“Nativity Play,” Friend, Dec. 2023, 26–27.
Nativity Play
Use this script to tell the story of Jesus Christ’s birth.
Illustration by Simini Blocker
Reader: One night in Bethlehem, Mary and Joseph needed a place to stay. Mary was going to have a baby. Her baby would be Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World.
[Joseph and Mary move to the innkeeper.]
Joseph: Please. We need a safe place to stay for the night.
Innkeeper: We don’t have room. But if you want, you can stay in the stable with the animals.
[Joseph and Mary move to the stable.]
Reader: Mary gave birth to baby Jesus in the stable.
[Mary holds baby Jesus.]
Reader: In some nearby fields, shepherds watched their sheep.
[Shepherds stand by the sheep.]
Reader: An angel came to the shepherds. At first, the shepherds were afraid.
[Angel moves to shepherds.]
Angel: Fear not. For unto you is born this day a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
Reader: The angel told the shepherds they would find the baby Jesus lying in a manger. Many more angels came and sang. Then the shepherds went to the stable in Bethlehem.
[Shepherds move to Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus.]
Shepherd: He is our Savior. We should tell everyone!
[Shepherds leave Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus.]
Reader: The Wise Men also learned about baby Jesus. They followed a star to find Him.
[Reader holds up star. Wise Men follow the star to Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus.]
Reader: The Wise Men worshipped Jesus.
Wise Man: The scriptures said He would come one day. We bring gifts for our King.
Reader: This Christmas, we can give a gift to Jesus too. We can love Him. We can serve others. We can share His light with the world!