Magnificat Speaker 1
Mary said,
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.
From this day all generations will call me blessed:
Magnificat Speaker 2
The Almighty has done great things for me,
and holy is his Name.
He has mercy on those who fear him
in every generation.
Gabriel and Mag speakers to gym places as chorus stands
Mary Said Yes to God (chorus et al)
Mary said yes to God one day
Mary said yes to God
She said, "Yes, I will be what you want me to be."
Mary said, "Lord be it done unto me."
Mary said yes to God one day
I will be part of Your plan.
And in the meantime; and in between time.
I'll do the best that I can. "Thank you!"
I'll do the best that I can.
Chorus exits --> to gym floor.
InnKeepers to stage places
Joseph walks onto stage to join Mary
Casey joins James for TRAVELERS song.
Scene 3: Joseph and Mary, 🎶Travelers
Narrator II:
While Mary was with child, the Roman Emperor decreed that everyone should be registered. Mary and Joseph had to go to Bethlehem for this. It was a long journey.
Mary & Joseph “walk to Bethlehem.”
Inn Keepers to stage -- set up “Inn”
Make sure Mary’s step stool is in place with baby and broom in place during song.
Travelers
Scene 4: Bethlehem, Mary & Joseph, Innkeepers, 🎶Silent Night
Narrator II: Joseph and Mary searched and searched for a place to stay.
They finally reached the very last inn.
Joseph knocks
Innkeeper: There is no room at the Inn. But you can stay in our stable.
Inn Keepers walk Mary and Joseph to the stable / Mary sits and Joseph sweeps
Narrator: Joseph made it as clean and comfortable as he could.
And it was in that stable at the back of the Inn that Mary gave birth to her son - the Son of God - Jesus.
Chorus stands, turns to audience, and signs the song. Mary holds baby.
Silent Night 1st verse (Casey) & chorus signs
Scene 5: Shepherds and Angel, 🎶Away in a Manger
Chorus sits.
*Shepherds in the chorus go to their places (downstage center). Enter steps house right/stage left
Shepherd Angel goes onto stage (stage right)& waits to take microphone
Narrator II: There were shepherds* in Bethlehem, that night.
They were outside in the fields, watching their sheep to make sure that nothing hurt them.
Narrator: Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear.
Shepherds shield eyes and cower or sit on heels in fear. The Angel Speaker takes microphone and steps in front of narrators & to the shepherds.
Angel Speaker: Be not afraid. For behold, I bring you good news of great joy.
For to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, Who is Christ the Lord.
You will find the Baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.
The Shepherd Speaker takes microphone.
Shepherd Speaker
Let us go to Bethlehem, now, and see this baby, which the Lord has made known to us.
Come let us make haste!
The Shepherd Speaker gives microphone to Angel.
Angel returns microphone to James & Angel exits stage right to gym floor.
Shepherds to the Baby Jesus & kneel reverently (Alternative: all sing Hark the Herald Angels Sing)
Narrator II: The shepherds hurried to Bethlehem and found the stable.
And there, just as the angel told them, was Baby Jesus lying in a manger.
Away in a Manger
Scene 6: Finale, 🎶Great Day in Bethlehem, 🎶Joy to the World
Narrator: The shepherds had met the Messiah!
It was truly a Great Day in Bethlehem!
One of the Greatest Stories ever told, is that of Christmas Day . . . .
when Christ was born in Bethlehem and GLORY spread a long, long way.
The Angels cried, “O Glory Be - Hosanna let us sing!
Let Peace be on earth, good will be toward men,
for today was born a King!
Great Day in Bethlehem 3X
Get streamers and teachers distribute streamers.
Joyful procession!
Joy to the World