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Sergeant Joe Sabbath is charged with keeping the peace in the sleepy little town of Bethlehem, and he likes things QUIET! When word reaches him that a band of rowdy shepherds is inbound from the fields outside of town, boisterously celebrating with wild tales of angels and such, he is determined to get to the bottom of this case! Of course, what he discovers is no simple "disturbing the peace" beef. It seems he's stumbled upon the caper that changed the world! An ultra-cool production that is fun and funny, but rock-solid with sound Biblical truth!

It's dress rehearsal time for this year's Christmas pageant, and the Stage Manager is whipping the troops into shape for the performance. They're all here-angels, shepherds, and stars-but the one thing missing is the true meaning of Christmas. Enter Mary, Joseph, and the Child in the manger for a warm reminder of that first Christmas night! Easily prepared and presented, this short musical is perfect for younger and/or smaller children's choirs, and it can be performed with as few as seven children. Songs include: Beneath a Shining Star; I'm Booked Up; God Will See Us Through; Let's All Go to Bethlehem; What Is This New Star?; Sing to the Newborn King. 16 minutes.

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Take your kids and your congregation on a delightful journey to the manger... by camel! "Camel Lot" is filled with the coolest music anywhere, a funny but Biblically rock-solid message, and the best time your kids will have anywhere this Christmas! Beth has been practicing hard for the church Christmas pageant. Her Dad (who runs a car dealership) may be too busy with Christmas car sales to make it to the program. Exhausted from practice, with lines from Luke 2 swirling in her mind, she drifts off to sleep. Transported by Beth's imagination (and a sound effect or two!) we all "wake up" in Bethlehem on a very special day, and in a most unusual place - the Camel Lot! It doesn't take long, inside Beth's topsy-turvy dream world, to encounter camel shoppers, sales people, shepherds, wise men, and a very familiar story, told in a fun and refreshing new way! It's all here... music your kids really want to sing, a story everybody will love, and the clear, simple message of Jesus the Savior, sent to our world to redeem sinful humanity.

This creative Christmas musical for unison/optional two-part voices is inspired by scriptural passages focusing on Jesus as the Light of Salvation. Through traditional carols and original music, it celebrates the passing of God's light from Mary to Joseph to the animals in the manger; from the shepherds in the countryside to the Wise Men in the East. This charming program concludes with a beautiful candle-lighting ceremony in which all people can become "Carriers of The Light!" 20 minutes.

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Here comes the judge! Bethlehem court is in session with the Honorable Judge Jody Justice presiding. It's The People vs. a certain "reluctant" innkeeper...reluctant to give a certain young couple a room for the night, that is. Sam Shepherd is the prosecuting attorney who's out to get to the bottom of this case by calling key animal witnesses to the stand. It's eventually revealed that the greatest miracle of all happened the night before, and God can always turn things around for good! Perfect for grades K-4, this 20-minute, easy-to-prepare and present musical can be performed with as few as eight children or many more. The verdict is in..."The Case of the Reluctant Innkeeper" will delight and inspire your church and community with the joyous message of Christmas! Songs include: Overture; No Vacancy; Angels in the Sky; Change Things Around; All Because of Bethlehem; Joy to the World with Change Things Around. Running time: 20 Minutes. Difficulty Level: Easy/Medium.

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Christmas time is filled with sound! Sometimes, so much sound and noise that we can hardly hear the real message of Christmas. In the hustle and bustle at a crowded "Mondo-Mart" filled with shoppers, shy Taylor and the rest of her youth group have stopped for some last-minute snacks on their way to a fun Christmas camp. Taylor, not much for talking, but a great hide & seek player, has found the perfect hiding place. So perfect, in fact, that she doesn't notice when the rest of the group boards the bus and the store is closed for the night! Hard to tell who is more surprised,Taylor, when she emerges from her hiding place, or the fun-loving store mannequins who break their silence assuming that once again, the store is theirs for the night. Taylor quickly discovers that all store mannequins know about Christmas is what they've heard over the PA system during the Christmas season, and boy, are they misinformed! And, the not-so-high-tech night watchmen listening in from outside the store are nearly as confused as the mannequins. Dude, You Hear What I Hear? is a rollicking adventure for kids that ensures that nobody will miss out on hearing the real Christmas story!

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Here is a heartfelt, fun and moving Christmas musical perfect for kids. The animals in the Bethlehem stable have been informed of the coming Messiah, but they aren't quite sure who it will be. The lamb naturally thinks it's a lamb; the dove thinks it's a dove who will come and bring peace and the other animals have their own thoughts as to who this mysterious visitor will be. Through easy-to-prepare and present songs and rhyming dialog, this adorable musical tells the Christmas story in a fresh and creative way. It is offered in a reproducible format, making the book/CD kit a budget-stretching option for a successful and unforgettable children's Christmas presentation!

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"Houston, we have no problem!" Not when your kids blast off with this kids' Christmas musical of galactic proportions: In a Galilee Far, Far Away. Take your crew on an interplanetary exploration to discover the glory of God throughout the universe, and beyond! And where will it all lead them? Back to a manger in Bethlehem, and the Savior of the World, of course! Filled with ultra-hip songs (even 5th and 6th graders think the music is cool!) and rock-solid gospel truth, get ready to boldly go where no kids' choir has gone before!

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Written especially for older elementary choirs and younger youth choirs (grades 4-8), The Light Before Christmas celebrates Advent's joyful anticipation of Christ's birth. The five candles of the Advent wreath provide the central focus for this service of light that culminates in the lighting of the Christ candle and the arrival of Christmas. Highlighting Advent's messages of hope, peace, joy and love, this unique work may be presented as a full musical or individual songs can be performed as featured anthems during the Advent/Christmas season. New songs, familiar carols, and thoughtful narratives join together to create a truly memorable worship experience filled with the expectation of Christ's coming and the celebration of His birth.

This well-crafted musical combines original songs and familiar carols from around the world to tell the Christmas story. Through narration, drama, and song, choristers share how Jesus came to be the "Light Of The World" over 2,000 years ago. The narration begins with the story of creation, turns to the prophetic words of Isaiah, and then recounts the events of Jesus' birth. Optional descants and accessible second parts enrich the experience and help develop part-singing skills. Throughout the musical, a single burning candle symbolizes the light of Christ. This light is shared with the congregation at the close of the musical with an invitation to "take the Light" out into the world. Performance time: 30-40 minutes.