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Sample Skit 
Based on Matthew 1:18-2:11

As you read, emphasize the bolded words, pausing long enough to give children time to pantomime them. You might first review the bolded words and suggest hand motions or expressions for the children to act out. Some words are more natural to pantomime, such as glad, happy, and sad. Words such as long, show, east, or worship are not as intuitive. Decide beforehand how to pantomime them. For example, “east” point towards the east; “baby/child” rock arms; “angel” flap arms; “worship,” prayer hands; “show/saw/look/seen” binocular hands over eyes; “long” stretch arms far apart, etc. 

Tell the Story

This is the true story of how Jesus was born. Mary and Joseph were going to be married. They were very happy! 

But before the marriage was complete, Joseph was surprised to find out that Mary was going to have a baby! This made him very sad. He decided not to go through with the marriage. Yet, Joseph was a good man. He did not want to embarrass Mary, so he planned to divorce her in secret. 

But an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream. This scared Joseph! The angel said, “Joseph, son of David, be brave, accept Mary to be your wife. The baby inside her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son. You will name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” 

All this happened to show what the Lord said a long time ago through the prophet Isaiah: “The virgin will be pregnant and will give birth to a son. They will name him Immanuel, which means “God with us.” 

When Joseph woke up, he was so glad. . . 

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