Christmas and New Year

ANOTHER TOY STORY “THE COLLECTABLES” By Larry Dye A play in two Acts (Freeview of the first scene) Synopsis Sheriff Goody, J.I. Jill, Rap the Raptor, Bobbie Doll,…

Summary: The Lamb of God: A Christmas Story follows Jacob, a young shepherd boy who is frustrated with following his father Simon into the family shepherding business. As Simon teaches him about the importance of shepherds and the sacrificial lambs offered for the sins of God’s people, Jacob begins to understand the significance of their work. One night, after an angel announces the birth of the Savior, Simon and the other shepherds rush to Bethlehem to find the promised Messiah. There they discover the baby Jesus lying in a manger and realize that He is the true “Lamb of God” who will take away the sins of the world. Witnessing this miracle transforms Jacob’s perspective, filling him with pride in his calling and hope in God’s plan of redemption.
Style: Dramatic.       Duration: 8-10 minutes
Actors: 2F, 4F (2 can be teens), 1 boy
Scriptures:
Genesis 3:1-24 (The Fall and entrance of sin)
Genesis 3:21 (God's provision through sacrifice)
Genesis 22:7-14 (Substitutionary sacrifice)
Exodus 12:1-13 (Passover lamb)
Leviticus 16:15-22 (Day of Atonement)
1 Samuel 16:11; 17:34-37 (David the shepherd)
Isaiah 53:6-7 (The suffering lamb)
Luke 2:7-20 (The shepherds and the Nativity story)
John 1:29 (Jesus as the Lamb of God)
Hebrews 9:11-14; 10:1-14 (Christ as the final sacrifice)
1 Peter 1:18-19 (The spotless Lamb)

A video of a performance of the script can be seen at https://vimeo.com/894708863?fl=pl&fe=sh

Summary: A Bethlehem news station received word that the sky is shinning like never before! Join the reporter as he searches for the baby the light illuminates, uncovers gripping gossip, and seeks to answer the pivotal question: could this be the child the prophecies foretell? Tune in to find out!
Style: Dramatic Musical.           Duration:  30mins without hymns.
Actors:  8 M, 2F, 2 M/F; doubling possible

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