{"product_id":"9780788024856","title":"Come All Ye Faithful: Three Christmas Plays","description":"Drama can be a wonderful tool for presenting spiritual truths in a fresh and creative way. \u003ci\u003eCome All Ye Faithful\u003c\/i\u003e is a valuable resource for churches seeking new methods for presenting the joyous message of Advent and Christmas. From an insightful allegory illuminating the symbolism of the Advent wreath to mice depicting the nativity scene in whimsical verse, this resource will appeal to any dramatic preference.\u003cp\u003eThese plays can be used by congregations of almost any size, with only minimal props and costuming required.\u003cb\u003e Copy privileges are included.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plays featured in this volume are:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• \u003ci\u003eThe Living Advent Wreath\u003c\/i\u003e -- a musical allegory depicting a pilgrim's journey to discover the true meaning of Advent as revealed through the Advent Wreath (sheet music is included).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• \u003ci\u003eThe Mouse Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e -- a lighthearted children's play written in rhyming verse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• \u003ci\u003eThe Ad Vent Wheat\u003c\/i\u003e -- a humorous children's play offering a slightly altered view of the Christmas message.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach of these plays will help congregations capture anew the true joy of the Advent and Christmas season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrank Ramirez\u003c\/b\u003e is the pastor of Everett Church of the Brethren in Everett, Pennsylvania. A graduate of the University of LaVerne and Bethany Theological Seminary, Ramirez is the author of numerous books, articles, and short stories. His CSS titles include \u003ci\u003eGabriel's Horn\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Christmas Star\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Bee Attitudes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePartners in Healing\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHe Took a Towel\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eComing Home\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLectionary Worship Aids\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eA Call to Worship\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CSS Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49807825895664,"sku":"9780788024856","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780788024856","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}