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June 14-16, 19-23, 2018 1 Trust in the Lord and whatsoever he sayeth Supplement to the unto you, do it. Sanpete Messenger Prepared in cooperation based on John 2:1-6 with Mormon Miracle Pageant presidency Special feature: Christ-in-America scene p. 20 FREE One per family The voice behind “A poor wayfaring man of grief: p. 26 ©2018 Sanpete News Co. The spiritual dimension of the pageant p. 32 Cover photo by Nick Marsing 2 June 14-16, 19-23, 2018 Welcome to Manti n behalf of the Manti City Council and Manti is a wonderful place to live, work, play July celebration, the Sanpete County Fair, residents, I would like to welcome you and visit. Feel free to relax at one of our parks Manti Mountain ATV Run and annual Rat Oto the City of Manti. or cool off at our swimming pool. Stroll down Fink Reunion, or to experience our new city Founded in 1849, Manti is one of the oldest our historic Main Street and enjoy our shop- sports complex, currently under develop- communities in Utah, and was an important ping and restaurants. ment north of our historic city cemetery. spur for the sett lement of central and south- For the outdoor enthusiast, Manti off ers We hope you enjoy your visit to Man- ern Utah. Evidences of the early pioneer build- excellent camping, hunting, boating, fi shing, ti and invite you to come back soon. ers exist today in scores of rock buildings, hiking and ATV riding, all within a short dis- including homes, churches and public build- tance of our city center. Sincerely, ings. We appreciate your visit and invite you Mayor Korry L. Soper A beautiful community of 3,400 people, to return for our old-fashioned Fourth of Table of Contents General Information Feature: The Christ in America scene ...............26 Lannett e Nielson ...........................................................40 Pageant Presidency Message ...............................4 The spiritual dimension of pageant ................. 32 Kent Barton ....................................................................42 Maps ...........................................................................6 Barbie Stewart & family .............................................42 Anthem Soloists .......................................................8 Production-Related Services Russ Olsen ......................................................................44 Costume inventory program ..............................34 Production Family history tent ................................................36 Visitor Services Cast and crew .........................................................10 Language Services .................................................38 To see and do .................................................................46 Synopsis of scenes ..................................................12 Food & lodging ..............................................................50 The voice: “A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief” ...20 Pageant People Crossword puzzle .........................................................52 A day in the life of director ..................................22 Harmony Durtschi .......................................................40 Puzzle Answers .............................................................54 MANTI Sanpete County Fair Mutton Bustin’ 2018 Miss Manti royalty: (L-R): Second Attendant Kathryn Christensen, Miss Manti Cari Jo Carmody, First Attendant Whitney Dyreng. Mayor: Korry Soper. City Council: Darren Dyreng, Vaun Mickelsen, Jason Maylett, Jason Vernon, Gary Chidester June 14-16, 19-23, 2018 3 A Family that Bricks Together Sticks Together Build your own 3-D Manti Temple model! www.brickemyoung.com For a limited time use voucher code: “pageant” for free shipping Faith, Family and Fun in one activity with Brick’Em Young! 4 June 14-16, 19-23, 2018 Message from the Pageant presidency Trust and follow the Lord “Trust in the Lord and whatsoever he sayeth unto you, do it.” —Based on John 2: 1-6 e welcome you to the 52nd consecutive year Wof the presentation of the Mormon Miracle Pageant, a tradition that began in 1967 As you watch this Pageant, events will be portrayed that started with a singular event. Because of faith, obedience and sacrifi ce, additional revelations were received, including the com- ing forth of the Book of Mormon and the restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In the Pageant, we learn of a loving Heavenly Father, his great plan of happiness, and of the need and importance of our Sav- ior’s atoning sacrifi ce. We learn of our great potential, because of our Savior. There is a line you will hear in the Pageant tonight where Joseph Smith says, “You, are the greatest miracle you will PHOTO BY NICK MARSING ever see! Eternal in nature...for- The Mormon Miracle Pageant presidency. Back (L-R): Ken Lindsay, executive secretary; Norman Jensen, first counselor; Milton Olsen, pres- ever expanding...” This principle ident; and Troy Shelley, second counselor. Front (L-R): Jean Bradley, secretary, and Denise Hagemeister, performance director. is part of the message taught in the Pageant. that is shared and desire to have personal revelation. things they were asked to do. They One of the defi nitions of the that message shared with you. We invite you to meet some and we are blessed for it. word “sacrifi ce” is “the surrender Our theme for this year’s Pag- of the cast as they mingle in the As the Pageant presidency we of something prized or desirable eant comes from John 2:5: “Trust seating area prior to the pageant testify that the messages por- for the sake of something bett er.” in the Lord, and Whatsovever He and again after it is over. Ask them trayed tonight are true. Thanks The directors, stage and prop Saith Unto You, Do It.” Besides par- about their experiences being in for your att endance. We pray that crew, cast members and others ticipating in the rehearsals, the the Pageant and what they have each of us may come away from who support the production have cast has been given daily scrip- learned and felt. You will have this Pageant with a greater desire sacrifi ced for this Pageant. If you ture readings and opportunities the opportunity to feel a witness to trust Him and to follow Him. could see the preparations for the to ponder the scriptures in order in your heart of the truths por- Pageant and have a backstage, be- to strengthen their understand- trayed. Milt Olsen hind-the- scenes look, you would ing, faith and testimony of the We are grateful for the early pi- Norman Jensen see hundreds of individuals giv- blessings that come from trust- oneers who sett led this and other ing of their time and talents be- ing in His power, from obedience valleys throughout the West. 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Vendor booths are National Guard now just west of the Old Armory, where Manti Historic Manti City Hall. dinners are served Library Main Street (US89) Main Street 96 West 400 North Built in 1851, the cottage is one of Manti, Utah 84642 the oldest homes in the state. 2 blocks from Manti LDS Temple Winner 2015 Utah Heritage Award for historic restoration. Manti Cottage Vacation Rental All the modern comforts with all the pioneer charm! Perfect for wedding gatherings, honeymoons, anniversaries, visits to Palisade State Park or just a quiet getaway from the city. Sleeps 12. Listed on Airbnb.com, or call or text (435) 813-2250 8 June 14-16, 19-23, 2018 Opening act National Anthem soloists or more than 30 years, Barbara Barton, who has eant. Karen loves living in the orchards of Santaquin proud graduate of North been involved with the Miracle Pageant since its in Utah County. Sanpete High School. She Fhumble beginnings, was chair of the anthem-so- recently fi nished her fresh- loist selection committ ee. Karsten Hunt man year at Southern Utah This year she has turned the reins over to Jody Friday, June 15 University, where she was Allred, director of choral music at schools in the a member of the cast for Gunnison Valley. Allred has enlisted the help of Matt the production of “Savior Karsten Hunt is a sing- Weidner, band director in the schools, and orchestra of the World.” er, actor, model and fa- director Lisa Johnson, to bring talented performers She was born and raised ther of four children. He from across the state to sing the national anthem in Sanpete County and is self-employed. He loves Lydia Madsen prior to the Pageant. served the community she every chance he gets to sing loves as Miss Fairview 2016.
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