They say... Wednesday 4:00 p.m.

Scene 1: All The Message by Cora M. Owen Evan Mallon They saaaay The message was so soft and sweet, Sent ringing through the night, While a bright star was shining down, To lend the earth its light. They saaaay... The message was for everyone: A Savior has been born. Peace on earth, the angels sang, God s glory to adorn. They saaaaay... The message was a song of praise, To welcome God s own Son, And bringing joy to all the earth, Announce the Holy One. Song: Welcome, Welcome to the Manger Welcome, welcome to the manger. Welcome, welcome everyone, come. Welcome, welcome to the manger. Welcome, welcome everyone, come. 3

Scene 2: Kindergarten and 1st Grade I Can Plainly See by Dolores Steger Child 1: Child 2: Child 3: Child 4: Child 5: They say.i am just a little lamb, But I can plainly see A baby in a manger, Lying nearby me. They say...i m just a little donkey, But I can plainly see A Lord there in the manger, Born to set men free. They say...i am just a little cow, But I can plainly see A prince there in a manger, Sleeping peacefully. They say I am just a little camel, But I can plainly see A king there in a manger, A King of kings is He. They say...i am just a little dove, But I can plainly see A Savior in a manger Who ll live eternally. Song: Shh...There s a Baby Sleeping in the Manger Shh...There s a Baby Sleeping in the Manger Shh...There s a Baby Sleeping in the hay. 4 Shh...There s a Baby Sleeping in the Manger. Jesus is the baby in the hay. Shh...Shh

Scene 3: Angels: 2nd grade Angels, Go by Dolores Steger Joey O. Ariella Matt K. Matt H. Tarryn They say They say They say Angel, go to Mary. Tell her of God s plan. Let her know that she will bear a babe, the Son of man. Angel, go to Joseph. Tell what is to be: The miracle of Jesus birth, As he sleeps dreamily. Angel, go to shepherds. Tell them have no fear. Send them on to Bethlehem, The Savior s come; He s here. Song: Angels, We Have Heard on High Song Leader: Ava Cross Angels we have heard on high Signers Sweetly singing o er the plains Cevanna And the mountains in reply Emily Echoing their joyous strains. Emma Gloria...in Excelsis Deo Taylor 5

Scene 4: Stars 3rd grade On a Bright and Starry Night by Cora M. Owen Brooke Samantha Charlie They say... On a bright and starry night, Shepherds on a quiet hill, Keeping watch over their sheep Then their souls received a thrill. They say... Angels singing filled the air. Voices sounding oh, so sweet, Told them to go to Bethlehem, Infant Jesus Christ to meet. They say... Hurriedly, they came to town, To a lowly manger bed, Where they found the precious babe, Then the joyful news they spread. Song: Little Star Sign: Jacob Little star, in the night. Little star, shining bright. Little star, lead the way To the hope that is born today. Shine little star Show us the way Shine little star 6 Lead the way.

Scene 5: Shepherds 4th Grade In a Stable by Dolores Steger Erica Taylor Grace Julia They say...in a stable, silently, The friendly beasts look on to see A babe born for eternity. They say...in a stable, all around, Angel choirs are there found, Hear their Alleluia sound. They say...in a stable, all about, Shepherds show they have no doubt, We ve seen the Lord of lords!, they shout. They say...in a stable far away, all in adoration pray And praise the Child on Christmas Day. Song: Flock Watchers Here in this field... we don t get much sleep; We spend our evenings... talking to sheep. If I m not mistaken... I think I see God s angels flying...up above me. We are flock watchers, just flock watchers This may seem crazy, this may seem odd. But we re flock watchers, just flock watchers, Witness the birth of the Son of God. We can t decide if... we should run or pray; It s not how we thought... we d end up our day. 7

Scene 6: Mary and Joseph 5th Grade They Say by Dolores Steger Louie Cassidy Payton Ally Joseph says: One night I slept And in my dreams an angel came to tell me Mary s child, a son, Is to have Jesus as His name. Mary says: From God I know I soon will give birth to a son, A child to reign eternally As king and as God s chosen one. Angels say: The Christ is born, So, shepherds, go to Bethlehem, Find Mary, Joseph, and the babe, And leave your sheep to honor them. Shepherds say: We ve seen the child And we have no more time to lose, To spread the word He is the Lord, The world should hear of our good news. Song: Silent Night Silent night, holy night. All is calm, all is bright. Round yon virgin, mother and child Holy infant, so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace. 8

Scene 7: Wisemen 6th Grade Wise Men by Dolores Steger Cole Devon Kyle Child 1: Child 2: Child 3: They say...i am a wise man, and I have been told A baby king s born. And I bring Him some gold. They say...i am a wise man and, just for the king, It s sweet-smelling incense that to Him I bring. They say...i am a wise man and myrrh that s so mild Is what i will give to that Most special child. All: We are three wise men with gifts rare and new. Will you, with all honor, bring gifts for him too? Song: Shout to the North Leader: Chloe Shout to the north and the south! Sing to the east and the west! Jesus is savior to all! Lord of heaven and earth! (2 times) We will shout We will shout We will shout We will SHOUT! 9

Scene 8: ALL May We? (Adapted from Margaret Primrose s May I? ) We say... Little stranger in a manger, May we sing to you? May we hold your tiny hand And listen to you coo? We say... May we kneel beside your bed And offer you our hearts? You are precious, very precious, And we re friends who will never part. We say... Song: Welcome, Welcome to the Manger Welcome, welcome to the manger. Welcome, welcome everyone come. Welcome, welcome to the manger. Welcome, welcome everyone come. 10