This is the tale of a miracle This tale is the greatest story of allIt began when the Angel GabrielWas sent to a town that was very smallTo a girl named Mary, who was very young.“Hello Mary,” he said, “You are the one,”You’ve been chosen by God to become a mumTo a baby named Jesus, he’ll … Continue reading The tale of a miracle (A nativity poem)
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God’s Great Gift to All – or When Santa Met Jesus – A Christmas Eve Service
After having recovered from the exertions of the all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza that was “Good News for Everyone – A Christmas Musical”, the question came, how do you follow that? The answer came in an idle thought, “Wouldn’t it be cool if Santa met Jesus?” – the idea was born and before I knew it I … Continue reading God’s Great Gift to All – or When Santa Met Jesus – A Christmas Eve Service
Herod – The King of the Jews
[Journey with Jesus - Day 3] There is only one King of the Jews. I have earned this position. I have fought for this position, I have killed for this position. You don’t get to where I’ve got, through hard work and skilled negotiation, for it to be snatched away. Anyway, the Romans put me … Continue reading Herod – The King of the Jews
Zechariah’s Story – Part 2 – promise-keeping God
[Journey with Jesus - Day 2] I will never forget the shrill sound of his voice as he let out a cry of indignation that he had been thrust out of the dark comfort of his mother’s womb into the harsh light of day. It was a sound I thought we would never hear. Tears … Continue reading Zechariah’s Story – Part 2 – promise-keeping God
Zechariah’s Story – The God of the impossible.
Journey with Jesus - Day 1 I’d long since given up hope for children. When we became betrothed and talked in earnest about our life together, Elizabeth and I just assumed children would be part of it - I mean, we both came from large families; our siblings themselves had children - why wouldn’t we? … Continue reading Zechariah’s Story – The God of the impossible.
Joseph and the Donkey (A Sketch)
Joseph: Hi everyone, my name’s Joseph and I’ve been asked to tell you the story of the most incredible thing that’s ever happened to me. I’m an ordinary carpenter from Nazareth, in – Donkey: [off stage] Ahem (coughing loudly). Joseph: What was that? Anyway, I’m an ordinary carpenter Donkey: Ahem - Hee-haw Joseph: What’s that? [Looks back] Donkey: [Pop up] It’s … Continue reading Joseph and the Donkey (A Sketch)
One heart, one life, one love
In the beginning beat a heartAnd the heart was life and the heart was love, There was just love at the beginning And love had to createSo create Love did - and with a Word brought it all into being -Countless stars, planets - a universe so vast - beyond our imagination and comprehension. and … Continue reading One heart, one life, one love
No room
Was there really no room for you that night? Didn't they know who you wereAnd the precious baby you carried? Was there really no room at all? Was there really no room for you that night? Not even a space on the floor?Was there a better place to lay your head than with the animals … Continue reading No room
Good News for Everyone – A musical for Christmas
This was inspired by hearing the Ed Sheeran / Elton John Christmas song, “Merry Christmas”, which went to Number 1 in December 2021. It was then re-written and released as the charity song “Sausage Rolls for Everyone” by Ladbaby in support of The Trussell Trust foodbank charity, which became Christmas number 1 in 2021. It … Continue reading Good News for Everyone – A musical for Christmas
God’s Great Gift to all – A Nativity Poem
I want to tell you the storyOf how God left heaven’s gloryHe came to earth, became a man – It’s all part of his rescue plan He came to save a world in painHe came to bring us hope againTo show people both near and far Just how completely loved we are Want to know more? Then … Continue reading God’s Great Gift to all – A Nativity Poem
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