Resources

Joy to You and Me: Three Worship Dramas for Christmas

Gurden Henley, C.S.S. Publishing Co., Lima, Ohio, 1986, 38 pages, $4.75 (price includes copying privileges), paper.

Reviewed by Karen Flowers, associate director, Department of Church Ministries, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

Written by a pastor who frequently used drama in his worship services, these simple Nativity plays can be used by youth groups. They take a unique look at the Christmas story, using considerable imagination, which may be of concern to some. For example, one play suggests that Joseph had doubts about Jesus' divinity. However, I would recommend them to your church for a fresh approach.

The author insists that live animals are an absolute necessity for production, and it is true that without them the plays are short and simple and may not capture as much attention. However, I do not see live animals as a real option in most Adventist churches.


Ministry reserves the right to approve, disapprove, and delete comments at our discretion and will not be able to respond to inquiries about these comments. Please ensure that your words are respectful, courteous, and relevant.

comments powered by Disqus
Reviewed by Karen Flowers, associate director, Department of Church Ministries, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

December 1988

Download PDF
Ministry Cover

More Articles In This Issue

General Conference trademark policy

Should the church sue to keep its name clean?

Did Ellen White call for ordaining women?

What was Ellen White's belief regarding ordination of women? Are the statements some cite in favor of ordination really relevant to the issue?

The fun run

A fun run can call attention to healthful living-and to your church

The pastoral prayer in worship

Six characteristics of a good public prayer.

Relocating-trauma or triumph?

Moving can be traumatic, but proper preparation and a positive perspective can make things go a lot better.

Minister and doctor relationships

J. David Newman interviews G. Gordon Hadley, M.D., director of the General Conference Department of Health and Temperance.

View All Issue Contents

Digital delivery

If you're a print subscriber, we'll complement your print copy of Ministry with an electronic version.

Sign up
Advertisement - RevivalandReformation 300x250

Recent issues

See All
Advertisement - SermonView - WideSkyscraper (160x600)