Help bring Bethlehem to life.

Lead Shawndra Pickett
and Jaqlyn Lackey basilarchwaters@gmail.com 210-905-5147

Lead Michelle Medrano micmed15@yahoo.com (956)324-5625
Scripture basis Luke 1 & 2
Walk through town in costume (timed rotation TBA)
Songs memorized
HARK THE HERALD
Hark! the herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconcile.
Joyful all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies;
With the angelic host proclaim
'Christ is born in Bethlehem'
Hark! the herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King

JOY TO THE WORLD
Joy to the world! The Lord is come
Let earth receive her King!
Let every heart prepare Him room
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven, and heaven and nature sing


SILENT NIGHT
Silent night, holy night!
All is calm, all is bright.
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child.
Holy infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace


COME ALL YE FAITHFUL
O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant
O come ye, o come ye to Bethlehem
O come and behold Him, born the King of Angels
O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
Christ the Lord

Lead Maria Vidal

Maria

Vidal

mariavidal65@yahoo.com

(210)792-8750

Scripture Luke 2
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Lead OPEN
Model/Act basket weaving, all items will be provided.
Scripture: Luke 2:10–12; Micah 5:2
Setting: Basket-weaving station with reeds, straw, or woven baskets.
Basket Weaver:
“Welcome! Come see what my hands have been making. These baskets are woven one piece at a time. It takes patience to weave each strand together.”
“We use baskets for carrying bread, grain, fruit, and other things needed for daily life. A basket may look simple, but every strand has a purpose.”
“Tonight, however, the whole city seems to be talking about something greater. A baby has been born in Bethlehem.”
“The shepherds say angels appeared to them and announced His birth!”
‘For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.’ — Luke 2:11
“A Savior…born right here in Bethlehem. Perhaps the greatest thing God has ever woven into our story has begun tonight.”
Interactive moment: Give visitors a piece of reed/straw and let them try weaving it into a simple basket.
Scripture: Luke 2:10–12; Micah 5:2

Lead Gayla Baxter

gayla@everyday.family

(830)660-0143

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Lead Pastor Jimmy Turner 

jimmy@everyday.family

(210)279-8653

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Lead Girl Scouts #5013

Deana

Settelmeyer

dchris344@yahoo.com

(808)347-0755

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Volunteers (3rd-5th grade helpers in the booth in costume)
Adult helpers to make cocoa in the kitchen

Nelda Ortiz text only 540-435-6707
and her team work behind the scenes
she receives information through the volunteer coordinator to assign costumes on a priority and first come first reserve basis.
links to possible purchase ideas coming soon

Lead Charlie Groth

Charlie

Groth

gccajm@sbcglobal.net

(210)473-1847

Scripture Micah 5:2
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Activity: Look at stars, give away star stickers to remind look for the star

**We are magi from the East.  We study the stars and we are advisors to the king.  Long ago, there was a chief Magi who was actually from Israel.  His name was Daniel.  There are many stories about him about how he was thrown into the lion’s den and his God saved him.  Have you heard of him?  He is famous, right?Anyway, long ago, when he was our chief magi, he taught us the prophecies of his people.  Look, here in one of the scrolls of his people, it talks about a scepter coming out of Jacob.  It talks about the star coming out.  We believe that stars tell of coming kings, so when we saw this star, we remembered this prophesy and began looking for this messiah king that was prophesied about.  We were not sure where to look, so we went where we thought a king would be.  We went to the king’s palace.  He did not know of a king being born but asked his own Wise men or scribes as they call them.  We looked in the scroll of Micah 5:2.  

You know what is said?  It said that He would be born in Bethlehem.  So, we came here looking for him and guess what?  WE FOUND HIM.  He was born in a stable just over there.  It seems like a weird place to find such an important king messiah, but some of our Magi are still over there.  Here is a star for you to remind you to go find the other Wisemen and ask them about the baby King they found.

Items needed: faux maps and star charts 

Lead Ionie Pollard

ionietc@gmail.com (210)838-8649

Examples in Scripture of the elders at the gate (Proverbs 31:23, Joshua 20:4)
greet welcome to Bethlehem
Items needed

Lead Ron Harrison

rharrison322@gmail.com

(210)834-2924

Scripture Ezekiel 47:12
our actual first aid team as well medics of the time
Script
share how medical attention was handled back then
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Robert Villareal

Robert@everyday.family

210-288-6158

Robert is responsible for the facility and grounds at Everyday. During Christmas in Bethlehem he and his volunteers keep the streets of Bethlehem looking nice.
His role in maintaining the building continues through CIB and at the end of Bethlehem he helps return all church building items back in their correct place. 

Lead April Johns

adawnjohns@gmail.com

(512)589-7853

SCRIPTURE: John 6:35 “Jesus says he is the bread of life”
ACTIVITY: make bread – give out bread and oil samples
**Welcome to our bread shop.  Don’t you love the smell of freshly baked bread?  Did you know that the name of our little town of Bethlehem actually means “House of Bread”? beit means house and lechum means bread which is House of Bread.  This season we are celebrating the birth of baby Jesus but did you know that when Jesus was a man He was actually called himself the Bread of Life? Bread gives our body nourishment and sustains life here on this earth and those of use who confess Jesus as Lord know that Jesus will sustain our life for eternity in heaven with Him.
Bread and Oil Resource Needs- sample bread with herb oil, knead dough
Small rug
6’table/shelf -display bread and oil
4’ table-to serve flat bread and oil, bowl of dough
1 chair
Firewood
Flat griddle
3 Burlap bags with wheat, flour
Jars of oil
Jars of herbs
Loafs bread
Flat bread
Bowl of dough to knead

Lead Jaci & Anthony Cathcart

Jaci

Cathcart

jaci.cathcart@gmail.com

209-864-0043

Scripture Matthew 2:6 –
Activity :
**Welcome to Bethlehem!  
But I have no room
Script:
I am sure you are here for the Census.  
Since Governor Quirinius is enforcing the order sent by Caesar Augustus for everyone to go to their hometown to be registered, there have been so many people who have come into Bethlehem that I have no room in the Inn!
 A man and his very pregnant wife are even in my stable with the animals!

I hope you will stop by to be registered for the census at the Magistrate’s office and that you can find a place to rest your head this evening.  
Inn
6’ table
2 chairs
Shelf
2 beds made from totes Bedding for mock beds in the back

Lead:

Donna

Woodworth

blessedbeautifulmess83@gmail.com

(210)514-3512

Activity for J19 Children
Joshua 1:9

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Lead Jessica Lowman
Scripture:  Luke 2:2-3
Setting: All our visitors have traveled to be registered in his own town.  
Items: Modes of travel poster Shoes, donkey, camel, row boat, sail boat Excursion sign 7 wonders of world picture  
ACTIVITY: Act like a travel agent now that they are here in Bethlehem where else would they like to traveled, Travel to a place they would like to go.  Identify which mode of travel – low budget travel to fancy travel (just a fun interaction)
SCRIPT 
**Wow.  Lots of people coming into Bethlehem today to be registered for the census.  Where did you travel from?  You are In Bethlehem now!  Do you know where that is on the map? What mode of travel did you use?  I heard a  family that is a descendent of King David named Mary and Joseph traveled here from Nazareth on a donkey and had a baby named Jesus.  Of course we are celebrating baby Jesus’ birth but did you know that later in Jesus’ life He told His dis-lipless that wherever they traveled they were supposed to tell people about God’s love.    Where on this map would you want to travel to tell people about the love of Jesus?  We can be like all these missionaries who travel all over the world to share Jesus!
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Lead Youth leaders
Kim Beck 

kim@everyday.family

(830)433-9678

Matthew 1:20-21, Luke 2:10-17

Assist children in Activity: Make craft
**Did you hear that baby Jesus was born?  I heard that Jesus’ earthly dad is Joseph, a carpenter that makes things from wood just like we are tonight.  I heard that Joseph and Mary and baby Jesus were visited by some shepherds.  The  shepherds said that some angels appeared to them and told them a special baby had been born, and that they would find the baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger or animal feeding trough.  Then shepherds came to Bethlehem and looked for the baby.  They said they found baby Jesus wrapped in cloth, in a feeding trough just like the angels said! Do you think they were surprised when they found exactly what the angels said?  IF you were the shepherd, would you have believed the angels?  Luke 2:10-17

Lead Sew Much Love sewing group Joanne Patton

juanajta@yahoo.com

(210)837-8777

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7
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Activity: Try on tunic/head piece -pictures
**Did you hear about Jesus being born?  People have been saying Jesus is the promised child we have been waiting for!  We have heard for almost a thousand years that God has “so much love” for us that he promised to send a son to be born from King David’s throne who will rule for all eternity.  I really think that God loves us so much that He sent us Jesus! Do YOU think Jesus is the King that will reign forever? Isaiah 9:6-7

Lead Tina Lackey

Tina

Lackey

johnlackeyll@outlook.com

210-574-7907

Leatherworker:
Scripture: Luke 2:10–12
“Welcome! Be careful with these tools. Leather is useful for many things—sandals, straps, bags, belts, and coverings.
The work isn't always easy. Leather must be cleaned, cut, softened, and shaped. A good craftsman must pay attention to every detail.
Many people in Bethlehem depend upon the work of their hands.
But tonight, everyone is talking about something different.
Shepherds came through the streets saying they had seen angels!
They said the angels announced:
‘For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.’ — Luke 2:11
A Savior?
Here in Bethlehem?
Perhaps the work of God is much greater than any work we can accomplish with our hands.
Come, let me show you how we prepare leather for the things people use every day.”
Interactive activity: Demonstrate leather stamping, threading, or simple knot/strap work.
Scripture: Luke 2:10–12

Lead Ronda Gonzales
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Lead Deena Bayer-Saenz

deena.saenz@yahoo.com

(210)875-8358

Represents the local authority responsible for maintaining order, hearing disputes, and enforcing Roman
or local regulations.
Activity:
Name written in Hebrew and Greek.. according to Luke
“Hear ye Hear ye, by the order of Caesar Augustus, a census of all the people will be taken and this is being enforced by the Governor Quirinius. Every person has to register for the census in their birthplace city. Are you a Roman Citizen or a Jew? Step over here, sign your name, and your family members’ names so that you all may be included in this year’s census. Write your name in either Greek or Hebrew on this slip of paper. When you are done, you are ordered to go into the city and look for the person sharing the wiseman’s story.”
Items needed
Large cloth with Hebrew and Greek letters
paper and sharpies the census book

Lead Gayla Baxter

gayla@everyday.family

(830)660-0143

as  the first booth to welcome people into Bethlehem
pass out the handout with the map and info to visit while in town.
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Lead John Lackey

John

Lackey

johnlackeyll@outlook.com

210-574-7907

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6; Luke 2:10–12
Setting: A small Bethlehem workshop with metal tools, pieces of iron, and finished items.
Metalworker:
Script
“Come closer, traveler. Mind your step—this iron is hot! In Bethlehem, a man must know how to work with his hands. We make tools, hinges, nails, and things needed for the work of the household.”
“Iron must be heated, shaped, and strengthened in the fire. It takes patience to make something useful.”
“Speaking of things being strengthened…there is a Child who has been born tonight. They say He is the promised One.”
“The prophet Isaiah spoke of Him long ago:
‘For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given.’ — Isaiah 9:6
“Imagine that. A King has come into the world, yet He has not come with the sound of trumpets or the glory of a palace. He has come as a child.”
Interactive moment: Let visitors pretend to hammer a piece of soft material or examine tools.
Scripture: Isaiah 9:6; Luke 2:10–12

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Lead Charlotte & CeCe Barr

Charlotte

Barr

cbarr15555@aol.com

(210)883-4254

Scripture Matthew 2:11
Script Activity – Identify spices and herbs by feel and smell
**Come and enjoy our spices.  We use spices in our to cook with and flavor our foods.  We uses spices to burn as incense when we worship God.  We uses spices in perfumes in order to smell better.  I was told that some Wise Men came to town bearing some very special spices to give as a gift to baby Jesus.  Do you know the names of the spices the wise men brought?  Frankincense - incense burned when worshipping God,  Myrrh - spice made into an oil used as perfume to put on dead bodies
Items needed
Spice House - Identify various spices - cinnamon, vanilla, curry, salt, rosemary
6’ table
2 chairs
Spice Rack
Baskets with spices, herbs 
6-8 tubs covered with linen - set baskets on top
Cinnamon, vanilla, salt, pepper, red pepper, curry, thyme, parsley, rosemary, basil, cilantro, oregano, parsley, mint
Signs to label spices and herbs
Dried herbs hanging
3 Burlap bags of herbs
Potted herbs
Herb poster
Spice poster

Lead Leesa Burgess 

leesa@everyday.family

210-827-4998

Soldiers have stations throughout the town
stern but not mean

coming soon
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Lead:

Kasey

Magallanes

renaenajar@gmail.com

830-556-8089

Scripture: Isaiah 64:8; Micah 5:2
POTTER
Potter:
“Welcome! Come closer and look at my work. What begins as a lump of clay can become a jar, bowl, cup, or vessel.
But clay doesn't shape itself. It must be worked by the potter's hands.
I press it, turn it, shape it, and sometimes begin again when it doesn't take the form I intended.
It reminds me of something the prophet Isaiah said:
‘But now, O Lord, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.’ — Isaiah 64:8
Tonight, Bethlehem is filled with travelers because of Caesar's decree. Yet while people are busy with their own plans, God is carrying out His plan.
A baby has been born here in Bethlehem.
And this child is no ordinary child.
He is the One God promised.
Now, would you like to see what happens when I place my hands on the clay?”
Interactive activity: Demonstrate shaping clay or allow visitors to make a simple imprint in soft clay.
Scripture: Isaiah 64:8; Micah 5:2

Lead Justin Woodworth

Justin

Woodworth

slyfoxwood@hotmail.com

832-452-2311

the real Nicholas, wealthy and generous.
But most of all, we want to share what traditions have forgotten; he was a devout believer in Christ Jesus.
Because of his character in Christ and his sacrificial generosity he became a legend.
He was persecuted and sent to prison for standing firm on his faith.
He was one of the faithful men of his time that helped to spread the Gospel
about Jesus!
Matthew 5:16 let our light shine AND GIVE all glory and praise to the Lord! 
 Acts 1:8
2 Timothy 2:2

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Lead James & Karen Floyd

Karen	Floyd	butterfli702tg@hotmail.com	(702)985-2490
James	Floyd	jamesuptop@gmail.com	(702)542-8232

Praying throughout the evening
and praying with those who visit
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Lead Sr Pastor John Minton

John

Minton

pastor@everyday.family

see Pastor John for direction
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Lead OPEN
Scripture Scripture: Matthew 1:21; Isaiah 9:6
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Carpenter:
“Welcome, traveler! Watch your step—wood shavings are everywhere. I have been working with wood since early this morning. We make tables, stools, doors, yokes, and other things families need for their homes and work.
A craftsman learns that good work takes patience. You measure, cut, shape, and put each piece together until it becomes something useful.
But tonight, there is something far more important happening in Bethlehem.
Have you heard? A child has been born—the child the prophets spoke about.
His name is Jesus.
He may look like an ordinary baby, but the angel said:
‘For he shall save his people from their sins.’ — Matthew 1:21
A carpenter works with wood to build something that will last. But God is building something far greater through this child—His plan to bring salvation to His people.
Come, let me show you how we work with wood.”
Interactive activity: Allow visitors to examine pieces of wood, wooden tools, or a simple woodworking project.
Scripture: Matthew 1:21; Isaiah 9:6