We once had a friend who was responsible for preparing hymn words for the church data projector. Now and then a spelling mistake crept in. The amateur electricians smiled at "Onward Christian solders" and as a maths teacher, I liked it when we sang "the angles keep their watch of wandering love"
This year we've added an angel to our Nativity Tableau. Unlike the other figures, created on frames made of old microphone stands and gazebo struts, this figure is based on the ancient laundry bin [replaced when we redecorated the bedroom]
The wings are fixed separately behind, and constructed from a large sheet of card, covered in gold foil and draped in white and gold net from my Fabric Stash. Almost complete. I just need to pin the Wise Man's robe, it keeps blowing back to reveal the brick on his base - and I've mislaid the gift he had last year [a gold box]
My young neighbour likes the angel, and speculated on who would be added next year. Would it be possible to have a camel standing outside? she asked. No! I told her.
... But having seen Catriona's photo of the wondrous creature made by her husband's Men's Shed group, maybe it could be done after all...
Your nativity scene is both artistic and original in its design. Well done. Love the angles and solders bloopers.
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DeleteAt my old church, we had a brilliant Papiermache cow as part of the scene. I love the new angelic addition! Kx
ReplyDeleteAt our old church, someone nicked the donkey and left it in the garden of the pub up the road!
DeleteMaybe just the head of a camel/cow/donkey looking over a stable door in the back ground.
ReplyDeleteThere are whole lines missing on the screens sometimes - church goes very quiet!
Technology is wonderful - when it is working properly!!
DeleteAnd the head-over-a-door idea is brilliant - no need to worry about the feet!
DeleteAmazing Nativity scene, laughed at the spellings, must have given the congregation a laugh!
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DeleteYour nativity is so inspiring Angela, and the new angle finishes it off beautifully.
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DeleteThe angel is a work of art and well done on your ingenuity. Like Norrie and I, you are a good team. Catriona
ReplyDeleteSo grateful that we can work together on projects
DeleteYour Nativity scene is looking great!
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DeleteThis is looking great! I think you will be surprised at how many people come to view it this year! JanF
ReplyDeleteI hope we get lots
DeleteWish I lived close enough to come and see it!
ReplyDeleteI wish you did too
DeleteYour Nativity Scene is amazing! What a wonderful way to share the Christmas spirit!
ReplyDeleteI like to celebrate the Real reason for the season
DeleteI love the ingenuity and the ongoing enhancements to the scene, including the wonderful dangling angle!
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful. Great job!
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DeleteLove that your new angel is even "on high"!!
ReplyDeleteThe folks who create backdrops for your local theater would sure love your services!! Oh, and Bob's, too, of course.
Hugs!
It feels strange not being involved in making Nativity costumes this year
DeleteStonking Nativity as usual. At our place- occasionally we will miss entire slides so there is half the congregation moving on to the next verse and the other half silently miming the chorus
ReplyDeleteWe're a small congregation currently without a music group, so we use prerecorded videos which tend to be more reliable than somebody at the back working the slides. But occasionally we have unexpected repeats or random twiddly bits between verses. It all adds to the joy of worship! BTW i'm in awe of your diligent commitment to Messy Church, I know it's out of your comfort zone.
DeleteThe angel is great! You have a lovely nativity scene.
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