2024 Children’s Christmas Musical
Epiphany Players Drama Ministry is pleased to present
SHEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE
A Musical for kids created by Deborah Craig-Claar, Steve Moore,
Rob Howard and David Guthrie
Directed by Leighanna Hornick
Presented as part of worship on December 14-15, 2024
Epiphany Lutheran Church, Far Hills Campus
6430 Far Hills Ave, Centerville 45459
Celebration Center, Upper Level
Saturday, December 14 | 5:30 & 7:30 PM
performance with brief prayer & Christmas carols
Sunday, December 15 | 9 & 11 AM
during worship with communion
It’s a zoo out here! Bethlehem’s homes and inns may be bursting at the seams with travelers for the census, but because of the animals they brought with them, the stable is simply out of control. Camels, donkeys and goats up to the rafters! Even the normally-sleepy hillsides are now teeming with an abundance of sheep, and Bethlehem’s top temp agency must call on their most eager but often-inept family of workers, the Wooltons to step up and answer the call (temporary “staffing” takes on a whole new meaning!). What they expect to be an unglamorous assignment will soon put them face to face with the angel Gabriel, a sky-full of the Heavenly Host, and ultimately the Good Shepherd himself – Jesus!
The Children’s Christmas musical is part of the drama ministry at Epiphany. The show, which lasts about 40 minutes, takes place during the worship service. Children in grades 1-8 make up the primary cast. There is a chorus, requiring less rehearsal commitment, made up of kids in grades 1–8. Preschoolers and Kindergartners are also featured. Families do not have to be members of Epiphany to participate; anyone is welcome to participate in the drama ministry.
Former Christmas Musical Productions
2023 – A Christmas Yarn
2022 – Jingle Bell Beach
2021– Dr. Newheart’s Christmas Cure
2020– Window Into Christmas
2019 – Straight Outta Bethlehem
2018 – Miracle on Main Street
2017– A Star is Born
2016 –It All Happened in the Country
2015 – Good King Wenceslas
2014 – The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
2013 – Check Out That Star
2012 – Wise Guys and Starry Skies
2011 – Angels Aware
2010 – Prime Time Christmas
2009 – Miracle on Main Street
2008 – Christmas in Reverse
2007 – I Witness News
2006 – Good King Wenceslas
2005 – Dr. Newheart’s Christmas Cure
2004 – The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
2003 – Meet Me at the Manger
2002 – ‘Twas The Last Mailing Day Before Christmas
2001 – Check Out That Star
2000 – A Star is Born
1999 – It All Happened in the Country
1998 – Dr. Newheart’s Christmas Cure
1997 – Prime Time Christmas
1996 – Wise Guys and Starry Skies
1995 – Good King Wenceslas
1994 – Angels Aware
Attendance at the Christmas and summer musicals includes many who are visitors to Epiphany. Almost 200 people of all ages – both onstage and behind the scenes – are involved in presenting drama programs throughout the year. If you have questions about Epiphany’s drama ministry, please contact drama@epiphanydayton.org.