This is a big day at First Methodist Church, 903 Broadway, Minden.

At 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, The Carpenter’s Children & The King’s Kids, will present “Moses And The Freedom Fanatics, The Story of Exodus.”

Composed by Hal H. Hopson and directed by Dr. Dan Gibbs, FMC’s Director of Music, this is described as an exciting musical drama based on the Exodus story. The play opens with a grand procession of slaves that disturbs King Pharaoh’s quest for a good night’s sleep. From that point onward, the action begins. The slaves get organized and Moses emerges as the leader of the people. The dialogue, spiced with humor throughout, tells with clarity and strong role characterization the story of the Exodus. The music includes lamentations of the slaves, a song cleverly portraying the plagues cast on Egypt, and a final song of triumph.

The public is invited to experience the play while supporting the church’s children.