Angels on Earth magazine

Follow the Star

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ILLUSTRATION BY ELEANOR GROSCH

Villagers swarmed the scene for dress rehearsal, and I helped them get into position. As a member of the leadership committee, I was overwhelmed by all the preparation that went into our church’s outdoor Christmas drama, “Follow the Star.” This was no simple pageant. With the help of a small army of volunteers from neighboring churches and communities, we were recreating the night Jesus was born, with an emphasis on historical accuracy. We’d spent the past year sewing costumes and building a

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