The complete Christmas story in Scripture and song on DVD. The stockings are
hung, the tree is trimmed and the first snow falls gently outside. What better a
time to revisit the Christmas story than now, especially on DVD. This
multi-media production tells the story of Jesus Christ through Bible Scripture,
dramatic video and traditional songs.
Chapters:
1. "In the Beginning" - Old Testament readings, images portraying the
beginning of the earth and the coming together of all things through God's work,
foretelling of the coming of the Messiah. Reading from 1st Chapter of Gospel of
John, and we hear "Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring".
2. "You Shall Call His Name Jesus" Joseph and Mary are visited by the Angel
of God. They are told of the Holy Spirit's gift. We see dramatic
representations. Mary expresses herself through her soliloquy of the "Magnificat."
Christmas images accompanied by "O Come, O Come Emmanuel".
3. "To Bethlehem" Joseph and Mary make their way to Bethlehem, the crowded
city with no rooms left. We hear "Oh Little Town of Bethlehem." Mary must give
birth in a manger. Images of husband and wife challenged to bring into the
world---the Light of the World. The Child is born and images of the Babe are
enhanced by such tunes as "Joy to the World", "It Came upon a Midnight Clear",
"Oh Holy Night", "Away in a Manger" and "Silent Night".
4. "And in the Fields" There were shepherds...common folk...watching their
flocks in the fields, and suddenly there is a multitude of angels..."Hark the
Herald Angels Sing!" "O Come All Ye Faithful."
5. "Even Kings from Other Countries Knew" The star guided them to where the
Baby was born. The new King of kings deserved the honor of all nations. We hear
"We Three Kings", "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" and "Joy to the World".
6. "A Christmas Fireside Atmosphere" A continuous presence of the hearth,
with natural sounds and warmth of the season. (30 minutes or continuous play.)
7. "Carols by the Hearth" Music of the season plays as the fireside
experience continues on your living room screen. (30 minutes or continuous
play.)
8. "Christmas Holy Land Library" Hear songs of the season as we see a
beautiful slide show of the Holy Land. (30 minutes or continuous play.)
Songlist:
- Greensleaves
- O Little Town of Bethlehem
- Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring
- We Three Kings
- Hard the Herald Angels
- Angels We Have Heard on High
- O Come All Ye Faithful
- Deck the Halls
- Joy to the World
- Twelve Days of Christmas
- Ding Dong Merrily on High
- We Wish You a Merry Christmas
- Follow the Star
- O Christmas Tree
- God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
- It Came upon a Midnight Clear
- Away in a Manger
- O Holy Night
- O Come, O Come Emmanuel
- Winter Tapestry
- The Bells of Christmas
- Joyous Season
- Holly in the Snow
- Warm Regards
- Family Feast
- Sleigh Ride
- Christmas Wish
- Toy Soldier
- Gloria
- Song for the Season
- Splendor of Christmas
