That is an outdated kids’s e book written by Aurora Magni that I tailored and up to date right into a studying. It’s about how angel Gabriel must ship a message to Mary, however he doesn’t know which one. So, with the assistance of an area named Bartholomew, he visits all of the eligible Marys to search out the suitable one.
In between the readings, the choir sang “Kids, Go The place I Ship Thee,” which gave it a really feel as should you had been listening to a radio program.
CHARACTERS: Narrator, Angel Gabriel, Bartholomew, Mary (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10), Mary 6’s Mom, Mary 7’s Father
Narrator
Little angel Gabriel wandered by means of the desert of Palestine. He was stuffed with pleasure. God had shocked him with a vital job. He – little Gabriel himself! – was to announce to a younger woman that she would turn out to be the mom of God. All she needed to do was say sure.
gabriel
This might be straightforward. Anybody would settle for such a terrific honor.
Narrator
There was only one tiny drawback. He didn’t know the way to discover her. He ought to have adopted the recommendation of the older angels who advised him to decorate up within the correct angel apparel; be sure to seem out of nowhere like an angel does; and to smile when delivering the excellent news.
However Gabriel wished to go sightseeing first. That was why he didn’t appear to be an angel. No shining white garments. No brilliant lights. He couldn’t sightsee that manner. Apart from, an angel would possibly scare the younger woman. He would current himself politely as an everyday boy as an alternative. He would use his wings and halo solely on the finish in the event that they had been essential. However he nonetheless had this one tiny drawback. He nonetheless didn’t know the way to discover her. He knew the woman lived in Nazareth. He knew her title was Mary. He’d even been given a map of the city together with her home circled in crimson. However he’d forgotten to take the map, and now he didn’t have time to return to heaven and get it. The older angels had been puzzled that God had chosen such a bit of messenger for such a giant message.
Gabriel
Perhaps they had been proper. Perhaps I’m too little.
Narrator
However he preferred to be optimistic! How laborious might or not it’s to discover a younger woman named Mary in a small city like Nazareth? He didn’t know who she was. He didn’t know the place she lived. However when he noticed her, he’d acknowledge her instantly. He was certain of it. Within the distance he noticed Nazareth, its white homes shining within the heat morning solar.
Gabriel
It’s after eight. This younger Mary will already be awake and at work.
Narrator
He hurried into city towards the market sq., following the voices of the consumers and sellers and the sounds of their animals. Individuals had traveled from the countryside to indicate their wares: carpets, baskets, jugs. One girl was shopping for fish, and one other was simply arriving, main her son. The little angel appeared round. Within the distance, on the village laundry basin, a younger woman was busy washing garments, singing to herself as she labored. Close by was a tall gangly man, chewing on a small stick and holding a donkey tied on a rope.
Gabriel
Good morning, sir! Are you from this city?
Bartholomew
Sure, I stay close by. Who’re you, and the place are you from?
Gabriel
I’ve come from far-off to search out somebody. It’s essential for me to search out her.
Bartholomew
Ah, a relative! I do know everyone. Who’re you in search of?
Gabriel
I do know she lives in Nazareth. I do know her title is Mary. It shouldn’t be laborious to search out her, proper? The city is so small.
Bartholomew
My boy, the place have you ever lived till now? Mary is a quite common title. In actual fact, a lot of the ladies in Nazareth are referred to as Mary! Is your Mary tall or brief? Younger or outdated? Wealthy or poor? Now we have each sort of Mary right here. My boss’s daughter is known as Mary. Even the woman washing laundry is known as Mary! Are you aware the title of her family?
Gabriel
Um . . . no . . .
Bartholomew
Properly, then, the title of her father?
Gabriel
No, not that both.
Bartholomew
Properly, should you’re in search of a relative, after all you a minimum of know what she appears to be like like, kind of. Don’t you?
Narrator
Gabriel was changing into nervous. He didn’t know any of this! He tried to think about what the mom of God would appear to be.
Gabriel
She’s lovely. Sure, she’s in all probability very lovely. She’s younger, and he or she’s not married. That’s all I do know.
Bartholomew
Okay, you’re in search of a younger woman, proper? So, we’ll miss all of the older ladies. And this younger woman isn’t married, proper? So, we’ll miss all of the married ladies. That leaves about ten Marys: Mary the daughter of John, Mary the daughter of Mark, Mary the daughter of Matthew, Mary the daughter of Simon, Mary the daughter of Andrew, Mary the daughter of Joseph, and, after all, Mary the daughter of James, my boss.
Gabriel
That’s not too many. Inform me about your boss’s daughter. My Mary will definitely be from a very good household.
Bartholomew
Properly, this one’s the very best! Mary of James is noble and wealthy. She lives within the nice palace over there on the fringe of the sq.. If I didn’t must promote this donkey, I’d go together with you.
Gabriel
Don’t fear, sir. And if she’s the woman I’m in search of, I’ll inform your boss you had been a giant assist.
Narrator
Gabriel raised his eyes towards the good palace.
Gabriel
Absolutely, the longer term mom of my Lord lives right here! The Son of God will clearly be born in an enormous home like this and develop as much as be a robust man.
Narrator
Earlier than he might knock, the door opened as if by magic. He crossed by means of the palace, admiring the rooms. Nobody observed him in any respect. Finally, he stepped out into an opulent backyard by which a fantastic younger girl was strolling.
Gabriel
Hail, Mary.
Narrator
As quickly as she noticed him, she turned offended.
Mary 1
Beggars aren’t allowed in my home. Return to your pigsty!
Narrator
Gabriel managed to get far-off. Absolutely, this was not the Mary he was in search of. The mom of God couldn’t presumably have such a tough coronary heart. He walked again to the sq. to seek for the suitable Mary.
SONG
Kids go the place I ship thee
How shall I ship thee?
I’m gonna ship thee one after the other
One for the little bitty child
Mendacity in a manger.
He was born, born in Bethlehem.
bartholomew
Properly, younger man, how did it go? Was that the suitable Mary?
Gabriel
No, she was noble and wealthy, however she was very unkind. Who ought to I strive subsequent?
Bartholomew
Let me assume. Mary of John lives close by. She’s the daughter of one of many richest retailers within the village. She lives in that massive home simply previous the sq.. She’s hard-working. At this hour, it is best to discover her at her weaving.
Narrator
When he arrived, as soon as extra the door opened all by itself with out making a sound. He silently crossed by means of the home after which stumbled on a workroom. There, a younger woman was busy telling a bunch of weavers what to do.
Mary 2
No time to lose! Every part needs to be prepared by tonight! Let me rely what number of items are already completed and folded.
Narrator
She hurried towards the storeroom. The angel stepped in entrance of her.
Gabriel
Hail, Mary.
Mary 2
What are you doing right here? On this home we don’t tolerate laziness. Get again to work or I’ll hearth you.
Gabriel
However I’m right here to carry you excellent news.
Mary 2
The one excellent news you can provide me is that you just’re leaving! I don’t have time to waste listening to little boys such as you. Get out earlier than I throw you out!
Narrator
And not using a phrase, Gabriel left. That was positively not the Mary he was in search of. The mom of God couldn’t presumably be too busy for different individuals. Going again to the sq., he discovered Bartholomew once more.
track
Kids go the place I ship the
How shall I ship thee?
I’m gonna ship thee two by two
Two for Paul and Silas
One for the little bitty child mendacity in a manger
He was born, born in Bethlehem
Narrator
My buddy, I can see out of your face that this time didn’t go effectively both. Don’t be discouraged. Attempt Mary of Barnabas. She’s probably the most lovely woman within the village. Her dad and mom adore her, and each younger man on the town has proposed to her.
Gabriel
The place does she stay?
Bartholomew
The home is correct across the nook. You’ll acknowledge it instantly. There are at all times two or three younger suitors hanging round, hoping she’ll seem on the window.
Narrator
Gabriel hurried not far away, slipped previous all of the younger suitors, and entered the home with out making a sound. He got here to a room by which a fantastic younger girl was gazing at herself within the mirror.
Gabriel
Absolutely, she have to be the longer term mom of my Lord! The Tune of God will clearly have probably the most lovely mom on the earth! Hail, Mary!
Mary 3
Hail, good-looking younger man.
Gabriel
I’m right here to carry you excellent news.
Mary 3
Excellent news? Have extra presents arrived for me? I might love a fantastic embroidered robe. Yesterday the baker’s daughter had on a crimson costume. It was beautiful – however it might look so significantly better on me. My dad and mom haven’t any cash left to purchase a costume prefer it, however they’re working additional time, and by the top of the month they’ll . . .
Narrator
The angel stated a fast goodbye and left, whereas the woman nonetheless sat looking at herself within the mirror. The mom of God couldn’t presumably be useless.
track
Kids go the place I ship thee
How shall I ship thee?
I’m gonna ship thee three by three
Three for the Hebrew kids
Two for Paul and Silas
One for the little bitty child mendacity in a manger
He was born, born, born in Bethlehem.
bartholomew
My poor boy, nonetheless no luck! Attempt Mary of Judah, the daughter of the carpenter. Her household isn’t wealthy, however they’re good individuals. You’ll be able to’t go fallacious with this one. The home is the final one on the road down there on the finish.
Gabriel
Hail, Mary.
Mary 4
Who’re you? What would you like? You’re not going to harm me, I hope.
Gabriel
Definitely not. I’ve come to carry you excellent news.
Mary 4
Excellent news? It might be unhealthy information. I don’t need to know something about something. You frighten me. Mama, assist! I’m scared! However she’ll simply assume I’m getting upset over nothing once more! Papa, come rapidly! There’s a stranger right here who means to harm me!
Gabriel
That’s not the Mary I’m in search of. I understand I’m a stranger, however the mom of God actually can’t be so suspicious.
Narrator
Subsequent Bartholomew steered Mary of Mark.
Bartholomew
Her father comes from Greece, however her mom is Jewish and he or she is, too. Maybe this Mary is the suitable one.
Gabriel
Hail, Mary.
Mary 5
Greetings to you, O foreigner.
Gabriel
I carry you excellent news. I communicate to you within the title of our God.
Mary 5
Which God?
Gabriel
The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Mary 5
I don’t know what excellent news your God can have for me. Zeus is way more highly effective, in addition to Poseidon, Athena, and the opposite gods. That is what my father taught me.
Narrator
Disheartened, the angel left.
Tune
Kids go the place I ship thee
How shall I ship thee?
I’m gonna ship thee one after the other
One for the little bitty child Mendacity in a manger
He was born, born, born in Bethlehem
bartholomew
Sadly, there aren’t many left. Attempt the home of Matthew the potter. He lives on the outskirts of city, in a home lined in frescos. His solely daughter is at all times house.
Gabriel
The home is really elegant. And the rooms are neat and clear.
Mary’s Mom
Mary, are you able to fetch me some water from the effectively?
Mary 6
On this warmth, Mom? I’ll faint.
Mary’s Mom
Then, might you knead the bread for me?
Mary 6
I don’t need to. I’m too drained.
Mary’s Mom
Daughter, you may’t sit round all day doing nothing. For those who don’t learn to care for your self now, what is going to you do whenever you develop up?
Mary 6
I’m going to marry somebody who can have a lot of servants. I don’t prefer to work.
Mary’s Mom
Are you able to a minimum of go me the flour?
Mary 6
I don’t even know the place it’s. I’m going out to the backyard to get some air.
Gabriel
A woman this lazy can’t presumably be the mom of my Lord. My buddy, Bartholomew, who’s left?
Bartholomew
My expensive boy, are you certain the woman nonetheless lives in Nazareth? Simply final 12 months, three households moved to Jerusalem and amongst them had been a minimum of two Marys.
Gabriel
The woman lives right here. I’m certain of it. Assist me another time, please.
Bartholomew
There aren’t many Marys left. The daughter of Simon the cart driver. The daughter of Andrew the carpenter. Oh, and the daughter of Joseph the goat-herder.
Gabriel
Who’s Joseph the goat-herder?
Bartholomew
He’s an outdated man who raises goats. However he loves all animals. He has a terrific reward for therapeutic and might remedy them as effectively. Everybody goes to Joseph when an animal is sick.
Gabriel
And he has a daughter named Mary?
Bartholomew
Sure, he and his spouse had her of their outdated age. Their home is on the street to Damascus, simply outdoors the village. You’ll be able to’t miss it – you’ll hear the goats!
Narrator
With a lot hope, the angel headed towards the home of Joseph the goat-herder. He was nonetheless a methods off when he heard a younger girl yelling on the street.
Mary 7
How a lot did you earn at the moment, Father? Did you remedy Isaac’s goat with out asking for cash once more? And Moses’ donkey? How a lot did you cost for that?
Mary’s Father
My expensive Mary. These persons are poor. It’s not honest to make the animals endure as a result of their homeowners don’t have cash. Apart from, we now have sufficient. We don’t want each single penny I make.
Mary 7
I don’t care, Father. Return and demand what they owe you!
Gabriel
This younger woman is grasping. She can’t be the one I’m in search of.
track
Kids, kids, go!
narrator
By now, solar was excessive within the sky and it was changing into fairly sizzling. Bartholomew was sitting below the one tree on the fringe of the sq., making an attempt to chill off. He noticed Gabriel and made a spot for him below the branches near the tree’s trunk.
Bartholomew
My buddy, there are solely two potentialities left. Mary of Simon and Mary of Andrew. They stay subsequent door to one another, ten minutes from right here.
Narrator
Gabriel set off once more. Hastily, he heard two ladies arguing on the street. It was each the women named Mary yelling at one another.
Gabriel stopped lifeless in his tracks. Neither of those two Marys might be the one he was in search of. A woman with a lot hatred in her coronary heart couldn’t presumably be the mom of the Son of God. Fully exhausted, the angel walked again to the sq.. The market was empty. Even Bartholomew and his donkey had left. Solely the woman on the laundry basin remained. However she was gathering up her issues to go house, too. The scorching solar had made the little angel extremely thirsty. He walked over to the basin.
Gabriel
Hail, Mary. I’m very thirsty. Do you have got a bowl?
Mary 10
I see that you’re drained. Please come again to my home and relaxation and have a bowl of soup. My father and mom will gladly welcome you.
Gabriel
I can’t. I’m looking for a lady, however I don’t know the place she lives. I’ve searched your complete village and nonetheless haven’t discovered her.
Mary 10
For those who inform me who she is, maybe I can assist you.
Gabriel
Her title is Mary.
Mary 10
Your search gained’t be straightforward as a result of that’s such a typical title. Even my title is Mary.
Narrator
Gabriel’s coronary heart all of a sudden advised him that this woman was the Mary he had been trying to find.
Gabriel
Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you. Don’t be afraid, Mary, for you have got discovered favor with God. And now, you’ll conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you’ll title him Jesus. He might be nice and might be referred to as the Son of the Most Excessive, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. He’ll reign over the home of Jacob eternally, and of his kingdom there might be no finish.
Mary 10
How can this be? Since I’m not married?
Gabriel
The Holy Spirit will stumble upon you, and the facility of the Most Excessive will overshadow you; due to this fact the kid to be born might be holy; he might be referred to as Son of God. And now, your relative Elizabeth in her outdated age has additionally conceived a son; and that is the sixth month for her who was stated to be barren. For nothing might be unimaginable with God.
Mary 10
Right here am I, the servant of the Lord; let or not it’s with me in line with your phrase.
Narrator
Then the angel departed from her.
track
Kids go the place I ship thee
How shall I ship thee?
I’m gonna ship thee one after the other
One for the little bitty child mendacity in a manger
He was born, born, born in Bethlehem.
Kids go the place I ship thee
How shall I ship thee?
Kids, go to Bethlehem.
That is an outdated kids’s e book written by Aurora Magni that I tailored and up to date right into a studying. It’s about how angel Gabriel must ship a message to Mary, however he doesn’t know which one. So, with the assistance of an area named Bartholomew, he visits all of the eligible Marys to search out the suitable one.
In between the readings, the choir sang “Kids, Go The place I Ship Thee,” which gave it a really feel as should you had been listening to a radio program.
CHARACTERS: Narrator, Angel Gabriel, Bartholomew, Mary (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10), Mary 6’s Mom, Mary 7’s Father
Narrator
Little angel Gabriel wandered by means of the desert of Palestine. He was stuffed with pleasure. God had shocked him with a vital job. He – little Gabriel himself! – was to announce to a younger woman that she would turn out to be the mom of God. All she needed to do was say sure.
gabriel
This might be straightforward. Anybody would settle for such a terrific honor.
Narrator
There was only one tiny drawback. He didn’t know the way to discover her. He ought to have adopted the recommendation of the older angels who advised him to decorate up within the correct angel apparel; be sure to seem out of nowhere like an angel does; and to smile when delivering the excellent news.
However Gabriel wished to go sightseeing first. That was why he didn’t appear to be an angel. No shining white garments. No brilliant lights. He couldn’t sightsee that manner. Apart from, an angel would possibly scare the younger woman. He would current himself politely as an everyday boy as an alternative. He would use his wings and halo solely on the finish in the event that they had been essential. However he nonetheless had this one tiny drawback. He nonetheless didn’t know the way to discover her. He knew the woman lived in Nazareth. He knew her title was Mary. He’d even been given a map of the city together with her home circled in crimson. However he’d forgotten to take the map, and now he didn’t have time to return to heaven and get it. The older angels had been puzzled that God had chosen such a bit of messenger for such a giant message.
Gabriel
Perhaps they had been proper. Perhaps I’m too little.
Narrator
However he preferred to be optimistic! How laborious might or not it’s to discover a younger woman named Mary in a small city like Nazareth? He didn’t know who she was. He didn’t know the place she lived. However when he noticed her, he’d acknowledge her instantly. He was certain of it. Within the distance he noticed Nazareth, its white homes shining within the heat morning solar.
Gabriel
It’s after eight. This younger Mary will already be awake and at work.
Narrator
He hurried into city towards the market sq., following the voices of the consumers and sellers and the sounds of their animals. Individuals had traveled from the countryside to indicate their wares: carpets, baskets, jugs. One girl was shopping for fish, and one other was simply arriving, main her son. The little angel appeared round. Within the distance, on the village laundry basin, a younger woman was busy washing garments, singing to herself as she labored. Close by was a tall gangly man, chewing on a small stick and holding a donkey tied on a rope.
Gabriel
Good morning, sir! Are you from this city?
Bartholomew
Sure, I stay close by. Who’re you, and the place are you from?
Gabriel
I’ve come from far-off to search out somebody. It’s essential for me to search out her.
Bartholomew
Ah, a relative! I do know everyone. Who’re you in search of?
Gabriel
I do know she lives in Nazareth. I do know her title is Mary. It shouldn’t be laborious to search out her, proper? The city is so small.
Bartholomew
My boy, the place have you ever lived till now? Mary is a quite common title. In actual fact, a lot of the ladies in Nazareth are referred to as Mary! Is your Mary tall or brief? Younger or outdated? Wealthy or poor? Now we have each sort of Mary right here. My boss’s daughter is known as Mary. Even the woman washing laundry is known as Mary! Are you aware the title of her family?
Gabriel
Um . . . no . . .
Bartholomew
Properly, then, the title of her father?
Gabriel
No, not that both.
Bartholomew
Properly, should you’re in search of a relative, after all you a minimum of know what she appears to be like like, kind of. Don’t you?
Narrator
Gabriel was changing into nervous. He didn’t know any of this! He tried to think about what the mom of God would appear to be.
Gabriel
She’s lovely. Sure, she’s in all probability very lovely. She’s younger, and he or she’s not married. That’s all I do know.
Bartholomew
Okay, you’re in search of a younger woman, proper? So, we’ll miss all of the older ladies. And this younger woman isn’t married, proper? So, we’ll miss all of the married ladies. That leaves about ten Marys: Mary the daughter of John, Mary the daughter of Mark, Mary the daughter of Matthew, Mary the daughter of Simon, Mary the daughter of Andrew, Mary the daughter of Joseph, and, after all, Mary the daughter of James, my boss.
Gabriel
That’s not too many. Inform me about your boss’s daughter. My Mary will definitely be from a very good household.
Bartholomew
Properly, this one’s the very best! Mary of James is noble and wealthy. She lives within the nice palace over there on the fringe of the sq.. If I didn’t must promote this donkey, I’d go together with you.
Gabriel
Don’t fear, sir. And if she’s the woman I’m in search of, I’ll inform your boss you had been a giant assist.
Narrator
Gabriel raised his eyes towards the good palace.
Gabriel
Absolutely, the longer term mom of my Lord lives right here! The Son of God will clearly be born in an enormous home like this and develop as much as be a robust man.
Narrator
Earlier than he might knock, the door opened as if by magic. He crossed by means of the palace, admiring the rooms. Nobody observed him in any respect. Finally, he stepped out into an opulent backyard by which a fantastic younger girl was strolling.
Gabriel
Hail, Mary.
Narrator
As quickly as she noticed him, she turned offended.
Mary 1
Beggars aren’t allowed in my home. Return to your pigsty!
Narrator
Gabriel managed to get far-off. Absolutely, this was not the Mary he was in search of. The mom of God couldn’t presumably have such a tough coronary heart. He walked again to the sq. to seek for the suitable Mary.
SONG
Kids go the place I ship thee
How shall I ship thee?
I’m gonna ship thee one after the other
One for the little bitty child
Mendacity in a manger.
He was born, born in Bethlehem.
bartholomew
Properly, younger man, how did it go? Was that the suitable Mary?
Gabriel
No, she was noble and wealthy, however she was very unkind. Who ought to I strive subsequent?
Bartholomew
Let me assume. Mary of John lives close by. She’s the daughter of one of many richest retailers within the village. She lives in that massive home simply previous the sq.. She’s hard-working. At this hour, it is best to discover her at her weaving.
Narrator
When he arrived, as soon as extra the door opened all by itself with out making a sound. He silently crossed by means of the home after which stumbled on a workroom. There, a younger woman was busy telling a bunch of weavers what to do.
Mary 2
No time to lose! Every part needs to be prepared by tonight! Let me rely what number of items are already completed and folded.
Narrator
She hurried towards the storeroom. The angel stepped in entrance of her.
Gabriel
Hail, Mary.
Mary 2
What are you doing right here? On this home we don’t tolerate laziness. Get again to work or I’ll hearth you.
Gabriel
However I’m right here to carry you excellent news.
Mary 2
The one excellent news you can provide me is that you just’re leaving! I don’t have time to waste listening to little boys such as you. Get out earlier than I throw you out!
Narrator
And not using a phrase, Gabriel left. That was positively not the Mary he was in search of. The mom of God couldn’t presumably be too busy for different individuals. Going again to the sq., he discovered Bartholomew once more.
track
Kids go the place I ship the
How shall I ship thee?
I’m gonna ship thee two by two
Two for Paul and Silas
One for the little bitty child mendacity in a manger
He was born, born in Bethlehem
Narrator
My buddy, I can see out of your face that this time didn’t go effectively both. Don’t be discouraged. Attempt Mary of Barnabas. She’s probably the most lovely woman within the village. Her dad and mom adore her, and each younger man on the town has proposed to her.
Gabriel
The place does she stay?
Bartholomew
The home is correct across the nook. You’ll acknowledge it instantly. There are at all times two or three younger suitors hanging round, hoping she’ll seem on the window.
Narrator
Gabriel hurried not far away, slipped previous all of the younger suitors, and entered the home with out making a sound. He got here to a room by which a fantastic younger girl was gazing at herself within the mirror.
Gabriel
Absolutely, she have to be the longer term mom of my Lord! The Tune of God will clearly have probably the most lovely mom on the earth! Hail, Mary!
Mary 3
Hail, good-looking younger man.
Gabriel
I’m right here to carry you excellent news.
Mary 3
Excellent news? Have extra presents arrived for me? I might love a fantastic embroidered robe. Yesterday the baker’s daughter had on a crimson costume. It was beautiful – however it might look so significantly better on me. My dad and mom haven’t any cash left to purchase a costume prefer it, however they’re working additional time, and by the top of the month they’ll . . .
Narrator
The angel stated a fast goodbye and left, whereas the woman nonetheless sat looking at herself within the mirror. The mom of God couldn’t presumably be useless.
track
Kids go the place I ship thee
How shall I ship thee?
I’m gonna ship thee three by three
Three for the Hebrew kids
Two for Paul and Silas
One for the little bitty child mendacity in a manger
He was born, born, born in Bethlehem.
bartholomew
My poor boy, nonetheless no luck! Attempt Mary of Judah, the daughter of the carpenter. Her household isn’t wealthy, however they’re good individuals. You’ll be able to’t go fallacious with this one. The home is the final one on the road down there on the finish.
Gabriel
Hail, Mary.
Mary 4
Who’re you? What would you like? You’re not going to harm me, I hope.
Gabriel
Definitely not. I’ve come to carry you excellent news.
Mary 4
Excellent news? It might be unhealthy information. I don’t need to know something about something. You frighten me. Mama, assist! I’m scared! However she’ll simply assume I’m getting upset over nothing once more! Papa, come rapidly! There’s a stranger right here who means to harm me!
Gabriel
That’s not the Mary I’m in search of. I understand I’m a stranger, however the mom of God actually can’t be so suspicious.
Narrator
Subsequent Bartholomew steered Mary of Mark.
Bartholomew
Her father comes from Greece, however her mom is Jewish and he or she is, too. Maybe this Mary is the suitable one.
Gabriel
Hail, Mary.
Mary 5
Greetings to you, O foreigner.
Gabriel
I carry you excellent news. I communicate to you within the title of our God.
Mary 5
Which God?
Gabriel
The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Mary 5
I don’t know what excellent news your God can have for me. Zeus is way more highly effective, in addition to Poseidon, Athena, and the opposite gods. That is what my father taught me.
Narrator
Disheartened, the angel left.
Tune
Kids go the place I ship thee
How shall I ship thee?
I’m gonna ship thee one after the other
One for the little bitty child Mendacity in a manger
He was born, born, born in Bethlehem
bartholomew
Sadly, there aren’t many left. Attempt the home of Matthew the potter. He lives on the outskirts of city, in a home lined in frescos. His solely daughter is at all times house.
Gabriel
The home is really elegant. And the rooms are neat and clear.
Mary’s Mom
Mary, are you able to fetch me some water from the effectively?
Mary 6
On this warmth, Mom? I’ll faint.
Mary’s Mom
Then, might you knead the bread for me?
Mary 6
I don’t need to. I’m too drained.
Mary’s Mom
Daughter, you may’t sit round all day doing nothing. For those who don’t learn to care for your self now, what is going to you do whenever you develop up?
Mary 6
I’m going to marry somebody who can have a lot of servants. I don’t prefer to work.
Mary’s Mom
Are you able to a minimum of go me the flour?
Mary 6
I don’t even know the place it’s. I’m going out to the backyard to get some air.
Gabriel
A woman this lazy can’t presumably be the mom of my Lord. My buddy, Bartholomew, who’s left?
Bartholomew
My expensive boy, are you certain the woman nonetheless lives in Nazareth? Simply final 12 months, three households moved to Jerusalem and amongst them had been a minimum of two Marys.
Gabriel
The woman lives right here. I’m certain of it. Assist me another time, please.
Bartholomew
There aren’t many Marys left. The daughter of Simon the cart driver. The daughter of Andrew the carpenter. Oh, and the daughter of Joseph the goat-herder.
Gabriel
Who’s Joseph the goat-herder?
Bartholomew
He’s an outdated man who raises goats. However he loves all animals. He has a terrific reward for therapeutic and might remedy them as effectively. Everybody goes to Joseph when an animal is sick.
Gabriel
And he has a daughter named Mary?
Bartholomew
Sure, he and his spouse had her of their outdated age. Their home is on the street to Damascus, simply outdoors the village. You’ll be able to’t miss it – you’ll hear the goats!
Narrator
With a lot hope, the angel headed towards the home of Joseph the goat-herder. He was nonetheless a methods off when he heard a younger girl yelling on the street.
Mary 7
How a lot did you earn at the moment, Father? Did you remedy Isaac’s goat with out asking for cash once more? And Moses’ donkey? How a lot did you cost for that?
Mary’s Father
My expensive Mary. These persons are poor. It’s not honest to make the animals endure as a result of their homeowners don’t have cash. Apart from, we now have sufficient. We don’t want each single penny I make.
Mary 7
I don’t care, Father. Return and demand what they owe you!
Gabriel
This younger woman is grasping. She can’t be the one I’m in search of.
track
Kids, kids, go!
narrator
By now, solar was excessive within the sky and it was changing into fairly sizzling. Bartholomew was sitting below the one tree on the fringe of the sq., making an attempt to chill off. He noticed Gabriel and made a spot for him below the branches near the tree’s trunk.
Bartholomew
My buddy, there are solely two potentialities left. Mary of Simon and Mary of Andrew. They stay subsequent door to one another, ten minutes from right here.
Narrator
Gabriel set off once more. Hastily, he heard two ladies arguing on the street. It was each the women named Mary yelling at one another.
Gabriel stopped lifeless in his tracks. Neither of those two Marys might be the one he was in search of. A woman with a lot hatred in her coronary heart couldn’t presumably be the mom of the Son of God. Fully exhausted, the angel walked again to the sq.. The market was empty. Even Bartholomew and his donkey had left. Solely the woman on the laundry basin remained. However she was gathering up her issues to go house, too. The scorching solar had made the little angel extremely thirsty. He walked over to the basin.
Gabriel
Hail, Mary. I’m very thirsty. Do you have got a bowl?
Mary 10
I see that you’re drained. Please come again to my home and relaxation and have a bowl of soup. My father and mom will gladly welcome you.
Gabriel
I can’t. I’m looking for a lady, however I don’t know the place she lives. I’ve searched your complete village and nonetheless haven’t discovered her.
Mary 10
For those who inform me who she is, maybe I can assist you.
Gabriel
Her title is Mary.
Mary 10
Your search gained’t be straightforward as a result of that’s such a typical title. Even my title is Mary.
Narrator
Gabriel’s coronary heart all of a sudden advised him that this woman was the Mary he had been trying to find.
Gabriel
Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you. Don’t be afraid, Mary, for you have got discovered favor with God. And now, you’ll conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you’ll title him Jesus. He might be nice and might be referred to as the Son of the Most Excessive, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. He’ll reign over the home of Jacob eternally, and of his kingdom there might be no finish.
Mary 10
How can this be? Since I’m not married?
Gabriel
The Holy Spirit will stumble upon you, and the facility of the Most Excessive will overshadow you; due to this fact the kid to be born might be holy; he might be referred to as Son of God. And now, your relative Elizabeth in her outdated age has additionally conceived a son; and that is the sixth month for her who was stated to be barren. For nothing might be unimaginable with God.
Mary 10
Right here am I, the servant of the Lord; let or not it’s with me in line with your phrase.
Narrator
Then the angel departed from her.
track
Kids go the place I ship thee
How shall I ship thee?
I’m gonna ship thee one after the other
One for the little bitty child mendacity in a manger
He was born, born, born in Bethlehem.
Kids go the place I ship thee
How shall I ship thee?
Kids, go to Bethlehem.
That is an outdated kids’s e book written by Aurora Magni that I tailored and up to date right into a studying. It’s about how angel Gabriel must ship a message to Mary, however he doesn’t know which one. So, with the assistance of an area named Bartholomew, he visits all of the eligible Marys to search out the suitable one.
In between the readings, the choir sang “Kids, Go The place I Ship Thee,” which gave it a really feel as should you had been listening to a radio program.
CHARACTERS: Narrator, Angel Gabriel, Bartholomew, Mary (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10), Mary 6’s Mom, Mary 7’s Father
Narrator
Little angel Gabriel wandered by means of the desert of Palestine. He was stuffed with pleasure. God had shocked him with a vital job. He – little Gabriel himself! – was to announce to a younger woman that she would turn out to be the mom of God. All she needed to do was say sure.
gabriel
This might be straightforward. Anybody would settle for such a terrific honor.
Narrator
There was only one tiny drawback. He didn’t know the way to discover her. He ought to have adopted the recommendation of the older angels who advised him to decorate up within the correct angel apparel; be sure to seem out of nowhere like an angel does; and to smile when delivering the excellent news.
However Gabriel wished to go sightseeing first. That was why he didn’t appear to be an angel. No shining white garments. No brilliant lights. He couldn’t sightsee that manner. Apart from, an angel would possibly scare the younger woman. He would current himself politely as an everyday boy as an alternative. He would use his wings and halo solely on the finish in the event that they had been essential. However he nonetheless had this one tiny drawback. He nonetheless didn’t know the way to discover her. He knew the woman lived in Nazareth. He knew her title was Mary. He’d even been given a map of the city together with her home circled in crimson. However he’d forgotten to take the map, and now he didn’t have time to return to heaven and get it. The older angels had been puzzled that God had chosen such a bit of messenger for such a giant message.
Gabriel
Perhaps they had been proper. Perhaps I’m too little.
Narrator
However he preferred to be optimistic! How laborious might or not it’s to discover a younger woman named Mary in a small city like Nazareth? He didn’t know who she was. He didn’t know the place she lived. However when he noticed her, he’d acknowledge her instantly. He was certain of it. Within the distance he noticed Nazareth, its white homes shining within the heat morning solar.
Gabriel
It’s after eight. This younger Mary will already be awake and at work.
Narrator
He hurried into city towards the market sq., following the voices of the consumers and sellers and the sounds of their animals. Individuals had traveled from the countryside to indicate their wares: carpets, baskets, jugs. One girl was shopping for fish, and one other was simply arriving, main her son. The little angel appeared round. Within the distance, on the village laundry basin, a younger woman was busy washing garments, singing to herself as she labored. Close by was a tall gangly man, chewing on a small stick and holding a donkey tied on a rope.
Gabriel
Good morning, sir! Are you from this city?
Bartholomew
Sure, I stay close by. Who’re you, and the place are you from?
Gabriel
I’ve come from far-off to search out somebody. It’s essential for me to search out her.
Bartholomew
Ah, a relative! I do know everyone. Who’re you in search of?
Gabriel
I do know she lives in Nazareth. I do know her title is Mary. It shouldn’t be laborious to search out her, proper? The city is so small.
Bartholomew
My boy, the place have you ever lived till now? Mary is a quite common title. In actual fact, a lot of the ladies in Nazareth are referred to as Mary! Is your Mary tall or brief? Younger or outdated? Wealthy or poor? Now we have each sort of Mary right here. My boss’s daughter is known as Mary. Even the woman washing laundry is known as Mary! Are you aware the title of her family?
Gabriel
Um . . . no . . .
Bartholomew
Properly, then, the title of her father?
Gabriel
No, not that both.
Bartholomew
Properly, should you’re in search of a relative, after all you a minimum of know what she appears to be like like, kind of. Don’t you?
Narrator
Gabriel was changing into nervous. He didn’t know any of this! He tried to think about what the mom of God would appear to be.
Gabriel
She’s lovely. Sure, she’s in all probability very lovely. She’s younger, and he or she’s not married. That’s all I do know.
Bartholomew
Okay, you’re in search of a younger woman, proper? So, we’ll miss all of the older ladies. And this younger woman isn’t married, proper? So, we’ll miss all of the married ladies. That leaves about ten Marys: Mary the daughter of John, Mary the daughter of Mark, Mary the daughter of Matthew, Mary the daughter of Simon, Mary the daughter of Andrew, Mary the daughter of Joseph, and, after all, Mary the daughter of James, my boss.
Gabriel
That’s not too many. Inform me about your boss’s daughter. My Mary will definitely be from a very good household.
Bartholomew
Properly, this one’s the very best! Mary of James is noble and wealthy. She lives within the nice palace over there on the fringe of the sq.. If I didn’t must promote this donkey, I’d go together with you.
Gabriel
Don’t fear, sir. And if she’s the woman I’m in search of, I’ll inform your boss you had been a giant assist.
Narrator
Gabriel raised his eyes towards the good palace.
Gabriel
Absolutely, the longer term mom of my Lord lives right here! The Son of God will clearly be born in an enormous home like this and develop as much as be a robust man.
Narrator
Earlier than he might knock, the door opened as if by magic. He crossed by means of the palace, admiring the rooms. Nobody observed him in any respect. Finally, he stepped out into an opulent backyard by which a fantastic younger girl was strolling.
Gabriel
Hail, Mary.
Narrator
As quickly as she noticed him, she turned offended.
Mary 1
Beggars aren’t allowed in my home. Return to your pigsty!
Narrator
Gabriel managed to get far-off. Absolutely, this was not the Mary he was in search of. The mom of God couldn’t presumably have such a tough coronary heart. He walked again to the sq. to seek for the suitable Mary.
SONG
Kids go the place I ship thee
How shall I ship thee?
I’m gonna ship thee one after the other
One for the little bitty child
Mendacity in a manger.
He was born, born in Bethlehem.
bartholomew
Properly, younger man, how did it go? Was that the suitable Mary?
Gabriel
No, she was noble and wealthy, however she was very unkind. Who ought to I strive subsequent?
Bartholomew
Let me assume. Mary of John lives close by. She’s the daughter of one of many richest retailers within the village. She lives in that massive home simply previous the sq.. She’s hard-working. At this hour, it is best to discover her at her weaving.
Narrator
When he arrived, as soon as extra the door opened all by itself with out making a sound. He silently crossed by means of the home after which stumbled on a workroom. There, a younger woman was busy telling a bunch of weavers what to do.
Mary 2
No time to lose! Every part needs to be prepared by tonight! Let me rely what number of items are already completed and folded.
Narrator
She hurried towards the storeroom. The angel stepped in entrance of her.
Gabriel
Hail, Mary.
Mary 2
What are you doing right here? On this home we don’t tolerate laziness. Get again to work or I’ll hearth you.
Gabriel
However I’m right here to carry you excellent news.
Mary 2
The one excellent news you can provide me is that you just’re leaving! I don’t have time to waste listening to little boys such as you. Get out earlier than I throw you out!
Narrator
And not using a phrase, Gabriel left. That was positively not the Mary he was in search of. The mom of God couldn’t presumably be too busy for different individuals. Going again to the sq., he discovered Bartholomew once more.
track
Kids go the place I ship the
How shall I ship thee?
I’m gonna ship thee two by two
Two for Paul and Silas
One for the little bitty child mendacity in a manger
He was born, born in Bethlehem
Narrator
My buddy, I can see out of your face that this time didn’t go effectively both. Don’t be discouraged. Attempt Mary of Barnabas. She’s probably the most lovely woman within the village. Her dad and mom adore her, and each younger man on the town has proposed to her.
Gabriel
The place does she stay?
Bartholomew
The home is correct across the nook. You’ll acknowledge it instantly. There are at all times two or three younger suitors hanging round, hoping she’ll seem on the window.
Narrator
Gabriel hurried not far away, slipped previous all of the younger suitors, and entered the home with out making a sound. He got here to a room by which a fantastic younger girl was gazing at herself within the mirror.
Gabriel
Absolutely, she have to be the longer term mom of my Lord! The Tune of God will clearly have probably the most lovely mom on the earth! Hail, Mary!
Mary 3
Hail, good-looking younger man.
Gabriel
I’m right here to carry you excellent news.
Mary 3
Excellent news? Have extra presents arrived for me? I might love a fantastic embroidered robe. Yesterday the baker’s daughter had on a crimson costume. It was beautiful – however it might look so significantly better on me. My dad and mom haven’t any cash left to purchase a costume prefer it, however they’re working additional time, and by the top of the month they’ll . . .
Narrator
The angel stated a fast goodbye and left, whereas the woman nonetheless sat looking at herself within the mirror. The mom of God couldn’t presumably be useless.
track
Kids go the place I ship thee
How shall I ship thee?
I’m gonna ship thee three by three
Three for the Hebrew kids
Two for Paul and Silas
One for the little bitty child mendacity in a manger
He was born, born, born in Bethlehem.
bartholomew
My poor boy, nonetheless no luck! Attempt Mary of Judah, the daughter of the carpenter. Her household isn’t wealthy, however they’re good individuals. You’ll be able to’t go fallacious with this one. The home is the final one on the road down there on the finish.
Gabriel
Hail, Mary.
Mary 4
Who’re you? What would you like? You’re not going to harm me, I hope.
Gabriel
Definitely not. I’ve come to carry you excellent news.
Mary 4
Excellent news? It might be unhealthy information. I don’t need to know something about something. You frighten me. Mama, assist! I’m scared! However she’ll simply assume I’m getting upset over nothing once more! Papa, come rapidly! There’s a stranger right here who means to harm me!
Gabriel
That’s not the Mary I’m in search of. I understand I’m a stranger, however the mom of God actually can’t be so suspicious.
Narrator
Subsequent Bartholomew steered Mary of Mark.
Bartholomew
Her father comes from Greece, however her mom is Jewish and he or she is, too. Maybe this Mary is the suitable one.
Gabriel
Hail, Mary.
Mary 5
Greetings to you, O foreigner.
Gabriel
I carry you excellent news. I communicate to you within the title of our God.
Mary 5
Which God?
Gabriel
The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Mary 5
I don’t know what excellent news your God can have for me. Zeus is way more highly effective, in addition to Poseidon, Athena, and the opposite gods. That is what my father taught me.
Narrator
Disheartened, the angel left.
Tune
Kids go the place I ship thee
How shall I ship thee?
I’m gonna ship thee one after the other
One for the little bitty child Mendacity in a manger
He was born, born, born in Bethlehem
bartholomew
Sadly, there aren’t many left. Attempt the home of Matthew the potter. He lives on the outskirts of city, in a home lined in frescos. His solely daughter is at all times house.
Gabriel
The home is really elegant. And the rooms are neat and clear.
Mary’s Mom
Mary, are you able to fetch me some water from the effectively?
Mary 6
On this warmth, Mom? I’ll faint.
Mary’s Mom
Then, might you knead the bread for me?
Mary 6
I don’t need to. I’m too drained.
Mary’s Mom
Daughter, you may’t sit round all day doing nothing. For those who don’t learn to care for your self now, what is going to you do whenever you develop up?
Mary 6
I’m going to marry somebody who can have a lot of servants. I don’t prefer to work.
Mary’s Mom
Are you able to a minimum of go me the flour?
Mary 6
I don’t even know the place it’s. I’m going out to the backyard to get some air.
Gabriel
A woman this lazy can’t presumably be the mom of my Lord. My buddy, Bartholomew, who’s left?
Bartholomew
My expensive boy, are you certain the woman nonetheless lives in Nazareth? Simply final 12 months, three households moved to Jerusalem and amongst them had been a minimum of two Marys.
Gabriel
The woman lives right here. I’m certain of it. Assist me another time, please.
Bartholomew
There aren’t many Marys left. The daughter of Simon the cart driver. The daughter of Andrew the carpenter. Oh, and the daughter of Joseph the goat-herder.
Gabriel
Who’s Joseph the goat-herder?
Bartholomew
He’s an outdated man who raises goats. However he loves all animals. He has a terrific reward for therapeutic and might remedy them as effectively. Everybody goes to Joseph when an animal is sick.
Gabriel
And he has a daughter named Mary?
Bartholomew
Sure, he and his spouse had her of their outdated age. Their home is on the street to Damascus, simply outdoors the village. You’ll be able to’t miss it – you’ll hear the goats!
Narrator
With a lot hope, the angel headed towards the home of Joseph the goat-herder. He was nonetheless a methods off when he heard a younger girl yelling on the street.
Mary 7
How a lot did you earn at the moment, Father? Did you remedy Isaac’s goat with out asking for cash once more? And Moses’ donkey? How a lot did you cost for that?
Mary’s Father
My expensive Mary. These persons are poor. It’s not honest to make the animals endure as a result of their homeowners don’t have cash. Apart from, we now have sufficient. We don’t want each single penny I make.
Mary 7
I don’t care, Father. Return and demand what they owe you!
Gabriel
This younger woman is grasping. She can’t be the one I’m in search of.
track
Kids, kids, go!
narrator
By now, solar was excessive within the sky and it was changing into fairly sizzling. Bartholomew was sitting below the one tree on the fringe of the sq., making an attempt to chill off. He noticed Gabriel and made a spot for him below the branches near the tree’s trunk.
Bartholomew
My buddy, there are solely two potentialities left. Mary of Simon and Mary of Andrew. They stay subsequent door to one another, ten minutes from right here.
Narrator
Gabriel set off once more. Hastily, he heard two ladies arguing on the street. It was each the women named Mary yelling at one another.
Gabriel stopped lifeless in his tracks. Neither of those two Marys might be the one he was in search of. A woman with a lot hatred in her coronary heart couldn’t presumably be the mom of the Son of God. Fully exhausted, the angel walked again to the sq.. The market was empty. Even Bartholomew and his donkey had left. Solely the woman on the laundry basin remained. However she was gathering up her issues to go house, too. The scorching solar had made the little angel extremely thirsty. He walked over to the basin.
Gabriel
Hail, Mary. I’m very thirsty. Do you have got a bowl?
Mary 10
I see that you’re drained. Please come again to my home and relaxation and have a bowl of soup. My father and mom will gladly welcome you.
Gabriel
I can’t. I’m looking for a lady, however I don’t know the place she lives. I’ve searched your complete village and nonetheless haven’t discovered her.
Mary 10
For those who inform me who she is, maybe I can assist you.
Gabriel
Her title is Mary.
Mary 10
Your search gained’t be straightforward as a result of that’s such a typical title. Even my title is Mary.
Narrator
Gabriel’s coronary heart all of a sudden advised him that this woman was the Mary he had been trying to find.
Gabriel
Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you. Don’t be afraid, Mary, for you have got discovered favor with God. And now, you’ll conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you’ll title him Jesus. He might be nice and might be referred to as the Son of the Most Excessive, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. He’ll reign over the home of Jacob eternally, and of his kingdom there might be no finish.
Mary 10
How can this be? Since I’m not married?
Gabriel
The Holy Spirit will stumble upon you, and the facility of the Most Excessive will overshadow you; due to this fact the kid to be born might be holy; he might be referred to as Son of God. And now, your relative Elizabeth in her outdated age has additionally conceived a son; and that is the sixth month for her who was stated to be barren. For nothing might be unimaginable with God.
Mary 10
Right here am I, the servant of the Lord; let or not it’s with me in line with your phrase.
Narrator
Then the angel departed from her.
track
Kids go the place I ship thee
How shall I ship thee?
I’m gonna ship thee one after the other
One for the little bitty child mendacity in a manger
He was born, born, born in Bethlehem.
Kids go the place I ship thee
How shall I ship thee?
Kids, go to Bethlehem.
That is an outdated kids’s e book written by Aurora Magni that I tailored and up to date right into a studying. It’s about how angel Gabriel must ship a message to Mary, however he doesn’t know which one. So, with the assistance of an area named Bartholomew, he visits all of the eligible Marys to search out the suitable one.
In between the readings, the choir sang “Kids, Go The place I Ship Thee,” which gave it a really feel as should you had been listening to a radio program.
CHARACTERS: Narrator, Angel Gabriel, Bartholomew, Mary (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10), Mary 6’s Mom, Mary 7’s Father
Narrator
Little angel Gabriel wandered by means of the desert of Palestine. He was stuffed with pleasure. God had shocked him with a vital job. He – little Gabriel himself! – was to announce to a younger woman that she would turn out to be the mom of God. All she needed to do was say sure.
gabriel
This might be straightforward. Anybody would settle for such a terrific honor.
Narrator
There was only one tiny drawback. He didn’t know the way to discover her. He ought to have adopted the recommendation of the older angels who advised him to decorate up within the correct angel apparel; be sure to seem out of nowhere like an angel does; and to smile when delivering the excellent news.
However Gabriel wished to go sightseeing first. That was why he didn’t appear to be an angel. No shining white garments. No brilliant lights. He couldn’t sightsee that manner. Apart from, an angel would possibly scare the younger woman. He would current himself politely as an everyday boy as an alternative. He would use his wings and halo solely on the finish in the event that they had been essential. However he nonetheless had this one tiny drawback. He nonetheless didn’t know the way to discover her. He knew the woman lived in Nazareth. He knew her title was Mary. He’d even been given a map of the city together with her home circled in crimson. However he’d forgotten to take the map, and now he didn’t have time to return to heaven and get it. The older angels had been puzzled that God had chosen such a bit of messenger for such a giant message.
Gabriel
Perhaps they had been proper. Perhaps I’m too little.
Narrator
However he preferred to be optimistic! How laborious might or not it’s to discover a younger woman named Mary in a small city like Nazareth? He didn’t know who she was. He didn’t know the place she lived. However when he noticed her, he’d acknowledge her instantly. He was certain of it. Within the distance he noticed Nazareth, its white homes shining within the heat morning solar.
Gabriel
It’s after eight. This younger Mary will already be awake and at work.
Narrator
He hurried into city towards the market sq., following the voices of the consumers and sellers and the sounds of their animals. Individuals had traveled from the countryside to indicate their wares: carpets, baskets, jugs. One girl was shopping for fish, and one other was simply arriving, main her son. The little angel appeared round. Within the distance, on the village laundry basin, a younger woman was busy washing garments, singing to herself as she labored. Close by was a tall gangly man, chewing on a small stick and holding a donkey tied on a rope.
Gabriel
Good morning, sir! Are you from this city?
Bartholomew
Sure, I stay close by. Who’re you, and the place are you from?
Gabriel
I’ve come from far-off to search out somebody. It’s essential for me to search out her.
Bartholomew
Ah, a relative! I do know everyone. Who’re you in search of?
Gabriel
I do know she lives in Nazareth. I do know her title is Mary. It shouldn’t be laborious to search out her, proper? The city is so small.
Bartholomew
My boy, the place have you ever lived till now? Mary is a quite common title. In actual fact, a lot of the ladies in Nazareth are referred to as Mary! Is your Mary tall or brief? Younger or outdated? Wealthy or poor? Now we have each sort of Mary right here. My boss’s daughter is known as Mary. Even the woman washing laundry is known as Mary! Are you aware the title of her family?
Gabriel
Um . . . no . . .
Bartholomew
Properly, then, the title of her father?
Gabriel
No, not that both.
Bartholomew
Properly, should you’re in search of a relative, after all you a minimum of know what she appears to be like like, kind of. Don’t you?
Narrator
Gabriel was changing into nervous. He didn’t know any of this! He tried to think about what the mom of God would appear to be.
Gabriel
She’s lovely. Sure, she’s in all probability very lovely. She’s younger, and he or she’s not married. That’s all I do know.
Bartholomew
Okay, you’re in search of a younger woman, proper? So, we’ll miss all of the older ladies. And this younger woman isn’t married, proper? So, we’ll miss all of the married ladies. That leaves about ten Marys: Mary the daughter of John, Mary the daughter of Mark, Mary the daughter of Matthew, Mary the daughter of Simon, Mary the daughter of Andrew, Mary the daughter of Joseph, and, after all, Mary the daughter of James, my boss.
Gabriel
That’s not too many. Inform me about your boss’s daughter. My Mary will definitely be from a very good household.
Bartholomew
Properly, this one’s the very best! Mary of James is noble and wealthy. She lives within the nice palace over there on the fringe of the sq.. If I didn’t must promote this donkey, I’d go together with you.
Gabriel
Don’t fear, sir. And if she’s the woman I’m in search of, I’ll inform your boss you had been a giant assist.
Narrator
Gabriel raised his eyes towards the good palace.
Gabriel
Absolutely, the longer term mom of my Lord lives right here! The Son of God will clearly be born in an enormous home like this and develop as much as be a robust man.
Narrator
Earlier than he might knock, the door opened as if by magic. He crossed by means of the palace, admiring the rooms. Nobody observed him in any respect. Finally, he stepped out into an opulent backyard by which a fantastic younger girl was strolling.
Gabriel
Hail, Mary.
Narrator
As quickly as she noticed him, she turned offended.
Mary 1
Beggars aren’t allowed in my home. Return to your pigsty!
Narrator
Gabriel managed to get far-off. Absolutely, this was not the Mary he was in search of. The mom of God couldn’t presumably have such a tough coronary heart. He walked again to the sq. to seek for the suitable Mary.
SONG
Kids go the place I ship thee
How shall I ship thee?
I’m gonna ship thee one after the other
One for the little bitty child
Mendacity in a manger.
He was born, born in Bethlehem.
bartholomew
Properly, younger man, how did it go? Was that the suitable Mary?
Gabriel
No, she was noble and wealthy, however she was very unkind. Who ought to I strive subsequent?
Bartholomew
Let me assume. Mary of John lives close by. She’s the daughter of one of many richest retailers within the village. She lives in that massive home simply previous the sq.. She’s hard-working. At this hour, it is best to discover her at her weaving.
Narrator
When he arrived, as soon as extra the door opened all by itself with out making a sound. He silently crossed by means of the home after which stumbled on a workroom. There, a younger woman was busy telling a bunch of weavers what to do.
Mary 2
No time to lose! Every part needs to be prepared by tonight! Let me rely what number of items are already completed and folded.
Narrator
She hurried towards the storeroom. The angel stepped in entrance of her.
Gabriel
Hail, Mary.
Mary 2
What are you doing right here? On this home we don’t tolerate laziness. Get again to work or I’ll hearth you.
Gabriel
However I’m right here to carry you excellent news.
Mary 2
The one excellent news you can provide me is that you just’re leaving! I don’t have time to waste listening to little boys such as you. Get out earlier than I throw you out!
Narrator
And not using a phrase, Gabriel left. That was positively not the Mary he was in search of. The mom of God couldn’t presumably be too busy for different individuals. Going again to the sq., he discovered Bartholomew once more.
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Kids go the place I ship the
How shall I ship thee?
I’m gonna ship thee two by two
Two for Paul and Silas
One for the little bitty child mendacity in a manger
He was born, born in Bethlehem
Narrator
My buddy, I can see out of your face that this time didn’t go effectively both. Don’t be discouraged. Attempt Mary of Barnabas. She’s probably the most lovely woman within the village. Her dad and mom adore her, and each younger man on the town has proposed to her.
Gabriel
The place does she stay?
Bartholomew
The home is correct across the nook. You’ll acknowledge it instantly. There are at all times two or three younger suitors hanging round, hoping she’ll seem on the window.
Narrator
Gabriel hurried not far away, slipped previous all of the younger suitors, and entered the home with out making a sound. He got here to a room by which a fantastic younger girl was gazing at herself within the mirror.
Gabriel
Absolutely, she have to be the longer term mom of my Lord! The Tune of God will clearly have probably the most lovely mom on the earth! Hail, Mary!
Mary 3
Hail, good-looking younger man.
Gabriel
I’m right here to carry you excellent news.
Mary 3
Excellent news? Have extra presents arrived for me? I might love a fantastic embroidered robe. Yesterday the baker’s daughter had on a crimson costume. It was beautiful – however it might look so significantly better on me. My dad and mom haven’t any cash left to purchase a costume prefer it, however they’re working additional time, and by the top of the month they’ll . . .
Narrator
The angel stated a fast goodbye and left, whereas the woman nonetheless sat looking at herself within the mirror. The mom of God couldn’t presumably be useless.
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Kids go the place I ship thee
How shall I ship thee?
I’m gonna ship thee three by three
Three for the Hebrew kids
Two for Paul and Silas
One for the little bitty child mendacity in a manger
He was born, born, born in Bethlehem.
bartholomew
My poor boy, nonetheless no luck! Attempt Mary of Judah, the daughter of the carpenter. Her household isn’t wealthy, however they’re good individuals. You’ll be able to’t go fallacious with this one. The home is the final one on the road down there on the finish.
Gabriel
Hail, Mary.
Mary 4
Who’re you? What would you like? You’re not going to harm me, I hope.
Gabriel
Definitely not. I’ve come to carry you excellent news.
Mary 4
Excellent news? It might be unhealthy information. I don’t need to know something about something. You frighten me. Mama, assist! I’m scared! However she’ll simply assume I’m getting upset over nothing once more! Papa, come rapidly! There’s a stranger right here who means to harm me!
Gabriel
That’s not the Mary I’m in search of. I understand I’m a stranger, however the mom of God actually can’t be so suspicious.
Narrator
Subsequent Bartholomew steered Mary of Mark.
Bartholomew
Her father comes from Greece, however her mom is Jewish and he or she is, too. Maybe this Mary is the suitable one.
Gabriel
Hail, Mary.
Mary 5
Greetings to you, O foreigner.
Gabriel
I carry you excellent news. I communicate to you within the title of our God.
Mary 5
Which God?
Gabriel
The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Mary 5
I don’t know what excellent news your God can have for me. Zeus is way more highly effective, in addition to Poseidon, Athena, and the opposite gods. That is what my father taught me.
Narrator
Disheartened, the angel left.
Tune
Kids go the place I ship thee
How shall I ship thee?
I’m gonna ship thee one after the other
One for the little bitty child Mendacity in a manger
He was born, born, born in Bethlehem
bartholomew
Sadly, there aren’t many left. Attempt the home of Matthew the potter. He lives on the outskirts of city, in a home lined in frescos. His solely daughter is at all times house.
Gabriel
The home is really elegant. And the rooms are neat and clear.
Mary’s Mom
Mary, are you able to fetch me some water from the effectively?
Mary 6
On this warmth, Mom? I’ll faint.
Mary’s Mom
Then, might you knead the bread for me?
Mary 6
I don’t need to. I’m too drained.
Mary’s Mom
Daughter, you may’t sit round all day doing nothing. For those who don’t learn to care for your self now, what is going to you do whenever you develop up?
Mary 6
I’m going to marry somebody who can have a lot of servants. I don’t prefer to work.
Mary’s Mom
Are you able to a minimum of go me the flour?
Mary 6
I don’t even know the place it’s. I’m going out to the backyard to get some air.
Gabriel
A woman this lazy can’t presumably be the mom of my Lord. My buddy, Bartholomew, who’s left?
Bartholomew
My expensive boy, are you certain the woman nonetheless lives in Nazareth? Simply final 12 months, three households moved to Jerusalem and amongst them had been a minimum of two Marys.
Gabriel
The woman lives right here. I’m certain of it. Assist me another time, please.
Bartholomew
There aren’t many Marys left. The daughter of Simon the cart driver. The daughter of Andrew the carpenter. Oh, and the daughter of Joseph the goat-herder.
Gabriel
Who’s Joseph the goat-herder?
Bartholomew
He’s an outdated man who raises goats. However he loves all animals. He has a terrific reward for therapeutic and might remedy them as effectively. Everybody goes to Joseph when an animal is sick.
Gabriel
And he has a daughter named Mary?
Bartholomew
Sure, he and his spouse had her of their outdated age. Their home is on the street to Damascus, simply outdoors the village. You’ll be able to’t miss it – you’ll hear the goats!
Narrator
With a lot hope, the angel headed towards the home of Joseph the goat-herder. He was nonetheless a methods off when he heard a younger girl yelling on the street.
Mary 7
How a lot did you earn at the moment, Father? Did you remedy Isaac’s goat with out asking for cash once more? And Moses’ donkey? How a lot did you cost for that?
Mary’s Father
My expensive Mary. These persons are poor. It’s not honest to make the animals endure as a result of their homeowners don’t have cash. Apart from, we now have sufficient. We don’t want each single penny I make.
Mary 7
I don’t care, Father. Return and demand what they owe you!
Gabriel
This younger woman is grasping. She can’t be the one I’m in search of.
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Kids, kids, go!
narrator
By now, solar was excessive within the sky and it was changing into fairly sizzling. Bartholomew was sitting below the one tree on the fringe of the sq., making an attempt to chill off. He noticed Gabriel and made a spot for him below the branches near the tree’s trunk.
Bartholomew
My buddy, there are solely two potentialities left. Mary of Simon and Mary of Andrew. They stay subsequent door to one another, ten minutes from right here.
Narrator
Gabriel set off once more. Hastily, he heard two ladies arguing on the street. It was each the women named Mary yelling at one another.
Gabriel stopped lifeless in his tracks. Neither of those two Marys might be the one he was in search of. A woman with a lot hatred in her coronary heart couldn’t presumably be the mom of the Son of God. Fully exhausted, the angel walked again to the sq.. The market was empty. Even Bartholomew and his donkey had left. Solely the woman on the laundry basin remained. However she was gathering up her issues to go house, too. The scorching solar had made the little angel extremely thirsty. He walked over to the basin.
Gabriel
Hail, Mary. I’m very thirsty. Do you have got a bowl?
Mary 10
I see that you’re drained. Please come again to my home and relaxation and have a bowl of soup. My father and mom will gladly welcome you.
Gabriel
I can’t. I’m looking for a lady, however I don’t know the place she lives. I’ve searched your complete village and nonetheless haven’t discovered her.
Mary 10
For those who inform me who she is, maybe I can assist you.
Gabriel
Her title is Mary.
Mary 10
Your search gained’t be straightforward as a result of that’s such a typical title. Even my title is Mary.
Narrator
Gabriel’s coronary heart all of a sudden advised him that this woman was the Mary he had been trying to find.
Gabriel
Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you. Don’t be afraid, Mary, for you have got discovered favor with God. And now, you’ll conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you’ll title him Jesus. He might be nice and might be referred to as the Son of the Most Excessive, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. He’ll reign over the home of Jacob eternally, and of his kingdom there might be no finish.
Mary 10
How can this be? Since I’m not married?
Gabriel
The Holy Spirit will stumble upon you, and the facility of the Most Excessive will overshadow you; due to this fact the kid to be born might be holy; he might be referred to as Son of God. And now, your relative Elizabeth in her outdated age has additionally conceived a son; and that is the sixth month for her who was stated to be barren. For nothing might be unimaginable with God.
Mary 10
Right here am I, the servant of the Lord; let or not it’s with me in line with your phrase.
Narrator
Then the angel departed from her.
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Kids go the place I ship thee
How shall I ship thee?
I’m gonna ship thee one after the other
One for the little bitty child mendacity in a manger
He was born, born, born in Bethlehem.
Kids go the place I ship thee
How shall I ship thee?
Kids, go to Bethlehem.
