This pageant service was created through brainstorming with the Children's Team at High River United Church. It invites us to consider the hands of Mary, Joseph, shepherds, wiseones and angels, as well as our own hands and what they offer. The service may be led by children, youth, and/or adults. Please be aware of those in the congregation who may not engage the world by using their hands and consider how to include them in this service focused on hands.
Parts
Family or couple to light Advent wreath
Narrator 1
Narrator 2
Narrator 3
Several participants to examine hands in the Introduction to the Hands of Christmas
Reader: Luke 2:1–7 (adapted)
Reader: Luke 2:8–20 (adapted)
Reader: Invitation to the Manger
Reader: Invitation to the Offering
Reader: Prayer of Blessing
Joseph
Mary
shepherd
angels
wise ones
All the children and youth, and adults, too, can dress up to take parts in the nativity scene, as they wish.
Offering oil at the doors: Everyone who wants to
