-Lights up on Kurt playing carol on piano -One by one musicians/singers enter (adults, teens, kids) and join in; they encourage church to sing along
Some of the singers move from piano to living room to open family Christmas presents on Christmas Eve.
Woman opens set of dishes or something that’s for more than just one person or puts on something that doesn’t fit. Spotlight on her as she talks about loneliness; feels like she doesn’t belong or fit (misfit). Ends with "That's what I really want for Christmas"
Message (15)
30s couple is given the wrong gift and opens a baby outfit. Spotlight on couple as they talk about infertility. "That's what we really want for Christmas"
Woman opens up wall decoration with her & husband's last name on it. Spotlight as they talk about struggling marriage. Ends with "That's what I really want for Christmas."
Man opens car safety kit. Talks about how he was stranded by 12 Oaks and no one to call for help despite his 300 Facebook "friends". Ends with "That's what I really want for Christmas."
Bob could do a killer message on bad Christmas gifts, getting the wrong gift, or what we really want for Christmas, and explain that Jesus is the perfect gift/what we really want.
Video: The Christmas Story (4 min)
Song Special (5 min)
Powerful special to punctuate message. Ex: Adore, He Shall Reign Forevermore, Noel
Closing Song (5 min)
Upbeat song (carol?) that whole church can sing together.