Sunday, January 10, 2010

Children’s Christmas Program

Before the program begins, the angels and shepherds are kept busy in Parrish Hall.

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Some angels got a little bored.  And some of the shepherds had to resort to modern day technology….

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Kingsway’s amazing choir jump started the program with their joyous voices.

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Enter the narrator.

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Rachel and Christa welcome everyone.

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Meanwhile the angels are still coloring.

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Jerry and Barta’s grandchildren, James and Maggie come all the way from Scotland to light the advent candle.

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The teacher (Denise) tells her students (Lauren, Katy, and Maggie) to start preparing for the nativity scene.

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Their version included:  hamsters, televisions, microwaves, and movies.  Not like the real scenario at all!

Enter Mary (Lucy) and Joseph (Zach), led by the innkeeper (Liam).

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The shepherds (Jared, Carson, Mason, Sam, Colby) gather around the fire.

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Gabriel (Kelsey) shares the news of Jesus’ birth with the shepherds.

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She brings with her a heavenly host.

Lauren

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Charlotte

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Abby

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Katelyn (and her precious piece of tinsel)

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The shepherds and confer and decide to visit the new babe.

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Before Mary sings a solo, she leaves Joseph with babysitting duties.

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Away in a Manger – simply amazing!

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Erin, Emily, Rachel, and Ashly prepare  to offer communion.

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Mary and Joseph continue on their journey with the greatest Christmas gift of all.

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The children realize they might’ve been wrong about their demands for their nativity scene.

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The Cherub Choir performs.

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Everyone takes their seat.

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As we prepare for Kelsey’s baptism.  It is such a privilege to watch her make this very important decision.

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Madelyne

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Emily and ***

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James helps the children prepare for the offering.

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The gifts are left at the manger.  Touching.

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James sends us off with the benediction.

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