6. Itty-Bitty Welcome 1.A Guarantee I have an itty-bitty part! It always works; To welcome you from the start! It’s always true— Christmas love 7. Small Comes back to you. I’m small, that’s true, But I can say, Merry Christmas 2. IF To all of you! If I were only big enough, I’d like to pull the rope 8. Thanks for Jesus That rings the bells of Christmas Thanks for baby Jesus To tell the world of hope. And for His bed of hay. Thanks because He loves me And hears me when I pray. 3. More Important More important than a lighted 9. Joy, Joy, Joy tree; More important than gifts Joy, joy, joy I sing. meant for me, Christmas joy to you I bring. Is the story of Jesus and His Joy, joy, joy, I’m singing, wonderful birth, Christmas joy Jesus is bringing, And remembering the reason He Joy joy, joy is my song. came to earth. I sing of Christmas all day long.

4. Christmas is Love 10. Cannot Think Christmas is hope I cannot think of anything that I’d And Christmas is joy; rather say—than “thank you” for Christmas is wonder coming to our Christmas play! In a baby boy; Christmas is grace 11. Fun From Heaven above, Although Christmas is so much Christmas is God’s gift; fun, please leave room for the Christmas is love. Holy One!

5. Little 12. Celebrate His Birth I may be little and Baby Jesus asleep on the hay Big words I can’t say. Celebrate His birth on Christmas But Day. I can say it’s Jesus’ birthday! 13. Happy Singing Merry Christmas! Sing, oh, sing a happy song. Love the Savior all day long. He who came to earth one day, Slept in a manger filled with hay. 20. A Happy Welcome! 14. Christmas Bells Welcome! Welcome! Welcome! Bells are chiming o’er the earth Is all I have to say; but I want to Bringing news of Jesus’ birth. let you know, we’re glad you’re here today! 15. Another Welcome Welcome to our program; 21. Baby Tender, Baby Mild To hear us speak and sing Baby tender, Baby Mild, About the Baby Jesus, You were born like me, a child; The little newborn King. Guide me, guard me, all life through, 16. Blessed Christmas Day Because I want to be like You! Well, folks, our program is over… 22. All I want for Christmas We have said all we’re It will not be my 2 front teeth, supposed to say. (Pause) Or toys that fall apart; no, all I Except (pause) I’m to have the want for Christmas is Baby Jesus in Last word: “Have a Merry my heart! Christmas! 23. God’s Gift To a humble manger, a Little Baby came, 17. Something Important Gift from God the Father, I have something really Jesus was His name. Important” to say,

“Praise God for our Christmas 24. After Christmas play!” I got a ball for Christmas,

But it’s already flat. 18. Manger Story My sister dropped her dolly, In a manger far away And that’s the end of that. A babe was born on Christmas We ate the pie and turkey; Day. The Christmas tree looks dead Wise men traveled from afar, The holiday is over Led to Jesus by a star. Before we go to bed.

And yet it isn’t over 19. The First Christmas Gift For Jesus is still here. The first Christmas present The peace and joy He brought Wasn’t under a tree. Will last from year to year. The baby in the manger

Was a gift to you and me.

25. Two Special Days 28. Long Ago Lights are twinkling everywhere, In a manger full of hay But they don’t tell the story. Slept a babe on Christmas Day. Even plastic manger scenes All the world was fast asleep, Don’t give Him His full glory. Except some shepherds and their The reason for the season Sheep. Can’t be found in any thing An angel in the dark, black sky; Christmas is found when we Told of Jesus, who did not cry. celebrate the birth of Christ the Then He was a little boy; King. Now He is our Christmas Joy! But he didn’t stay a baby He grew up to be a man 29. A Hard job for a Man Who gave His life for you and me, Boys don’t like to stand up here Oh, what a wonderful plan! But I’ll do the best I can; Christmas and then Easter, Speaking pieces just like this Two very special days. We need Is hard to ask of any man; them both to be complete and And so I’ll make it rather short— He deserves our praise. This Christmas speech of mine; But Christmas wishes, kind and true, 26. Just a Little Child Are packed in every line! Though I am just a little child, I have some things to say. 30. Ask Me Because another little child Ask me about Christmas, Was born on Christmas Day. And here’s what I’ll say, Of all the days “It’s the day that Christ was In all the year; born”—Did I do OK? I think Christmas is The one most dear.

27. My Big Gift 31. Best of All (child needs to bring in a BIG Gift) I like Christmas! If I could put this I like the bells and joy, Under your tree, Snow and fun; I’d put on a card But best of all That says, “Just from me.” It’s the birthday of God’s Son. Inside it you would find Something so true: (takes a paper heart out of box and holds it up) Just a reminder that God really loves you.

32. Bethlehem Will Come to Me 36. What Christmas Means I’d like to go to Bethlehem Christmas means presents and Where Jesus came to earth giving of toys, And wander through the little Wrappings and tinsel and things town that give joy. So blessed be Jesus’ birth; Lights shining out on the snow- But Mother told me—just tonight, covered nights, So sweet and lovingly, Stars gleaming down from the That if I seek and worship Christ, heavens so bright. Bethlehem will come to me. Shopping and laughing surprises galore; 33. Christmas Secrets But Christmas to me means so Mother’s baking cookies; much more. Sister’s at the store; It means sheep and shepherds on Daddy’s at his workbench; hillside forlorn. We have secrets galore! Angels proclaiming the Christ But this is no secret… Child was born. Jesus is born! Mary and Joseph, the Babe on Have a Happy Christmas! the hay~ This is the meaning of the glad Christmas Day.

34. A Welcome I’m not very tall 37. Twinkle, Twinkle And not very fat. (child needs a glittered star) Nothing’s got my tongue, Twinkle, twinkle, special star; Not even the cat. Angels tell us what you are, Pointing to the manger stall, So I can declare, Where lay a baby new and small. With all of my might, He was born a Savior, King, We’re glad you’re all here And that is why we want to sing. For our program tonight!

35. Message of the Bells (child needs to provide bells) Ring the bells on Christmas Day; Ring the bells and let them say, Christ is born to live and grow, That we might learn to love him so; To live a life of peace and cheer, To love each other all the year.

38. Why? 40. Celebrate All Year Why do you think the angels sang Let’s pass on the flow of Christmas So sweetly on that night? To everyone we know; Why do you think the stars that Let’s proclaim Christ’s birth shone Everywhere we go. Were twinkling extra bright? Let’s let the joy of music Why do you think the shepherds That seems to set us free hurried Overflow to others, To Bethlehem afar? Our friends and family. Why do you think the wise men Let’s keep that Christmas spirit came, Captured within our heart, Following His star? And every day we live, Because the news from God A bit of it impart. above Let’s make Christmas daily living Told of the gift of His great love, Filled with joy and mirth; Of Baby Jesus, born to be Let’s celebrate all year The Savior King for you and me! The blessed Savior’s birth.

39. Come to the Town of Bethlehem 41. The Shepherds Come to the town of Bethlehem; I wonder how the shepherds felt, the stars are shining so bright. The On that cold and lonely night; angels are singing a chorus; When the silent curtain of The Christ-child’s been born darkness tonight! Was broken by heavenly light. Come to the town of Bethlehem; the shepherds have found Him Did they want to run away asleep. When the gleaming angel His bed is a wooden manger, Appeared? next to the donkeys and sheep. Did their hearts beat loudly Come to the town of Bethlehem, Despite the warning not to fear? then you will see Jesus too. He is our Lord and Savior, who And when they made the was born for me and you. journey to little Bethlehem town, God sent His Son to Bethlehem. Did they know what waited inside He came from heaven above. the barn, He came to Earth to save us all That the Messiah would be And show us God’s great love. Found? Come to the town of Bethlehem, and worship the newborn King. What joy they must have felt Jesus our Lord has come to Earth, To be chosen for a part, He is the reason we sing! What memories they must have Kept And treasured in their hearts.

42. What Is Christmas 44. God Loves Us Christmas isn’t the ribbons, Oh, what joy is Christmas The trimmings and trappings, When friends and family come It’s the love of family and friends To celebrate the birthday That make the glad wrappings. Of God’s only son. It isn’t the glitter Big dinners at the table, Of tinsel bright And carols we all sing, It’s the warmth of a Child And part of the Christmas season, On a starless night. Are gifts we like to bring. It isn’t the sound We laugh and talk together, Of tinkling bells, Share love and happiness. It’s the silence in the heart We try to watch our manners Where His spirit dwells! And do our very best. They say kids get presents 43. Four and Fearless If they’re good all the year. When I was three, I’m just like all the others, I used to be, Expecting lots of cheer. Afraid to be up here! One thing is always certain, But not any more, God loves us every one. Because now I’m four, He gave the gift of Jesus, And saying my part is simply That’s better than all the fun. No chore! Merry Christmas to my mom! Merry Christmas to my dad! May Jesus’ birthday make you glad!

45. I Love the Christmas I love the Christmas season. It makes the gladness start. The sound of carol singing, Puts joy into the heart. I love the Christmas message~ How Jesus came to earth, To bring to us salvation, The reason for his birth. I love the Christmas giving, Around us everywhere; And God is our example, As we with others share!

46. I Wonder 49. The Message I wonder what the cow thought It seems people are much kinder when his hay he went to munch. When Christmastime is near; And found a tiny baby boy lying There’s a lot more laughter, in his lunch. Joy and real true cheer. I wonder what the donkey A very special magic, smiles on thought, his fur all soft and brown, faces glow; when he carried Mary to It’s the message of the Christ child Bethlehem town. Born so many years ago. I wonder what the angels thought as they filled the sky; 50. Thanks for Christmas I wonder if they knew He was Thank you for the Christmas born to die. season, and everything it means, I wonder what the sheep thought For all joyful celebrations, and all when they heard the angels its lovely scenes. singing. I wonder if they realized the Thank you for the Christmas “good news” they were bringing. message, a Savior came to earth, I wonder what our Heavenly Bringing the gift of full salvation. Father thinks of us on earth. Thank you for His humble birth. I know it makes Him happy when we celebrate His birth! 51. What I’ll Bring The wise men bring their 47. The Best Gift frankincense; they bring their Think of the wise men who myrrh and gold~their present to traveled far, the newborn King. And the gifts they came to give; Such riches there untold! Think of the best gift for you to I have no frankincense or myrrh, bring~ or gold to give the King; Give your heart where He can But in my heart there is much live. love, And that is what I’ll bring.

52. Wouldn’t be Christmas 48. A Special Christmas Christmas just wouldn’t be Whether we have a white Christmas without carols in the air. Christmas~or not a flake of snow, Songs of joy and gladness should Whether we fly to Grandma’s, or be heard everywhere. have no place to go~We’ll have So let’s all sing together, the a special Christmas, for Jesus will carols that we love, and praise be our guest, And with Him to our heavenly Father who sent His cheer and guide us Son from above. Our home will be truly blest.

53. Gifts for Jesus We don’t put gifts for Jesus 57. It is Christmas! beneath the Christmas tree, but Trees all glistening with snow, the things we do for others are His Candlelight and mistletoe. gifts from you and me. Carols of the long ago~ So I’ll try to do my best as I stand These all help to let me know up here and say: “We’re glad It is Christmas! you came; God bless your Presents wrapped beneath the Christmas Day!” tree, Colored lights that I can see. 54. Just a Few Words This all means so much to me, My hair is curled; Jesus came, Savior to be. My dress is new; It IS Christmas! I hope I look nice 58. Close to Christmas For what I do. It’s getting close to Christmas; It won’t take me long— There’s a buzzing in the air, I just have to say: In the stores and on the streets “God bless you all At the mall and everywhere. This Christmas Day.” Listen to the carolers, Hear the church bells ring; Hosanna in the highest To our newborn King. 55. The Season Has Come The season has come 59. Why Jesus Came To tell one and all (for a high school student) There is more to Christmas They say Christmas is only for Than we see in the mall. children. We know that’s not For Jesus was born really true. Jesus came to earth That first Christmas Eve at Christmastime for all of the To be the Savior of all who grownups too. He left Heaven for believe! everyone~~red, yellow, black and white. 56. A Basket of Christmas Wishes Was born in a manger bed of hay (child needs to carry a basket perhaps on that first Christmas night. with poinsettia etc.) No, Christmas isn’t only for If I could fill a basket with wishes, children, even though He loves This basket would be full. I’d wish them so much; you happiness and health and It’s for people all over the world days that are never dull. who welcome the Savior’s touch.

But most of all I’d wish for you, God’s peace that has no end, Love and joy, hope and grace That comes from Jesus, our Friend. 60. Thinking About Jesus 62. The Feeling of Christmas I don’t like barns with spiders; Have you felt it in the breeze? I don’t like scratchy hay; The feeling of Christmas? But Jesus was born in a stable— Have you heard it murmured in There was no other place to stay. the trees— Was the manger old and musty? The feeling of Christmas? Was the stable just a shed? Did Mary sing a lullaby, Have you listened to the jingling And pat her baby’s head? bells, to the happy children’s yells, Though I don’t know the answers, To the way Christmas music I’m glad He came to earth; swells? And I want to tell Him thank you All of these the story tells: as we celebrate His birth. The feeling of Christmas.

Have you heard the crunch of snow, The glory of a crimson bow, The beauty of the candleglow? All of these tell you so: The feeling of Christmas.

63. It’s No Long Journey 61. The Gift of Myself No camel can take me to Jesus; I may never go to Bethlehem, No star will light my way, but I Nor see the innkeeper’s stall; don’t have to be a wise man to But I love the One who was born go to Jesus today. There~~and was sent to save us I don’t have to ride a donkey, nor all. walk a dusty trail; I don’t have to I may never follow a star paddle a boat nor wait foor a And have never heard angels ticket in the mail. sing; but I don’t have to be a I don’t have to go to a stable; I wise man with gold and spices to can find Him just anywhere. He is bring. always close beside me when I The gift of myself is the most go to Him in prayer. important that I could ever give; for what matters most to Jesus is 64. I Like Christmas the way I choose to live. I like candles; I like bells And the Christmas stories My teacher tells. What’s more important Than shiny new toys? The love of Jesus For girls and boys! 65. A Greatest Gift I like Christmas trees 68. Christmas Is Any Time Standing in the snow Christmas comes in winter And wearing lights When the ground is white That twinkle and glow. But any time is Christmas I like packages If our hearts are right. Addressed to me It may come in April, And stacks of presents March or June or May; Under a tree. Morning, noon, or evening— But I love the baby Any time of day. Who was born in a stall; Christmas is believing For Jesus our Savior In our Lord and King. Is the greatest gift of all. Christmas is receiving The joy He came to bring. 66. Make a List Make a list of blessings that you have 69. Give Yourself a Gift from day to day….Then you will be so Do you want to be happy surprised, at God’s sweet loving way. Make a list of answered prayers, from As you go on your busy way? God you have received. You’ll have Then make someone else happy, cause to offer praise, when heart has Someone you meet today. been relieved. Make a list of precious A kindly smile, a spoken word, things that God has given you. You will Some help to those in need; find you have so much more than you ever knew! Make a list; it’s the thing to express your love for someone by do! action, word, or deed. Give yourself a gift at Christmas 67. A Christmas Prayer that will bring lasting cheer; learn Loving Father, help us remember the joy of giving love to the birth of Jesus, that we may fellowmen all year. share in the song of the angels, the 70. All the People of the World gladness of the shepherds and Did you ever wonder why the wisdom of the wise men. The angels told the shepherds Close the door of hate and open first, the door of love all the world And not the King or governor, over. Let kindness come with the miracle of our Savior’s birth? every gift and good desires with Shepherds humble, poor, and every greeting. Teach us to be lowly, merry with clean hearts. May the showed God welcomes Christmas morning make us everyone, happy to be your children and All the people of the world, the Christmas evening bring us to To worship Jesus, God’s own Son! our beds with grateful thought, forgiving and forgiven, for Jesus' sake. Amen.

71. I Count the Reasons 73. What Every Home Should I have five fingers on my hand Have And I can count five reasons Every home should have the Why Christmas is my favorite things Of all the yearly seasons. That make the Christmas spirit; (Raises a finer each time) I will tell you what they are First, I love the Christmas tree; the If you would like to hear it. sharing of gifts with others and me. Every home should have a tree, Second, I love the Christmas bells A shining, sparkling tree, and the sacred story their ringing With a bright star at the top tells. For everyone to see. Third, I love the feasting and the play, when family gathers on Every home should have a fire, Christmas Day. With popping corn and such; Fourth, I love to honor Jesus’ birth; A fire brings folks together God sent His Son to bless the In a way that means so much. earth. Fifth, the Christ child’s story never Every home should have a dinner, grows old; I love to hear it each A simple, homey meal, time it is told. Where families gather to express The thankfulness they feel. 72. To Each of You We’ve tried our best to please Every home should have a child you To share its Christmas joy, In all the things we’ve done; For no one loves the holidays We’ve tried to speak of Jesus, Like a little girl or boy. Our dear God’s only Son. We hope you have been pleased Every home should have a time And enjoyed the program too; For quiet and for rest, Now merry, merry Christmas to When the heart considers every one of you! reverently How truly all are blessed.

74. Why is Christmas Special? Why is Christmas special? 75. Christmas Lights It’s more than things we see—the Countless lights are twinkling, toys, the decorations, As Christmas Day draws near; The lighted Christmas tree. Reflecting brilliance and Glistening, We love the smells of Christmas— With vibrant colors….to Warm cookies on a tray, Shiny clear. The berry-scented candles, In shades of holiday finery, And earthy bed of hay. Luminous lights of glitz and show: Flickering in the evening’s The tastes are always tempting— Stillness… The festive salad plates,. Rendering to hearts a soft, warm The turkey and the stuffing, Glow. The nuts, the pies, the dates. As we celebrate this holy season, With Christmas joyously bright; We observe and remember We like the happy voices, God’s gift to us, The bells, the chimes, the choir, Jesus, the ultimate, perfect light. The warmth of dying embers, The crackle of the fire. 76. What Was It like? But these are not the reason What was it like when Jesus slept We celebrated each year. in a manger full of hay? They’re not the things that bring Were there doves to coo a lullaby us and a donkey that like to bray? A special kind of cheer. Did a spider keep on spinning a It only comes from Jesus, web while a draft crept under the Who lives with God above door? But left the joys of heaven Was the stable full of animal To tell us of His love. smells and fogged by dust from the floor?

Did children like me run to see the Babe in the shadowy stall? I think they came, then spread the fame Of the One who is Lord of all.

77. A Shepherd Boy’s Story 79. Come to Church You’re only a boy,” My father 1st child: said. Here is the church “Now, go to the tent; it’s time for (Holds hands together) bed.” With a door that opens wide. “But father,” I pleaded, (opens thumb for door) “I’ll soon be a man. I want to stay Come in and join up just to see if I can.” (opens hands) Well, he let me stay; so I was here Friendly people inside. When we saw a bright light And angels appeared. 2nd child: “Fear not,” they told u s, This is the songbook “There’s good news for all. Go (hands held open side by side to look for a baby who sleeps in a form a book) stall.” Let us all sing Then I found my Savior, the King About Baby Jesus, of Kings, who rules the world and Saviour and King. created all things. 3rd child- 78. Precious Gift Here is my offering “Glory to God and peace on (drops coins with one hand into Earth!” palm of other) The angels sang of the savior’s of coins I can spare to tell about birth. Jesus everywhere. We celebrate with family This gift from God, to you and me. 4th child- So when you’re passing gifts I fold my hands around, (hands folded for prayer) Hear Christmas carols lovely and bow to pray. sound, Thank you, Lord Jesus, Remember the most precious For Christmas day. one, A babe in the manger, God’s own Son.

80. IF Christmas Were Today 81. The Christmas Stars: 1st child: (carries pillow)If Mary All hold a star and if Joseph Came knocking at my door, 1st: This is the star of FAITH, I’d gladly give them my room, Kept by men of long ago. And I’d sleep on the floor. They knew the Savior would come 2nd child: (pulls wagon) If Jesus Because God told them so. were a baby that had just been born today, I’d take Him in my 2nd: This is the star of PEACE, wagon, brought on the first Christmas Not leave Him in the hay. Day, but its message is still the same, 3rd child: (holds tennis shoes) If He came to light our way. the angels came and sang to me, as they did so long ago, I’d 3rd: This is the star of HOPE, run to find the baby just as fast as Sent from up above; I could go. Its rays will fill our hearts With God’s abiding love. 4th child: ((clutches toy) although I’m not a wise man—and just a 4th: This is the star of JOY, little boy—Mom says it’s like a gift The angels brought to earth, to Him when I share my favorite Joyous news to all toy. Of Baby Jesus’ birth.

5th child: (carries food basket) So 5th: This is the star of LOVE we’ll do something special to for everyone on the earth. show Him love today; we’ll help God sent His only Son someone who needs us, To a lowly, humble birth. and this is what we’ll say: 6th: This is the star of GOODWILL, ALL: Merry Christmas! Its rays are never dim. Angels sang from the skies, “Welcome the Babe of Bethlehem.”

ALL: All the stars hold a message true Of a wonderful Savior Sent for me and you!

82. Christmas Comes 85. My Special Teddy Bear With a crispness in the air, My teddy bear is special, so I And laughter in the street; brought him along. He isn’t going Christmas comes a’calling to sing; he doesn’t know any To everyone it meets. song. But he can wave his paw, And I know what he’d like to say: Folks are telling secrets, Have a wonderful time Their hearts all full of joy. When it is Christmas Day. (wave Total excitement is mounting the bear’s paw). In every girl and boy. 86. I Wish I Had Seen This is a season of love, I wish I could have seen the Babe, Of peace and of goodwill; So lovely and so sweet, When our Savior came to earth, Lying on His bed of hay, His Father’s promise to fulfill. Whom shepherds came to greet. Among the fun and faiety, I wish I could have seen the star Let us pause to recall That shone on Christmas night. The real reason for the season, It was God’s very special star, When Christmas comes to call. Announcing Christ the Light. I wish I could have seen it all— 83. Extra! Extra! The angels in the sky, Extra! Extra! The light of glory shining down, There’s a Christmas program The night to beautify. tonight! So how about it? Stay for the singing; 87. Good-bye Stay for the show; My mother said, “Don’t be shy!” Stay for the lines; When you tell the congregation, Please don’t go! “Bye!” Extra! Extra! There’s a Christmas I’m not shy as you can see, program tonight! Here’s a kiss for you from me!

84. Happy Birthday 88. Treats Happy birthday, dear Jesus, Candy canes at Christmastime Happy birthday to You. Are pepperminty sweet, We love You, dear Jesus, But knowing that our Savior’s born And you love us too! Is the most special treat.

89. A Few Words 93. When I Think of Christmas I’ve been asked to say Speaker 1: When I think of A few words to you today. Christmas, I think of a tree with What are the words you’re going gifts set beneath it, wrapped so to hear? carefully. Well, ….Merry Christmas and a Speaker 2: When I think of Happy New year! Christmas, of St. Nick I think. His “Ho-Ho-Ho,” his presents, his nod 90. A Farewell and his wink. Our program is ending, Speaker 3: When I think of So too is the year. Christmas, it seems that I find all We wish you all happiness, sorts of parties pop into my mind. Blessings, and cheer. ALL: But wait! May sweet joy surround you Speaker 1: When I think of And those you hold dear. Christmas, I think of a star, May the Spirit of Christmas followed by Wise Men who come Forever be near. from afar. Speaker 2: When I think of 91. End of Program Christmas, it’s angels I see, and Everything begins, shepherds all worshiping on Everything ends; bended knee. I’ve been assigned Speaker 3: When I think of To tell you friends, Christmas, I see Bethlehem town, The program is over, a manger, a Christ Child, the Son So glad you were here. God sent down. Again, joyful Christmas ALL: When we think of Christmas, And a happy New Year! one thing we must say: “Happy Birthday, to Jesus on this day.” 92. All I Came to Say I wonder why I was picked (pause) to do this job today. (pause) Maybe because I can he heard— “Merry Christmas!” (loud voice) That’s all I have to say. 94. Welcome

We welcome you to our

Program on this happy

Christmas Day. We want

you to hear the messages

we bring and the joyful

words we say!

95. Welcome, Jesus 100. The Birthday of Jesus

Welcome, baby Jesus, The time is so jolly, On this very special day. With lights, bells, and holly, We are glad You’re with us, And gifts wrapped in red As we celebrate today. and in green, But always remember 96. A Christmas Wish What comes in December: The birthday of Jesus, I I can’t say a big long piece mean. Since I’m just a wee little girl; But there’s one thing I know 101. Thanks for Coming How to do, And that’s wish a Merry Thanks for coming here Christmas to you! today To worship Christ, the Newborn King; 97. Time of Happiness We hope you leave with hearts Christmas is a happy time. Of joy What a joyous season! And songs you’ll always And it is a time of peace. want to sing. Jesus is the reason!

98. Throughout the Year 102. To Thee I Pray May Christ, and all the Christmas cheer, Dear Jesus, holy Child who Remain with you came, throughout This prayer I offer in Thy name: The year! Bless every child within Thy care; 99. Bells Ringing for Jesus Bless little children everywhere; Touch all with mercy and with I love to hear the church love; bells ring, Watch us, dear Jesus, from They tell me to come and above; sing, Keep us, dear Jesus, from above; Come to worship, praise, Keep us from danger and from and pray, fear—All Thy children through the Christ the Lord in born this year. day!

103. A Symbol of 104. Signs of the Times Christmas December points to A symbol of Christmas, Christmas. What would it be? It’s time to wait and see A wreath or a candle, What surprises are in store A bright, lighted tree, For my family and m. A stocking, a Santa, In malls and shops and A bell, ring a ling, downtown—wreaths and A sleigh or a reindeer, holly soon appear. Jingle A popped popcorn string, bells and colored lights tell An angel, a halo, us Christmastime is near. A crown or a star, The radio plays carols, A manger, a shepherd, those old songs we love to A wise man from far? sing. A symbol of Christmas The air is filled with music, God’s son from above? And we hear the church Yes, from our heart, bells ring. He’s the symbol of love. We plan to visit old friends, And all our relatives, too, taking some gift and cookies and sharing our joy anew. With Santa Claus and presents And a decorated tree, We’re ready for the season As excited as can be. All these things are wonderful But the very best by far, Is the birth of one Baby Under a Bethlehem star. That baby was Christ Jesus Who came in a humble way, And lay on a manger bed That very first Christmas Day.

105. Good Night

Now it’s time to say good night. We wish you all a Christmas that’s bright. And, as you leave, may God be near To guide you through a glad new year.

106. Awaiting

We’ve decorated carefully And placed a star atop the tree. We’ve put a wreath upon the door, Strung garlands, green and red, galore. We’ve set the candles out to glow. We’ve hung the holly and mistletoe. Now, anxiously, we must await The day when we will celebrate, as joy and love in our hearts ring, The birth of Jesus—Savior, King.

107. Christmas

It isn’t the ribbons, The trimmings, and trappings. It’s the love of family and friends that make the glad wrappings. It isn’t the glitter of tinsel bright. It’s the warmth of a Child on a starless night. It isn’t the sound Of tinkling bells. It’s the silence in the heart Where HIS spirit dwells.