If you're looking for holiday entertainment that's a change from the classic Christmas pageant, Real Life Ministries Silver Valley may have what you're after.

"All is Well," based on a book by Christian author and RLM member Frank Peretti, will be shown for the first time this weekend. It's a blend of stage acting and video, and local actors are featured.

It tells the story of the miracle of Christmas in July. No matter what hardships characters Ruth and her son Casey endure, even when all is seemingly lost, they simply remind each other that "all is well."

Those parts will be played by Christina and Nathaniel Mace today, and Melissa and Thorin Panke on Saturday.

"We want to use this as an opportunity to give hope," said Pastor Gene Jacobs.

People need a little hope nowadays, he said, especially in the Silver Valley.

"One of the biggest things the audience can receive is the fact that no matter what's going on in their life, God is part of their story," he said. "And he wants to be a part of your story."

There are many supporting characters and crew members who put effort into the show, and video portions were filmed throughout the Silver Valley as well as Coeur d'Alene.

If you go

See "All is Well" at 6 and 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday at Real Life Ministries Silver Valley, 10 S. Division St. in Pinehurst. Performances are free and no child care will be provided.

For more information, call 682-4801.