It's here, McGee and Me, the great new children's video series from Focus on the Family.
It should be good.
It's a magical adventure that captivates children, a real world drama, an animated wonder that
teaches biblical values.
Treat your children to the new video series, McGee and Me, from Focus on the Family and
Tindale House Publishers.
Uh, yeah, whatever.
Without a doubt, the best time of the year is Christmas.
I mean, what other time of the year do you get?
Peace on Earth, presents, and excused from class for play rehearsals.
Look at the waistline on this thing.
I mean, I've heard of the baggy look, but I look like a big overgrown raisin.
Home, home, home.
Once again, it was time for the Eastfield Traditions of Christmas Pageant, and this
year our part of the program was the Nativity.
It was great.
Where are my wonderful, majestic wives, ma'am?
Over here, Miss Harmon.
Although participation is what you might call required, no one really minded.
In fact, everyone kind of enjoyed it.
What are you looking at, flake?
Well, almost everyone.
Well, don't we look, uh, don't we look precious?
Oh, man, doesn't.
Look out!
Boy, if these guys don't get their act together, we'll have to carry the whole show ourselves,
huh, Mona?
Hey, it's tough trying to find sheep this time of year.
Home, home, home.
Home, home.
Look, just, just wave and smile a lot.
Boy, I wonder if this is why actors are called stuck up.
That's great, Martin.
The more of your face you cover, the better.
Hey, man, why aren't you wearing your hat thing?
Yeah.
You morons think I'm actually gonna do this junk?
You two clowns will be the only guys out here once the curtain goes up.
The script calls for three wise men, Mr. Kreider, and come Friday, three wise men we will have.
Unless you want to be the first person in the history of Eastfield to take my class
three years in a row.
Hey, that's, that's like blackmail.
That's right.
Merry Christmas.
Okay, it's true that Derek had never been known as the Happy Hood, unless he'd just
finished socking someone, but this time he seemed worse than ever.
Like, he really hated all this.
I mean, how could a guy hate Christmas?
That's my mom's favorite Christmas carol.
This is my gift for her as soon as I get the rest of my allowance.
Come on, I'll put on my Christmas cheer.
It's freezing outside.
That's what I'm saying.
It's got a red note.
I tell you, you think.
I say we get on out of here.
Let's get out of here.
You need to take off somewhere.
Hey, you, stop.
Where are you going with that?
Hey, come back here.
You stay out of my shop, you thieves.
Can't you hear me?
You're a bunch of thieves.
You're a bunch of thieves.
You're a bunch of thieves.
You're a bunch of thieves.
You're a bunch of thieves.
You're a bunch of thieves.
You're a bunch of thieves.
You're a bunch of thieves.
Don't come back here, you thieves.
Man, that guy's headed for trouble.
I guess I always thought Derek would end up in real trouble one day.
In fact, I kind of counted on it.
But now, I couldn't believe it was really happening.
Hey, hey, hey.
Save some for the tree.
What do you mean?
We have a living Christmas tree.
Go ahead.
Laugh while you want.
As soon as I find the loose bulb on this puppy, you're all going to need shades.
Hey, you better be careful.
No problemo.
What you got here is a few scatterfrants with a polynyne scrilblads.
Yeah, that's what I was going to say.
So I just reversed the gyro stabilizers and it's showtime.
Well how's that scatterfrats?
Go peddle your eggnog.
Well, here's the official first batch of Christmas cookies.
Look at these.
Here it is.
All right.
Okay, everybody, get ready.
We're talking serious late show.
I'll get the fuses.
Hang on.
It won't take me a minute.
David, wait a minute.
This is kind of nice, you know?
Firelight, the candles and everything.
Yeah, I plant it this way.
Kind of an old fashioned Christmas.
Come on, Daddy.
Why don't you help me wrap these presents?
Okay, keep talking.
I'll find you.
This is how I remember Christmas when I was a little girl.
Right.
Popcorn, fresh from the microwave.
Here's some ginger.
Hey.
You know, for the last couple of weeks around here, you've been practically on the ceiling
waiting the Christmas cheer.
Anything wrong?
No, I'm fine.
It's just funny.
I mean, this is such a great time of the year.
Everywhere you look, you know, you see people celebrating Christmas and stuff.
There's nothing wrong with that, is there?
It's just too bad.
Not everybody can enjoy it.
But they can.
You know that.
This is what God's love is all about, and everyone can experience it.
They can.
Everyone from poor ragged shepherds to rich and powerful kings to conniving thieves.
Thieves?
Absolutely.
Remember the thief on the cross and how Jesus loved him and forgave him.
Yeah.
Mom, this is...
What's up, Squirt?
I can't find the other wise man.
Aw.
Well, I'm sure he's here somewhere.
What if he's lost?
Miss Harmon said to bag the beard.
Great.
Remember everyone, it's Christmas time.
So let's really show a lot of Christmas spirit.
Now, quiet down and let's try it once again.
And Philip, remember, lots of enthusiasm.
We're glad you came, you, you and the missus, to see Eastfield's pageant traditions of Christmas.
So sit back, relax and enjoy our show.
Merry Christmas to all and to all ho ho ho.
All right, everybody.
Let's take five.
Um, let's make that ten.
Don't worry, Mrs. H. We'll settle them down.
I'll be ready to go again in no time.
Thanks, Bob.
Don't hurry.
No cause for alarm.
It's not for certain.
I just thought you ought to know.
So you're telling me we don't have a third wise man?
No, I didn't say that for sure.
I just think you need to know that Derek is having some very serious problems at home right
now.
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.
Is there anything we can do?
Well, we'll try to get together and discuss it.
So what do you think, kid?
Very nice.
This is a nonstop flight, I hope.
I mean, what should we do about Derek?
I don't know.
Maybe someone should talk to him.
You know, I mean, find out what's really wrong.
That kind of thing.
What are you going to say?
Me?
What could I tell him?
It's Christmas.
You'll think it's something.
I don't even know where he is.
You could always start off by checking his home.
Oh, come on, his home?
Absolutely not.
I'm not about to go to Derek Crider's.
Well, I guess you could say it was time I found out what it really meant to tell someone
what Christmas is all about.
And no one needs to know more than Derek.
Hey, that's just about enough of you.
Get out of here.
What are you doing here?
I said, what are you doing here, squid?
Look, I...
We all miss you today at rehearsal.
I just thought I'd stop by on my way home.
OK, maybe that's not the real reason, but...
Well, yeah, it's part of the...
Are you OK?
Why did you really come here?
It's Christmas.
What?
No, Christmas.
It's supposed to be a time to care about other people, and that's the whole reason for Christmas
in the first place, right?
Because God loved us.
And, you know, sort of... stuff.
Let's go, Crider.
We ain't got all night.
Well, well, well.
What have we got here?
So, you want to take your pet freak along?
It's just a kid from a stupid school play.
What?
Forget it.
Come on, let's go.
It's a nice dress.
Ray.
I don't know who your friend is, but you better tell him if I ever see a sweet little face
again, I'm gonna have to kick it all the way to the other side of town.
You got that?
Yeah.
Come on, my dad might come out.
Ciao.
Chicken.
Listen, Martin.
Finally, it was the night of the big performance, and I guess you could say that it was a good
night.
I guess you could say that I was pretty nervous about remembering my lines.
The school was all decorated, and it seemed like just about everybody in Eastfield was
there.
Everybody except our third wise man.
I'll be right back.
Nicholas.
Hi, dad.
It's all set.
Here's your allowance.
At the performance, I'll take the rest of the family out for some ice cream or something.
That way you can go and get the music box.
Mom will never know a thing.
But come straight home.
Sure, dad.
Thanks.
Break a leg, guys.
What?
It's like good luck.
It's like a possibility in this show.
I'm glad you came, you and the missus, to see Eastfield's magic traditions of quizzes.
Glad you could make it.
Yeah, well, somebody said you'd give them fewer quizzes the rest of the semester, so.
That's blackmail.
Merry Christmas to all.
And to all.
Ho, ho, ho.
Next, next.
Let's watch.
Oh, sweet Jesus Christ, a everybody calls you, oh little girl.
and the landscape shone bright with the glory of the Lord.
They were badly frightened.
But the angel reassured them,
don't be afraid, he said,
for I bring you the most joyful news ever announced,
and it's for everyone.
The Savior, yes, the Messiah, the Lord,
the Lord of the world, the Lord of the world,
the Lord of the world, the Lord of the world,
the Lord of the world, the Lord of the world,
the Savior, yes, the Messiah,
the Lord is born tonight in Bethlehem.
How will you recognize him?
You will find a baby wrapped in a blanket,
lying in a manger.
And then the angel was joined by a vast host of others,
the armies of heaven, praising God.
Glory to God in the highest heaven, they sang.
Glory on earth for all those pleasing him.
I'll get your bag.
Hey, you know what?
Huh?
You know I need a little twerk to slide underneath the gate at the warehouse, man?
Huh?
Where?
Where?
Ray.
Huh?
Ray, you want to play after me with that stinky little rich friend of yours?
Huh?
Listen, man, I let you tag along even though you're a dumb punk,
but now you start hanging out with that little geek.
What, you think you're too good for us?
Huh?
Is that it?
I just went out, Ray.
Huh?
You went out?
You went out?
Okay, man.
Get out!
Let me tell you something, man.
I ever see you or that dumb little punk again in your history.
You got me?
Huh?
You got me, man?
You got me, man?
Well, well, well, look who we got here.
Drive up the street and pull over.
What are you doing here?
Seems to hear a voice from the tomb, from everywhere
Here in the earth, all of the crowd
Raise in the sky, all of the people
Down in the tomb, everyone will sing songs
Of the cherished Christmas Eve, dearly loved
And the Christmas song, dearly loved
All of the world's done, here in the Christmas
All of the 7th, all of the world's done
All of the world's done, here in the Christmas
Everyone sings, yeah, let it rain
All of the people sing, yeah, let it rain
All of the people sing, yeah, let it rain
Hey, you, kid!
I've got a call, huh?
Hey, you, kid!
I've got a call, huh?
Hey, you, kid!
I've got a call, huh?
Are you okay?
Yeah.
Why did you...
I mean, I don't understand.
I don't really know either.
Maybe I'm just starting to see things...
Different.
I gotta go.
Derek!
Thanks.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
That Christmas, Derek C하�règorech Oreightyr
changed, and somehow that made Christmas seem more real than ever.
It's like no matter who you are or what you have to offer,
God sent his Son so that all of us could know his love,
and that's what Christmas is all about.
And God bless us, everyone.
Merry Christmas from McGee and me.