Choir Christmas Program 2006

NARRATOR: (Luke 2: 1, 3-5) “And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all his empire should be taxed. . . And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.”

1. Primary Children—When Joseph Went to Bethlehem 2.5 min

NARRATOR: (Luke 2: 6-7) “And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inns.”

2. Away in a Manger, From Hymplicity, 3 min

3. Baby, What You Goin’ To Be? By Natalie Sleeth, 4 min

NARRATOR: (Luke 2: 8-12) “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were sore afraid. And the angel of the Lord said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.”

4. While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks, Arr. Sally DeFord with flute 4-5 min

NARRATOR: (Luke 2: 13-14) “And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”

5. Congregation—Far Far Away, Hymn book 4 min NARRATOR: (Luke 2:15-20) “And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.”

6. All is Well, by Michael W. Smith, 4 min. NARRATOR: President Hinckley has said, “There would be no Christmas if there had not been Easter. The babe Jesus of Bethlehem would be but another baby without the redeeming Christ of Gethsemane and Calvary, and the triumphant fact of the Resurrection. “I believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Eternal, Living God. None so great has ever walked the earth. None other has made a comparable sacrifice or granted a comparable blessing. He is the Savior and the Redeemer of the world. I believe in Him. I declare His divinity without equivocation or compromise. I love Him. I speak His name in reverence and wonder. . . “Our joy at this season is because He came into the world. The peace that comes from Him, His infinite love which each of us may feel, and an overwhelming sense of gratitude for that which He freely gave us at so great a cost to Himself—these are the of the true essence of Christmas.” (Liahona 2000)

7. Did You Sing at the Birth of the Savior? By Janice Kapp Perry, a cappella 2 min

NARRATOR: We read the following in a declaration entitled “The Living Christ” written by the apostles: “We bear testimony, as His duly ordained Apostles—that Jesus is the Living Christ, the immortal Son of God. He is the great King Immanuel, who stands today on the right hand of His Father. He is the light, the life, and the hope of the world. His way is the path that leads to happiness in this life and eternal life in the world to come. God be thanked for the matchless gift of His divine Son.”

8. Christmas Medley- arr. Larry Beebe, includes Joy to the World, Angels We have Heard on

High, Silent Night (piano & organ accompaniment, with the congregation joining on the last verse) 5-6 min

Total estimated music time: 31 min Total estimated Narration time: 10 min Estimated length of program: 41 min