Christmas Program

Rufus and the Very Special Baby

Reproduced by Permission of Beaming Books, an imprint of Augsburg Fortress Publishers.

When & Where

Saturday, December 14
9:30 am – features 9:45 am Sunday School groups
11:00 am – features 8:30 & 11:00 am Sunday School groups

Program will take place in the Sanctuary with a cookie reception to follow in the Great Hall

What to Expect

Join us for a fun retelling of Jesus’ birth featuring actors in Grades 4 and 5 along with preschool through Grade 3 singers. Following both programs, we invite you to a cookie reception in the Great Hall.

Interested in being a part of the cast?

Casting information is sent via mail and email at the beginning of November. Fourth and fifth graders, along with their parents and guardians, should fill out a casting call response card and turn it in or email Christa by November 13. If you need another copy of the response card, you can print one here. You can also view the fourth and fifth grade invitation letter here

Interested in volunteering?

We are looking for fourth and fifth graders and their adults who are available to volunteer for the program. Roles include ushering, greeting, helping with the cookie reception, and more. Please sign up for a volunteer role here. Fourth and fifth graders who select the volunteer role on the response card should also sign up at this link

We intend to take photos and/or video during the Christmas Program, which may appear in worship, social media, website, or congregational communication without names listed. If you have a concern about this, please email Kelsey Young.

Cast Information

Actors must attend all three rehearsals (listed below) and arrive 30 minutes early on the day of the program. Roles will be assigned at the first rehearsal and scripts will be emailed out the following day. If you have any questions, please contact Christa

Rehearsal Schedule for the 9:30 am program:
11/25 @ 6:00 – 7:00 pm (table read & assign costumes)
12/2 @ 6:00 – 7:00 pm (practice lines & acting)
12/9 @ 6:00 – 7:00 pm (full dress rehearsal)
12/14 @ 9:30 am (program day – cast must arrive 30 minutes early)

Rehearsal Schedule for the 11:00 am program:
11/25 @ 7:00 – 8:00 pm (table read & assign costumes)
12/2 @ 7:00 – 8:00 pm (practice lines & acting)
12/9 @ 7:00 – 8:00 pm (full dress rehearsal)
12/14 @ 11:00 am (program day – cast must arrive 30 minutes early)

Music & Lyrics

Kids in Sunday School are invited to sing during the Christmas Program and should arrive 10 minutes before their designated program. 9:45 am Sunday School groups will sing at the 9:30 am program. 8:30 and 11:00 am Sunday School groups will sing at the 11:00 am program. 

Away in the Manger (PKK)

Away in a manger no crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head
The stars in the sky looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay

He Came Down (PKK)

He came down that we may have love
he came down that we may have love
he came down that we may have love
hallelujah forevermore

He came down that we may have light
he came down that we may have light
he came down that we may have light
hallelujah forevermore

He came down that we may have peace
he came down that we may have peace
he came down that we may have peace
hallelujah forevermore

He came down that we may have joy
he came down that we may have joy
he came down that we may have joy
hallelujah forevermore

Go Tell it on the Mountain (Grades 1 – 3)

Go tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born

While shepherds kept their watching
O’er silent flocks by night
Behold throughout the heavens
There shone a holy light

Go tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born

Angels We Have Heard on High (Grades 1 – 3)

Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing o’er the plains
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strains

Gloria in excelsis Deo
Gloria in excelsis Deo

Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing o’er the plains
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strains

Gloria in excelsis Deo
Gloria in excelsis Deo

We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Everyone)

We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
And a Happy New Year!

Good tidings we bring, from SOTV
Good tidings for Christmas
and a Happy New Year

We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
And a Happy New Year!

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