The children of St. John’s debuted a new Christmas pageant production called “Good News of Great Joy” at the 4 p.m. service on Christmas Eve. The play, written by Alexis MacElhiney and co-directed by Alexis, Erin Farrell, and Tracy O’Sullivan, was well performed, and well received by the congregation that packed the sanctuary and overflowed into Upper Weld Hall.
Angel Madeleine Potts waits backstage.
Animals wait patiently in the wings.
Gracie Murphy, as Mary, scans the set.
Annabella Pimental was the first narrator.
Gabriel (Daphne Ginn) delivers the good news to Mary (Gracie Murphy).
An innkeeper (Juliette Larocca) refers Joseph (Louisa Murphy) and Mary (Gracie Murphy) to a colleague who might have room for them.
Shepherds hear that a wonderful thing has happened and decide to check it out for themselves.
The angel of the Lord (Audrey Farrell) addresses the onlookers.
A host of angels sings glory to God.
The baby Jesus (Mackenna Ridill) is laid in the manger.
Addie Hulme narrates.
The star (Holy Tarantula) leads the wise men to Bethlehem.
Three wise men (Aaron Baker, Fox Clarke, Kyler Pimental) follow the star to find the newborn King.
All worship the newborn King.
Photos by Matthew Ginn