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| church christmas plays for children: Christmas Programs for Children Christine Spence, 2005-06 Churches are provided with the resources they need to liven up any Christmas event. Each reproducible book contains a wealth of plays, poems, and skits designed for any size church. |
| church christmas plays for children: No Stable Too Small Lois Anne DeLong, Barbara Anne Antonucci, 2006-01-01 Here's a collection of humorous, down-to-earth plays that bring a fresh perspective to the Christmas story through such creative devices as imagining the thoughts and feelings of fringe characters (like an innkeeper or a servant to one of the magi) or by updating the story with contemporary settings and characters. No Stable Too Small offers a variety of practical material for any situation, ranging from shorter plays with small casts and lines that can be easily mastered by younger children to more elaborate pieces with sophisticated themes for older children and adults. And they're ideal for use with today's young people -- the dialogue reflects the way they really talk, yet never detracts from the biblical message. These flexible scenes offer a mix of speaking parts for all age groups, from preschool through adult, and are especially valuable for small congregations that lack the resources to mount large-scale productions. No sets are required, and only simple costumes and minimal props are needed. The plays can be performed by smaller churches with as few as 8-10 cast members, or parts can be easily divided to accommodate groups as large as 25-30. And with a running time of approximately 20-25 minutes each, it's easy to fit them within a Christmas Eve or Advent Sunday worship service. Some of the charming presentations include: * Love Finds a Way * It Wasn't the Hilton, You Know * Christmas Eve at Angel School * Because God Said So, That's Why * No Small Parts * Unto Us a Child Is Born... Next on Omar * Miracles? No Problem! ...and eight more! Lois Anne DeLong is currently a freelance writer and editor in Bay Shore, New York. She previously served 25 years in public relations, publishing, and marketing for the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. A graduate of New York University, DeLong is an active member of Brentwood Presbyterian Church in Brentwood, New York. Barbara Anne Antonucci was born and raised in Brentwood, New York, and is a lifelong member of Brentwood Presbyterian Church. A graduate of St. Joseph's College, Antonucci now resides in Monroe, North Carolina. |
| church christmas plays for children: One Rehearsal Christmas Plays Kendra Smiley, 2004 One Rehearsal Christmas Plays is the answer to gaining an extra hour or two, feeling less harried and focusing on Christ while directing the church Christmas program! With One Rehearsal Christmas Plays, your Sunday school department will encourage, entertain, and enlighten the congregation as they follow the Footsteps to the Manager or as they present a slightly altered version of T'was the Night before Christmas. One Rehearsal Christmas Plays features these productions and ten others with a Scriptural message and minimal preparation! Completely Reproducible! |
| church christmas plays for children: No Time for Christmas Valerie Howard, 2014-09-08 PJ and his friends are learning that Christmas can be busy. But what happens when they get too busy to celebrate the real reason for the season? Find out in this fun, easy-to-produce play for any size church!Approx. 25 minutes running time. |
| church christmas plays for children: Little Star Anthony DeStefano, 2013-08-30 Tonight a king will be born, and all the stars in heaven are competing to see who can shine the brightest for him. But when the stars see the poor family huddling in the shabby stable, they begin to think that this baby couldn’t be a king after all! That is, all the stars except the smallest, loneliest star in the sky, Little Star. He recognizes the baby Jesus as the King of kings and understands His special message of love. Read on to discover the extraordinary way Little Star serves his King on that cold, dark night. Certain to become a Christmas classic, this delightful tale connects the star atop the Christmas tree to the true meaning of Christmas—the birth of Jesus. |
| church christmas plays for children: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Barbara Robinson, 1983 The six mean Herdman kids lie, steal, smoke cigars (even the girls) and then become involved in the community Christmas pageant. |
| church christmas plays for children: A "Beastly" Christmas John O Eby, 2005-06-10 Centering around the theme of the familiar song The Friendly Beasts, this intriguing program depicts what the animals who witnessed Jesus' birth might really have been thinking -- if they had human minds. There's humorous interplay among camels, sheep, cows, and the donkey that carried the pregnant Mary as they share their unique perspective on the nativity. This complete presentation allows many different parts of the congregation to participate; speaking roles can be performed in a readers' theater format by adults or youth, young children can portray the humans at the manger in a silent tableau, and musical selections allow the choir to be involved, as well. This adaptable drama can be used not only in church settings, but also in schools or for children's programs. As an added feature, customers with PowerPoint and broadband capability may obtain access to a downloadable PowerPoint presentation to accompany the drama at (http: //www.csspub.com/BeastlyChristmas/). A companion coloring book for young children, based on the imagery in the PowerPoint file, is also available in packages of five. John O. Eby has been an ordained pastor for four decades, serving several Baptist congregations in California. He is currently the pastor of First Baptist Church in Porterville, California. A graduate of the University of LaVerne and American Baptist Seminary of the West, Eby is the author of more than 30 skits and plays. Natividad Briones is a member of the worship team at First Baptist Church in Porterville, California. A veteran of the U.S. Navy and merchant marine, Briones began drawing caricatures of fellow sailors. He subsequently did freelance cartooning, and he had prepared composite sketches for the Los Angeles Police Department and the Tulare County Sheriff's Department. |
| church christmas plays for children: Six Advent Plays for Children Doris Wells Miller, 2006-01-01 So you've just been asked to put together your church's Christmas pageant -- are you feeling overwhelmed yet? Don't worry... Six Advent Plays For Children provides you with all the tools you need to make this ministry an enjoyable and fulfilling experience for everyone. In addition to six delightful programs designed for children of preschool age through sixth grade (including a synopsis and stage directions), this book provides comprehensive, easy-to-follow guidelines that walk you through the entire process of planning, rehearsing, and presenting your holiday production. There's even a step-by-step worksheet to keep you organized and on top of all the details. The material is suitable for congregations of any size: props, sets, and costumes are kept simple for maximum flexibility, and most of the programs require no more than a dozen participants. With all these practical resources, your children's Christmas program this year is bound to be successful -- Six Advent Plays For Children has all the help you need in one convenient volume. Copying privileges are included. Doris Wells Miller has a passion for helping children understand the Christmas story. She has not only written these plays simply and with feeling, but she has also staged them in her own church. Those who have little experience in staging plays with small children will find the directorial guidance in this book very helpful. Howard Moody Minister Emeritus, Judson Memorial Church New York, New York Doris Wells Miller has been a church secretary, taught Sunday school and Vacation Bible School, and served in many leadership roles in her congregation. She is also the author of Seven Advent Programs For Children. Miller is an active member of Cambridge Drive Baptist Church in Goleta, California. |
| church christmas plays for children: The Gospel According to Matthew , 1999 The publication of the King James version of the Bible, translated between 1603 and 1611, coincided with an extraordinary flowering of English literature and is universally acknowledged as the greatest influence on English-language literature in history. Now, world-class literary writers introduce the book of the King James Bible in a series of beautifully designed, small-format volumes. The introducers' passionate, provocative, and personal engagements with the spirituality and the language of the text make the Bible come alive as a stunning work of literature and remind us of its overwhelming contemporary relevance. |
| church christmas plays for children: They Worshiped Him Gail K. Keffer, 2001 In today's hurry-up world, it seems we rarely take the time to think of other people and walk a mile in the other man's shoes. If we did, what would we see? They Worshiped Him revisits the nativity story from the perspective of the people who were actually there. In this dramatic retelling, we glimpse the innermost thoughts and feelings of some of the very common people whose lives were forever changed by a most extraordinary event. What did the shepherds feel? What did others think of them? Were they perceived as eccentric? And what about the wise men who followed the star? Did they have an entire entourage, or did people treat them like three dottering old men? And what about Mary and Joseph; how did this unusual pregnancy affect them? They Worshiped Him answers many of these questions while reminding us of the biblical characters' humanity. The singing of favorite seasonal carols is woven into the drama, encouraging audience participation. And it's an adaptable work that can be staged as elaborately or simply as you wish. While there are speaking parts for 12 angels, 5 animals, 6 shepherds, 3 magi, the innkeeper, Mary, Joseph, and a narrator, roles can easily be combined for use with any size congregation. Staging instructions are included. Far too many plays being marketed to churches today are not well written, place unreasonable requirements on the space and talent available in the average local church, and contain biblically inaccurate statements and characterizations. Gail Keffer's play They Worshiped Him doesn't present any of those problems. It is written in a flexible manner that makes it easy to adapt to a worship service, dinner theater, or a feature-length play for an annual Christmas production. It also does a magnificent job of presenting a biblically accurate version of the nativity story that can be heard, understood, and remembered by all of God's children.... We used this play two years ago, and people are still talking about it. One comment I heard was that the play made Mary seem like a real person and not a stained-glass Madonna who's out of touch with the realities people like us face. Kari Turner McClellan Senior Pastor, First Presbyterian Church Levittown, Pennsylvania Gail K. Keffer is a graduate of Slippery Rock University (B.S. and M.Ed.). An active member of Clen-Moore Presbyterian Church in New Castle, Pennsylvania, Keffer is a former schoolteacher who has run a needlework design business and is currently the proprietor of The Amish Peddler, a business specializing in the sale of fine Amish-made furniture. |
| church christmas plays for children: Young Children and Worship Sonja M. Stewart, Jerome W. Berryman, 1989-01-01 The authors have devised an exciting way to introduce three- to - seven year olds to the wonder of worship. Activities are developed around the order of worship commonly used in Reformed churches: assemble in God's name; proclaim, give thanks to and go in God's name. |
| church christmas plays for children: Signs of Christmas , 2004-03-23 |
| church christmas plays for children: The Best Christmas Programs for All Ages , 2011-07 This book is full of resources to meet your church's needs for worship services and programs this holiday season. |
| church christmas plays for children: Children's Dramas for the Church Year Linda Ray Miller, 2014-09-16 This reproducible resource consists of very simple Christmas dramas that can be performed by kids of all ages--the younger children can participate in rhymes and recitations that require very little or no speaking, while older children will enjoy the speaking and narration parts. Short poems are also included for use in programs.Most drama selections take no more than ten minutes to perform, and the number of children can vary as needed by the size of the church. Props and scenery are minimal, and selections can be performed with little rehearsal. |
| church christmas plays for children: A Country Christmas with a City Twist-Mas Nick Robertson, 2017-05 |
| church christmas plays for children: Breakdown on Bethlehem Street: A Christmas Play Frank Ramirez, 2012-09-01 Imagine that it's Christmas Eve and you're on your way to the store before the annual candlelight service. Suddenly you find yourself transported back in time to the night of the birth of the Messiah! The places you're used to seeing are all gone; the usual trappings of modern society don't work. And, to top it off, you're placed in a situation where you have to help a young couple deal with having a baby -- with no hospital! Yikes! This imaginative chancel drama for Advent or Christmas will make the members of your congregation think about the night of Jesus' birth in a new way. A variety of ages can be used in the production from young children to older adults. The dialogue can be easily modified with local references. Suggested readings and music are included for use between scenes for additional congregational involvement. Frank Ramirez is the pastor of Everett Church of the Brethren in Everett, Pennsylvania. A graduate of the University of LaVerne and Bethany Theological Seminary, Ramirez is the author of numerous books, articles, and short stories. Frank has been a long-time writer for CSS' online subscription StoryShare. His CSS titles include Gabriel's Horn, The Christmas Star, The Bee Attitudes, Partners in Healing, He Took a Towel, Coming Home, Lectionary Worship Aids series, and A Call to Worship. |
| church christmas plays for children: The Christmas Stranger Charles Byrd, 1992 A Christmas play with a surprise ending! The church youth group and adult leaders prepare to practice for a Christmas program. They anticipate a visit by the church's new custodian, who will clean and lock up the building. A visitor arrives, who all believe to be the custodian. The visitor begins to help with the rehearsal. With his help, the real meaning of Christmas is clearly revealed to all. The stranger leaves. To the surprise of the cast (but not the audience) the real custodian finally arrives. The cast ponders: Who was that visitor? This simple play is easily adaptable for any size group. No special props are rquired other than a lectern and a Bible. Charles Byrd, Hershey, Pennsylvania, is a United Methodist minister who has served as pastor, teacher, counselor, and staff member of the The United Methodist Publishing House. He is a graduate of Wake Forest University and Duke Divinity School. |
| church christmas plays for children: Christmas Programs for the Church , 1998-07-01 |
| church christmas plays for children: A Stranger for Christmas Carol Lynn Pearson, 2003 Ask librarian for help in locating. |
| church christmas plays for children: A Star is Born Celeste Clydesdale, 1998-06-01 |
| church christmas plays for children: Around the Year in Children's Church Barbara Younger, Lisa Flinn, 2012-08 Filled with fifty-two active, hands-on programs! |
| church christmas plays for children: A Very Mixed-Up Christmas Pageant Gwynne Watkins, 2019-11-06 What happens when kids show up to perform a traditional Christmas Pageant?in their Halloween costumes?! That's what happens in this contemporary spin on a traditional nativity play. It's up their youth director to improvise her way through the story of Jesus' birth in a hilarious and heartfelt way that connects biblical figures with modern day superheroes, villains, and more. In the end, everyone learns that perhaps being a little bit mixed-up is something we can all rejoice in. |
| church christmas plays for children: Christmas Plays for Small Churches David Christine, 2016-09-28 Who said small churches cannot produce quality, thought provoking Christmas programs? If you are looking for Christmas programs with a real Christian message that are designed for small stages, then this book is for you. These plays truly fit all size churches and are written in such a way as to minimize rehearsals and memorization. The book contains five plays: - The Nativity utilizes a liturgical format and focuses on worshiping Christ. This play works well even in churches which do not normally use formal liturgy. - What Child is This? is humorous yet has a strong evangelistic message. - It's the Gift that Counts presents an emotional presentation of the Gospel. The Christmas story is told utilizing both traditional and non-traditional Bible passages focusing on finding God's greatest gift to us. - An Interview with Scrooge is a hilarious play that will not only cause your audience to laugh out loud, it will challenge the audience to examine the difference between true Christianity and rote religion. - The Christmas Surprise is even funnier than An Interview with Scrooge. The beauty of this play is that you cannot rehearse it. The pastor should go out of his way to advertise this play and when people ask, who is in it and when is the rehearsal, he just replies by saying, it's a surprise. This play seems to be random, but it has a very poignant message challenging the audience to answer God's call (be it for salvation or Christian service). In addition to the five plays, there is an interactive Church Christmas Decoration Service that can become a new Christmas tradition for those churches who do not celebrate Advent services. Also included is a chapter with helps and hints for small churches which include: - Stage Directions - Hints for Working in Small Churches - Hints for Working with Amateur Actors - Hints for Keeping the Play Moving, and - Keeping Christ in Christmas. Remember the Reason for the Season is not an add on cliche for these plays; Christ and the Gospel are the foundation these plays are built upon. |
| church christmas plays for children: The Story of the Nativity Elizabeth Winthrop, 1986 A retelling of the story of the first Christmas. |
| church christmas plays for children: An Unexpected Christmas Simone Graham, 2013-10-30 Pull back the curtain of Time and take a peek into heaven as God reveals his plans for the very First Christmas - the angels are in for a surprise or two! An Unexpected Christmas tells the old familiar story from a whole new perspective, with a dash of humor and plenty of warm fuzzies, this story will become a Christmas read-aloud favorite. From the Author, Simone Graham: I originally wrote this as a Christmas gift for my children; it is illustrated with the children of the world (including my own) as Heaven's angels. I hope you enjoy reading this book as much as I enjoyed imagining it for you. The story was selected to be made into a short film by St Pauls' in Auckland for their Christmas event, where it was an instant hit on YouTube in Christmas 2012. In the past year, people from all over the world have contacted Simone thanking her for writing this beautiful (funny and touching) story. Now you can take it home and read it to your children this Christmas. They won't be expecting that! Scragger (from An Unexpected Christmas) (The film can be found on YouTube under the same title, An Unexpected Christmas) |
| church christmas plays for children: An Out of the Box Christmas Lillenas Publishing Company, 2013-04-21 |
| church christmas plays for children: Biographical Sketches of Joseph Smith, the Prophet, and His Progenitors for Many Generations Lucy Smith, 1880 |
| church christmas plays for children: The Forgotten Gift Jacqui Wilson, 2015-12-02 After a Christmas concert, members of a children's church choir gloat about how well they have done. Their attitudes reflect overall issues their choir director has started to notice in them. As they talk, they return to the choir room to pick up Christmas gifts left for them by Director Smith. However, the gifts she gives them are unexpected. In each gift box, the children find pieces of paper featuring the non-tangible aspects of Jesus, such as patience, hope, and courage. Angry at what they have received, the children vent, crumple the papers, and throw them to the floor. After throwing the papers on the floor, one child notices that there is more on the back of the papers and discovers why the choir director has chosen to give the gifts. Gaining understanding, the child reflects. The others follow suit. Finally, one of the children realizes that there is still one gift left on the table. On the box, it says, To everyone. The children open the box to discover the final and most important gift -- the gift of Jesus. |
| church christmas plays for children: Every Knee Shall Bow Diane L Gibson, 1999-07 The scene for this Christmas play and worship service is a familiar one: a nativity display in a town square. As different individuals or families approach the manger scene, they hear the voice of God speaking his words of truth, encouragement, and hope to their own unique needs and circumstances. When the members of your congregation hear God's message to these individuals, they will hear God speaking to them as well. The service includes the congregational singing of familiar Christmas carols. Diane L. Gibson is a graduate of Concordia Teachers College, River Forest, Illinois. In addition to her teaching position in a Lutheran elementary school, she has been a Sunday school superintendent and the director of both children's and adult choirs. She is the author of three other published Christmas plays. |
| church christmas plays for children: 'Tis the Night Before Jesus Robert J. Mueller, 1991 'Tis the night before Jesus when all through the earth, Every creature is stirring for a new baby's birth. Here is a Christmas Eve service that persons of all ages will enjoy. It may easily be presented by the younger members of your congregation. It includes a complete order of service with: - Suggested music for children's choir - Hymns for the entire congregation - Parts for a speaking choir - A brief monolgue by Mary - One page listing additional hymns that could be used with the service Robert Mueller is a native of Arkansas and has been pastor of Lutheran congregations in Louisiana, Kansas, and Iowa. He is presently a free-lance writer living near Ponchatoula, Louisiana. His other CSS books include For People Just Like Us, Seven Tell Their Story, and Good Morning, Jersalem |
| church christmas plays for children: What's The Matter With Christmas? Phyllis Futer, 1992 Four youth, rehearsing a church Christmas play, are perplexed about why everyone appears so busy at Christmas. Through a series of events, the youth learn, to their surprise, that the real meaning of Christmas is God's gift of Jesus. Highlights of this drama: - Easy-to-rehearse - Simple, yet powerful message - Parts for four youths, up to ten young children and two adults - Five original songs for young singers - Complete order of worship provided - Performance time from 35 to 45 minutes Phyllis Futer is a free-lance writer and member of the Leola United Methodist Church, Leola, Pennsylvania. Her special interest is youth and children's ministry. With the assistance of church musician, Lorraine Gernert, she worked with a children's choir in creating this resource. |
| church christmas plays for children: No Vacancy Cherie Wood, 2013-10-25 Easy and fun musical that requires no choir director. Uses familiar Christmas carols. Perfect for last minute programs. Bethlehem is about to be overrun by Tourists, coming into town for the tax. This is bad news for a stable full of animals. Seth the Sheep is concerned the visitors will want sweaters. Claudethe Cow lost ten pounds last time, making milkshakes. Micah Mouse, a grouchy rodent, realizes Bethlehem visitors will leave tasty leftovers but fears the extra mousetraps.Together, the animals scheme ways to keep the tourists out of Bethlehem. However, before they know it, a young couple expecting a Baby, has taken up residence in their stable! The musical has nine speaking parts, a choir of any size, and optional Baby Mice. This Christmas musical includes the Resurrection of Jesus. Performedin about one hour. |
| church christmas plays for children: Christmas Plays for Churches Lydia Sweet, 2020-10-29 A collection of 15 fun, Christmas-themed, Christian plays and sketches for use in church or Christian kids clubs and youth groups. Whether you have fifty ten year-olds, or three teenagers to accommodate, there should be a play for you in this collection. The message is kept clear and simple, so that everyone, even the parent who has never been to church in their life, can take home at least one easy message, which we hope could be a life-changing one. |
| church christmas plays for children: Uncle Phil's Diner 2 Dave Avanzino, Coley Fisher, Craig Wilson, 2002 Evergreen High School's Homecoming Banquet has been forced to make a last-minute move to Uncle Phil's Diner! A great script your entire church can be involved in. |
| church christmas plays for children: Christmas Programs for the Church Laurie Hoard, 1986 |
| church christmas plays for children: Seeking the Savior Family Christian Stores, 2003-07 |
| church christmas plays for children: Carols of the Season Hal Leonard Corp. Staff, Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, 1995-08 An incredible collection of 38 holiday classics: Angels We Have Heard on High * Coventry Carol * Ding Dong! Merrily on High! * God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen * He Is Born * The Holly and the Ivy * In the Bleak Midwinter * Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming * Once in Royal David's City * Wexford Carol * and more. |
| church christmas plays for children: One Rehearsal Christmas Pageant Karen Ehrenholz, 2012-11-19 Searching through Christmas plays for children to find the right play with the right content for the right amount of kids, is such a challenge! Christmas plays for church or school can take a lot of time and energy. The One Rehearsal Christmas Pageant is designed to keep it simple, meaningful and fun for everyone involved. This easy to follow guide gives you; two play scripts to include children preschool through middle school, tips for costumes, props and sets plus a step by step plan to pull it all together with just ONE efficient and productive rehearsal! Both plays are scripture based; one focusing on the birth of Christ, the other on the visit of the Magi. The plays can be performed individually or together (one rehearsal/script). Combined, they tell the complete Christmas story in about 30 minutes. Order this valuable timesaver for directors (and parents) who find Christmas to be one of the busiest times of the year! |
| church christmas plays for children: A Churchmouse Christmas Barbara Davoll, 1999-09 Whilehis family is asleep on Christmas Eve, Christopher plans and works on his Christmas surprise. |
| church christmas plays for children: Instant Bible Dramas Nick Ransom, 2016-06-21 Bible dramas that teach the Bible and require no rehearsals! |
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