Christmas Program 2004 (words in bold for program)
Sandy
Practice in sanctuary 12/12 from 9:50 - 10:50 (Sr Hi cancelled)
Remind Kim/Lori/Sherry/Lisa/Justin to tell 2's parents to go back to nursery to get child right after they sing
Sandy d will get manger(I wrote Bruce B a note to get out/straw; baskets for reception ask Pamm K to gather; ask Mary K is will manage Kitchen; we have red/green tablecloths and poinsettias for reception; Sandy d get balsam boughs, white balls for baskets, ornaments for in baskets for color
His Name Is…
The Christmas Story as Told in Luke 1 & 2
Children's Sunday School Department
Loudonville Community Church
December 12, 2004
6:00 PM
At 5:15 CD Brent will provide and put on one of Christmas instrumental songs. Screens on, pictures of red poinsettias - Sandy d asking Cathy L., Brent will have house lights dimmed, lights on aisles, and lights on steps of stage; more light for where nativity will be on the left (opposite side from piano, drums, etc)
Screens will have a soft green on for the program except when words will be up for the congregation to sing. At the end screens will have poinsettias back up and instrumental music will go on after Darcey /Sally are done playing as the children exit.
Welcome and Prayer Pastor Mike
(Thank families and friends for coming and invite them to join us in Commons for refreshments after program; prayer for program, please stand and sing Hark! The Herald Angels Sing with us now)
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing #133
(Congregation stands and sings as children enter; organist (Sally) continues to play until all children have been seated; 2 yr olds first to 6th Grade; words up on screen; Grades 3/4 go directly to stage to be ready to sing)
His Name Is…..John
Primary/Junior Department Michael, Superintendent
(screen goes to a neutral soft green shade)
(Narrator, Dr. Luke, enters from center aisle by Commons with lapel microphone and strides down):
Oh, my, my; what a big group of boys and girls I have been sent to help! I had better hurry in; I know they are waiting to tell their family and friends the very special story about Jesus's birth. (stands in front center)
(Goes up to a pre-arranged 3,4/5 yr old
Hello, I am Dr. Luke, may I shake your hand?"(when child says yes, he grasps foot and shakes; What? You say this is not your hand? Oh, yes, you are right; I must be tired from my long trip.”
I think I hear an unusual heartbeat; I had better listen - I think it is coming from over here (Dr. Luke goes to another pre-arranged child and puts stethoscope on head to listen). Hmm this still does not sound right. Oh yes, thank you for reminding me, here is where I need to listen. What do I hear? And I am hearing it all over this room, why it is hearts beating for Jesus.
What Can I Give Him? (Gds 3/4 sing)
(Narrator, Dr. Luke):
Now, where was I; Oh, yes I am here to help you tell a most wonderful story of the events around Jesus’s birth. First we will start with a baby who grew up to tell people to get ready for Jesus.
Reading #1 (Cody) (Zechariah and Elizabeth stand on stage)
In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth. They both loved God and had served him many years. One day an angel appeared to Zechariah.The angel told him that he and Elizabeth would have a baby boy and that they should name him John. This was very good news to them because they had no children yet. But Zechariah did not believe the angel. The angel said because Zechariah did not believe this good news he would not be able to speak until the baby was born.
Reading #2 (Julie)(Elizabeth with baby, Zechariah with tablet down come out)
For a long time Zechariah was not able to speak. Then baby John was born. The neighbors and relatives were happy for Zechariah and Elizabeth and expected her to name the baby Zechariah after his father. But Elizabeth shook her head and said "No". Then Zechariah held up his tablet and to everyone's surprise it said, "His name is John!" He could speak again! Baby John was like a cousin to baby Jesus. Baby John grew up to be a man who told people to get ready for Jesus.
(Actors at correct time: Elizabeth shakes head and hand “No! as she holds baby”
Zechariah holds up tablet – His Name is John; raises hands in praise; when congregational song starts, Zechariah and Elizabeth out; Meagan changes into angel)
Come,Thou Long Expected Jesus #124, Vs. 2
(Congregation joins on Verse 2 Grades 3/4 down, Grade 5/6 up)
(Only words for Verse 2 up on screen at right time)
Joy to the World Evan
His Name Is….. Immanuel
Junior Department Christopher and Christine, Superintendents
(Narrator, Dr. Luke)
Well, after baby John was born, then it was Jesus turn. Here is the story about how his mother, Mary, was told she was going to be Jesus’s mother.
Reading #3 (Cody) (Mary kneels as angel holds arms up towards and kind of over her)
The same angel visited a young girl named Mary who lived in a town called Nazareth. The angel said,"You are going to have a special baby. His name will be Jesus. Jesus will be God's Son". Mary did not understand how this could be, but she accepted what the angel said. Later when it was time for baby Jesus to be born, Mary and her husband Joseph had to travel to another town, Bethlehem. It was such a busy time in Bethlehem the only room left was a stable with the animals. This is where baby Jesus was born. (Mary and angel go out temporarily)
What Child Is This? Emily
(Mary, Joseph, enter as song starts, put baby Jesus in manger; stay)
O Holy Night/Silent Night Jamie, Lindsay, Ryan
Natasha, Kristina
He Shall Be Called Ralph Merrifield
Go, Tell It on the Mountain 138
Grades 5/6 down, 4,5 yrs up)
His Name Is ….. Christ the Lord
Beginner Department Sandra, Superintendent
(Narrator, Dr. Luke): Remember how an angel visited Elizabeth and Mary and told them their good news? Well an angel came to some shepherds who were watching their sheep at night outside of Bethlehem. (angel and 3 shepherds out; 2 shephers kneel; ;angel again with one arm up)
Reading #4 (Julie): The angel said there was a special baby born tonight. They could visit baby Jesus in his bed in the stable Then many angels appeared and began singing:
(angel and shepherds go to stand in manger scene)
Christmas is a Happy Time Braun
Come on, Ring those Bells Culverwell
Angels We Have Heard on High 132, Vs. 1,2,3
4/5 yr olds down, 2/3 yrs up
Gospel Bells
Away in a Manger Vs. 2,3
(2's and 3's sit as Cong sings last 2 vs, Gd 1/2 up)
His Name Is ….. Jesus
Primary Department Joy, Superintendent
The Friendly Beasts
Happy Birthday Jesus
Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne 127
(Congregation stands sings all 5 verses while Grades 3-6 join up on stage,4/5 yrs go out on side left to classroom to change; 2/3 yrs can go out if want anytime; up to teachers how kids doing; can stay if want and go out at end in procession)
(Narrator, Dr. Luke): When their baby was a week old, Mary and Joseph did something very special.
Reading #5 (Cody): They gave their baby the name Jesus. Then they made a special visit to the temple with baby Jesus. At the temple there was a godly man, Simeon, who was so happy to be able to hold baby Jesus. God had told Simeon that this baby was the Messiah who would make all people right with God. Simeon took baby Jesus in his arms and praised God. This is why we praise God tonight. (Mary and Joseph give baby to Simeon, lifts arm
He Shall Be Called Ralph Merrifield
(Grades 1-6 all up front sing; Mary/Joseph back to manger)
(Nativity scene stays until parents have started to go out)
Prayer Pastor Mike
(children go out 2/3's, then Grade 1 and up, ask parents remain seated until all children have exited, then they go get Grades 2 yrs to Grade 2 from classrooms and Gds 3-6 meet in Commons after all kids out) (CD back on and screen poinsettias back on) GOOD JOB!
The rest of this on opposite side of bulletin:
Thank you for joining us for our Children's Sunday School Christmas Program: His Name Is… Christmas is a very special time of the year, and the students are participating in celebrating the greatest gift of all, the birth of Jesus Christ, God's son, the only reason for a Christmas celebration.
During the time of refreshments in the Commons to follow we invite you to make a special effort to meet your children's Sunday School teachers to thank them for giving of themselves so willingly all year to serve our church families. We thank all the families for helping to provide our refreshments and most of all thank you for the privilege of teaching your children.
The Children's Sunday School Department,
Jean, Children's Sunday School Coordinator
Special Appreciation for Tonight's Celebration:
· Narrator: Tom
· Readers: Cody and Julie
· Musicians: Darcey, Sally, Branson
· Audio-visual: Matt, Elizabeth, Brent
· Mrs. Sandra, Music Director for the program
· Mrs. Sandra, Program Coordinator, Author "His Name Is…"
Bible/Nativity Scenes
· Elizabeth and Angel: Meagan
· Zechariah and Shepherd: Philip
· Mary: Melinda
· Joseph: David
· Shepherds: David and Ethan
· Simeon: Austin
Harmony:
PARENTS PLEASE NOTE: Children 2nd grade and younger may be picked up in their classrooms immediately following the conclusion of the program to join us for the reception in the Commons. Thank you.