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Stella the Storyteller played by Hanah E: A modern day charming, witty,
and thought-provoking girl. She leads the cast and audience on this journey
back in time. Has the most speaking parts and a few solos.
Steven the Storyteller played by Andrew L: A modern day charming, witty,
and thought-provoking boy. He helps leads the cast and audience on this
journey back in time.
Herod played by Curt E: A raging, reigning King Herod in biblical attire. Has
solos and speaking parts in song 2. Definitely needs a throne!
Shirley Sherlock played by Sarah E: The eager, young investigator hired by
Herod to find out why the Wise Men never returned and where King Jesus
was. Has very many speaking parts, challenging solos and duets.
Wendy Watson played by Lydia W: Assistant to the eager, young
investigator hired by Herod to find out why the Wise Men never returned and
where King Jesus was. Has speaking parts, solos and duets.
Leah the Librarian played by Eden W: A proper, uptight young librarian who
tries to keep order in the Bethlehem Public Library. Many speaking parts and
solos.
Shepherd 1 Aaron played by Eli: speaking parts, acts and solo
Shepherd 2 Hosea played by Breckin: speaking parts, acts
Shepherd 3 Daniel played by Christian: speaking parts, acts and solo
Shepherd 4 Matthew played by Wyatt: speaking parts, acts
Possibly Cameron? If not Breckin and Wyatt?
Angel 1 Chloe: played by Katelyn: acts, loud, sarcastic speaking part, solo
and chorus
Angel 2 Gloria: played by Myra: acts, slightly sarcastic speaking part, solo
and chorus
Angel 3 Esther: played by Hallie: acts, speaking part, and chorus
Angel Chorus: Katelyn, Myra, Hallie, Abby, Morgan, Kenzie: sings in
chorus and acts, gospel style
Wiseman 1 Gaspar played by Christian: speaking part and acts
Wiseman 2 Melchior played by Matthew: Acts and speaking part
Wiseman 3 Balthasar played by Eli: Acts and speaking part
Phoebe (Innkeeper's wife) played by Katelyn: solo and duet
Vinny (Innkeeper) played by Eli: solo and duet
Donut Man: played by Christian: acts only
Sheep are in song 4, scene afterwards, and again in the Nativity Scene
Sheep 1 played by Cameron: acts only, is tended by shepherds and of
course "baa's"
Sheep 2 played by Payton: acts only, is tended by shepherds and of course
"baa's"
Sheep 3 played by Thayer: acts only, is tended by shepherds and of course
"baa's"
In Song 2:
Herod's servant 1 played by Katelyn: acts only in Herod's courtroom who
pamper the king with waving palm branches and feeding him grapes
Herod's servant 2 played by Morgan: acts only in Herod's courtroom who
also pampers king
Nativity Scene (from Song 7 til end?)
Mary played by Myra: acts only in Nativity scene
Joseph played by Christian: acts only in Nativity scene
Shepherds: Breckon, Wyatt, Ren
Wisemen: Christian, Matthew, Cameron
Angels: Hallie, Abby, Morgan, Kenzie
Sheep: Payton, Thayer
Donkey: Jadon
“If I Knew Then” Small Group:
Christian, Abby, Kenzie, Morgan
“If I Knew Then” Speaking Parts:
Child 1: Morgan
Child 2: Christian
Child 3: Kenzie
Child 4: Abby
additional solos:
“A Higher Calling”:
Solo 1: Katelyn
Solo 2: Eli
Solo 3: Morgan
Solo 4: Abby
Additional Speaking Part & making of a large crown in A Rockin’ Royal
Christmas with the King” – song 9
Kid 1: Morgan
Kid 2: Katelyn
Kid 3:Kenzie
Kid 4: Abby
Harmony Singers: Katelyn, Eli, Hallie, Andrew
Library Students:
Breckin, Cameron D, Christian, Eli, Hallie, Jadon, Katelyn, Kenzie, Matthew L,
Morgan, Myra, Payton, Ren, Thayer, Wyatt
CD1
A Rockin’ Royal Christmas with the King!
DISCO LIGHT
CHOIR (unison):
Let’s have a very merry Christmas celebrating Jesus, everybody sing along!
Happily forever we will be together worshipping around the throne.
I once was lost but now I’m found adopted by the King.
He’s my Father now!
Let’s have a rockin’ royal Christmas, Christmas with the King!
Let’s celebrate the birth of Jesus, everybody sing!
Our Father sent His Son into the world on Christmas morn.
He’s reigning in my heart and He’s the Mighty Lord of lords!
What a high position we have all been given, we are heaven’s royalty.
We’ll be given crowns one day lay them down, worshipping the King of kings!
I once was lost but now I’m found adopted by the King.
He’s my Father now!
Let’s have a rockin’ royal Christmas, Christmas with the King!
Let’s celebrate the birth of Jesus, everybody sing!
Our Father sent His Son into the world on Christmas morn.
He’s reigning in my heart and He’s the Mighty Lord of lords!
Put your hands up high and wave them in the sky;
Now every girl and boy, let’s shout and make some noise!
Rock out! Whoa!
A rockin’ royal Christmas with the King!
Let’s have a rockin’ royal Christmas, Christmas with the King!
Let’s celebrate the birth of Jesus, everybody sing!
Our Father sent His Son into the world on Christmas morn.
He’s reigning in my heart and he’s the Mighty Lord of lords!
Put your hands up high and wave them in the sky;
Now every girl and boy, let’s shout and make some noise!
Rock out! Whoa!
A rockin’ royal Christmas with the King!
DISCO LIGHT OFF
Yeah!
SCENE 1
ALL STAGE LIGHTS OFF, LIGHT ON SIDE ON STORY TELLERS
STORYTELLER STELLA: Come with me now and let’s take a peek at an old story that
you thought you already knew. But I’m sure there are some things that you’ll be
surprised to hear. It may change some things for you – like Who you are celebrating this
Christmas and Who rules and reigns in your life. (Music begins) CD 8
STORYTELLER STEVEN: It’s Bethlehem 2,000 years ago and a Child has been born.
His name is Jesus. Most people were thrilled to hear the news, but some weren’t so
thrilled. One of them was a king. His name was Herod.
Bring Them to Me
(Storyteller Stella, Choir, Herod, and Sherlock)
STORYTELLER STELLA SOLO:
Step back in time two thousand years,
You’ll be surprised by what you hear;
STORYTELLER AND CHOIR:
Herod is reigning and he is complaining,
He’s angry as angry can be.
So let’s step back in history, come with me!
HEROD:
I am Herod the ruler, need I say anymore? I’m the king!
CHOIR:
A fact you can’t ignore.
HEROD:
The nerve of those wise men to stand in my court
And ask me where that Baby would be born.
They followed a star on their journey;
They thought a star would lead to their king?
Ha ha! How dare they would stand in my presence; Someone go find them for me!
CHOIR:
Herod calm down and count to ten,
Herod slow down stop jumping ahead;
There’s really no reason, Your majesty,
Listen, those wise men could not hurt a flea.
HEROD:
But they’ve got something up their sleeve,
Bring them to me!
I’ll find those three wise men, they’ll be trembling with fear
I am king! I thought I made that clear!
CHOIR:
But Herod, poor Herod was raging mad for sure.
His royal highness was so insecure.
HEROD:
I told them to return to me, And that was my word, my decree.
I told them I wanted to worship.
CHOIR:
But we know he’s lying through his teeth.
CHOIR:
Herod calm down and count to ten,
Herod slow down, stop jumping ahead;
There’s really no reason, Your majesty, listen
Those wise men could not hurt a flea.
HEROD:
But they’re acting suspiciously, bring them to me!
SHERLOCK:
CHOIR:
Shirley Sherlock is my name, I’m (She's) from the FBI.
SHERLOCK:
One day Herod summoned me,
SHERLOCK and HEROD:
“Sherlock, find those guys!”
SHERLOCK:
Those wise men don’t seem very wise to disobey a king;
I for one will do my best to please his majesty.
HEROD:
Bring them to me!
CHOIR:
Herod calm down and count to ten,
Herod slow down, stop jumping ahead;
There’s really no reason,
Your majesty, listen.
Those wise men could not hurt a flea.
HEROD:
I don’t trust me who travel in threes, bring them to me!
SHERLOCK:
Perhaps I was put on the earth for such a time as this,
I could become a CEO of Herod’s offices;
I’ll go get those wise men, bring them to his majesty,
I’ll be Herod’s right man, just you wait and see!
Herod, I’m on it, I’ll solve this case. (CHOIR, too)
Herod, I’ll find them, no time to waste. (CHOIR, too)
CHOIR:
There’s really no reason, your majesty, listen
SHERLOCK and CHOIR:
Those wise men won’t change history.
SHERLOCK and HEROD:
Unless the Baby could actually be the King of kings!
HEROD:
Bring them to me!
Scene 2
Storyteller Stella:
See, I told you King Herod was mad.
Sherlock:
(to the audience) But not mad at me. Herod called ME to get to the
bottom of this mystery and find out some information on this Baby
and see why those wise men didn’t come back like he ordered
them to do. See, I’m Sherlock, and this is my assistant Wendy
Watson. I am the chief investigator for (look both ways carefully
before he says the words) the FBI.
Kids:
Ssshhhhhhhhhhhh……….
Watson:
That’s “From Bethlehem Investigations.” Yes, Judea’s finest.
Sherlock:
Never lost a case and I don’t plan to lose this one. So, being the
investigator I was trained to be, I did two obvious things: (music
begins CD17) I went and got a donut (delivered by Donut Man) and
headed straight over to the Bethlehem Public Library….did a little
snooping around.
SONG 3: Take a Look Inside
Stella the Storyteller Solo:
Sherlock’s off to the library,
He’ll research the Baby’s ancestry;
Take a look at genealogy,
CHOIR:
He’ll uncover His family tree.
SHERLOCK:
He couldn’t be of royalty if I can be so bold,
ADD CHOIR:
Unless He fulfilled the prophecy the scriptures had foretold.
CHOIR:
He must search the scriptures line by line,
And investigate what he can find;
Every scroll of ancient history,
SHERLOCK:
I’ll solve this mystery you’ll see.
CHOIR:
Take a look inside in God’s Holy Word.
Look at the facts and not what you’ve heard
If God said it we believe it, investigate and see
There’s proof in the scriptures
He’s heaven’s royalty.
Was He really from the line of David?
S &W: (Yes !)
From the tribe of Father Abraham?
S&W: (Correct!)
From the mystery of history He’ll find out
S: (Wow!)
He was really born in Bethlehem.
S&W: (Oh, my!)
Isaiah called Him a Mighty God,
S&W: (Mighty God!)
He wrote He was the Prince of Peace;
S&W: (Prince of Peace!)
Everlasting Father, Emmanuel!
S&W: (Everlasting Father, Emmanel!)
That’s a King to me. S&W: (Wait a minute!)
2nd Time: S&W: (That’s a King to me!)
(REPEAT with SHERLOCK & WATSON COMMENTS)
Narration begins: STORYTELLER STEVEN: This is the first time Sherlock thought he
might be in just a little bit of trouble.
SHERLOCK: What have I gotten myself into?
WATSON: First rule of investigation: Find a source “in the know.” And we found one, but
this one seems to be the Holy Scripture!
SHERLOCK: So I ran a little background on this Baby and found out that He might be
the King of the Jews! I may be in over my head!
SHERLOCK, WATSON, LIBRARIAN and STORYTELLERS – STEVEN AND STELLA
(sing red words):
CHOIR (sings blue words):
Take a look inside in God’s Holy Word.
He was really from the line of David,
Look at the facts and not what you’ve heard
From the tribe of Father Abraham;
If God said it we believe it, investigate and see
From the mystery of history we found out
There’s proof in the scriptures
He was really born in Bethlehem!
He’s heaven’s royalty.
He was really from the line of David,
Take a look inside in God’s Holy Word.
From the tribe of Father Abraham;
Look at the facts and not what you’ve heard
From the mystery of history we found out
If God said it we believe it, investigate and see
He was really born in Bethlehem!
There’s proof in the scriptures He’s heaven’s royalty.
CHOIR:
Sherlock studied at the library,
He found out the Baby’s ancestry;
God fulfilled all the prophecies,
SHERLOCK, WATSON and CHOIR:
The scripture said He was the King indeed!
Scene 3
ANGELS AND SHEPHERDS EXIT TO CHANGE
Storyteller Stella:
So Sherlock was afraid that…
Sherlock:
(to storyteller) I’m afraid of NOTHING!
Storyteller Steven: So Sherlock and Watson thought…..
Sherlock/Watson:
We don’t THINK, We KNOW!!!
Storytellers:
(Steven and Stella say frustrated) OK, OK…..
Storyteller Stella:
so Sherlock and Watson KNOW that….
SHER/STOR/WAT: Herod’s NOT going to like this.
Sherlock/Watson:
(To Librarian) Excuse me, miss.
Librarian:
Shhhhhh! Lower your voices!
Sherlock/Watson:
(Trying to make their voices sound lower) Excuse me, miss.
Librarian:
Not lower, I mean quieter. This IS a library.
Sherlock:
I’m Sherlock and I have huge case.
Librarian:
A huge case of what? The measles? The flu? As loud as you’re
speaking I wish it was laryngitis!
Sherlock:
I mean we’re on a case! (Sherlock and Watson look both ways)
Sherlock/Watson:
for the FBI!
Librarian:
(loudly) FBI??????
Sher/Wat/kids:
Now you’re shushing ME?
Watson:
(flashes his/her badge) We’re on a case
Sherlock:
for the BIG GUY
Librarian:
The big guy?
Watson:
You know, the main most man in town, the sassy sovereign…
Librarian:
Who?
Sher/Wat/Kids:
King Herod!!!!
Librarian:
Oh… right, right, right. So, what can I do for his Royal Craziness?
Sherlock:
Well, I’m investigating the birth of a Child.
Watson:
One that took place here in Bethlehem.
Librarian:
Which one? There are a lot of children born in Bethlehem.
Watson:
Yes, but this was a Child that was supposed to be the King of the
Jews.
Librarian:
Oh yeah, I remember that. There was an article in the Bethlehem
Star a couple years ago about that. Why don’t we step over to the
computer lab and search for it?
Sherlock:
(loudly) OK! Now we’re talking!
Librarian:
Shhhhhhh. Lower!
Sherlock:
(whispers lower voice) OK
Librarian:
OK, here’s the article.
Sherlock:
(reading from the article) And there were shepherds living out in the
fields nearby keeping watch over their flocks at night.
Watson:
Wow! Can you send me this article?
Librarian:
Of course: you want me to e-mail and fax it, too?
Sherlock:
Just the fax ma’am.
Watson:
Hey, how DID the shepherds find out about this Child?
Librarian:
(English accent) Elementary, my dear Watson.
CD 24 SONG 4: Unforgettable, Incredible Not So Silent Night!
With Angels We Have Heard on High
LIGHT IN MANGER - MIKE
SHEPHERD 1 Eli: We were minding our own business, tending the sheep,
While all the world around us was fast asleep.
SHEPHERD and CHOIR: Suddenly the heavens lit up the sky,
Unforgettable, incredible not so silent night!
SHEPHERD 2 Eli and Christian: We were shocked and we were shaken from head to
toe,
What we were seein’, folks, we did not know;
CHOIR: The angel said, “Fear not!” to our delight,
Unforgettable, incredible not so silent night!
SHEPHERD 3 Christian: Then the angel had good news for us to hear,
CHOIR: We listened to the message loud and clear;
SHEPHERD 3 Christian: They came to us
CHOIR: We all wondered why,
Unforgettable, incredible not so silent night!
It was fabulous, unbelievable! It was marvelous, inconceivable!
So spectacular the star that filled the sky with light;
Unforgettable, incredible not so silent night!
BLACK LIGHT ON ANGELS
ANGEL CHORUS ONLY: (Katelyn, Myra, Hallie, Abby, Morgan, Kenzie)
Today a Savior has been born;
He is Christ, He is Christ the Lord!
ANGEL CHORUS:
ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH
Gloria in excelsis Deo;
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
CHOIR:
The heaven’s thundered with such joy, As the angels worshiped and rejoiced; Glory in
the highest filled the sky,
Unforgettable, incredible not so silent night!
It was fabulous, unbelievable! It was marvelous, inconceivable!
So spectacular the star that filled the sky with light;
Unforgettable, incredible not so silent night!
Unforgettable, incredible not so silent night!
Not so silent night!
Scene 4
LIGHT IN STABLE
Librarian:
Shhh!!! Lower your voice people!
Shepherds:
(Whispers in bass voices, clears throat) OK! (sheep baa)
Librarian:
(To Sherlock and Watson) I wonder why the angels appeared to
sheperds and not to me?
Shepherds:
Cause they didn’t want to get shushed!! (sheep baa – laughingly)
Shepherd 1Eli:
All right already……
Shepherd 2 Breckin:
Shepherd 4 Wyatt:
I’m outta here…..
Come on, let's go.....
Shepherd 3 Christian:
I’ve got Sheep to tend…… (sheep baa) CD 31
(Shepherds exit)
Sherlock:
Angels, did this article say something about angels?
Watson:
New Google search: An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and
the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
But the angel said to them,
BLACK LIGHT ON ANGELS
Angels:
Fear not! (need loud mikes or echo sound here)
Sher/Wat/Kids:
(screaming) ARGGGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Librarian:
Shhhhhhhhhhh!!!
Angel 1 Katelyn:
Ah, What part of “fear not “do you not understand?
Angel 2 Myra:
Yea, exactly what part?...
Librarian:
What about of shhhhhh….
Sherlock:
Everybody! Stop! I’ve only got one sundial revolution to get all
these facts about this Baby and find out exactly why those wise
men didn’t return to Herod.
Angels:
Uh, we know?
(music begins) CD 32
Sherlock:
You do? Then tell me……
Angel 3 Hallie:
It was so exciting
Angel 1 Katelyn:
Angel 2 Myra:
We finally got our orders to break through the skies
With good news that would change the world!
SONG 5: When the Little Baby Boy Was Born
BLACK LIGHT ON ANGELS - MIKE
CHOIR: When the little baby Boy was born, cherubim took wing;
For on that blessed morn, in a stable was our king
(ANGEL CHORUS): When the little baby Boy was born.
CHOIR: When the little baby Boy was born, many shepherds came;
And on that Christmas morn, how the herald angels sang.
ANGEL CHORUS: When the little baby Boy was born.
CHOIR: The little baby Boy was born in Bethlehem,
Born to live and die and then to rise again;
He was born to answer heaven’s call
Born to save us all,
He was born to save us all.
ANGELS Myra and Katelyn: When the little baby Boy was born did they know right then,
He’d wear a crown of thorns and forgive them all their sins;
CHOIR: When the little baby Boy was born.
ANGEL 2 Katelyn: When the little baby Boy was born was it clear to see,
That Jesus Christ our Lord was the mighty King of kings.
CHOIR: When the little baby Boy was born. The little baby Boy was born in Bethlehem,
Born to live and die and then to rise again;
CHOIR: He was born to answer heaven’s call, Born to save us all,
He was born to save us all.
The little baby Boy was born in Bethlehem,
Born to live and ide and then to rise again;
He was born to answer heaven’s call,
Born to save us all,
He was born to save us all.
When the little baby Boy was born!
ANGELS & WISEMEN & SHEPHERDS EXIT TO CHANGE
WISEMEN needed in next scene with gifts
Scene 5
Storyteller Stella:
Now you do realize that I’m no FBI agent, but it’s quite clear that
Sherlock and Watson are starting to perspire a bit.
Storyteller Steven: Do you think right now they are wondering…….
Sherlock/Watson:
We never wonder!
Storyteller Steven: Then what are you doing?
Sherlock:
I’m……. I’m………
Watson:
We’re pondering……
Storyteller Stella:
Pondering what?
Sherlock/Watson:
Why did we ever take this case!
Kids:
Herod ordered you!
Sherlock:
I KNOW!
Watson:
I KNOW!
Librarian:
Shhhhhhhh! Lower!
Storyteller Steven: (in best bass voice) Oooo…….someone’s getting (stops bass
voice, realizing it’s silly, clears throat) I mean someone’s getting a
little testy don’t you think? Let’s listen as Sherlock and Watson go
over their evidence….
Sherlock:
My background check proves that the Baby has the royal bloodline
of the King of the Jews.
Kids:
Check!
Watson:
And the shepherds were actual eyewitnesses of the child’s birth in
Bethlehem.
Kids:
Check!
Librarian:
And the angels confirmed that the little Baby boy was sent from
heaven’s throne and was indeed…
Everyone:
The Savior of the world!
Sherlock:
Check! Oh boy…..
Watson:
Herod’s not gonna like this….
Sherlock:
I AM in trouble.
Storyteller Stella:
Poor Sherlock and Watson. You can just tell that their nerves are
getting frazzled.
Storyteller Steven: They know that the “good news” of this baby’s birth was going to be
“Bad news” for Herod to hear. They think…
Sherlock/Watson:
KNOW!
Storyteller Stella:
They know….
Sherlock/Watson:
It’s time to find those kings!
Librarian:
Why don’t you just Google “wise men?”
Sherlock:
(Looking at the computer) Nothing. It just showed a song.
Kids:
Look at the words!
Sherlock:
The words! Of course. Glad I thought of it! Here Watson, you
read….
Watson:
“We three kings of Orient are, bearing gifts, we travel so far.”
Sherlock:
Hey I wonder what gifts they brought the Baby?
Wise Man 1 Christian:
Gold!
Wise Man 2 MattL: Frankincense!
Wise Man 3 Eli:
Myrrh!
Sherlock:
Really? Sure doesn’t sound like gifts for a baby. You’d think they’d
at least bring a pacifier.
Wise Man 1 Christian:
Well, for THIS Baby, there are the perfect gifts.
Wise Man 2MattL: For a Baby who was born the King of kings!
Sherlock:
Well why didn’t you three return and tell Herod where he was?
Wise Man 3 Eli:
Really…… Are you asking for real?
Sherlock:
Yes, for real! If you three guys had returned like you said you
would, we wouldn’t be in this awful position.
Watson:
Yeah, Herod wants to worship the Baby….
Sherlock:
He said so…..
Wise Man 2 MattL: He wasn’t the worshiping type, if you know what I mean!
Wise Man 1 Christian:
Clearly, he wasn’t.
Storyteller Steven: Ladies and gentlemen, I think we can all agree that these were
three very wise men. And even today, we would all be wise to
follow their example.
CD 37 SONG 6: A Wise Man’s Life for Me!
CHOIR: I will be, just you wait and see- a wise man’s life for me.
Found the King, He’s my everything – A wise man’s life for me.
I’m a truth seeker, I’m a believer, I want to see;
I’m a follower, I’m a worshiper, I said a wise man’s life for me.
I’ll be filled with joy and I will rejoice,
I’ll bow before my King;
Lord, I’ll live for You, for I trust in You –
A wise man’s life for me.
Librarian Solo: - MIKE
They traveled from afar, led by a shining star,
They found the Child, the King of kings.
Choir:
And even still today Your light will guide the way,
To You, my Lord, the King of kings.
I’m a truth seeker, I’m a believer, I want the world to see;
I’m a follower, I’m a worshiper, I said a wise man’s life for me.
Librarian SOLO: The wisest thing that you or I could ever do is to worship God in Spirit
and truth.
CHOIR: I said the wisest thing that you or I could ever do is to worship God in Spirit
and truth.
Librarian Solo:
They left a difff’rent way, they’d never be the same,
For they had met the King of kings.
Choir:
And I won’t be the same, my life’s forever changed,
I too have met the King of kings.
I’ll be filled with joy and I will rejoice,
I’ll bow before my King;
Lord, I’ll live for You, for I trust in You –
A wise man’s life for me.
I will be, just you wait and see –
A wise man’s life for me.
Found the King, He’s my everything –
A wise man’s life, a wise man’s life for me!
Scene 6
Watson:
Is it hot in here or is it just me?
Sherlock:
My heart’s pounding out of my chest! My pulse is racing and I’m
feeling very dizzy. (Fans herself)
Librarian:
Shh! Now calm down. Just breathe! I know you’re under a lot of
pressure. Sherlock, Watson, I think I know someone you should
talk to.
Watson:
Yea. Who?
Sherlock:
Dr. Phil?
Watson:
Nancy Grace?
Librarian:
No silly, it’s my cousin Vinny. You see, he and his wife run a little in
on the opposite side of town and well… it’s the inn where the Baby
was born. Well, not actually in the inn, but in their stable.
Sherlock:
What?
Watson:
Why didn’t you tell us this sooner?
Librarian:
Well… it’s because all Vinny ever says is, “Well, if I knew then what
I know now.” And I never understood what he meant until… well,
until.. now. After seeing all the evidence it makes sense.
Sherlock:
Wait a minute, don’t jump to conclusions!
Watson:
How do we get in touch with this Vinny. Time’s running out.
Sherlock:
His royal meanness is probably blowing his stack right now and I’m
going to be toast!
Storyteller Steven: So, you’ll notice then that Sherlock and the Librarian have become
(music begins) partners in crime solving.
Storyteller Stella:
Their next search will be for Cousin Vinny, the innkeeper, and his
wife. Their story will touch Sherlock and Watson in a personal way.
INTERMISSION
INTERMISSION – LIGHTS OUT- MANGER SCENE READY HELP KIDS CHANGE
SONG 7: If I Knew Then
ONLY LIGHT to SIDE OF STABLE
INNKEEPER’S WIFE: If I knew then what I know now,
Things would be diff’rent some how;
I’d gladly offer them the best that I could give,
BOTH INKEEPERS: If only I knew then what I know now.
VINNY: If I knew then what I know now,
Before His manger bed I’d bow;
Just like the shepherds filled with wonder at this sight,
BOTH INKEEPERS: The miracle of heaven born that night.
CHOIR: Whoever thought that a manger stall
Would cradle the King and the Lord of all;
And who would have thought on that wondrous night,
Heaven would send us a holy Light.
Now we know more than they did then
STORYTELLERS: We know more than they did then,
CHOIR: About the Child of Bethlehem;
STORYTELLERS: About the Child of Bethlehem.
CHOIR: He is my Savior and I’ll worship Him alone,
I choose for Him to make my heart His home.
Now we know more than they did then,
SMALL GROUP: We know more than they did then,
CHOIR: One day our Lord will come again;
SMALL GROUP: One day our Lord will come again.
Not as a Baby in a bed of hay and straw,
But as the Mighty King and Lord of all.
LIGHTS ON IN STABLE
MIKE IN STABLE
(Spoken parts):
CHILD 1 - Morgan: And she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in
cloth And placed Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
CHILD 2 – Christian: There were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping
watch over their flocks by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them.
CHILD 3 - Kenzie: “Do not be afraid, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for
all People.
CHILD 4 – Abby L: Today in the town of David, a Savior has been born.
ALL: He is Christ, the Lord!”
CHOIR: Who would have thought He would change my heart,
Forgive all my sin, make a brand new start;
And who would have thought that a lowly birth,
One day would reign over all the earth?
INKEEPER’S WIFE: If I knew then what I know now,
VINNY: Before His manger bed I’d bow;
ALL: Just like the shepherds filled with wonder at this sight,
The miracle of heaven born that night.
The miracle of heaven born that night.
STORYTELLER STEVEN: (Spoken): The question is, “Will the miracle of heaven be
born in Sherlock tonight?” (Music begins.) CD53
ALL LIGHTS OUT, BLACK LIGHTS ON
SONG 8: A Higher Calling to a Higher King
SOLO 1 Katelyn: Hey, Sherlock, whatcha gonna do?
SOLO 2 Eli: Hey, Watson, what’s your next move?
SOLO 3 Morgan: Now that you’ve searched and heard what is true.
SOLO 4 Abby L: Has there been a change in you?
CHOIR: Hey, Sherlock, whatcha gonna do?
Hey, Watson, what’s your next move?
Like the wise men will you leave another way?
Who will you serve, will you serve today?
*STORYTELLER STELLA speaks: Sherlock and Watson found the facts.
STORYTELLER STEVEN: They studied the prophecies in the Holy Scriptures. They
reviewed the first-hand stories of the shepherds and the innkeeper. The angels’
announcement amazed them and they marveled at the wisdom of the wise men.
STORYTELLER STELLA: And now it was time for them to make a choice.
BOTH STORYTELLERS: What will they do?
LIGHT ONLY ON SHERLOCK AND WATSON
SHERLOCK and WATSON: (I have decided to follow Jesus song)
WATSON: I have decided to follow Jesus.
SHERLOCK: I have decided to follow Jesus.
SHERLOCK &WATSON: I have decided to follow Jesus.
DUET SHERLOCK AND WATSON: No turning back, no turning back.
ADD CHOIR: A higher calling, a higher kingdom.
A higher calling, a higher kingdom.
A higher calling, a higher kingdom.
Lord, take Your throne.
SHERLOCK and WATSON: Lord take Your throne;
ALL: I’m Yours alone.
ALL LIGHTS UP a little?
CHOIR: He was really from the line of David?
From the tribe of Father Abraham?
From the mystery of history we found out
He was really born in Bethlehem.
Now all of heaven is filled with joy,
You’ve made your heart His home;
You can’t go back to Herod now,
You worship Christ alone.
There comes a point when you must decide
Who you will serve, will serve with your life;
So look beyond the world that you see,
You have a higher calling to a higher King!
CHOIR: There comes a point when you must decide
SHERLOCK and WATSON: He was really from the line of David?
CHOIR: Who you will serve will serve with your life;
SHERLOCK and WATSON: From the tribe of Father Abraham?
CHOIR: So look beyond the world that you see, You have a higher calling to a higher
King!
SHERLOCK and WATSON: From the mystery of history I found out He was
really born in Bethlehem.
CHOIR and SHERLOCK and WATSON: We have decided to follow Jesus,
We are children of royalty;
We have decided to follow Jesus,
A higher calling to a higher King!
CD 60 A Rockin’ Royal Christmas with the King!
(Underscore)
PROPS FOR CROWN
STORYTELLER STELLA(speaks): So tell me ladies and gentlemen, boys and
girls….after watching Sherlock’s investigation…..Well, I was wondering if some of you
might be ready to make a decision?
STORYTELLER STEVEN: Do you have a higher calling to a higher King? This could be
your very first real Christmas…
SHERLOCK: For unto us a Child is born,
LIBRARIAN: Unto us a Son is given….
WATSON: And He will be called…
KID 1 Morgan: Wonderful, Counselor,
KID 2 Katelyn: Mighty God,
KID 3 Kenzie: Everlasting Father,
KID 4 Abby L: Prince of Peace.
EVERYONE: JESUS…THE KING OF KINGS!
(All cheer during the music break and over intro to next song)
CD 61 SONG 9: A Rockin’ Royal Christmas with the King! (Reprise)
With
Glory Be To God
DISCO LIGHT
CHOIR: Let’s have a very merry Christmas celebrating Jesus,
Everybody sing along!
Happily forever we will be together worshiping around the throne.
I once was lost but now I’m found
Adopted by the King. He’s my Father now!
Let’s have a rockin’ royal Christmas, Christmas with the King!
Let’s celebrate the birth of Jesus, everybody sing!
Our Father sent His Son into the world on Christmas morn.
He’s reigning in my heart and He’s the Mighty Lord of lords!
Today a Savior has been born, He is Christ, He is Christ the Lord!
Singing glory to our God on high; Peace on earth good will to me.
Angel voices fill the sky; The King is born in Bethlehem.
Singing glory to our God on high; Welcoming the Savior’s birth.
All creation testifies; Emmanuel has come to earth.
I once was lost but now I’m found
Adopted by the King. He’s my Father now!
Singing glory to our God on high;
Peace on earth good will to men.
Angel voices fill the sky; The King is born in Bethlehem.
Singing glory to our God on high;
Welcoming the Savior’s birth.
All creation testifies;
Emmanuel has come to earth.
Put your hands up high and wave them in the sky;
Now every girl and boy, let’s shout and make some noise!
Rock out! Whoa!
A rockin’ royal Christmas with the King! Yeah!
CD 68 SONG 10: A Rockin’ Royal Christmas with the King!
(Bow Music)
CHOIR: Let’s have a rockin’ royal Christmas, Christmas with the King!
Let’s celebrate the birth of Jesus, everybody sing!
Our Father sent His Son into the world on Christmas morn.
He’s reigning in my heart and He’s the Mighty Lord of lords!
Put your hands up high and wave them in the sky;
Now every girls and boy, let’s shout and make some noise!
Rock out! Whoa!
A rockin’ royal Christmas with the King! Yeah!