2020 Video: Start Track at 12:27 for the Manger Scene. This was scene 4 in 2020.
2021 Video
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Audio: Scene 3 - The Manger
Video: Scene 3 - The Manger
Start the audio track when you see the ushers flash the lights
Narration
Narrator: And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judæa, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judæa in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.
When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.
The shepherds and wise men were special witnesses of the Savior. As you look upon this scene, we invite you to take a moment to consider how you have personally witnessed Christ in your own life.
Acting
Start the track on the cue from the ushers
MARY/JOSEPH: ENTER STAGE RIGHT. WALKING SLOWLY, JOSEPH ESCORTS MARY TO BENCH, HELPS HER SIT. THEN KNEELS NEXT TO HER.
MARY: BRING OUT DOLL WRAPPED IN CLOTH FROM HIDDEN SPOT ON BENCH
-Long music clause-
ENTER SHEPHERDS: THEY PAUSE AT MANGER OR WHERVER BABY IS AND LOOK. SMILE, ETC. THEN MOVE TO SCENE LEFT AND SIT OR STAND while music continues.
ENTER WISEMEN SLOWLY FROM THE SIDE. GESTURING TOWARD STAR, TELLING EACHOTHER, ETC
WISEMEN CONTINUE AND ENTER STABLE
BOW DOWN AND PRESENT GIFTS NEAR MANGER. PAUSE AND THEN MIVE TO BACK CENTER AND SIT OR STAND JUST OBSERVING
HOLD SCENE UNTIL CARS ARE EXCUSED