A Christmas play with a surprise ending!<br>

<br>The church youth group and adult leaders prepare to practice for a Christmas program.<br>

<br>They anticipate a visit by the church's new custodian, who will clean and lock up the building.<br>

<br>A visitor arrives, who all believe to be the custodian. The visitor begins to help with the rehearsal. With his help, the real meaning of Christmas is clearly revealed to all.<br>

<br>The stranger leaves. To the surprise of the cast (but not the audience) the "real" custodian finally arrives. The cast ponders: "Who was that visitor?"<br>

<br>This simple play is easily adaptable for any size group. No special props are rquired other than a lectern and a Bible.<br>

<br><b>Charles Byrd</b>, Hershey, Pennsylvania, is a United Methodist minister who has served as pastor, teacher, counselor, and staff member of the The United Methodist Publishing House. He is a graduate of Wake Forest University and Duke Divinity School.