{"title":"Christmas","description":"Christmas programs by CEM enable your congregation to present the birth of Jesus in a Biblical direct way that will attract people of your community to a relationship with Jesus our Lord.  Humor, enthusiasm and visual presentation make your program unforgettable for children, youth and adults.","products":[{"product_id":"tree-mendous-love-from-the-manger-to-the-cross","title":"TREE-MENDOUS LOVE...From The Manger To The Cross","description":"\u003cp\u003eTREE-MENDOUS LOVE....From the Manger To The Cross is an enjoyable Christmas program suitable for everyone in your church from Nursery through Adults. Depending on special music and additional local interaction, the progam should take about 45-60 minutes to present.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's easy to prepare and easy to present. NO MEMORIZATION--unless you want to! Divide speaking parts between small groups in your church. Ask Sunday School teachers to be leaders for their classes. Ask old friends to form a group. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this wonderful re-telling of the Bethlehem story, we discover the church janitor, cranky and overworked, trying to hustle people out of church so he\/she can go home! The janitor meets \"The Kid\" from around the corner and soon the true meaning of Christmas is the center of conversation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs small groups take to the stage, they bring ornaments to trim the bare tree somehow left behind untrimmed. The ornaments are handmade or purchased (your choice). We provide patterns to copy, decorate and hang with red ribbon. Each small group tells the story of Jesus' Tree-Mendous Love from the night He was born in Bethlehem through His journey to Jerusalem. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSing traditional Christmas Carols, present special music from your talented gang and sing three new songs written by Jonathan Miller of GLORY SOUND STUDIOS, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Whatever music combination you choose, you will be delighted with the final presentation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon't take my word for it. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0192\/4278\/files\/TREE_MENDOUS_LOVE_preview.pdf?787\" title=\"Tree-mendous Love Preview\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e Click on this link to PREVIEW the entire program in a read only version\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e  Click on PREVIEW to read the entire program for yourself before making your decision! We think TREE-MENDOUS LOVE is going to be an outstanding memory maker for your church this Christmas. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/close-encounters-ministries.myshopify.com\/products\/tree-mendous-love-melodies\" title=\"Tree-Mendous Love Melodies\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eTREE-MENDOUS LOVE MELODIES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e from GLORY SOUND STUDIOS is available on this website by instant download or may be ordered to be shipped. Listen to the music online!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConclude the exciting event with Carols, Candle Lighting and enjoy an ALL SPRUCED UP FOR CHRISTMAS Party!!!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eTo ORDER  Tree-Mendous Love...From The Manger To The Cross with or without Tree-Mendous Love Melodies, use the pull down menu below to choose which option will work best for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e(Items that are to be shipped will have the shipping and handling added at check out.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOR --  CALL ELLEN AT 1-888-236-5433! WE ACCEPT ALL CREDIT CARDS AS WELL AS PERSONAL AND CHURCH CHECKS.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Close Encounters Ministries","offers":[{"title":"Tree-Mendous Love DOWNLOAD","offer_id":803546765,"sku":"CHRISTMAS-TL","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tree-Mendous Love SHIPPED","offer_id":850082613,"sku":"CHRISTMAS-TL2","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tree-Mendous Love Program + Music DOWNLOAD","offer_id":850081285,"sku":"CHRISTMAS-TL3","price":34.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tree-Mendous Love Program + Music SHIPPED","offer_id":850083065,"sku":"CHRISTMAS-TL4","price":34.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0192\/4278\/products\/TM_Cover_250.jpeg?v=1571438571"},{"product_id":"merry-christ-mess","title":"MERRY CHRIST-MESS","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis year Christmas is getting messy! Uncover a mysterious storage room that may yield a unique message from...Beyond Time! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour quirky cleaning crew and the Narrator with an attitude lead the audience and kids on a merry adventure when strange Holy Land people keep popping up in Room 211, delaying the start of the Christmas program.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePresent a delightful Christmas program featuring an imaginary journey through a messy storage room to the stable in Bethlehem. Funny, inspirational and memorable, the program is divided into easy to prepare segments for small groups of all ages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon't mess (I mean MISS) the OPEN THE DOOR CHRISTMAS PARTY. Plans are included. Remember \"If you feed them, they will come.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNO MEMORIZATION! INTER-GENERATIONAL!\u003cbr\u003eTHE BETHLEHEM STORY WITH CREATIVE IMAGINATION.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a great way to present Jesus' birthday story and make your task as Director easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to see the program before you decide?  \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0192\/4278\/files\/Merry_Christ_Mess_preview.pdf?800\" title=\"Merry Christ-mess read only version\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eClick on this link to PREVIEW the program in a read only version\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.  Click on the PREVIEW and you will be able to see the entire program.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheck out our INSTANT DOWNLOAD option or order it to be SHIPPED!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHECK OUT ALL OF OUR FUN CHRISTMAS PROGRAM TITLES AND THINK ABOUT GETTING READY FOR EASTER AND SPRING BANQUET SEASON. WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU HAVE A GREAT YEAR AT YOUR CHURCH!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/close-encounters-ministries.myshopify.com\/products\/merry-christ-mess-melodies\" title=\"Merry Christ-mess Melodies\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eMERRY CHRIST-MESS MELODIES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't mess (I mean MISS) the music! We have three original songs on double channel CD with printed sheet music and lyrics for teaching. $9.99 Can't beat the price!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eTo ORDER  Merry Christ-Mess with or without Merry Christ-Mess Melodies, use the pull down menu below to choose which option will work best for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e(Items that are to be shipped will have the shipping and handling added at check out.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Close Encounters Ministries","offers":[{"title":"Merry  Christ-Mess INSTANT DOWNLOAD","offer_id":803546801,"sku":"CHRISTMAS-MCM","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Merry Christmas SHIPPED","offer_id":849938901,"sku":"CHRISTMAS-MCM2","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Merry Christ-Mess Program + Music DOWNLOAD","offer_id":848338301,"sku":"CHRISTMAS-MCM3","price":34.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Merry Christ-Mess Program + Music SHIPPED","offer_id":848340001,"sku":"CHRISTMAS-MCM4","price":34.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0192\/4278\/products\/MCM_Present_e_250.jpeg?v=1571438571"},{"product_id":"all-i-want-for-christmas-is-jesus","title":"ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS...IS JESUS!","description":"\u003cp\u003eMrs. Holly Berry is a frazzled Christmas Shop owner. It is Christmas Eve and the last thing on her mind is the real meaning of Christmas. \"Customers\" view her life sized Nativity display which has the annoying habit of coming to life to tell the \"Jesus Is Born\" story but one piece is missing...the Baby Jesus! Where did she put that Baby? The Narrator holds our story together with an amusing Twilight Zone\/Rod Serling portrayal.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/close-encounters-ministries.myshopify.com\/products\/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-jesus-melodies\" title=\"All I Want For Christmas Melodies\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eAll I Want For Christmas Melodies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from GLORY SOUND STUDIOS is available on this website by instant download or may be ordered to be shipped. Listen to the music online!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd familiar Christmas Carols for the audience. Sprinkle Special Music of your choice throughout the event and consider purchasing our 3 new songs written specifically for this event from GLORY SOUND STUDIOS. (Dbl. Channel CD + sheet music + words only). Order Separately: $9.99\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEASY TO PREPARE AND PRESENT! NO MEMORIZATION (UNLESS YOU WANT TO!)!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eREAD COMPLETE PREVIEW.  \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0192\/4278\/files\/All_I_Want_preview.pdf?789\" title=\"All I Want For Christmas Preview\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eClick on this link to PREVIEW the entire program in a read only version\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. CHOOSE BETWEEN HAVING THE MASTER COPY SHIPPED IN A THREE RING VINYL WORKBOOK OR ...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e... DOWNLOAD AND SAVE THOSE PESKY SHIPPING COSTS!  \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eTo ORDER  All I Want for Christmas...Is Jesus with or without All I Want For Christmas Melodies, use the pull down menu below to choose which option will work best for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e(Items that are to be shipped will have the shipping and handling added at check out.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOR CALL ELLEN (1-888-236-5433) IF YOU NEED HELP OR MORE INFORMATION. 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It is also the busiest season for families and churches. For some of your church members, holiday programs comprise most, if not all, of their Christmas celebration. Make the season come alive with this engaging presentation of the Nativity with a minimum of hassle and rehearsal!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncluded is an original, easy to teach, theme song \"It's A Boy\", words and music by Western Pennsylvania Christian musician and song stylist, Gay Mix.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIT'S A BOY--AT A GLANCE: After the processional, a Dad and Child narrate the event with READ ME A STORY! NURSERY: Pajama Game\/\"Jesus Loves Me\" PRESCHOOL: The Stars\/\"Twinkle, Twinkle Christmas Star\" KINDERGARTEN: Animal Crackers\/\"Away In A Manger\" GRADE 1: Wonders Great and Small\/\"Silent Night\" GRADE 2: Hurry, Hurry, Hurry\/\"Go Tell It On the Mountain\" GRADE 3: The Amazing Night\/\"Joy To The World\" GRADE 4: Do You Have A Place, Just A Little Space?\/\"O Come, All Ye Faithful\" GRADE 5: Holy Land Kids\/\"It's A Boy!\" GRADE 6: Parade of the Kings\/\"We Three Kings\" GRADES 7-9: My Gift For The King GRADES 10-12: Heaven's Dawn ADULT CLASSES: Twas The Night Before Jesus Came\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConclude the festivities with a REASON FOR THE SEASON fellowship time. Serve light refreshments in an atmosphere of Christmas music and candles. Enjoy the afterglow of a job well done!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWant to read the program before you purchase? \u003ca title=\"It's A Boy! preview\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0192\/4278\/files\/IAB_preview.pdf?804\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e Click here to PREVIEW the program in a read only version\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Click on PREVIEW and you will be able to read the entire program.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eTo ORDER It's A Boy! use the pull down menu below to choose which option will work best for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e(Items that are to be shipped will have the shipping and handling added at check out.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCAN'T WAIT TO BUY IT?  Choose from our INSTANT DOWNLOAD feature.  OR ask us to ship it by USPS ASAP (How's that for shortcut language?). Order your printed master copy to be shipped online or give Ellen a call at 888-236-5433! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eORDER ONLINE!  Select the Download or have the program shipped to you.  The download allows you to print the program out within 5 minutes and save shipping and handling charges. OR you can pay for the shipping and handling (plus of course the cost of the program) and have the program shipped to your address.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"It's A Boy! read only version\" href=\"http:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0192\/4278\/files\/IAB_preview.pdf?789\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Close Encounters Ministries","offers":[{"title":"It's A Boy! DOWNLOAD","offer_id":803547113,"sku":"CHRISTMAS-IAB","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"It's A Boy! SHIPPED","offer_id":853645069,"sku":"CHRISTMAS-IAB2","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0192\/4278\/products\/1_677c5abd-5179-4e9e-8604-4de498334d47.gif?v=1571438573"},{"product_id":"bethlehem-boulevard","title":"BETHLEHEM BOULEVARD","description":"\u003cp\u003eBETHLEHEM BOULEVARD is a busy street in the ancient City of David on the day Jesus is born. Visitors are drawn into the drama of ordinary street activity. Sometimes they participate and sometimes they observe the unfolding events.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTeach customs of common Jewish folks leading normal lives in their well-established Eastern culture. Citizens scurry through their daily routines in carefully set up booths and rooms. Market Place foods are a wonderful diversion for visitors wandering through the areas. Feature a complete nativity scene in the sanctuary. Visitors wander into the scene, speak to Joseph, Mary and shepherds or sit in the pews to watch, worship and pray as Christmas music plays quietly in the background.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBETHLEHEM BOULEVARD is adaptable for use as a traditional Sunday School program or a community event advertised and presented on several evenings. The program is filled with a variety of options to embellish or eliminate depending upon space and talent available. Historical information is included for each area.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIMAGINE A JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM WITHOUT THE HASSLE OF TRAVEL. CREATE A SURPRISING \"GOOSE BUMP\" EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR CHURCH AND COMMUNITY.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWant to read the program first. \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Bethlehem Boulevard read only version\" href=\"http:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0192\/4278\/files\/BethBLVD_preview.pdf?795\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eClick on this link to read the PREVIEW in a read only version.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  Click on PREVIEW and you will be able to see the entire program in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eTo ORDER BETHLEHEM BOULEVARD use the pull down menu below to choose which option will work best for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e(Items that are to be shipped will have the shipping and handling added at check out.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCAN'T WAIT TO BUY IT?  Choose from our INSTANT DOWNLOAD feature.  OR ask us to ship it by USPS ASAP (How's that for shortcut language?). 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NO MEMORIZATION is especially appreciated!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall groups join huge silver chain links (one for each name of Jesus) on the stage. The names we chose to feature from Nursery-Adults are: Child, Jesus, Son of God, Immanuel, Christ, Light of The World, Baby, Prince of Peace, Gift, Savior, The Good Shepherd, Way-Truth-Life, King, Alpha and Omega, Bright Morning Star and Redeemer! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWE ENCOURAGE YOU TO CHOOSE YOUR OWN FAVORITE CHRISTMAS CAROLS AND SPECIAL MUSIC TO SPRINKLE THROUGHOUT THE EVENT. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDismiss the gathering to a BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR JESUS where light refreshements with Birthday Cake and Christmas music is featured.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAre you tempted to start a CHAIN REACTION?  \u003ca title=\"Chain Reaction read only version\" href=\"http:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0192\/4278\/files\/Christmas_Chain_Reaction_preview.pdf?795\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eClick on this link to PREVIEW the program in a read only version\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e  Click on PREVIEW and you will be able to see the entire program in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eTo ORDER Chain Reaction use the pull down menu below to choose which option will work best for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e(Items that are to be shipped will have the shipping and handling added at check out.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCAN'T WAIT TO BUY IT?  Choose from our INSTANT DOWNLOAD feature.  OR ask us to ship it by USPS ASAP (How's that for shortcut language?). 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We make the suggestions--you make the final choices!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Once Upon A Christmas Cheery Melodies page\" href=\"http:\/\/close-encounters-ministries.myshopify.com\/products\/once-upon-a-christmas-cheery-music\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS CHEERY MELODIES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Three new Christmas songs written and produced by Jonathan Miller GLORY SOUND STUDIOS! Music package includes 6 Channel CD (3 w\/voice and 3 for performance) and complete sheet music for each song. $9.99 + s\/h. 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If you know your gang will love it, order it to be shipped or use our instant download option!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/close-encounters-ministries.myshopify.com\/products\/the-christmas-bells-melodies\" title=\"The Christmas Bells Melodies\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eThe Christmas Bells Melodies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWant fun music for this one of a kind Christmas presentation? Your children will love The Christmas Bells, Angels on the Fly, One Starry Night and Ding, Ding, Dong! We offer original options in a split track CD, piano music, words only package. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eTo ORDER  The Christmas Bells with or without \u003cspan\u003eThe Christmas Bells\u003c\/span\u003e Melodies, use the pull down menu below to choose which option will work best for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e(Items that are to be shipped will have the shipping and handling added at check out.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions? Call Ellen! She's our Christmas angel with all the answers even if her halo is slightly tipped!\u003cbr\u003eORDER BY PHONE TOO! 1-888-236-5433\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Close Encounters Ministries","offers":[{"title":"The Christmas Bells DOWNLOAD","offer_id":803547533,"sku":"CHRISTMAS-CBELLS","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"The Christmas Bells SHIPPED","offer_id":851721493,"sku":"CHRISTMAS-CBELLS2","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"The Christmas Bells + Music DOWNLOAD","offer_id":851722505,"sku":"CHRISTMAS-CBELLS3","price":34.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"The Christmas Bells + Music SHIPPED","offer_id":851723033,"sku":"CHRISTMAS-CBELLS4","price":34.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0192\/4278\/products\/CB_Bells_bwctrst_250.jpeg?v=1571438576"},{"product_id":"bed-bethlehem-beyond","title":"BED, BETHLEHEM \u0026 BEYOND","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo Room In the Inn! Say again? How can it be? Only one person has the answer and that person has been criticized through the centuries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCome to Bethlehem where our congenial Innkeeper is preparing for a very big night! Hometown folks flood the tiny town and it's one and only public inn. What is an inneeper to do? Can he squeeze in two (or three) more guests?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur ALL CHURCH\/SCHOOL easy Christmas program is a delightful way to tell the Jesus story to little ones, grown ups and community. Laugh, sing and watch the stable come to life as our humble innkeeper faces a huge dilemma and the world greets God's Gift, the Savior. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNO MEMORIZATION (unless you want to)! Fun and easy to prepare. Involve EVERYONE of any age! Then listen to the audience as they laugh, cry and applaud the birth of Jesus and the unusual kindness of an unknown innkeeper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMUSIC: Three songs, Greatest Gift, Lullaby and When Heaven Touched Earth, written and produced by Jonathan Miller of GLORY SOUND STUDIOS, Winston Salem, NC are offered separately. Let children and\/or audience sing these short, contemporary choruses including a sweet baby lullaby.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWant Ellen's TLC Personal Touch? Call her at 1-888-236-5433 (Sshh, don't tell her we mentioned it, just tell her she's great.)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePREVIEW THE ENTIRE PROGRAM IN OUR CONVENIENT 'READ ONLY' VERSION RIGHT HERE ON THIS PAGE! \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Bed, Bethlehem and Beyond Preview\" href=\"http:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0192\/4278\/files\/BBBeyond_preview.pdf?789\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e Click on this link to PREVIEW the entire program in a read only version.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  Click PREVIEW  and enjoy the journey to Bethlehem Inn.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Bed Bethlehem and Beyond Melodies\" href=\"http:\/\/close-encounters-ministries.myshopify.com\/products\/bed-bethlehem-beyond-melodies\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eBed, Bethlehem and Beyond Melodies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWant fun music for this one of a kind Christmas presentation? We offer original options in a split track CD, piano music, words only package. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eTo ORDER  Bed Bethlehem and Beyond with or without Bed Bethlehem and Beyond Melodies, use the pull down menu below to choose which option will work best for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e(Items that are to be shipped will have the shipping and handling added at check out.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\nDON'T FORGET ALL OUR TITLES ARE AVAILABLE. IS THIS THE CHRISTMAS YOU MAKE A MEMORY? YES!!!","brand":"Close Encounters Ministries","offers":[{"title":"Bed Bethlehem and Beyond DOWNLOAD","offer_id":803547565,"sku":"CHRISTMAS-BBB","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bed Bethlehem and Beyond SHIPPED","offer_id":851639633,"sku":"CHRISTMAS-BBB2","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bed Bethlehem and Beyond + Music DOWNLOAD","offer_id":851640445,"sku":"CHRISTMAS-BBB3","price":34.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bed Bethlehem and Beyond + Music SHIPPED","offer_id":851657717,"sku":"CHRISTMAS-BBB4","price":34.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0192\/4278\/products\/BBBeyond_Logo_250.jpeg?v=1571438576"},{"product_id":"bethlehem-nothing-ever-happens-here","title":"BETHLEHEM...NOTHING EVER HAPPENS HERE!","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo humorous Bethlehem critics and pathetic 'graffiti artists' are certain that their sleepy village has been forgotten by God. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are about to experience the surprise of their lives as they meet a series of people heading toward a humble stable. Surprisingly, these interesting visitors have a different view of good old Bethlehem. \"His Story\" happened in Bethlehem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLove to laugh? Need a reminder of what makes Christmas amazing? This is the All Church-Christ Centered Christmas event for you! Base grouping on Sunday School classes and small groups. Adapt to fit the size of your gang. Feature folks of all ages (Nursery-Adults). Easy to prepare--NO MEMORIZATION! (Unless you want to memorize.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe audience enters the fun by singing Christmas Carols. Add your own special music and watch your musically talented folks add sparkle to the event as Jesus' story unfolds on your stage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you have enjoyed any of our Christmas programs, it's time to do it again! End the festivities with the CELEBRATE BETHLEHEM Christmas Party! $24.99\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBETHLEHEM...NOTHING EVER HAPPENS HERE MELODIES: Add three original songs: Nothing Ever Happens Here...I'm So Bored, Little Town and So Excited written by Jon Miller of GLORY SOUND STUDIOS. Double channel CD, printed piano music, words only music package. $9.99\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWANT TO READ THE WHOLE PROGRAM BEFORE PURCHASE? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0192\/4278\/files\/Bethlehem_preview.pdf?14914659111946043077\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eClick on this link to PREVIEW the entire program in a read only version\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.  Click PREVIEW and read the whole program!!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/close-encounters-ministries.myshopify.com\/products\/bethlehem-nothing-ever-happens-here-melodies\" title=\"Bethlehem...Nothing Ever Happens Here Melodies page\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eBethlehem...Nothing Ever Happens Here Melodies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWant fun music for this one of a kind Christmas presentation? Your children will love to sing as part of the celebration.  We offer original options in a split track CD, piano music, words only package. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2; color: #ff0000;\"\u003eTo ORDER Bethlehem...Nothing Ever Happens Here with or without Bethlehem...Nothing Ever Happens Here Melodies, use the pull down menu below to choose which option will work best for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2; color: #ff0000;\"\u003e(Items that are to be shipped will have the shipping and handling added at check out.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e QUESTIONS: Call Ellen at 888-236-5433.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT ALL OUR CHRISTMAS PROGRAM TITLES. 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What would happen if a couple of Christmas angels lost their way back to Heaven after announcing Jesus' birth to Bethlehem shepherds? Exactly how do angels handle disruptions in their heavenly schedules? Want to find out? We have got the best Christmas program to help YOU find your way to Christmas!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAngel 'Lo' and angel buddy 'Behold' are featured in this funny and inspirational presentation. Ask everyone to participate from babies through the oldest adults in your church or school. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNO MEMORIZATION! (Did that get your attention?) It doesn't matter if your group is small or large, arrange the program segments to fit the number of people involved. Participants come to the stage from the audience so you never lose the 'people out front'. (Now, isn't that a clever idea?)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe audience enters the experience by singing Christmas Carols. Add our inspirational music (You should be hearing LO AND BEHOLD MELODIES now!) as quiet, meaningful grown up presentations. Include Christmas music you have available to teach children as desired.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePut it all together, adapt the program to fit your gang and watch \"LO AND BEHOLD...Seeing Is Believing\" enthrall your folks and bring Christmas closer to their hearts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur two bumbling angels get lost (through EVERY fault of their own) and end up at Bethlehem's stable trying to get directions to Heaven. 'Lo' checks out the situation from a low stable position. 'Behold' stands high on a ladder to behold the King! Each small group they meet guides them closer to Home. When they finally meet and then hear Simeon and Anna's precious story, they find their way...at last! 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Call Ellen at 888-236-5433.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOrder today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Close Encounters Ministries","offers":[{"title":"Lo and Behold DOWNLOAD","offer_id":803547765,"sku":"CHRISTMAS-LOBEHOLD","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lo and Behold SHIPPED","offer_id":851869389,"sku":"CHRISTMAS-LOBEHOLD2","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lo and Behold + Music DOWNLOAD","offer_id":851870353,"sku":"CHRISTMAS-LOBEHOLD3","price":34.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lo and Behold + Music SHIPPED","offer_id":851871245,"sku":"CHRISTMAS-LOBEHOLD4","price":34.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0192\/4278\/products\/LoAndBehold_thumb_250_8c1c556b-7834-4064-b72b-a8f936360a8e.jpeg?v=1571438576"},{"product_id":"the-light-before-christmas","title":"THE LIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS","description":"\u003cp\u003eTHE LIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS\u003cbr\u003e...Let There Be Light!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere it is! The Perfect Christmas Program for YOUR Gang!\u003cbr\u003eSurprise!!! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll the lights go out suddenly!! Oh no! It's a disaster! The audience is in place, the children are rehearsed, the stage is set. The only thing missing is LIGHT! \u003cbr\u003e How can you go on?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreative children, teens and grown ups bring the story of Jesus to life and the Director survives. Funny and serious, spiritual and inspirational. Remind everyone to SHINE even when the task seems too big to handle!\u003cbr\u003e Trust us...it's the truth!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrill your audience and tell the Jesus Story in a new, fun way.\u003cbr\u003eYou found it ~ This is New! This is Fun! This is The Way!\u003cbr\u003eFunny, mysterious, spirit lifting all in one sweet Christmas package.\u003cbr\u003eAND...There's a \"Born To Shine\" Party Included!!!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNO MEMORIZATION! 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There's Myrrh!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1707286317%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-bnLc2s52zi2\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\u0026amp;visual=true\" height=\"300\" width=\"100%\" allow=\"autoplay\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc; line-break: anywhere; word-break: normal; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: 100;\"\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" title=\"cemlife\" href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/cemlife\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecemlife\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" title=\"Manger Moments Melodies\" href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/cemlife\/sets\/manger-moments-melodies\/s-bnLc2s52zi2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eManger Moments Melodies\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\nManger Moments \n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e But Wait!  There's Myrrh!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhere did Jesus’ story begin? 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