Jean Anne Shafferman

Anna Laura Page

A Christmas Carol in Bethlehem is an adaptation of Dickens' classic 19th century English tale that places Scrooge in Bethlehem at the birth of Christ. Obsessed with making money, the Innkeeper Scrooge has no room in his heart for humanity, and no room in the inn for Mary and Joseph! Through an inventive blend of scriptural narrative, story development and traditional English carols and hymns, this program conveys with great warmth and charm the promise of salvation for all through the birth of Emmanuel, God with us. A timeless classic, certain to be a popular favorite, flexible and easy to teach, in the tradition of The Living Créche. Approximately 30 minutes.

A Christmas Carol in Bethlehem

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A Christmas Carol

Create a living nativity scene, including a cr che (crib), with this charming Christmas musical. Twelve delightful unison carols from around the world illustrate the Christmas scriptures. Legends trace modern Christmas customs to their Christian origins, including "The Legend of the First Christmas Tree." Teaching suggestions and reproducible program included in Director's Score. Grades K-8, approx. 30 minutes.

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The Living Creche (Children's Christmas Pageant)

Tim Hayden

A Christmas Carol: Scrooge in Bethlehem is an adaptation of Charles Dickens' 19th-centruy English story, A Christmas Carol. In this merry adaptation Scrooge is the Bethlehem Innkeeper who refuses shelter to Mary and Joseph on that first Christmas night. His front desk clerk, Bob Cratchit, comes to their aid while Scrooge sleeps alone in his dark room in the inn. When God sends an angel with the Light of Salvation to Scrooge, the wretched man is forced to search his soul. Gradually he realizes that he has traded his soul for money. His final redemption reflects the promise of salvation for all, both poor and rich, in the birth of Emmanuel, God with us.

A Musical for Children Based Upon a Story by Charles Dickens

A Christmas Carol: Scrooge in Bethlehem

At last! Here's a collection that includes ALL of the sacred songs that you learned and loved as a child, arranged in fresh new arrangements for unison voices and keyboard (chord symbols included). The first 10 songs focus on famous Bible characters, such as Abraham, Jonah and Zacchaeus. The final 10 songs are arranged in 5 thematically-related pairs, great for performance in chapel, worship, Christian school programs and vacation Bible school! Many songs include optional movement, speech song, story enactment and vocal descants that are great for teaching part-singing! A real "budget saver," this dynamic collection features REPRODUCIBLE lyric/activity sheets included right in the Songbook!

Favorite Sacred Songs for Children . . . Bible Stories & Songs of Praise

My First Praise Songs offers 10 delightful songs and medleys featuring 17 traditional tunes, including camp meeting, jubilee and revival songs, spirituals, gospel hymns, and folk songs. Each title is arranged for unison voices with actions and activities for young children, ages 308. Some songs feature optional solo or 2-part singing.

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