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Festival of Nativity Set up 2007

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INNKEEPER'S WIFE

ROOM FOR THE LORD

There in the sky is a star that is brighter than all the rest.
Oh how I wish that we didn’t say no to that man’s request
I thought we were full and had no room for them to spare.
We sent them away in thoughtless haste with such despair.

I wish that I made room for the Lord the night that He was born.
I did not know that she bore the son, that came to save the world.

We went to the stable to find the babe and praise his name.
When we arrived the family had left we’d come too late.
It was no longer safe for the sog of God to stay.
I wanted to tell them to come back with us, we’ll keep them safe.

I wish that I made room for the Lord the night that He was born.
I did not know that she bore the son, that came to save the world.

Everyone talks of a man who heals the sick and lame
His message of love and hope for sinners is all the same.
Can it be true even I receive forgiveness too.
His power so great to make me whole...my life renewed!

I wish that I made room for the Lord the night that He was born.
Now I know that he is my Lord, who that came to save the world.

WISEMAN

(This will be sung by Jonathan Litchfield's beautiful voice NOT MINE!)

GLORY TO GOD

A decree from Caesar Augustus,
That all the world should be taxed.
Joseph the carpenter with his wife,
Took journey from Nazareth.
Joseph sought shelter in Bethlehem,
But all the doors were closed.
When day turned to night and the travelers knew,
They had no where to go…

Where will the Lord, lay his head tonight,
Why must our Savior, so humbly arrive.
Mary laid him in a manger,
And angels sing Hallelujah,
Glory to God in the highest.

King Herod sent men out to find Him,
The wisemen followed the star.
They fell down and worshipped the Christ child,
After traveling so far.
An angel told Mary and Joseph,
Take this child to Egypt and flee.
Into the night they departed,
To spare the newborn king.

Where will the Lord, lay his head tonight,
Why must our Savior, be taken to hide,
Jesus is raised in Judea,
And the angels sing Hallelujah,
Glory to God in the highest.

Thirty years gone, now Gethsemane,
Christ prays to God.
Let this cup pass from be,
But thy will be done.
He asks his disciples to watch him,
But they abandon their posts,
Now on this night, the darkest of nights,
Jesus is all alone.

Where will the Lord lay his head tonight,
Why must our Savior give freely his life,
Jesus atones for humanity
And the angels sing Hallelujah,
Glory to God in the highest.
Glory to God int the highest.
Peace on earth and goodwill to men.
Peace on earth and goodwill to men.

Performer's Info

Hello and thank you to all of you who have agreed to come and perform The Nativity...those who were there, for the Festival of Nativities. Here is some important information that directly relates to you.

Dress Rehearsal: 6pm - 9pm Sunday November 22nd (mandatory attendance!)
Dress Rehearsal: 6pm - 9pm Wednesday  November 25th (mandatory attendance!)
Performance: 6pm - 9pm Thursday, November 26th
Performance: 6pm - 9pm Friday, November 27th
Performances: 2pm - 4pm and 6pm - 9pm Saturday November 28th
Cast Party: 4m - 6 pm Saturday November 28th between shows


All members of the cast are going to be singing the finale which is still being translated into different languages. Sheet music will be provided available shortly, but for now there is a sample of the song titled FINALE in the music section.

Here is a TENTATIVE layout of the program...

Joseph
O Little Town of Bethlehem

Angel
Silent Evening

Mary
Rest Your Head

Angels
What Child is This?

The Animals
Sleep, Baby Jesus

The Shepherds
God Rest You Merry Gentlemen

The Innkeeper’s Wife
Room for the Lord

Angel
O Holy Night

The Drummer Boy
Drummer Boy


A Wiseman
Glory to God

The Cast
Let Them Know

AN ANGEL

AN ANGEL
Silent Evening

Silent evening, angels singing,
All creatures still tonight.
Star is shining, earth is kneeling,
Serenity tonight.

Singing Hallelujah,
Singing Hallelujah,
Christ is born, tonight,
Son of God, He has come.

Shepherds watching, Mary rocking,
The baby sleeps tonight.
Wiseman traveling, news is spreading,
The world is changed tonight.

Singing Hallelujah,
Singing Hallelujah,
Christ is born, tonight,
Son of God, He has come.

Christ is born now, in this manger,
The king of kings, tonight.
God has given, his begotten,
A Savior for us all!

Singing Hallelujah,
Singing Hallelujah,
Christ is born, tonight,
Son of God, He has come.

Hallelujah....Christ is born tonight.

Finale

Let the world know it is Christmas
Let them know that Christ is here.
Tell the people every nation
How the king of kings appeared.

He was given to this earth
From God the Father He gave His Son
And he came to pay the price for
All the people...everyone

Let the world know it is Christmas
Let them know that Christ was born.


Translators please translate the both verses and we will choose later which will be best suited.

MARY

I'll hold you in, my arms tonight.
I will begin to feel your light.
Please God help me raise thy son,
Our greatest gift, thy begotten one.

I'll watch you sleep my little boy,
While angels sing of love and joy.
Oh let the world know he's here,
Now, rest your head...God is Near.

Usher and Host Schedules

Ushers and Hosts will be needed throughout the event.

We will need one host from each ward during each shift.

We ask that member wear church dress for their hosting and ushering shifts.

Hosting Schedule:
Thursday Nov. 27th
morning shift (10am - 1pm)
early afternoon shift (1pm-4pm)
evening shift (4pm-7pm)

Friday Nov. 28th
morning shift (10am - 1pm)
early afternoon shift (1-4pm)
evening shift (4-7pm)

Saturday Nov. 29th
morning shift (10am-1pm)
early afternoon shift (1pm-4pm)
evening shift (4pm-7pm)

Ushering schedule:
We will need three ushers from each ward for each evening:

Thursday evening: 7 - 9pm
Friday evening: 7 - 9pm
Saturday evening: 7 - 9pm

Set Up and Take Down

We need many many volunteers to help with set up and take down...

some of the jobs that need to be done:
tree setting up
table cloth ironing
bow straightening
flower arranging
light hanging
wreath fluffing
ornament hanging
nativity arranging

IT'S LOTS OF FUN!

DATES:
set up:

Monday Nov. 23rd 10am - 5pm
Tuesday Nov. 24th 10am - 9pm
Wed. Nov. 25th 10am - 9pm

take-down
Saturday Nov. 28th 9:30pm-midnight

Tree and Nativities

Tree and Nativity Lending :

Members can drop off their nativity sets at the stake center on

SUNDAY November 23rd (High Council Room 9am - 4pm)
MONDAY November 24th (Nursery Room 10am - 5pm )
TUESDAY November 25th (Nursery Room 10am - 7pm)

Alyson Gordon Smith is the person in charge of this area and can be contacted at alybubster@hotmail.com
(she is in the Burnaby Ward)