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5 prep-free resources for your church this Christmas

Author: Bible Society, 3 December 2018

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As Christmas draws nearer, check out these no- or low-prep resources for your church services

1. Instant nativity

This rehearsal–free script puts your audience at the heart of the action, with lots of easy ways to get involved in this communal story telling of the nativity. Including baby noises... 

2. More to Christmas

Shedding light on the Christmas story in your services? Use this short film to stir anticipation for all the Christmas story has to offer.

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3. Spoken word film

'Mess' is a spoken word poem, showing us the Christmas story afresh in a lyrical and imaginative style. It's free to download and stream. Enjoy!  

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4. Children's Christmas film

The Mystery of the New Noisy Neighbour tells the nativity story through the eyes of a friendly mouse. Children love it! 

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5. Sermon notes

Okay, we might have cheated here. You might need to do a little prep, but these notes give you almost everything you will need to share a Christmas talk with a group or congregation. Designed to work alongside the film 'Mess'. 

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