The Star Pageant and Carol Sing

On Sunday, December 12 NHCC held its annual Christmas pageant, which tells an adapted story of the Nativity.  After the pageant, the congregation moved to the parlor for refreshments and song.

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Shepherd and angel getting ready for the pageant.  That's a corner of one of the wise men at the right.  Did you know the angels used text messaging to coordinate their arrival?

The angel tells Mary, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus."

Mary might not have been too sure how this was going to work out.

After Jesus' birth was announced to the shepherds, "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God..."

Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him."  When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him.

Mary and baby Jesus, shepherds (almost invisible), and angels.

After the pageant, everyone moved to the parlor for refreshments and Christmas carols.  This year's food included healthy fruit as well as the usual cider, cakes, and cookies.

Song sheets were distributed.

In addition to Yee-yeon at the piano, music included drum and saxophone.

Here are the "five golden rings" section getting ready for their part.

Ken led the singing again.

And a good time was had by all.