Christmas Musicals for Church
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172 A Contemporary Christmas Musical of Praise By DEBORAH CRAIG-CLAAR This script was created for churches that may wish to perform Season of Joy as a contemporary evening of praise. (This is an alternative approach to the traditional Celtic Christmas script, also found in the back of the choral book.) This contemporary approach utilizes a Host and two Readers. Audience participation is emphasized through the use of responsive readings that are created from familiar carols and Scripture. Although a specific text has been written for the Host, you are welcome to make the script your own and have the Host speak spontaneously. Additional performance resources and production notes for this script can be found online at wordmusic.com. Participants Host (Worship Leader) Reader 1 Reader 2 Setting: The sanctuary is decorated in the holiday decor of your choice. It is assumed that a large media screen will factor prominently into the platform configuration and be used to display lyrics and the responsive readings. There should be two permanent places for the Readers; these can be tall stools or podiums. The Host should be able to move freely about the platform and perhaps the congregational area. A Celtic Christmas Overture includes Joy to the World!; Hark! the Herald Angels Sing; The Wexford Carol; and How Suddenly a Baby Cries Direct segue to "Christmas Pipes" Christmas Pipes with O Holy Night and Good Christians All, Rejoice HOST: "Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth." (Psalm 100:1, NIV) CHOIR & CONGREGATION: Joy to the world, the Lord is come! READER 1: "Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs!" (Psalm 100:2, NIV) CHOIR & CONGREGATION: Joy to the world, the Lord is come! READER 2: "Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise." (Psalm 100: 4a, NIV) HOST: Let heaven and nature sing! ALL: Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Preview Copy