A Journey of NEW Life

a CHRISTmas musical



A journey of life is a CHRISTmas cantata displaying the miraculous birth of our
savior Jesus Christ. The musical will be montage of music, drama, dance and the
performing arts.


(Narrator)
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In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee,
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to a
virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The
virgins name was Mary.
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The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you who are
highly favored! The Lord is with you."
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Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this
might be.
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But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor
with God.
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You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the
name Jesus.
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He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord
God will give him the throne of his father David,
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and he will reign over the house of
Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end."
Scene opens with Mary in her bedroom. She is full of emotion because she was just
visited by an angel that gave her some exciting yet troubling news.

I BELIEVE (MARY SINGS)
(after song, wait for appla

Now, the word has gotten out about this miraculous conception. Although Mary was
full of faith after the encounter with the angel, once she begins to go into the
marketplace, the people begin to mock her and cause her to doubt the word she just
received. As she continues to walk, people are giving her weird looks; some are being
sarcastic about her being pregnant by the Holy Spirit. She keeps walking and begins to
cry, as she sees (hears) more people ahead, she detours in a little space where there is
a old man sitting reading. She lets out a sigh of relief because she escaped the crowd.

PEOPLE WILL BE PEOPLE SCENCE:

(In this scene, Mary begins to cry and vent)

Mary: Why are people being so mean? How could this be happening to me? That
angel assured me I would be ok. Yeah right, I cant even go into town without people
laughing and poking fun at me. How did this news even get out? That angel and his
big mouth UGH God, how could you let people be so mean?. I have a promise
from you and now Im doubting that this is even real.

Old man: (he laughs and startles Mary): Nothing is impossible with God, honey.

Mary: Who are you?

Old man: Who am I doesnt matter. Im trying to figure out did you forget who YOU
are. You just said God gave you a promise. He even sent an angel, a REAL angel down
to earth to tell. If that aint express mail, I dont know what it is.

Mary: I know but people are so mean. The word got out and now their making fun of
me, judging me, calling me crazy and all kind of names. All of this craziness is
making me doubt what was even said to me. I know I have a promise from God. I
know he sent the angel to tell me, but the Peo (he cuts her)

Old man: Are you going to let people talk you out of what God told you? Listen,
people will be people. Not everyone is rooting for you. Not everyone is cheering you
on. Sometimes its your own family. BUT if God said it, you better stand firm, square
your shoulders and step out on what He said. Come on, stand firm, square your
shoulders and step out there (motions her to stand firm, square her shoulders and
step out).

Mary: (with her back turn to the old man now) I can do this. If He spoke it, will he
not complete it? Come on Mary, get it together girl! (She turns to thank the old man)
Thaan---k (the old man is gone) (She looks for him and begins to reprise I
believe)

Mary: Now if I could only convince Joseph. Ugh Aint nobody got time for that.
(fade to black)



DO THE RIGHT THING SCENE

(Narrator)
While Mary was still engaged to Joseph, she miraculously became pregnant through
the Holy Spirit, as foretold to her by the angel. When Mary told Joseph she was
pregnant, he had every right to feel disgraced. He knew the child was not his own,
and Mary's apparent unfaithfulness carried a grave social stigma. Joseph not only
had the right to divorce Mary, under Jewish law she could be put to death by
stoning.


Joseph is home pacing the floor when he gets a knock on the door.

Joseph: Who is it?

James: Its James, open up

Joseph: (opens door and peeks out). I already know why youre here. You mustve
have heard. Its all over town.

James: Actually, I came to borrow some sugar but since you brought it up, lets have
seat (James is very calm and comedic)

Joseph: Now you know as well as I do, that child is not mine. I havent touched Mary.
I havent looked upon Mary in that manner.

James: Well, looks like we got a real life episode of Cheaters in Nazareth. I love that
show (he bursts out in laugher but it quickly ends when he sees Joseph is not
smiling)

Joseph: Man, this isnt the time to be laughing. I dont know what to do. I love her but
I dont think I can stay with her. Were not even married yet and Im ready to divorce
her. Not to mention the humility were going to face

James: HUMILTY, my brother.. Youve bigger issues than that. Your woman or shall I
say ex- woman can be stoned to death. So, you need to figure this out quick. You
know I got your back and will support whatever you decide to do.

Joseph: Yeah, I appreciate that. I just need some answers and I need them fast.

James: Well, Ill give you some space, so you can clear your head (James exits, but
peaks his head back in) Joseph!!!

Joseph: What? (with a concerned look on his face)

James: You are NOT the father (laughs)

Joseph: Get out of here!!!

CUE MUSIC (Joseph sings a little of What Shall I Do?

After the song, he falls asleep and the visitation begins.

Angel: Joseph! Joseph!

Joseph: (is startled and wondering why an angel is talking to him)l Huh, what,
who, what?....

Angel: I know youre a good man and youre worried about the outcome of all of this.
Let me assure you today that Mary is telling the truth. God sent an angel, just like me
to visit her and bring her good news. She indeed is pregnant with the son of God.
The Holy Spirit came upon her and she in carrying the savior of the world. His name;
Jesus! So, before you go and call it quits, think again. Go to Mary, love her, show
compassion to her, make her your wife. God doesnt make mistakes, Joseph. He
chose you for this very situation, at this very time for this very reason. Go in peace
and stress no more! (The angel disappears)

Joseph: (awakes with a peace and assurance) Ive got to do the right thing! Let
people talk. One word from God changes everything!! Mary, here I come baby.


WORSHIPING THE SAVIOR SCENE
(Narrator)
At that time, Caesar Augustus decreed that a census be taken, and every person in the
entire Roman world had to go to his own town to register. Joseph, being of the line
of David, was required to go to Bethlehem to register with Mary. By this time, Mary
was well with child and soon to deliver. They began their journey to Bethlehem only to
find no place for the baby to be born.

(Choir will sing from their reserved space) Away in a manger

While this happening, Mary and Joseph are walking on the stage and there are NO
VANCAY signs everywhere. The screens will flash NO ROOM! NO ROOM!

Finally, they find a little space (the stable) and they set up there (center stage)
All of this taking place as the sung is being played (4:00).

SONG ENDS

Out in the fields, an angel of the Lord appeared to the shepherds who were tending
their flocks of sheep by night. The angel announced that the Savior had been born in
the town of David.

Angel # 3: Here ye! Here ye! The Savior is has been born in the town of David. He is
here. What a wonderful gift to the world. God has sent us a special gift. Go, see the
baby, go see the gift. GO, GO,GO


(Suddenly a great host of heavenly beings (the dancers) appeared with the angels and
began singing praises to God)

CUE SPECIAL GIFT (dancers will dance from the floor)

As the angelic beings (dancers) departed, the shepherds decided to travel to Bethlehem
and see the Christ-child. They gathered their belongings and begin to move quickly. By
this time star begin to shine in the East. The wise men knew that that was the sign of
the birth to the king of the Jews.

The wise are placed up in the balcony (they will come down the stairs with gifts and
make their way to center stage to the stable).

HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT THE BABY? (Soundtrack will play while their moving
SLOWLY) 2:37.

They finally all arrive and Joseph is overjoyed:

Joseph: Look at Him, Look at Him. Hes here. Hes here! (Joseph checks for 10 fingers
and 10 toes).

Mary: Oh, Joseph God saw fit to trust us with this treasure. He chose us! People
talked about us, spread rumors and even turned their back on us. They didnt stop
us. We didnt abort the promise God gave us.

Joseph: Thats right, Mary. Who wouldve imagined a King. Who? (They both smile)

WHO WOULD IMAGINE A KING (Childrens Choir)

While the childrens are singing, the wise men are presenting their gifts and
marveling at the beauty of the baby.

HOMILY BY BISHOP DUDLEY

OFFERING (JOY TO THE WORLD BY MASS CHOIR)

FINALE: HALLELUJAH CHORUS (MASS CHOIR)