Ward Christmas Breakfast

We had a ward "Christmas in Bethlehem" breakfast this morning at the church. John and the rest of the Bishopric had parts as Wise Men in the program. I was asked to accompany the music including Primary numbers, solo numbers and congregation singing.

Here is John getting ready - with help from the bandanna expert!

This is how they had the cultural decorated - Isn't it fabulous!?

John, Bishop Cutler and Randy Scott - - they do look quite wise!!

And here is a shot that Arah took of me accompanying one of the special musical numbers.

The program started with the lights dimmed and Mary and Joseph entering the room looking for a place to stay. A narrator told the story of the birth of Christ, quoting scriptures. Emma M sangMary's Lullaby, Drew N sang Silent Night and a double quartet of youth sang Behold, God's Son. The congregation got to sing Joy to the World, O Little Town of Bethlehem, Far, Far Away on Judea's Plains, Away in a Manger, and We Three Kings. The Wise Men presented gifts to Baby Jesus near the end of the program. After the program was over, they presented gifts to all the Primary children and took photos.

Overall the program went very smoothly and was a great event to attend. Thanks to all the time and effort put in for this event to take place - writing the program, those in the program, the music, the set-up, the decorations, the food (breakfast casseroles & pancakes) and the clean-up. Very nice time.