Church hosts laser display
Imagine entering what appears to be a typical church sanctuary. You find a seat and soon afterwards the room goes dim. All of a sudden, the sanctuary is transformed, flooded with brilliant lasers, music and the sound of people shouting with excitement. Over eleven years, thousands of people have been captivated by this awe inspiring, child-like sense of wonder all in support of several community organizations and ministries.
George Dodworth, Canonsburg UP Church member and president of Lightwave International, has presented laser demonstrations all over the world. His lighting effects have been featured in many celebrity concert tours, including Imagine Dragons, The Killers, Joe Walsh, and in many movies, including “Captain America: The Winter Soldier.” Lightwave International, which also supplied the lasers for the Pittsburgh Penguins, worth
Though Dodworth travels the world over, his heart and passion remains in helping folks in his community. Dodworth originated the idea of presenting a laser show at the church as a way to hearten the spirit of Christmas as well as to encourage people to embrace the “season of giving” by helping those less fortunate.
“We pack more equipment, millions of dollars of lasers for most shows, into the church sanctuary,” said Dodworth. “I think we really undersell the event; the average person reading about the show will just expect a small church performance and probably dismiss it — but it’s far from anything they have seen before.”
This will be Dodworth’s 12th year of sponsoring the Christmas Laser Spectacular at Canonsburg UP Church. All funds donated at the shows go directly to helping people in the community. In the past years, funds were given to Meals on Wheels, Washington City Mission, Avis Arbor Women’s Shelter, Canonsburg-Houston Food Pantry, Family Promise, Blessings in a Backpack, and Washington County Habitat for Humanity just to name a few.
The 2017 Christmas Laser Show dates are scheduled for Friday, December 15 and Saturday, December 16. Tickets are available online (www.canonsburgup.org) and at the church office (112 West Pike Street, Canonsburg) Monday-Friday from 9:30AM-3:30 PM.
If your family and friends are looking for a completely unique way to celebrate the Christmas holiday, this show is for you. In addition to the enjoyment you will experience, your donation will help area families in need which is, after all, what the “season of giving” is all about.