The Nativity

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Narrator          Once upon a time in Nazareth, there

                        was a lady called Mary.
                        One day when Mary was in her garden,

                        a beautiful angel appeared. The angel 

                        had a very important message for her.

Angel Gabriel   Mary, you are going to have a baby.

Narrator         The angel told Mary that the baby would

                      be called Jesus and that he would be the

                      son of God.

                      Mary was very pleased. She waited and 

                      waited for the time to come when the 

                      baby would be born.

                      Many months passed. Then one day

                      some soldiers came to the village. They

                      knocked on everyone’s door.

Soldier 1        Wake up, wake up!

Soldier 2        You have to go to Bethlehem to be counted.

Narrator          Soon, they came close to Mary’s house.

Soldier 1&2     Wake up, wake up!

Narrator        Mary’s husband, Joseph, opened the door.

Soldier 2       You have to go to Bethlehem to be counted.

Narrator       Joseph went to tell Mary the good news, then he went

                    to get her donkey. With Joseph at her side, Mary rode on

                    the donkey all the way to Bethlehem.

Plodding along to Bethlehem,

Plodding all through the day.

Clip clop, don’t stop,

Carry Mary all the way

Plodding along to Bethlehem,

No time to stop and play.

Clip clop, don’t stop,

Carry Mary all the way.

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Plodding along to Bethlehem,

Plodding all through the day.

Clip clop, don’t stop,

Carry Mary all the way

Clip clop, don’t stop,

Carry Mary all the way

Narrator         When Mary and Joseph arrived in Bethlehem the town

                      was full of people. They tried to find somewhere to stay.

Joseph knocks the door.

Joseph           Have you got any room?

Innkeeper 1      No, We’re full!
 

Joseph knocks at another door.

Joseph            Have you got any room?

Innkeeper 2      No, We’re full!

Narrator          They looked everywhere, but all the inns were full.  

                       Finally, they arrived at the last inn and they knocked the

                                door.

Knock, Knock Knock, we’re knocking at the door,

We’ve knocked at a dozen more before.

All we need is a place to stay,

Please Mister Innkeeper, What do you say?

Knock, Knock Knock, is there any room for us?

We really don’t want to make a fuss.

All we need is a place to stay,

Please Mister Innkeeper, What do you say?

Knock, Knock Knock, we’re knocking at the door,

We’ve knocked at a dozen more before.

All we need is a place to stay,

Please Mister Innkeeper, What do you say?

Joseph           Have you got any room?
Innkeeper 3       Sorry, no we’re full

Narrator        Mary was feeling very tired She spoke to the innkeeper

Mary             Please, please can you help?
Narrator    The innkeeper felt sorry for Mary. He thought for a while

                   and then he had an idea.

Innkeeper 3      You can rest in the stable.

Narrator     The innkeeper was very kind. He took Mary and Joseph

to the stable. That night, Jesus was born. Mary wrapped the baby in a cloth and laid in a manger. The innkeeper brought some food and drink for Mary and Joseph.

Narrator          Some shepherds were in the fields nearby. It was   getting late and a bit cold, so they snuggled up around the fire.

Shepherd 1     I’m freezing.

Shepherd 2     Get that fire going.

Shepherd 3     Another day looking after the sheep.

Shepherd 1&2   It’s always the same.

Shepherd 2&5    I’m bored.

Shepherd 3&6 Nothing exciting ever happens around here

Flicker flicker, flicker flicker, Go the flames in the fire.

Flicker flicker, flicker flicker, Go the flames in the fire.

We’re warming our toes, warming our toes,

Warming our toes by the fire.

We’re warming our toes, warming our toes,

Warming our toes by the fire.

Crackle crackle, crackle crackle, Go the flames in the fire.

Crackle crackle, crackle crackle, Go the flames in the fire.

We’re having a snooze, having a snooze,

Having a snooze by the fire.

We’re having a snooze, having a snooze,

Having a snooze by the fire.

Flicker flicker, flicker flicker, Go the flames in the fire.

Flicker flicker, flicker flicker, Go the flames in the fire.

We’re warming our toes, warming our toes,

Warming our toes by the fire.

We’re warming our toes, warming our toes,

Warming our toes by the fire.

We’re having a snooze, having a snooze,

Having a snooze by the fire.

We’re having a snooze, having a snooze,

Having a snooze by the fire.

The shepherds were getting sleepy, but just as they were dozing off a bright light appeared in the sky. Some angels hovered above them.

Alleluia Alleluia

Hosanna in the highest!

A king has been born tonight.

His name is Jesus.

You will find him in a stable in Bethlehem.

Go and visit him.  Alleluia, Alleluia

Song 5       An angel appeared in the sky.

An angel appeared in the sky, 

Spreading her wings, spreading her wings.

An angel appeared in the sky, spreading her wings.

She spoke in a beautiful voice,

Loudly and clear, loudly and clear.

She spoke in a beautiful voice, loudly and clear.

She told all the shepherds below,

Jesus is born, Jesus is born.

She told all the shepherds below, Jesus is born.

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An angel appeared in the sky, 

Spreading her wings, spreading her wings.

An angel appeared in the sky, spreading her wings.

The shepherds gathered their belongings and made their way to find the new King.

Soon they arrived in Bethlehem.

Are we there yet?

Is this the stable the angels were talking about?

Should we go and ask?

Can we come in?

Aw, doesn’t he look sweet!

Do you think the baby Jesus would like my little lamb?

Meanwhile, three kings had saw a very bright star in the east.  They knew that the star was a special sign and that a powerful king had been born.  They decided to go to the palace and speak to King Herod.

King Herod, have you heard the news about the new king?

Yes, I have, and I would love to meet him.

King Herod was troubled by the news of a new king.  He thought this new king might take away his throne.

(Sneakly) You must find the new king and bring him to me, so that I may worship him myself.

Lets’ go and find the new king.

I will saddle the camels.

The kings ride their camels all the way to Bethlehem.

Three kings were riding, riding on their camels,

They had travelled far.

Three kings were riding, riding on their camels,

Following a great big star, following a great big star.

Three kings were riding, through the dusty desert.

Three wise men were they,

Three kings were riding, through the dusty desert,

With a star to guide their way, with a star to guide their way.

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Three kings were riding, riding on their camels,

They had travelled far.

Three kings were riding, riding on their camels,

Following a great big star, following a great big star.

When the kings got to Bethlehem, they saw the star in the sky above a stable.

Praise be to the king!

The kings gave the baby Jesus some gifts.

I bring gold for the baby Jesus.

I bring frankincense for the baby Jesus.

I bring myrrh for the baby Jesus.

The kings agreed that the baby Jesus was truly the king of the world.

I don’t trust king Herod.

Maybe we shouldn’t bring the baby Jesus to him.

I think you’re right.

All the animals in the stable kept baby Jesus warm.

All was peaceful in the stable that night.

Song 7        Baby sleeping.

Baby sleeping, sleeping safe and warm.

Baby sleeping, sleeping till the dawn.

And all of us gather round, to feel the love you bring here tonight.

Quiet and cosy, such a peaceful night.

Quiet and cosy, such a precious sight.

And all of us gather round, to feel the love you bring here tonight.

Baby sleeping, sleeping safe and warm.

Baby sleeping, sleeping till the dawn.

And all of us gather round, to feel the love you bring here tonight.

Let us all celebrate that Jesus, the Son of God is born!

Song 8        Jesus is born.

Ring out the bells, ring out the bells, 

Ring out the bells, let’s celebrate, now Jesus is born.

Sing in the streets, sing in the streets,

Sing in the streets, let’s celebrate, now Jesus is born.

Everyone rejoice, everyone rejoice,

Everyone rejoice, let’s celebrate, now Jesus is born.

Ring out the bells, ring out the bells, 

Ring out the bells, let’s celebrate, now Jesus is born.

Ring out the bells, let’s celebrate, now Jesus is born.

That is the end of our Nativity Story.  We hope you all enjoyed it.

Could we give a big round of applause to all our special visitors from Causeway Pre-School who found their way to the stable in St Patricks. Thank you for keeping baby Jesus warm.

Thank you to the Wise Men

Thank you to the Shepherds.

Thank you for the Big Star.

Thank you to the Innkeepers.

Thank you to the Angel Gabriel.

Thank you to the soldiers.

Thank you to the donkey.

Thank you to the narrators.

Thank you to King Herod.

Thank you to Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus.

Good night, everyone.

Merry Christmas.