Description
This
Christmas let your congregation see the humor and the tears that can be found
throughout the holidays with this collection of short seasonal videos. Each video is designed to highlight a
particular characteristic of the Christmas season and bring to light, through
laughter and reality, how ridiculous it can be to get absorbed in the hustle
and bustle of the season. You’ll find 13
different themed videos including dramas and Man on the Street interviews. A great stand alone product, or perfect as a
sermon starter for our series
The Christmas You’ve Always Longed For.
Dramas and Dramatic Readings
Naybon
Caravan (4:05): In this
humorous but thoughtful vignette, guide and caravan-leader Naybon
remembers the census taken by Caesar Augustus and the two mysterious travelers
on their way to Bethlehem who seemed to have a special purpose.
Synagogue
Cantor (5:12): The synagogue
cantor of Nazareth
sets out to teach a group of Jewish children to sing and make music. As he teaches, he tells them about a
student he especially remembers – a girl named Mary.
Bridgette
Baby Sales (4:34): When
pregnant Mary shows up at a baby supply store, the saleswoman is eager to
sell her everything she ‘needs’ to be ready for her baby. But is Mary looking for stuffed animals,
a car seat, cute outfits or a decorated nursery? As she prepares to give birth to Jesus,
where is her focus? The message of
this comical drama hits home!
Beatrice
Lamaze (6:03): A birthing
instructor encourages her class to slow down, focus and be well prepared –
just like Mary. Through humorous
drama, this video will encourage you to slow down, be well prepared, and
focus on “the baby†so that you can enjoy this Christmas season to the
fullest!
Bob
the Travel Agent (6:10): Mary
and Joseph stop at a travel agency just wanting to get to Bethlehem. The agent is bent on selling them
everything from a Caribbean Cruise to a life insurance policy, but Mary is
focused on getting to Bethlehem
and refuses to be distracted from that goal.
Bethlehem
Shepherd (6:59): A shepherd
reflects on the night of Christ’s birth and begs you to take time to
delight in celebrating the birth of the Christ child.
Benny Motel (5:59): Benny, the motel owner, is sick and tired
of guests complaining about everything.
Why can’t they all be more like the woman from Nazareth who gave birth to a baby in the
utility shed? She was kind and
joyful and didn’t complain about anything.
A powerful message wrapped up in a comical sketch.
Word
of the Lord (3:19): This dramatic
reading by David and Karen Mains highlights prophecy and the words of 2
Peter 1:20-21. They emphasize the
Word of the Lord to Bible figures from Noah to Mary and end with the glory
of Christ and the words of John 1:14.
Man on the Street Videos:
How
Has Christmas Gotten Out of Hand? (1:05): Has
Christmas become too commercial and too secular? People on the street offer their
opinions in this engaging clip.
What’s
Your Favorite Christmas Carol (1:12): In this entertaining Word on the Street segment, people share –
and sing – their favorite Christmas carols! You’ll hear everything from Silent Night
to Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.
What
Makes for a Less than Ideal Christmas? (1:09): What will be missing in your Christmas this
year? In this Word on the Street
clip, people share what will make this Christmas less than ideal for
them.
What
About Christmas Makes You Nervous? (0:51): Christmas is a stressful time for many. Hear what people on the street are most
nervous about this Christmas.
Why
is Christmas Special? (0:48): Why
is Christmas special to you? In
this segment, people are asked to share why they feel Christmas is
special.