Celebrate the birth of Jesus in the nativity scene, as shepherds and wise men join Mary, Joseph, and the Christ child.

Come alongside Joseph and his beloved donkey as he prepares to make the hard and perplexing journey to Bethlehem with his family.

As Mary approaches Elizabeth with her fears about bearing the Christ child, Elizabeth encourages her to embrace the joy God brings, often in the most unexpected ways.

Walk with a group of far-traveling wise men as they ponder the Christ child and receive a revelation about who the infant might really be.

Join a shepherd who has been forever changed by the message he’s been tasked to spread, as he attempts to revive the faith in his friends, reminding them of the miracle they witnessed.

In this heart - warming reader’s theater skit, children and teens share what they’re most thankful for and remind us all what being thankful is all about.

In this easy to stage skit which mixes humor with heart, Sally is stressed trying to make this the best Christmas ever and Ben is losing blood trying to decorate their long-needled tree while also installing a holiday multi-media extravaganza on their roof. They both look to jump off the Christmas juggernaut and ultimately discover how to really love Christmas. Perfect for a sermon starter, part of worship, or a standalone presentation.

Like the patient in this skit, we often choose to disobey (or only partially) obey God. That means we must deal with the consequences of our choices, even if it means going around the same mountain until we get it right.

In this skit, Becky is frenzied and rude during Black Friday shopping until she gets more than she bargained for when she runs into a church friend.

Mary shares her story about being the mother of the son of God.

Greg’s annual tradition of Christmas caroling in the neighborhood is disrupted by his unexpected hospitalization. That’s when his daughter Amy surprises him by bringing the neighborhood to him to sing carols outside his hospital room window to keep the tradition alive. A joyful reminder of the importance of declaring the message of Christmas to others, this play involves the whole congregation in a fun and spontaneous Christmas sing-along.

This progressive play is a Christmas event that families will love year after year! As they make their way through the streets of Bethlehem, kids and parents will interact with various shopkeepers, shepherds, innkeepers, and census takers, learning and experiencing what life was like when Jesus was born. Along the way they will make several keepsakes to take home, as well as memories that will last all season long!

This is humorous skit about a misbehaving choir member who continues to interrupt a performance of The Twelve Days of Christmas with questions about the lyrics. The mystery of the lyrics is resolved when another choir member reveals the hidden meaning behind the odd carol.

Children read, sing simple nursery tunes, and act out the Christmas story as they share the good news of God’s great love.

A simple act of kindness can make all the difference in someone’s life. Jen is heading home from the office for the Thanksgiving holiday and looking forward to a table full of food and friends to share it with, while Denise is on her own with her fast food pre-made dinner. But Jen sets out to change Denise’s holiday.

After being set free from evil spirits and the stigma of shame, Mary argues that Advent is amazing because it sets people free. Part of the Cherish the Advent series, experience Christmas through the eyes of well -known Bible characters. It can be performed as a monologue or read as Reader’s Theater.