There is so much to love about Christmas. Whether it’s the miraculous story of Jesus’ birth or the time we spend gathered with family and friends, it truly is a season filled with wonder.
We’ll be sharing the Christmas story in a fresh and joyful way through a fully immersive worship experience. Instead of a separate performance, our kids will step right into the service itself—bringing Scripture to life with movement, storytelling, and moments of surprise that invite the whole congregation to see the Nativity with renewed eyes.
Join us as worship and program become one beautiful celebration of Jesus’ birth!
NOTE: All Pre-K through grade 3 Shepherd's Kids participants are performing at 11:00 AM. They do not need to attend rehearsals (only confirmed 4th/5th grade cast members need to attend rehearsals).
Music & Cast Resources
The Advent Song
(Sung to the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star) Advent is a time to wait tap top of wrist like your point to a watch Not quite time to celebrate 1st finger up, wave left-right for “No” Count the Candles one by one Count 1...2...3...4... with fingers in front of you Until Advent time is done Use both hands to draw a circle in front of you Day by day we work and play stack fist on top of fist, back and forth To prepare for Christmas Day! give yourself a big hug
He Came Down (with voices)
He Came Down (instrumental)
Verse 1 - repeat between ( ) three times (He came down that point from sky down to floor we may have love) make heart with hands Hallelujah forevermore wave hands left-right above head
Verse 2 - repeat between ( ) three times (He came down that point from sky down to floor we may have light) hold up 10 fingers Hallelujah forevermore wave hands left-right above head
Verse 3 - repeat between ( ) three times (He came down that point from sky down to floor we may have peace) peace with both hands Hallelujah forevermore wave hands left-right above head
Verse 4 - repeat between ( ) three times (He came down that point from sky down to floor we may have joy) smile big and point to cheeks Hallelujah forevermore wave hands left-right above head
We Wish You a Merry Christmas (with voices)
We Wish You a Merry Christmas (instrumental)
Chorus We wish you a Merry Christmas swoop right arm down in front of you with a fist and punch up and to the left We wish you a Merry Christmas swoop left arm down in front of you with a fist and punch up and to the right We wish you a Merry Christmas swoop right arm down in front of you with a fist and punch up and to the left And a Happy New Year cross arms down and in front of body bringing them up uncrossing near face
Verse Good tidings we bring From SOTV Good tidings for Christmas And a Happy New Year hands locked in front with body swaying
Verse Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn king: Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled.” Joyful, all you nations rise: join the triumph of the skies; with angelic hosts proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!”
Refrain Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn king!"
Verse
Go Tell It On the Mountain (with voices)
Go Tell It On the Mountain (instrumental)
Chorus Go tell it on the mountain Point out, cup hands in front of mouth Over the hills and everywhere Move hands in wave, point in different directions Go tell it on the mountain Point out, cup hands in front of mouth That Jesus Christ is born Swing hands (like rocking a baby)
Verse While shepherds kept their watching Hold hand on forehead like you are searching O’er silent flocks by night Hold finger in front of mouth (shhh symbol) Behold throughout the heavens Make an arc above your head There shone a holy light Use hands to make starbursts above your head
Chorus Verse Chorus
We Wish You a Merry Christmas (with voices)
We Wish You a Merry Christmas (instrumental)
Chorus We wish you a Merry Christmas swoop right arm down in front of you with a fist and punch up and to the left We wish you a Merry Christmas swoop left arm down in front of you with a fist and punch up and to the right We wish you a Merry Christmas swoop right arm down in front of you with a fist and punch up and to the left And a Happy New Year cross arms down and in front of body bringing them up uncrossing near face
Verse Good tidings we bring From SOTV Good tidings for Christmas And a Happy New Year hands locked in front with body swaying
Note: Any confirmed cast with speaking roles, non-speaking roles, or crew responsibilities should plan to attend ALL three rehearsals. Shepherd's Kids participants do not need to attend rehearsal.
November 24 Cast Assignments & Full Table Read 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
December 1 Costumes & Stage Direction 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
December 8 Full Dress Rehearsal 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
December 14 (Day Of Program) All children & adults involved with the Christmas Program should arrive no later than 10:30 AM.
