Briercrest will be hosting its annual Christmas show on November 30 to December 2 at the

Briercrest College and Seminary in Caronport.

The event is expected to host up to 2,000 people who will come out to see the annual

Christmas show that has been going on for the past 25 years there.

This year’s show, “The Heart of Christmas” promises to be an exciting kick-off to the

Christmas season.

About the show “The Heart of Christmas”:

A train rolls into a small mountain town where the inhabitants hesitantly welcome their unusual new pastor. On the same train, two sisters arrive with the dream of starting a diner.

While the town unfairly rejects the girls despite the teachings of their new pastor, an avalanche threatens not only the town’s Christmas festivities but the safety of its citizens. In the face of jealousy, fear and doubt, the townspeople must draw together and learn the pastor’s lesson: that the most generous gift is one offered from the heart. The Heart of Christmas is a story of hope, forgiveness and reconciliation that will warm your heart and prepare you for the Christmas season. “There has been a Christmas production at Briercrest for 25 years now, but every year the story is different. This year, there are 20 cast members, 11 people on the production team, 22 people in the orchestra, 15 dancers, and four (4) different choirs from around Caronport who will be featured in the show,” explained Keira Applegate, Media Production Coordinator at Briercrest.

“The production features a mass choir with many traditional carols, orchestra, dancers, soloists, and an original drama. In addition to the students, staff and community residents that take part in the actual production, many more serve as volunteers behind the scenes in guest services,” Applegate said. “Guests can expect to be drawn into a heart-warming and uplifting story of generosity set against the backdrop of social hostility and danger. The musical is approximately 2 ½ hours in length, which includes a 20-minute intermission.”

Adults: $18.00

Children (12 and under): $12.00

Family rate: $50.00 (2 adults & 2 kids, additional Children $5 each)

Group rate: For every 10 adult tickets purchased, receive 1 free!

Tickets can be purchased through Briercrest’s website at www.briercrest.ca/Christmas or by calling 1-888-462-2202 (Mon-Fri from 9 am-4 pm). The website also has more information about the cast, and meal and accommodation options in Caronport. Applegate said, “Audiences travel from all over Saskatchewan to attend, as well as many other provinces (and states). This year we have guests coming from Whitehorse, YT, Montreal, QC, and Prince Edward Island.”

Friday Nov. 30, 2018 at 7:00 pm

Saturday Dec. 1, 2018 at 2:30 pm and 7:00 pm

Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 at 2:30 pm.

The annual Caronport Christmas Market – Deck the Halls Craft Sale will also be held throughout the weekend in the Hildebrand foyer. Guests can shop for beautifully unique Christmas gifts created by local artists and craftspeople.

Friday, Dec 1: 5:00pm – 10:00pm Saturday, Dec 2: 12:00pm – 10:00pm Sunday, Dec 3: 1:00pm – 5:00pm