CHRISTMAS SERVICE RECITATIONS – GRADES 6 - 8

6-8:  In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world.

6-8:  So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David.

6-8: and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

6-8:  But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.

6-8: Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."

6-8: When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.  But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.