Heaven Bends Down is a Christmas Play that views the birth of Christ and God’s plan for humanity from the point of view of the angels. It is designed for a small to medium sized church. It can be adapted by combining speaking parts. Younger children can play the non-speaking parts.

Speaking Parts:

Micheal
Gabriel
Sarah
Zachariah
Narrators 1, 4, 7, 10 (can be single person or separate)
Narrator 2, 5, 8, 11 (can be single person or separate)
Narrator 3, 6, 9 (can be single person or separate)
Angels 1-5 (can be young elementary kids)
King David
Daniel
Holy One (just voice on microphone)
Jesus
2 Angel Warriors

Non-Speaking Parts:

Shepherds
Wise Men
Mary
Joseph
Two Year Old Jesus
Disciples
Judas
Peter
Malchus
Soldier

Props for the play

Altar
Gong
Swords for Gabriel, Michael and other angels
Fire for shepherds
Shepherd staves
Seats for Mary and Joseph when the Wise Men come

Heaven Bends Down