1/1/2026 – A Miracle in Two Worlds – Watch it on YouTube!
We were able to present “A Miracle in Two Worlds” three times, and all performances were very well received by the approximately 2,500 people who attended. Many shared that they were encouraged and deeply touched by the message. Thirteen individuals indicated that they trusted Christ as their Savior. Please pray that the seed of the Gospel will continue to grow in their hearts.
10/30/2025 – A Miracle in Two Worlds – Reserve your free tickets!
COMING TO YOU IN NOVEMBER!
Tickets are free and can be reserved online. First come, first served.
As we enter the final weeks of preparations, please join us in prayer that God uses the performance and its message to touch people’s hearts and turn them to Him.
9/27/2025 – A MIRACLE IN TWO WORLDS
SAVE THE DATES!
Show times:
1ST SHOW: FRI, NOV 21, 7:30PM
2ND SHOW: SAT, NOV 22, 3:00PM
3RD SHOW: SAT, NOV 22, 7:30PM
Stafford Centre Theatre
Free ticket reservation begins on October 25th
8/13/2025 – SETTING THE STAGE
Creating a Set
The curtain rises, and you are drawn into a captivating story – the characters, dialogue, and music all bring you into another world. In the background, the stage set provides the backdrop to frame this world. It takes months to visualize, conceptualize, design, build and decorate to make the set a foundation to the story. Get a behind-the-scenes look at creating a set. Click here to read the full content.
7/17/2025 – MEET TAO SHEN
Our stage crew member
When Tao Shen began attending HCC in 2018, he was not a Christian. God used brothers and sisters at HCC and different ways to draw him to Christ. See how God used the ministry of ACTS Musicals as part of that process of coming to faith. Click here to read the full content.
6/17/2025 – MEET JAMIE
Our “oldest” ensemble member
ACTS Musicals had its beginning from Houston Chinese Church Christmas pageants. It was there that our “oldest” member, Jamie, had her debut as the youngest star in the 2009 pageant. Since that time, she has continued to act and sing in ACTS Musicals, growing in her faith, talent, and calling. Click here to read the full content.
5/30/2025 – MEET JOSH
Our new ensemble member
Between diaper changes and sleepless nights, most would’ve said, “maybe next year.” But not Josh. Despite moving into a new home, caring for a newborn and two young daughters, he still decided to join the musical this year and even learn Mandarin from scratch. Why? Let’s hear it in his own words. Click here to read the full content.
4/19/2025 – SAVE THE DATE – November 21-22, 2025
A brand-new production by ACTS Ministries will take the stage at the Stafford Centre the weekend before Thanksgiving. This year, most of our ensemble will be first-time volunteers, bringing fresh energy and excitement to the ministry. Save the date and invite others to experience it with you! Click here to read the full content.
1/12/2024 – ONE CHANCE – Video
We had a great turnout for the musical “One Chance” in November 2023. About 2400 people attended the show. Of those, over 30% turned in a response form with strongly positive reviews, indicating that they enjoyed the show and that the message was helpful…
11/2/2023 – ONE CHANCE – November 17-18
This is your chance to invite family and friends to a wonderful musical theater performance. Reserve your tickets now
10/7/2023 – ONE CHANCE – Coming Soon!
Friday, November 17 – 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 18 – 3:00 PM
Saturday, November 18 – 7:30 PM
Reserve your tickets beginning October 15
9/6/2023 – We’re On the Move
Two Months to Go. Things Are Moving Along. On Labor day, dedicated coworkers offer their labor to move sets from storage to the rehearsal venue…. Click here to read the full content.
7/29/2023 – SET DESIGN
Set design requires a lot of creativity, as you can see from a few of the sets from “Born to Shine”. It begins with the artistic concept. The construction team then builds the framework for the sets, as well as the larger props…. Click here to read the full content.
6/7/2023 – A Word from the Music Director
Prisca Chua shares her thoughts about serving in the musical ministry…. Click here to read the full content.
4/19/2023 – A Sneak Peek Behind the Scenes
SAVE THE DATE – November 17-18, 2023
Rehearsals and filming have begun in April. Here’s a sneak peek at what happens during filming…. Click here to read the full content.
3/14/2023 – A New Musical is coming!
ACTS Ministries is presenting a new musical at the Stafford Centre, November 17-18, 2023, the weekend before Thanksgiving. You won’t want to miss it! The dancers have been diligently practicing every week. Pray for each performer to have good health and great spirit as the weekly rehearsals continue… Click here to read the full content.
12/31/2021 – All Praise to God!
We had three wonderful performances of “Born to Shine”. We thank God that the show took place during a low point of COVID, and approximately 2000 people attended the three shows. Many heard about Christ and His saving grace, and some of them trusted Christ for the first time. We received very positive feedback from the audience – they loved the show and were inspired by the message… Click here to read the full content.
11/03/2021 – It’s Show Time!
Praise God that we can look forward to Born to Shine at the Stafford Centre on November 19-20. Please join us there, and invite your friends and family – they’ll be treated to a wonderful show with singing, dancing, drama, and video. The performance is free, but you do need to reserve your tickets. Doors will be open for seating 45 minutes prior to each show. Guests with reserved tickets should arrive early… Click here to read the full content.
10/06/2021 – Answered Prayer! The Show WILL Go On!
Stafford Centre has lifted their COVID-19 restrictions, allowing 100% occupancy. That means our audience can have an enjoyable theater experience, and YES! The show will be performed, as planned, on November 19 and 20, for a total of three performances. Many prayers of thanksgiving for how God is working and leading – the lifting of Stafford Centre COVID restrictions is a HUGE praise. Click here to read the full content.
09/08/2021 – Provisions and Decision
God is good. Since our last newsletter, we are thankful that all of our stage crew positions have been filled – we praise God for these volunteers that will spend many hours of rehearsal at HCC and the Stafford Centre. God is also encouraging us by His provision of funds – we are now at 72% of our $50,000 goal… Click here to read the full content.
08/03/2021 – Another Month of Progress
It is always a joy to see the Lord’s work in progress. Singing and drama rehearsals have been underway for two months now and dance rehearsals for a month. In the coming months, the singers and actors will dedicate more time working with the choreographer to incorporate dance movements into their songs and drama. It requires hard work, but they’re having fun with it! Click here to read the full content.
07/07/2021 – Praise and Prayer
We are happy to report that ensemble and drama rehearsals have been underway at Houston Chinese Church for over a month now. Also, the on-location videotaping has been completed. We are thankful that our funding has reached 50% of our goal. Many thanks to our donors! Click here to read the full content.
06/01/2021 – A New Ministry, A New Show
Perhaps you were there with us at the Stafford Centre in November 2019 for the inaugural performances of “Season of Love,” sponsored by Houston Chinese Church. We are pleased to announce that we will present a new musical at the Stafford Centre in November 2021. Before that can happen, however, two conditions must be met… Click here to read the full content.