by Betty Robertson
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At Rise: Shepherds are sitting are the fire, warming their hands.
Narrator: The sheep on the fields outside Bethlehem were all tucked in for a good nights sleep. It was dark, but they weren't afraid. They knew their shepherds were watching over them. The fire felt good; the night was chilly.
(Shepherds put hands over their eyes; act scared)
Shepherd # 1: Do you see what I see?
Shepherd # 2: Yes!
Shepherd # 3: Me, too!
Shepherd # 1: I'm scared!
Shepherd # 2: Me, too!
Shepherd # 3: Look at that light in the sky!
Angel: Don't be afraid. I have good news! A Baby has been born tonight.
Shepherds (in unison)? A BABY?
Angel: Yes, a baby. The most important baby in all the world.
Shepherd # 1: Important baby?
Angel: A very special baby. A Savior. His name is Jesus.
Shepherd # 2: A Savior?
Shepherd # 3: Can this be true?
Angel: It's true. He is in Bethlehem, right this very minute. He's in a stable -all wrapped up and tucked in - lying in a manger.
Shepherd # 1: Do you see what I see?
Shepherd # 2: Yes!
Shepherd # 3: The sky is full of angels!
Shepherd # 1: Do you hear what I hear?
Shepherd # 2: Yes!
Shepherd # 3: The angels are all praising God!
Shepherd #1: "Glory to God in the highest...
Shepherd # 2: "...and on earth peace, good will toward men."
Shepherd # 3: I've never heard anything so wonderful!
(Shepherds fall on their knees to the ground in worship)
Narrator: The angels in the sky disappeared. The light disappeared. It was dark again.
Shepherd # 1: I wonder if it's true?
Shepherd # 2: It MUST be true! An angel told us!
Shepherd # 3: There's only one way to be sure. We must go to Bethlehem and find out.
(Shepherds cross stage to "Bethlehem" and kneel at a manger.)