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The Perfect Gift
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Staging: Mary and Elizabeth sing "For The Wonder Of God's Love" as a duet.
For the wonder of God's love,
For the word sent from above,
Telling of the child I am to bear.
God Himself in human form,
As a humble baby born,
Come to save His people everywhere.
I cry out with joy to God on High:
He has not passed His people by.
This child in me
Holds the keys of eternity!
To His humble servant, grace is shown,
To me His blessing is made known;
Praised be His Name forever!
Elizabeth:
I was called the barren one;
Now I am to bear a son
Who shall call our people to prepare
For the kingdom now to come,
For the High and Holy One,
As a prophet, mighty to declare.
I cry out with joy to God on High:
He has not passed His servant by.
My shame is gone,
In its place, there is a song!
For He heard my earnest prayer and plea,
The Lord of Life brings joy to me;
Praised be His Name forever!
Mary:
To the least of all His servants,
God has shown His love and care.
As we follow where He leads us,
In His blessing we will share.
Elizabeth:
We are vessels of the Master,
We are servants of the King.
We are humbled by the glorious news
The angel came to bring.
Mary and Elizabeth sing together:
For the wonder of God's love,
For the Word sent from above,
Jesus comes, the Way of Life to share.
God Himself in human form,
As a humble baby born,
Come to save His people everywhere.
We cry out in joy to God on high:
He has not passed His people by.
In Him, we’re free,
For He holds eternity.
Though we're nothing special on our own,
His grace and mercy now are shown;
Praised be His Name forever!
Mary: Hallelujah! I just love it out here at your place!
Elizabeth: We’re way out here in the sticks. I have a friend coming in a few months to help with the delivery. Will you stay here with me till they arrive? We would just love to have you.
Both Marys: Oh, thank you!. That would be wonderful!
Staging: The scene fades out on Elizabeth and Young Mary, this happens as both Mary(s) say these lines in unison. The lights come back up on Grandma Mary, Esther, Caleb and the grandchildren.
Mary: So, I stayed with Elizabeth and Zecharius several months. But soon it was time for me to leave and rejoin Joseph.
James: (enters from stage left) Mary... it is good to see you again! And here you are, surrounded by your grandchildren telling stories about Jesus! I should have known! (affectionately kisses Mary on the cheek)
Mary: James! (putting her gentle hand on his cheek) I love it when you come by to visit!
Caleb: Tell me about your donkey ride Grandma! Tell about the donkey, please, Grandma, please!
Mary: I think James should tell you about the donkey, Caesar Augustus and the trip Joseph and I made to Bethlehem!
Staging: Esther moves off the bench to the floor, making room for James to sit..... James reaches down picking up Caleb from Mary's lap, tickles him a little and sits down beside Mary with Caleb on his lap)
James: (addressing Esther) I see you're still waiting for Joshua to come, Esther? (affectionately patting Esther on the head) He'll come soon enough!
Caleb: Oh! please!! .... let's stop talking about Esther and Joshua .... let's talk about that donkey that Grandma rode!
James: (laughs and tickles Caleb) Okay, okay Caleb!
(end of scene)
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