Christmas Pageant
Congregational Church of Austin, UCC

An Original Play by Robin Chapman
Rev. Tom Vandestadt

Pastor Tom VandeStadt
Homeless Mary and Jesus

A homeless Couple searching for shelter on a Cold Winter Night
Emily Howicz and Noah Binford as Mary and Jesus

They sit, discussing the possibilities
Choir Director Nodie Murphy

Meanwhile, back at the Congregational Church Kids are Enjoying an Advent Celebration
Sara Ross Homeless Shelter worker

Our Homeless couple keeps looking, but are turned away everywhere.
Dennis Murphy

Dennis Murphy Sings.
Katelyn Lemley, Emily Binford, Megan Goff as Homeless Shelter Workers

Homeless Kids at the Congregational Church of Austin Freeze Night Shelter
Mary and Jesus spend the night in a warm shelter

The Couple discusses the possibility of finding shelter at a church.
Waamene Yowika, Emily Howicz, Noah Binford, Emily Binford, Megan Goff

At Last, they Find the Freeze Night Shelter and sign in.
Congregation brings gifts of sox for freeze night shelter
Admission to the Pagent is a pair of Sox to be donated to the shelter
Comfort Tyson adding her gift
Congregants bring their donations forward.
Congregation viewing Pageant
The Much Pleased Audience
Cast assembled for Applause
The Cast Assembles for Applause
Pageant director, Jennifer Howicz
The Proud Director, Sorry, no pictures of our shy Author
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