Scene: The Manger Players: Baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, Shepherd Boy, Animals preferably .

plastic, Santa Claus, Choirs While the congregation is coming in and being seated, various youth will perform Christmas songs*. Each will return to the choir loft upon completion .of his or her musical presentation .Youth sit in the choir loft !Welcome and Merry Christmas .'Youth Girl's Quartet sing, 'Silent Night (come to manger, sing and return to choir loft) :Child :Matthew Chapter 1 verse 21 says .You are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins :Child ,And it came to pass in those days that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. And Joseph and Mary, who was heavy with child, also went up .from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem .'Congregation sings: 'Oh Little Town of Bethlehem :Child ,Luke Chapter 1 verse 14 says And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at His birth .'Youth sing: 'Joy to the World :Child ?Could that child be a king We may not know much about kings But God knows us We may not care much about kings But God cares about us And He knows what kind of king we need .And how that King should come .'Congregation sings: 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing :Child Luke Chapter 2 verse 8 says .And there were shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night :Child There were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel

.of the Lord appeared to them, and the Glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were so afraid :But the Angel said to them (Child (Angel - Boy dressed in white Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town" ".of David, a Savior has been born to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger :Child :Luke Chapter 2 verse 7 says She gave birth to her firstborn son...and placed Him in a manger .'Congregation sings: 'Away in a Manger :Child Matthew Chapter 1 verse 18 says ...This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about .'Congregation sings: 'The First Noel :Child Luke Chapter 18 verse 16 says :Let the little children come to me" Child recites Oh come little children Oh come one and all To Bethlehem's stable In Bethlehem's stall And see with rejoicing This glorious sight Our Father in Heaven !Has sent us this night .'Youth sing: 'Go Tell it on the Mountain :Child ?What can I give Him poor as I am If I were a shepherd, I would give Him a lamb .If I were a wise man, I would do my part !But what can I give Him...I can give Him my heart .'Congregation sings: 'O Holy Night :Santa Claus enters from side door, approaches manger and says Some how I have become the star of Christmas But that should never be For I am only a myth Putting presents under a tree The true Gift is that Baby

Born for you and me He is our Lord and Savior !The gift He brings is free Santa removes his hat, kneels and prays at the manger .'Congregation sings: 'O Come, All Ye Faithful Closing .'Youth sing: 'From the Manger to the Cross (.This song is found in the Racing for Jesus VBS songbook) !MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE AND MAY GOD BLESS