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| | | | |  | | THE 'JOY TO THE WORLD' BANNER | | Theme: Joy the to world, the Lord is come! | | By: Peter Secker | | Banner Kit. Here's a bright and joyful banner that repeats the sounding joy again and again, visually. A large and colorfully designed banner that may be used in may ways during the Christmas season. It may be carried in a procession, used as a decorative backdrop or hung from the ceiling in the church sanctuary, parish hall, corridor or in an assembly... read more |
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| |  | | ADVENT ANGELS | | A candlelighting collection for children | | By: William Dohle | | (Duration: 5 scenes, 5 minutes per scene; Speaking Cast: 2 females, 1 male, 2 either, 5-19 total cast) | | The banter between these irrepressible angel characters will delight your congregation while highlighting the hope, faith, love and joy themes of Advent. Perfect for presentation by a children’s Sunday school class. 1. Hope … of a Savior—Gabby and Urie prepare to visit Zechariah, because “sometimes you speak best when you can’t speak at all,” 2... read more |
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| |  | | ADVENT ANTICIPATION | | Readers scripts for the Advent wreath | | By: Linda S. Allen | (Duration: 4 scenes, 4-5 minutes per scene; Speaking Cast: 4 either, 4-18 total cast;
Flexibility: doubling possible, gender flexible) | | These short dialogues have the lively conversational feel of a discussion between friends. All the banter, repartee and reflection centers around the traditional Advent themes of hope, peace, joy and love. The running commentary relates the coming of the Christ child to our contemporary lives. Selections are intentionally kept concise to allow for typically full... read more |
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| |  | | ADVENT AT HOLY GROUNDS | | A candle-lighting collection on God‘s kingdom | | By: Linda S. Allen | | (Duration: 4 scenes, 6-10 minutes per scene; Speaking Cast: 7 either, 7-13 total cast) | | Who can’t relate to kicking back with a latte at the neighborhood coffee shop? That’s where these sketches for use with the Advent wreath are set, featuring recurring characters in each week’s installment. Included are: 1. Hope—Aidan, a runaway teen, shows up in a coffee shop called Holy Grounds where he’s offered more than a cup of joe. 2. Peace—Lauren and... read more |
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| |  | | ADVENT ATTITUDES | | Scenes for Advent wreath candlelighting | | By: Mary Kaye Boyle | (Duration: 4 scenes, 3-5 minutes per scene; Speaking Cast: 2 females, 3 males, 8 either, 13-23 total cast;
Flexibility: doubling possible, gender flexible) | | The humor of blending biblical stories with today's language, idiosyncrasies and gadgets —think Hebrew homework and s'mores around the shepherds' campfire—bridge the 2,000 years since Jesus' birth in these sketches. The New Testament characters share our human weaknesses: too blind to see, too lazy to listen, too greedy to be kind, too overwhelmed to care... read more |
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| |  | | THE ADVENT BANNER | | A visual portrayal and liturgy for Advent | | By: Gordon C. Bennett, Sharonn Davis Halderman | | (Duration: 5-15 minutes) | | Banner Kit Includes Liturgy. A visual portrayal and liturgy of Advent. This banner program provides a seven-part sequence presentation for the four Sundays of Advent, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Epiphany Sunday. Use as a brief supplement to your planned worship services. A graphic symbol representing an event is added to the banner each week while a... read more |
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| |  | | ADVENT CANDLELIGHTING | | Four scenes involving worshippers of all ages | | By: Susan Pargman | | (Duration: 4 scenes, 2-3 minutes per scene; Speaking Cast: 6 females, 4 males, 10-18 total cast) | | Advent will take on new meaning when representatives from many walks of life participate in the candlelighting: seniors, young marrieds, singles and children. Scenes combine Scripture with present-day observations. Included are: 1. Expectation—Senior citizens reflect on prophecy, 2. Trusting God—A young couple recognizes Joseph's... read more |
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| |  | | ADVENT FOR ALL AGES | | A collection of candlelighting scenes | | By: Robert A. Allen | (Duration: 4 scenes, 5 minutes per scene; Speaking Cast: 3 females, 2 males, 5-16 total cast;
Flexibility: doubling possible, gender flexible) | | There’s something for everyone in this Advent collection that accommodates children, seniors, and those in between. This intergenerational approach will make Advent relatable to every season of life. The titles included and their themes are: 1. God Gave a Baby – The Committee to Advise God on What This World Needs Now (played by senior citizens) is bent... read more |
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