Joy to the World!: A Variety Collection of Six Christmas Programs for the Church Family (Paperback)

The same Christmas story is told year after year, generation after generation. How can we keep its meaning alive? Some have skillfully blended the talents of full orchestras, "live Christmas tree" choir formations and celebrity performers into the celebration of the Nativity. As beautiful as these presentations are, they are no match for the warm-hearted inspiration of a stirring dramatic program presented by the recognizable faces of your own congregation. This book contains programs that celebrate Christ's birth in a number of innovative dramatic ways using participants of all ages. These programs, with musical selections suggested throughout, are easy-to-do alternatives to complicated cantatas and musicals. Perfect for churches who want to present something different -- yet still appropriately reverent -- for their Christmas celebrations. A great resource for all church libraries--the royalty is included in the price of the book.