Shepherds Go To Bethlehem

(Luke 2:8-20)

Two or three screens will have to be moved centre stage, with a step ladder hidden behind for the angel to go up! (and later, the kids can set up their nativity scene behind the screens too). Two shepherds on stage one on the left, one on the right, facing half in to talk to each other and half to the congregation. Shepherd 2 miming doing a head count, pointing to each sheep in turn

Shepherd 2: 83, 84, 85…

Shepherd 1: Finished the head count?

Shepherd 2: How can I count them properly if they won’t stand still?!

Shepherd 1: Call yourself a professional! Get organised!

Shepherd 2: Is that number 86 or 87? They all look the same to me!

Shepherd 1: “Ample experience of shepherding” you said on your application…

Shepherd 2: Will you stop milling about! I don’t know what’s the matter with this lot tonight, they’re so restless

Shepherd 1: Let me do it! 1, 2, 3, 4, 5….

Angel appears above middle screen as spot light is turned on, shepherds fall to their knees, turning away and covering their faces in fear

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

Sunday 21st December:

Carols by Candlelight in church starting at 5pm, followed by coffee/tea and mince pies.

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

What does the ADVENT WREATH represent?

The circle of the wreath reminds Chrisitans of God, His eternity and endless mercy, which has no beginning or end. The green of the wreath speaks of the hope that Chrisitans have in God, the hope of newness, of renewal, of eternal life. Candles symbolise the light of God coming into the world through the birth of His son, Jesus

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

Sunday 21st December:

Carols by Candlelight in church starting at 5pm, followed by coffee/tea and mince pies.

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

Where do our Christmas traditions come from?

Why do we have ADVENT CALENDARS?

They were designed to help children focus on the coming of Jesus by having a "window" to open each day from December 1st to December 24th with a picture behind it of something related to the nativity. "Jesse Trees" were used in this way too - see Christmas Decorations and Christmas Tress. But modern day Advent Calendars are often a countdown to Christmas devoid of anything to do with Jesus, and instead have pictures of cartoon charaters and contain chocolates.

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

Thursday 25th December:

Short Christmas Day Service in church starting at 10am

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.

REALLY, REALLY interested in the origins and history of Christmas?? Click on the links for a in-depth explanation of How It All Started or Some of the up's and down's of Christmas since Pope Julius 1st!

richmondparkchurch.org.uk an evangelical pentecostal church in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.