Christmas Programs for the Church

by Paul Shepherd

Overview

This book is a compilation of programs, dramas and skits that any church can use to remember the birth of Christ. With all new programs for all ages, in contemporary and tradition formats and style, this book is perfect for churches of all sizes and selected small groups. This program book also contains poems, quotes and reading to add to the enjoyment and inspiration during this special time in the church.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781942587538
Publisher:	Clovercroft Publishing
Publication date:	08/01/2016
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Paul Shepherd, President of Shepherd Publishing Services, has published over 100 books in his role as Publisher and Acquisitions Editor. He is currently working as Literary Agent and Publisher with Carpenter’s Son Publishing.

Table of Contents

Kids

Cookie Theater Diana C. Derringer 8

A mother and children make cookies while learning about Christmas

Not One Dime Diana C. Derringer 13

A child wishes for money to buy Christmas gifts. The child's friend offers a solution

The Wise Guys Diana C. Derringer 17

A child explains the role of the wise men who looked for Jesus

We've Never Heard Diana C. Derringer 19

Children from around the world describe themselves and their need to hear about Jesus

Yes, He Did Diana C. Derringer 22

A younger child eagerly agrees as an older child summarizes why Jesus came to earth

Youth

An Unexpected Savior Diana C. Derringer 26

Readers describe the unexpected way Jesus brought light to our dark world

Christmas Carol Diana C. Derringer 29

A girl carries her love for Christmas to extremes for a reason

Dashing Through the Mall Diana C. Derringer 32

Two girls recognize the need to change their spending habits

Sing That Song Diana C. Derringer 35

Game show contestants identify and sing Christmas songs

To the Manger and Back Diana C. Derringer 39

Imagine traveling back in time to the night of Jesus' birth. These two young people manage that feat. What they discover surprises them

Adults

Christmas Without Papa Diana C. Derringer 46

A family considers skipping Christmas due to their Papa's death

Have you Heard Diana C. Derringer 50

Carolers plan to skip the home of a pregnant teenage girl until they recall details of the first Christmas

Paradoxical Peace Diana C. Derringer 54

Readers contrast Jesus' promise of peace with the world's lack of peace

Poor Little Baby Diana C. Derringer 57

A couple discuss meeting Mary and Joseph near Bethlehem.

The Christmas Visit Diana C. Derringer 59

A woman, overwhelmed with problems, pours out her heart in prayer

General

Forgiveness Paul Shepherd 64

A father struggles to forgive his sons for a forgotten argument

12 Days of Christmas, Jesus Said Tome Paul Shepherd 68

Sing to the tune of "The Twelve Days of Christmas."

Hi. My Name is Alice Paul Shepherd 72

A young girl celebrates the cycle of life and the reason for the season

What Do You Want for Christmas Paul Shepherd 75

Two men reminisce about memories and loss at Christmas while granddaughters are thinking of ways to make this Christmas special

Who is this Jesus? Paul Shepherd 80

The animals that surrounded baby Jesus on the night He was born talk about the events that led them all to that incredible night

Contributing Authors 85

Ten Questions for Planning Your Best Christmas Programs 87