
Our students at St. Francis of Assisi did a fantastic job of performing “Star Search”, a Christmas musical for kids by Gina Boe and Barb Dorn. They took the stage under the guidance of Mrs. Lewis, our Principal and Sister Kathleen, Program Director. The Pre-K and Kindergarten students reenacted the Nativity Story. The 5th and 6th grade girls did a praise dance to “Now Behold the Lamb” by Kirk Franklin and the entire student body sang a variety of songs backing up “the stars in the sky”, who narrated the story.

Sister Kathleen giving final encouragement to the little ones before the program began
The stars learned that the Christ Child was to be born on earth and that just one star would be chosen to shine brightly directly over Bethlehem. They all wanted to be the chosen one and each tried to build up strength and increase their shine ability and bling. Who wouldn’t want to shine for the King of Kings, Wonder Counselor, Prince of Peace? “But there are so many stars. How will He decide”?

The stars looking down from heaven observe earth below as they consider the coming event.
It so happens that the smallest star, Bob, who was always kind and doing nice little things for others was a silent part of the group. He would certainly not be picked!
A stir began among the stars as they looked down to earth, realizing that the Savior, the King of Kings, Emmanuel was born. Bob, is that BOB? Bob is shining down on the tiny baby Savior. It can’t be! Can it? Out of all the stars in the universe…BOB is the chosen one? Now they follow Bob’s light and see the Kings.
The students join together singing, “Away in a Manger” and “Star of Wonder”.

It is then that the Stars see the qualifications for the “Star of Bethlehem”; “Don’t be selfish, don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than ourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. He is God yet he gave up His place in heaven for a bit. He took the lowly place of a slave and was born as a human being. He shows us that being little is what truly makes you great…do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become true, children of God who are good even though all those around you act in ways that God did not intend. Then you will shine out above all the rest, like a star in the sky”.
As Bob rejoined the stars in heaven, they all greeted him with wonder and praise. and Bob replied, “Thank you, guys. But I am just a little star. that God used to help fulfill His plan. All the glory and praise go to Him.” All gathered around and joined the angels in saying, ” Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will to all”.
Merry Christmas to all from St. Francis of Assisi parish and school!