Children’s Christmas Program

            What do you get when you combine 12 angels, six shepherds, 11 carolers, lots of kids, and a bearded Joseph? You get this year Children’s Christmas Program.

            This year’s theme was the 12 twelve days of Christmas but it wasn’t the song your use to singing.

            The program included kids from preschool age to high school age along with several adults taking on minor roles. This year because of the theme, the program was something totally new than what it has been previous years.

            When asked what her favorite part of the program was Amanda Klinkenberg said, “It all turned out really great. I liked the sixth day of Christmas because I think

the angels telling the shepherds the news is a very important part of the story that sometimes gets eclipsed by the sweet little baby part. I also like the tenth day and the ten words of wisdom; those little kids did awesome! It was also fun to see all the great costumes.” Amanda also commented, “I knew it would be special all along because it was a special program to me since it was from my childhood. Instead of just ‘special’, it ended up being wonderful, too!”

            Finally Amanda had this to say about directing the program. “I thought it was going to be difficult and it did turn out to be difficult – and a fun challenge too. But, I was so thankful for the sincere support of so many people in the congregation. It was a big undertaking for the Board of Education and we hope all the children were as excited as we

were to share the Christmas story this year!”

            For those of you who were not able to attend the program here are the 12 Days of Christmas.

           

Twelve angels praising,

Eleven Christians Singing,

Ten Words of Wisdom,

Nine Gifts from Heaven,

Eight doors a-slamming,

Seven star a-shinning,

Six Shepherds Shouting,

Five candles bright,

Four prophets bold,

Three fine kings,

Two parents proud,

And a Baby in Bethlehem