SOULFIRE PRODUCTIONS

SOULFIRE PRODUCTIONS  is a ministry of the Plainview Mennonite Church.  The team was formed to reach out beyond the boundaries of different denominations, races, and walks of life.  It is our desire that all people hear the message of the cross and come to know Jesus as Lord and Savior. Our goal is also to encourage believers to stand strong in their faith in spite of adversity, a strength each member of the team is striving to attain.
    "Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus... let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.  Let us hold unswervingly to the faith we profess, for he who promised as faithful."  Hebrews 10:19-23

Let's meet the team!

Shirley Nisly, director of SOULFIRE PRODUCTIONS, has been leading the team since it's beginning four years ago. She is the Sales and Marketing Manager at Stutzman's Greenhouse.  When she has spare time Shirley likes to jet ski and listen to music, her favorite group being Point of Grace.  The last 5 years Shirley has done extensive work with the Bible Memory camp program which she enjoys immensely.  In Shirley's life the important things are living for Jesus, her church, and spending time with her family and friends. To make the world brighter she shares the Light with others; these are Shirley's encouraging word to all:  "Live for Jesus today - we have no promise for tomorrow."

Carmal Miller, directors assistant, has just recently rejoined SOULFIRE PRODUCTIONS  after two and a half years of being involved in mission work.  She has acted in many drama team, church, and school productions including Detroit Louie and More Than a Dream.  Carmal is employed at the Hutchinson Hospital as a CNA and also works at an emergency woman's shelter.  In her spare time she likes to be with friends and family, read, and practice guitar and piano.  To make her world brighter, Carmal makes an effort to listen to and encourage people.  In the future she plans to go to nursing school and possibly become a medical missionary.  At the top of her list of important things is knowing God an making Him known. Her thought for the day:  "Remember, Someone died for you.

Steve Miller has been part of the leadership of SOULFIRE PRODUCTIONS for the last four years and has been instrumental in building sets and taking care of sound and light equipment.  Over the years Steve has been in numbers of productions including Oliver Twist, Detroit Louie, and The Ultimate Excuse.  Steve is employed as the Maintenance Supervisor at Stutzman's Greenhouse.  He enjoys anything Volkswagen and racing cruiser cars. Music is a bright spot in his world - Steve would like to own a music store in the future.  To Steve, the important things in life are Christ, family, and friends. His advice for the day:  "When all else fails, drop back and punt."

Vincent Miller, 16, whose main job in the current production is running the lights, is another new member of SOULFIRE PRODUCTIONS.  Outside of school, Vincent works on a farm and is also employed at Stutzman's Greenhouse.  In his spare time, Vince likes to ride three-wheelers, perfect his basketball skills and go hunting.  The most important thing in his life is his Faith.

Chris (Milton) Yoder, 19 has been a member of SOULFIRE PRODUCTIONS for three years.  He has been a part of many drama productions and is also an accomplished pianist. Chris is employed as a sanitation engineer. He contributes his efforts of making the world a better place to live by picking up trash. For fun he likes to hunt, play and watch basketball and golf, race and crash.  His favorite race car driver is Dale Jarret, #88.  In the future Chris would like to become a CPA, own his own business, and \ or own his own NASCAR race car.  For Chris, God is the most important thing in life, followed by family and then sports.  And here are his thoughts and advice for the day:  "There is always room to pass on the straight-away."  "Giving up is never an option." and "Go to Heaven, young man!"

Nancy Miller, 17, has been with SOULFIRE PRODUCTIONS for four years.  Nancy has performed in many drama team, church and school theater and musical productions including Once Upon a Mattress.  She is a member of the Wildcat Singers.  She is employed as waitress at the Dutch Kitchen.  Just for fun she likes talk, be crazy, breathe and sing -- every now and then Nancy can be heard belting out a rousing verse of the Star Spangled Banner.  Next year she will be attending Tabor College with intentions of becoming a CPA.  In the future she would also like to become a better driver.  To Nancy the important things in life are God, family and friends, and her advice to all:  "Smile so flowers can grow! Enjoy life!"

Roxie Nisly, 16, has been with SOULFIRE PRODUCTIONS for three years.  She as acted and starred in many drama team, church and home school productions including Ultimate Excuse, Mary Magdalene's and Good News.  Roxie enjoys basketball and is a point guard on her school team.  She also enjoys shopping and to brighten her world she wears a smile. Roxie also works at her fathers business doing office work and cleaning. In Roxies's life the most important things are her Faith and her family.  And here's her encouraging word:  "Go for God!!!"

Lisa Miller, 17, has been with SOULFIRE PRODUCTIONS for two and a half years.  She has performed in The Miracle Worker, The Ultimate Excuse, and many other drama team, church and home school productions. Lisa, who enjoys playing basketball, is also an avid KU fan.  She enjoys shopping an brightens her world with smiley face stickers.  In the future she would like to go to college and become a graphic artist.  Quite a number of things are important to Lisa;  Family, music, KU games and players, friends - her pal Stephanie B., church and youth group.  Her thought for the day:  "What is spinach spelled backwards?"

Stephanie Miller, 14, has been with SOULFIRE PRODUCTIONS for two years.  She has performed in several drama team and school productions including The Ultimate Excuse.  In her spare time Stephanie likes to shop.  She also enjoys playing basketball, and is an avid fan of KU, her favorite player being Jeff Boschee.  In the future Stephanie would like to go to nursing school.  On her list of important things, her family is at the top.

Matt Nisly, 14, is a new member of SOULFIRE PRODUCTIONS.  Through his elementary and junior high years, Matt acted in church and home school plays, including Number the Stars.  For fun, Matt enjoys playing basketball and music - his favorite group is DC Talk.  He also thoroughly enjoys playing guitars and dreams of becoming a singer / musician in the future.  To make life brighter, Matt gives the world a smile and a song.

Ian Miller, 14, is performing with SOULFIRE PRODUCTIONS for the first time in The Other Wise Man.  In his former years, Ian has acted in several other church productions for children and youth.  Being the adventurous sort, Ian considers bunjee jumping something to do for fun. In the future, along with becoming an adult, Ian would like to paint, his specialty being the animal kingdom. To Ian the most important things in life are God and friends.  His advice for the day:  "Always drink plenty of water."

Tony Nisly, 14, has recently joined SOULFIRE PRODUCTIONS.  The Other Wise Man is his first performance with the team.  Tony as acted in quite a few other church and home school productions including The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.  In his spare time, he likes to be with his friends and enjoys playing and watching sports.  Looking toward the future, he says he would enjoy a job working with computers.  The most important things in Tony's life are his family and friends.