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NaTiVity Dramas
The Third Season
by Keith Hewitt

Whether you have Advent all planned out or not, NaTiVity Dramas: The Third Season, can give you and your church that something extra you've been looking for!

Keith Hewitt is back with a third volume of cleverly developed nativity dramas in which he adapts biblical stories to popular television programs. In the same way Jesus communicated in a context that people of his time could relate to, Hewitt presents four sharp-witted takeoffs on something our culture can really relate to -- TV. The humorous yet reverent treatments of these biblical narratives will hold people's attention and breathe new life into traditional nativity texts.

The four plays in this third volume are popular television shows from right now:

• Psyched in Bethlehem (45 minutes) -- A takeoff of the popular detective / comedy show, Psych.
• Everybody Loves Joseph (45 minutes) -- A parody of the classic sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond.
• Big Bang Bethlehem (50 minutes) -- A takeoff of the sitcom Big Bang Theory.
• Burned in Bethlehem (40 minutes) -- A takeoff of the detective drama Burn Notice.

All four plays are specifically designed to be produced in churches, and can be easily staged by congregations of almost any size. Props are simple and easy to find.

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These dramas are delightful and bring a down-to-earth perspective, drawing on everyday life experiences through various television shows. It is a pleasure to see someone bring a refreshing aspect of God's message through creative mediums such as these.
Pastor Dan Verdegan
Wilmot United Methodist Church

We have been doing Keith Hewitt's plays for two years now. I love them, and I want to encourage him to keep writing the plays. Our church family loves them but more importantly we have been able to get people from the community in and to share God's word.
Robin Miller
Director of Spirited Players of Queensbury UMC
Queensbury, New York

Keith Hewitt is the pastor at Parkview United Methodist Church in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin, and a former Sunday school teacher and youth leader. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay. Keith's first two television inspired drama books are NaTiVity Dramas: Four Nontraditional Christmas Plays for All Ages (CSS Publishing, 2007) and NaTiVity Dramas: The Second Season (CSS Publishing, 2009). Hewitt is also a regular contributor to the online service StoryShare (www.sermonsuite.com).

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Breakdown on Bethlehem Street
A Christmas Play
by Frank Ramirez

Imagine that it's Christmas Eve and you're on your way to the store before the annual candlelight service. Suddenly you find yourself transported back in time to the night of the birth of the Messiah! The places you're used to seeing are all gone; the usual trappings of modern society don't work. And, to top it off, you're placed in a situation where you have to help a young couple deal with having a baby -- with no hospital! Yikes!

This imaginative chancel drama for Christmas Eve or Christmas will make the members of your congregation think about the night of Jesus' birth in a new way.

Key features of this volume are:

• A variety of ages can be used in the production from young children to older adults.
• The script can be easily modified with local references.
• Suggested readings and music are included for use between scenes for additional congregational involvement.

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Frank Ramirez is the pastor of Everett Church of the Brethren in Everett, Pennsylvania. A graduate of the University of LaVerne and Bethany Theological Seminary, Ramirez is the author of numerous books, articles, and short stories. Frank has been a long-time writer for CSS' online subscription StoryShare (www.sermonsuite.com). His CSS titles include Gabriel's Horn, The Christmas Star, The Bee Attitudes, Partners in Healing, He Took a Towel, Coming Home, Lectionary Worship Aids series, and A Call to Worship.

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