A Journey to Joy! Bringing Scripture to Life with Drama and Humor.

IHM is blessed to have national acclaimed performer Frank Runyeon perform the Gospel of Luke, explore the Sermon on the Mount, and speak about Hollywood vs. Faith for three days, January 5-7, 7:00 pm in the Church. Each performance is an hour and will touch on one of the three topics. Read on for more of each night's performance. To read Frank's bio, click here.

Frank, a Catholic, has advanced degrees in Religion and American Studies. He  has won national acclaim for his work as a translator and performer of Biblical texts, but may best be known for his many roles on television. His performances are funny, insightful and riveting. Performances are free and family friendly.

All are invited and light refreshments will be served. Read more below about each night, pick up a flyer in the IHM Gather Space or click HERE for a downloadable brochure!

January 5 
Luke: Stories on the Road
The famous parables that Jesus told on the road to Jerusalem … as you’ve never heard them! Filled with humor and punctuated by insightful personal reflections… An entertaining and eye-opening evening that helps us to “have ears to hear” these stories in a new way: as stories addressed to us personally… about our lives, here and now. Includes stories of the Rich Man and Lazarus, The Prodigal Son, The Good Samaritan, Zachaeus, Pray "Father", and more.

January 6
Sermon on the Mount
The most famous speech ever given, including the Beatitudes, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Golden Rule…in a setting that brings the text to life and speaks to audiences of all ages. Few parts of the Bible are as famous as the Sermon. Did you know, it also includes a story? 

Runyeon sets the famous Sermon in a  revealing new setting; as told by the apostle Matthew to the church in Antioch, shortly after the Roman army has burned Jesusalem to the ground. In this dramatic setting, suddenly the lines heard so often have new meaning. And the very human stories of the people which Matthew may have addressed come to life.

January 7
Hollywood vs Faith
Everyone is hotly debating the influence of the media today…But few people are speaking a language that captures the attention of youth and adults, sheds new light—and ignites laughter.  Frank helps his audience see “the man behind the curtain,” telling fun stories from a lifetime in the entertainment industry.  He may change the way you (and your kids) see the media forever.

To learn more about his productions, click here.