The National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant have announced a float design and building initiative with the South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival for the 2021 event. Christmas Pageant 2019. Joseph: Don’t worry, Mary, I will fashion something for the baby and clean out a manger for his bed. Might you be an angel? I will sing and praise. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.” Congregational Hymn: “Angels We Have Heard On High”, Ariel: And so we were a multitude of the heavenly host praising God! For we have seen his star in the east and are come to worship him.” Then Herod, inquired of them what time the star appeared. I am just a peasant girl. The National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant Royal Family is a time-honoured tradition which plays an important role in the Pageant, not only by welcoming Father Christmas on Pageant Day but also sharing the joy and spirit of the event with communities in the lead up to the event. Do you think we will be allowed to come back to our new home again or will we be turned away? It’s a long, long way to Bethlehem and her time is near. Congregational Hymn: We Three Queens/Kings of Orient Are (Queens/Kings sing verses, congregation sings chorus) When hymn ends, Sten speaks Sten: For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called: Angel: Wonderful! Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, I will sing God’s praise. Dina: “Glory to God in the highest!
Prelude Lighting of Advent Wreath Overture : thematically appropriate piece sung by adult choir, Angelica: How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace! 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. Sirus: Bad for us but worse for Joseph and Mary.
Susan Cooke Kittredge is the Associate Pastor of Charlotte Congregational Church. She graduated from Andover Newton Theological Seminary and served for many years as Senior Minister of the Old Meeting House in East Montpelier, Vermont. I am excited but nervous about leaving my parents. Corin: The everlasting Father! King Herod: Go and search dil-i-gent-ly for the young child; and when you’ve found him, bring me word and I’ll worship him also. lights out save for choir and Lord’s Table, Angelica: There were in that same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. What are you? It’ll be beautiful, just beautiful, beautiful. The 88th National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant will be a twilight event at Adelaide Oval on Saturday 14 November, allowing a COVID-safe crowd to attend the treasured event. As the Southern Hemisphere's largest public parade, it marks the official welcoming of Father Christmas to Australia, with the man in red greeted by well over 325,000 excited parade-goers in 2019 waving their favorite floats by from behind the 'Blue Honour Line'. CHRISTMAS PAGEANT. Angelica: And on earth peace! He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: And he shall reign over the house of Jacob forever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end. Lights near Gabriel are turned on. Mary’s Song: Mary sings a “magnificat” themed song. Follow that star, that really UGE star. Mary: All I can think of is Joseph and our engagement. Specific solo and choral pieces are not cited below but there are many out there to choose from. Ariel: Good will toward all.”, SCENE 6 THE QUEENS/KINGS TRAVEL TO SEE JESUS, Dina: Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the King, behold, there came Magi from the east to Jerusalem saying, Queen/King #1: “Where is he that is born King of the Jews? Who are you? Below is an imaginative retelling of the Christmas story designed to be performed by a Sunday School as a Sunday morning service in Advent. The initiative offers the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant a platform to engage with and discover new concepts and artists who are encouraged to submit their designs for an original Christmas float for the Pageant in 2021. Inman: Good will to all!” Congregational Hymn: “Joy to the World”, Your email address will not be published. Why have you come to me? For all of Caesar Augustus’ promises, I see no tax cut for such as we. It can be adapted for a wide variety of cast sizes and sanctuary set-ups. The winner will also receive $2,000 in prize money generously donated by National Pharmacies. The winning float design will be brought to life to appear in next year’s Pageant. Tickets will be randomly allocated via an electronic draw. This is big, REALLY big. But you are welcome to seek shelter in the stable. Sirus: The Mighty God! Dina: And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. Since opening its first dispensary in Adelaide in 1911, National Pharmacies has expanded to 51 pharmacies across South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales, and 20 Optical Stores in South Australia and is proud to partner with the event to continue captivating generations of Australian children. It can be adapted for a wide variety of cast sizes and sanctuary set-ups. Mary: (dropping her bowl, turning and falling to her knees.) My wife is having a baby! Joseph: Please, sir, tell me you have room for us in this Inn. Gabriel’s Song: Gabriel sings a song in response to Mary. Queens enter here and interact with King Herod who is in the balcony or at back of church. Benediction Dina:“Glory to God on the Highest!
And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus.
The ballot will be open for a limited time only in which you must register your interest in obtaining tickets. Gabriel: “Fear not: for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. Congregational. Since 1933, the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant has grown to become one of Australia's most cherished events, celebrated every November with the support of National Pharmacies and the South Australian Tourism Commission's events arm, Events South Australia. National Pharmacies is the title sponsor of the Christmas Pageant, and a proud South Australian organisation. Note: consider asking congregation to remain seated for all hymns so everyone can see.
Sten: Did you receive your tax bill?
Let an offering be taken in honor of the child and his family!
Below is an imaginative retelling of the Christmas story designed to be performed by a Sunday School as a Sunday morning service in Advent. Your email address will not be published. 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, frankincense, and myrrh. Though we will still live here in Nazareth, my life will be so different.
All Cast and Choir: (when Mary is done singing, cast and choir say together) Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, I will sing God’s praise. Mary exits, prayerfully down center aisle as Gabriel sings to her. Queen/King #2: We need money to buy a present for Jesus! Gabriel: Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favor with God. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. Congregational Hymn: “O Come, All Ye Faithful”. Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest Pageant news straight to your inbox. What do you mean “blessed among women”? And lo, the angel of the Lord Gabriel rises came upon them and the glory of the Lord shone around them: and they were sore afraid. Mary enters on the last verse of “O Come All Ye Faithful,” sits on chair, picks up the bowl and starts stirring. Star zips down the zip line to rest over manger Ariel: When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. Ariel: And those who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, Dina: “Your God reigns!” Cast enters from the back of the church as the congregation sings “O Come All Ye Faithful.” the angels flock to the choir loft, shepherds and animals down front on the floor.
Oh! SCENE 3 MARY AND JOSEPH TRAVEL TO BETHLEHEM (Luke 2:1-5), Congregational Hymn: “O Little Town of Bethlehem”. Posted by Worship Well on Oct 25, 2019 | 0 comments. Communion Liturgy for Epiphany: Cinnamon Stars. Aligning with independent arts organisation SALA, the competition is open to all South Australian artists in design, drawing, painting or sculpting. Ballot registrations will open to the general public on Thursday October 29 at 10am, closing on Friday October 30 at 10pm. Angel: Counselor! Queens take offering with Stage Crew. And he sent them to Bethlehem. The National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant Royal Family is a time-honoured tradition which plays an important role in the Pageant, not only by welcoming Father Christmas on Pageant Day but also sharing the joy and spirit of the event with communities in the lead up to the event. Inman: With everyone traveling to be taxed, I regret there’s no room in the Inn. Required fields are marked *, Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress. Queen Isabella:The Prince of Peace! Corin: And we must travel all the way back to the towns of our birth to be taxed! Gabriel rises from behind organ and stands on platform Gabriel: Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.
Please go, I am frightened! Sirus: And on earth peace! Angelica: And lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. The National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant will remain a FREE event and tickets will be available via a random ballot system.