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PART II
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It is with great pleasure that we present to you,
Ladies and Gentlemen, the faculty, staff and
students of the Manila Bible Seminary in a
Christmas Cantata.... God's Best Gift
manger scene is
behind closed
curtains; par
lights on
centerstage;
faculty and staff
preset
foreground
House Music
Song 1
Christmas Carol
Medley
Faculty and Staff Center stage; support Choir
audience area
MBS Faculty and
Staff Chorale
Minus One
Live Music to be
rendered by
either prof sam
or prof alan or
BOTH: For Unto
Us
Speaker 1:
The Lord has been very good to us here at the
Manila Bible Seminary. He has been gracious
and generous, supplying our every need.
Prof Vernie
Speaker 2:
It is with great joy that we present to you this
simple gift: a night of music dedicated to our
Lord. It is our way of thanking the Lord for almost
a century of guidance and Love.
Ma'am Leonie
Speaker 1:
Yes! We thank You Lord for Your Love! A love so
deep and so unconditional that You have
bestowed upon us Your Best Gift, Your Son
Jesus Christ!
Prof Vernie
Speaker 2:
Tonight, join us in a modern day retelling of the Ma'am Leonie;
greatest story ever told: The Birth of our Lord and faculty and staff
Saviour, Jesus Christ!
exits, dim lights
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So Joseph also went up from the town of
Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehemthe
town of David, because he belonged to the
house and line of David.He went there to
register with Mary, who was pledged to be
married to himand was expecting a child.
music starts,
jorrin takes
position, up
stage, left
joseph and mary walk from back of the house to
thon and roselyn;
the front of the house; stopping at some points
with some inn
Song 2 Silent
where inn keepers reject them and then point
Live Music by Sir
keepers,
Pao and Sir Jam
Night! Holy Night! them to a stable; once they reach the stable, they
spotlight follows
go behind the curtains to settle into the manger
them;
scene.
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Song 3 For Unto
Us a Child Is
Born
While they were there, the time came for the
baby to be born,and she gave birth to her
firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and
placed him in a manger, because there was no
guest room available for them.
curtains still closed BUT spotlight on curtains,
depicting the star of Bethlehem
Advanced choir
preset center
stage. Live
Music.
Live Music to be
rendered by
either prof sam
or prof alan or
BOTH
Ryenuz, talking
Look! A star shining brightly in the night! A host
to Benson; Male
Off stage (either at of heavenly angels singing Glory Hallelujah to
choir seated
the Newborn King! Lets go to Bethlehem and
door 2 or 3 or at
among the
the back):
see this thing that has happened, which the Lord
audience
has told us about.
(position 1)
Song 4 Born in
Bethlehem
male choir
begins to stand
up one by one
and join in the
singing; proceed
Benson takes center stage then proceeds to
to the sides
sing, joined by Nolly, then Sky and then
(position 2) then
eventually the Male Choir. At the end of the
walk towards the
song, the curtains will be opened, spot light/floor
middle forming
light on the manger scene.
two lines
(position 3) then
proceed to form
the inverted V
(position 4)
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So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph,
and the baby, who was lying in the
manger.When they had seen him, they spread
the word concerning what had been told them
about this child,and all who heard it were
amazed at what the shepherds said to them.But
Mary treasured up all these things and pondered
them in her heart.The shepherds returned,
glorifying and praising Godfor all the things they
had heard and seen, which were just as they had
been told.
Song 5 Good
Christian Men
Rejoice!
Duet begins to sing, Joseph and Mary welcome
guests; men of advanced choir stay while ladies
enter; beginning choir exits
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Live Music to be
rendered by
John Owen
Salinas and Joni
Trinidad on
Guitars; JC
Phicu on
Bongos, John
Paul Abad on
mini drum;
Chubi Meneses
on Jingle Stick
male choir view
the Child Jesus
in small groups;
members of
beginning choir
leave one by one
or in small
groups; the
ladies of the
choir stagger
their entrances
and linger in
front, getting
ready to sing
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Come, let us worship and bow down; Let us
kneel before the Lord our Maker
Song 6 O Come,
All Ye Faithful
choir dramatization of adoring the Christ-child
spoken
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace,
good will toward men.
Minus One
all participants
Song 7 Gloria in
Excelsis Deo
with Angels from
the Realms of
Glory
choir continues to worship the Child Jesus
Mary
Oh Joseph! The Lord has been faithful in fulfilling
His promise! He sent us His Son! Our Savior! His
Unconditional Love made flesh!
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Joseph
Yes Mary! This, This is Christ the King! He will be
the salvation of all man! Truly, He is God's Best
Gift!
dramatization
freezes,
Invitation/Altar Call
Audience members will be invited to ACCEPT
God's Best Gift. (please use this context)
Prof. Rasty
Sanoy
COMPLETE
SILENCE
prayer for those who came forward to accept
Christ
only the prayer
should be heard
song continues
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Live Music to be
rendered by
either prof sam
or prof alan or
BOTH
Live Music to be
rendered by
either prof sam
or prof alan or
BOTH
those who came forward will be escorted back to
Song 8 Joy to the
their seats; choir surrounds the manger scene
World Medley
and start singing
Song 9 Reprise
For Unto Us a
Child is Born
Live Music to be
rendered by
either prof sam
or prof alan or
BOTH
choir goes to audience area
END OF CANTATA
Offertory
Challenge
explain method/procedure of donations;
acknowledge all the visitors, sponsors (if any)
and supporters
Prof. Dan Sulit
this is the time
for offering.
Either through
Community
traditional filipino carols (Pasko Na Naman!; Ang
collection OR
Singing/Offertory
Pasko ay Sumapit!)
better if the
collection box is
in front
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House Music
Live Music by
Team Sky
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Closing Remarks
at liberty to say anything from the heart po,
Closing Song
Chorus of Angels We Have Heard on High
Prof. Sam Matira
Live Music by
Team Sky
Prof. Epoy
Arbado
Closing Prayer
Record of Song
1 to be played in
house.
Send Off
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