Northwoods Community Church Reviews

     We would enjoy a special worship song without dancers that is real worshipful. And some classics.

     Beautiful, but way too much dancing!!! We all agreed. Needed more variety. Sermon was too long also. Lots of talent up there! Seats need to be assigned!! We were in the upper balcony where they had to add chairs, but they weren't elevated from the row in front of us, so we couldn't see--had to stand the whole time. I did find a seat for one of us, but there are areas in the balcony where the stage was blocked from view. The contraptions in the ceiling blocked the scree

     Amazing inspirational event

   My favorite part was when everyone was divided and sang different parts for the Drummer Boy. I also loved the angels and the animals. I do have one idea - if you need one. Could you have a narrative of some sort going throughout the show that would provide commentary and maybe a story that connects the songs somehow? It could even lead into Pastor Jon's message. Just an idea...

   Drum set wasn’t as impactful as in the past. It was hard to sing your part was to complicated to follow.

   I want to comment on the dancers and the choreography ...whoever did it ...congratulations! It was beautiful, graceful and very appropriate . My favorite song is the one with the girls in light blue semi length dresses while the man sang along with the steel guitar. It was absolutely magnificent . I only wish I knew the name of the song . I loved all of it. Anyway, all the dancers, girls and young ladies, did a super good job! Way to go!!!

 There was more speaking than I expected and the vocalists (especially in the stage boxes) were overshadowed by the instruments. While the round cage performance was impressive, it was too much for that one scene. It totally distracted and took away from both the vocalist and the GORGEOUS ribbon dancing. The angels were phenomenal and the male dancer with the lights was totally cool! The drummer boy presenting his “gift” to Jesus brought tears! Awesome!

   The preaching might have been a bit too long for the younger kids. A lot of crying in my section.

   We missed the classic carols. We kept comparing this year to last year and we didn’t love many of the updated songs used this year in the performance. Please bring back the old production song list!

   Awesome family activity and a wonderful family time together !!! Thank you so much

   Wonderful…so proud to be a part of Northwoods and the outreach to our communities. Blessings to all who made this possible!

   I enjoyed it - Loved the message from Pastor - a lot to focus on with all the activities of all the dancers, etc.

     It was good. It just did not have the quality, the celebration that was in the 2023 presentation. The sound of the instruments overwhelmed the singers. The color, I guess, connected with Isaiah 1, crimson and pure white, but did not help the show aspect.

   The production was great! We loved the animals! And the various elements. Would have preferred not to stand at the end as the younger ones couldn’t see. But the singalong component was nice. It was hard to understand the words of songs for the first few songs.

   Show was great Seating and ticketing could use improvement

   It was beautiful and it was done by those with a lot of talent.

   We enjoyed the show, however all four of us in our party felt that everything was too loud! The instrumentation overpowered the vocalists, making it nearly impossible to understand or actually hear what they were singing. The presence of acrobats and dancers in almost all the songs was distracting and took much away from the performances of the vocalists. Less activity on the stage during performances would have made the songs so much more meaningful. We will come again!

   Wonderful production event, such talented singers, dancers and musicians. The pastor gave a wonderful word..leading people to the Lord is what it is all about. Thank you Northwoods.

   We didn't get yo go because someone forget to reserve our tickets we were very dissapointed

   The Christmas Production was outstanding!! Just what you need to see before Christmas!! Say yes to Jesus!

   Loved it. To God be the glory!!! Thanks to all who work so hard to make the musical the best.

  What a fabulous production. Our family loved all the singing and of course the story of Jesus birth with the live animals made it so amazing to see!

   Our family loved every minute of it!!

   It was an amazing production this year just like it is every year

   The program was very secular. It felt more like a community Christmas program rather than telling the story of our Saviors birth through music. There were very talented individuals in the program but all the people cluttered up the program. It was a distraction.

   Spectacular!! Beautiful, spiritual!!!

   30 minute sermon during what is advertised as a holiday/Christmas show was a bit excessive. I understand the importance of a sermon - but 30 minutes - way too long.

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   Loved it!! Been coming since 1st one!! AJ and Laura!!

       It was outstanding!! Not just the program, but also Pastor Jon’s message. All the thousands of people who heard the gospel clearly explained, and then were given a chance to pray and be given a gift to further their profession of faith-simply wonderful.

   Once again, another amazing show.

     This was my least favorite production, the birth of Jesus scene was the best part of the entire show. The first part just felt like a dance/musical play. Also I stood in line for almost 2 hours and was almost first to enter but members if church ( I guess). Had so many seats saved. I understand since they are the ones giving tithes. Etc. all in all the event was good. Thanks for your had work

 This was one of the finest performances I ever seen and it was quite an excellent way of portraying the reason for the Christmas season. The vocals were flawless and the dancers had incredible precision and their movement was captivating. The fianl scene was an enchanting performance of the birth of the baby Jesus!

   The event itself was like turning on the tv and seeing a Christmas variety show that you love. I went Sunday 12/15 the 3 pm show and you were filled to capacity and before beginning the show made an announcement for everyone to scoot in to the empty seats and make room for those standing. We had to pull up chairs in the back balcony area to sit in and this area was for wheelchairs. There were empty seats scattered that you could see but coats were in them. Please do this!

 Not my favorite Christmas production. In itsself it was great, but compared to previous years wasn’t spectacular as it’s been in the past. Wasn’t a fan of having the audience sing at the end, nor were those around me. It was still great but just not the caliber it’s been in the past. Still the best in the area.

   Did not care for last song’s competition between audience sections -thought it was very like what ‘Vegas shows do.

   Loved John's message. I smiled all through out. Not only watching the production but also watching the sparkle in the kid's eyes seeing the dancers, drummers, angels & the animals. THANK YOU Northwoods!

   Did not attend

   The event was fantastic as usual. I would prefer the last song little drummer boy not have the crowd sing along. Thank you for all your hard work and pray people find God because of program.

   Beautiful! Thank you all for providing your wonderful time and talents!

     Kurt and I both enjoyed the Christmas Production, it was beautiful and so professional. And the message was beautiful , and it brought me to tears with Baby Jesus in the Manger, and the message given. Thank you to all who had any part of the Production, Beautiful..

   up lifting, beautiful colors, great music

 Every year I am amazed at the talent and dedication that goes into the Northwoods Christmas production. This year's production was surprisingly disappointing. It was underwhelming, disorganized and lacked the arc and flair that we have come to anticipate. I loved that Drummer Boy was saved for last but the call and response was shockingly awful and undermined the emotion and thrill that song should elicit.

   The event was excellent. The scripture was portrayed accurately which was the most important part of the production. The participants in the production were engaged and enthusiastic and the animals were so special. Congratulations to the team.

   AS ALWAYS, the production was great. Each year I and my family attend the production and they are always great. I will say some are better, in my opinion, than others. This undertaking demands a lot of people to make it happen, that we understand.

 We loved it!!

   Didn't go to this one went on Sunday @ 3

   Wonderful performance

   The program and message were both outstanding. Leaving the parking lot with the right lane open but not letting you turn right was a challenge. Trying to turn left at the last minute was tough. The golf cart drivers were very nice and helpful. Thank you for all your hard work on this amazing production.

   Everyone loved this event!

   I always enjoy Legacy 5

   Legacy 5 was great! Very uplifting, inspiring and it was a blessing to be there! My husband and I brought his cousin, we all enjoyed it,

   My husband and I were blown away. The show was so good!! They are extremely talented . You could really feel the Lord in there last night

   I took my two sons ages 21 and 19. All of us thoroughly enjoyed the concert. The music was very uplifting. The group Legacy 5 is a very talented and entertaining group of guys. They seem very genuine. Overall the experience was first class.

     Did not go on this night

    This was our first visit and we loved it. I couldn't believe this was a free event until I watched TONS of people picking up a yes! packet and realized that you can't put a price on bringing more people to Christ. WOW- to the talent within this show. Amazing! We have a church home that we love but if we ever needed a new one, we'd absolutely try Northwoods. We brought our 5 year old and 3 year old to this event and both loved it also. Thank you for putting this on!

   Amazing event! I plan on attending in the future!