The Fort Lauderdale Stake put on 3 performances of the first part of Savior of the World that is about Christ’s birth. They had put on the second part dealing with the events of the crucifixion just before Easter this year. It was the stake’s gift to the community. We had the opportunity to be ushers at the last performance on Saturday night with an audience of about 350 members and non-LDS. It was a lovely experience and reminded everyone what Christmas is truly about.

  

Elizabeth and Zacharias as he prepares to go to serve in the temple. While at the temple the angel appears and tells him that they would have a son. Zacharias does not believe him so he struck dumb for his unbelief. The performers where excellent and you could feel their spirit as the acted out this very special play.

   

Mary and her mother discuss her betrothal. The betrothal ceremony. The angel appears to Mary and tells her she has been chosen.  The staging was beautifully done and those who handled the lights are to be commended.

  

Joseph learns of the coming birth. The wedding scene was quite touching. There were lots of youth in the program – both singing and acting.

  

The angel appears to the shepherds. This is a view of the whole stage with the heavenly choir singing to the shepherds. The shepherds come to visit the stable.

  

Mary and her new son and then visited by shepherds who tell their story. Elder Bishop was asked by President Bethel to give the invocation. I snapped a quick picture just at the start of the prayer without really looking at what was being taken. I was very surprised to see this ‘shaft of light’ that pretty much hid the two of them on the stage. I am pretty sure this was not planned.