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Epworth preschoolers perform Christmas program

Proud families enjoy holiday concert from their little ‘ducklings’
The Duckling class performs at the annual Epworth United Methodist Church Preschool Christmas program Dec. 19. Six different groups sang holiday favorites, while proud family members looked on. Shown are Charlotte Anselmo, Oliver Benson, Kai Brewer, Sadie Coleman, Derek Davidson, Cole Faryna, Addicus Feindt, Benjamin George, Teddy Hayes, Madelyn Kalicki, Henry Lee, Michael Meibaum, Audrey Morrison, Dylan Mullins, Walker Novotny, Madelyn Pitts, Joe Redefer, Shay Seakan, Cooper Shannon, Willa Spillane, Evelyn Steyer, Luke Sualp and Jack Walbert. BILL SHULL PHOTOS
Bill Shull
December 25, 2025

The sanctuary at Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth Beach was alive with holiday songs Dec. 19, courtesy of ducklings, turtles, bumblebees, owls, starfish and pelicans.

Those were the group names of preschoolers who performed their annual Christmas program.

The morning began with a welcome from Betsy Plowman, Epworth preschool director, and a blessing from Gwen Osborne.

Then the music took over.

The 3- to 4-year-olds sang traditional tunes like “Jingle Bells,” “Holly Jolly Christmas” and “Rockabye Jesus.”

Parents, grandparents and other family members filled the aisles and pews, jockeying for position to get video and pictures of their young ones on stage in their holiday finest.

 

Three members of the Duckling class are (l-r) Derek Davison, Audrey Morrison and Luke Sualp.
Holding stars during one of their Christmas songs are (l-r) Madelyn Pitts, Willa Spillane, Shay Seakan from the Duckling class.
The Turtle class takes its turn on stage to sing Christmas songs. Shown are Demi Calabrese, Palmer Cameron, Olivia Dashiell, Liam Eisenstein, Charlie Frasso, Charlotte Glace, Lucas Geyer, Robert Grenert, Hayes Hopkins, Holly Mace, Ethan Mastrian, Kierney Mays, Ethan Monk, Aidan Nee, Grant Nee, Logan Schrock, Asher Thompson, Cleo Turi, Axel Walker and Madison Withers.
Turtle class members include (l-r) Ethan Mastrian, Ethan Monk, Axel Walker, Asher Thompson and Lucas Geyer.
The center aisle is a popular place for parents and grandparents to gather for photo ops during the performances.
The Bumblebee class performs. Shown are Naomi Birer, Aiden Blankenship, Teddy Caputo, Charlotte Fisher, Oaklen Hollingsworth, Everly Jones, Violet Montgomery, Zoe Nadler, Ella Radka, Ethan Radka, Lucy Roberts, Grayson Sitler and Avery Temple.
Zoe Nadler and Charlotte Fisher from the Bumblebee class wear Christmas attire for the performance.
Teachers Shannon Faryna, left, and Megan Stevens, direct the Bumblebee class.
Jackie Carmean finds the right spot to get video of Ella and Ethan Radka, her twin grandchildren in the Bumblebee class.
The Pelican class performs on stage. Shown are Cooper Coveleski, Teagan TRhe Pelican class, not in order, Edwards, Brent Harvey, Hollis Hopkins, Avery Jackewicz, Ryan Kalicki, Lucas Krantz, Callahan MacLeish, Madison McGuiness, John Morrison, Julian Murphy, Hart Spillane, Cash Weeth, Vivienne Weeth, Jack Whitby and Parker Withers.
These Pelicans are really into their Christmas performance. Shown in back are (l-r) Julian Murphy, Ryan Kalicki, Jack Whitney and Teagan Edwards. In front are Cash Weeth, Vivienne Weeth, John Morrison and Madison McGuiness.
Brent Harvey of the Pelican class, center, sings a Christmas number with his group.
The Owl and Starfish classes joined together to sing four Christmas songs. Shown are Cooper Byrnes, Lincoln Force, Keats Frankum, Tanner Geyer, Isabella Hart, Eleanor Hayes, Jack Klosowski, Lydia Lerza, Eli Lyman, Neil Miller, Ainsley Skarda, Brenden Steele, Frances Woods and Mae Woods from the Owls, and Mason Ciel, Chloe DeCanio, Lily Garbutt, Ava McGeady, Raya Rey Rovillard and Elliot Spence from the Starfish.
Santa Claus talks to Robert Grenert, right, and Julie Collins after the Epworth concert.
Hart Spillane, left, and Willa Spillane pose with Santa Claus.

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Bill Shull has been covering Lewes for the Cape Gazette since 2023. He comes to the world of print journalism after 40 years in TV news. Bill has worked in his hometown of Philadelphia, as well as Atlanta and Washington, D.C. He came to Lewes in 2014 to help launch WRDE-TV. Bill served as WRDE’s news director for more than eight years, working in Lewes and Milton. He is a 1986 graduate of Penn State University. Bill is an avid aviation and wildlife photographer, and a big Penn State football, Eagles, Phillies and PGA Tour golf fan. Bill, his wife Jill and their rescue cat, Lucky, live in Rehoboth Beach.

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