[Etta] Come on, Bethel, put your hands together. Come on.
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♪ What a friend we have in Jesus ♪
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♪ All our sins and griefs to bear ♪
♪ What a privilege to carry ♪
♪ Everything to God in... ♪
Come on, choir, let's go!
♪ What a friend we have in Jesus ♪
♪ All our sins and griefs to bear ♪
♪ What a privilege it is whoa oh ♪
♪ Every every every thing listen y'all ♪
♪ Oh what peace we often forfeit ♪
♪ Oh what needless pain we bear ♪
♪ All because we do not carry ♪
♪ Every every thing to God in prayer ♪
♪ Oh what peace we often forfeit ♪
♪ Oh what needless pain we bear ♪
♪ All because we do not carry ♪
♪ Every every thing to God in prayer ♪
♪ Whoa yeah ♪
♪ Take everything take everything ♪
♪ Take everything to God in prayer ♪
♪ To God in prayer ♪
♪ Take everything to God in prayer ♪
♪ All your worries all your cares ♪
♪ Take everything to God in prayer ♪
♪ Come on come on come on come on ♪
♪ Take everything to God in prayer ♪
♪ Oh oh oh oh ohh ♪
♪ Take everything to God in prayer ♪
♪ To God to God to God in prayer ♪
♪ You want to take all your worries all your cares ♪
♪ To God to God to God in prayer ♪
♪ Lean on Him trust in Him ♪
♪ Yeah whoa ♪
♪ Everything to God in prayer ♪
♪ In prayer oh oh ♪
♪ Yeah ♪
Hallelujah!
Yes!
Whoo!
Good morning, Mount Bethel!
-Good morning! -Good morning!
I feel the spirit of the Lord in this place this morning!
-Oh, let the church say Amen? -Amen!
-Come on, say Amen again! -Amen.
-Hallelujah, hallelujah! -Hallelujah.
Now, today, we honor a true servant of God.
A young woman who has committed herself
to the service of people here at Bethel.
Everything from preaching in my absence,
to organizing ministries. She is your assistant pastor.
[chuckles] But she's my baby.
I'm so proud to announce that Olivia will be leaving us
to pastor her very own church in Greenwood, Texas!
Won't He do it?
I said, won't He do it?
[applause]
Hallelujah!
Won't He do it?
♪ What a friend we have in Jesus... ♪
Texas!
My own church? When were you gonna tell me?
Sweetheart, we've been talking about this for years.
I'm not ready, mom, there's still so much I have to learn--
Livi, Livi, stop, stop.
God has prepared you for this.
Your father and I have given you everything that you need.
Trust and believe in you.
I'm not sure if I can.
Then trust in God.
And believe in your mama, I got your back.
Listen, listen, it's a small church in a small town.
God has given you the gift of leadership and service.
Go serve the King.
Besides, that's in your blood.
Going all the way back to your great-great-grandfather.
Okay.
What's the name of the church?
-You ready? -No.
[chuckles]
Genesis Baptist Church.
-New beginnings. -Mm-hmm.
I like that.
Wait, how did you even find out about the position?
Miss Corrine, a friend of mine from my Spelman days.
She and I got to chatting about a few things,
and one thing lead to another.
And here we are.
Okay. When do I leave?
-Two days. -Two days?
I'm gonna miss Christmas!
I know.
Daddy, how am I supposed to pack up my entire life
in two days?
Just take what you need, and we'll send the rest later.
Livi, talk to me, sweetheart.
-What's going on? -I'm so used to assisting mom.
Not actually being her.
Hm, that's the thing, you are not her, you're you.
And this church will love you for you.
-[door shuts] -Who's hungry?
I bought someone's favorite.
I know that smell a mile away.
Yes! Thank you!
Livi...
I have something very special just for you.
The family Bible.
This Bible has been passed down
to each pastor in our family for generations.
Your Grandpa Wesley gave me this Bible
when I first started preaching and singing,
and now I'm giving it to you.
The next singing-pastor in line!
Can we just stick to pastor?
Livi, stop denying your roots.
You can't let one moment stronghold you
for the rest of your life.
It was a very traumatic moment, mom.
Then go tell it, Livi.
Let it set you free.
But you are a singing pastor.
[Olivia] "Let your faith be bigger than your fears."
Ah, Hebrews 13:6.
Actually, mom, I think the scripture reads,
"The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid."
It's the essence of the scripture.
See, you were born to lead.
Always remember that. And sing.
-Mom. -Unh-uh. Mm-mm.
Bring it in, come on.
Bring it in, hug your mama.
-I love you. -I love you more, baby girl.
[airplane droning]
♪ Tell 'em he's our healer ♪
♪ I want you to go ♪
♪ Go tell 'em that Jesus... ♪
I got this.
♪ Is ♪
♪ Tell 'em that Jesus Christ is born ♪
Don't be scared, Livi.
Let your faith be bigger than your fears.
You got this.
-Here you go. -Thank you.
♪ Tell he's our savior ♪
♪ I want you to go ♪
-Oh! I'm so sorry. -Whoa!
-I am so sorry. -It's okay.
Here, let me help you. Um, I'm Olivia.
Uh, I am Pastor Olivia Richard.
Oh, you're Pastor Richard, I've been waiting on you.
Uh, the church, the church has been waiting on you.
Wow, where did that come from?
[laughs]
I'm gonna run these to the cleaners.
It was a pleasure meeting you.
You, too.
Pastor Richard!
Welcome to Genesis!
-Hello, you must be-- -Dorothea Deeds.
But everybody calls me Miss Dee.
Let me be the first to welcome you to Greenwood, Texas.
We're small, but mighty!
-It's beautiful, isn't it? -Uh-hmm.
The decorations are fantastic!
That just warms my heart, Pastor.
-You did this? -Yes, ma'am.
Not only am I the administrative assistant,
but I'm also the resident decorator.
I wear a lot of hats around here, pastor.
Luke 12:48...
-"Too whom much is given..." -"Much is required."
Amen, pastor.
You'll get the hang of things around here soon enough.
Now, let me show you to your office.
Okay.
Well, normally, I handle the day-to-day operations
so that you can just focus on the ministries
and grow our church.
Well, that was the agreement
between Pastor Byrd and me.
It's totally okay if you wanna change it.
Oh, no, no. In the spirit of Pastor Byrd,
let's, let's just keep it the way it is.
Do miss that man. He was a great pastor.
Big shoes to fill.
But you'll be all right.
Here's your office, pastor.
Oh.
[chuckles]
Welcome to your new office, pastor.
I got a little fun and free back here.
It's, it's so festive.
Thank you, pastor! I was so proud of the way it turned out.
I had to put it on the social medias.
It's just a little more than I anticipated.
I-I'm more simple,
modest, clean lines, you know.
Yeah. Yeah. Yeah.
Oh, don't worry about that,
Brother Carl is working on your name plate.
That's Pastor Byrd. I'm so sorry.
-I'll take it out immediately. -It's okay.
-And this? -That's the Winter Jamboree.
It's the highlight of Greenwood's Christmas season.
Every Christmas Eve, Genesis opens up the festival.
-It's tradition! -I love tradition.
Gonna miss mine this year.
Well, who said you couldn't bring your tradition
to Greenwood, pastor? What's your favorite tradition?
-The Christmas party. -Oh, I love a good party.
We're gonna circle back around to that.
Okay. Did Pastor Byrd direct the choir?
Oh, pastor, our choir was fire!
Pastor Byrd took great pride in it.
Next to the Almighty himself, music was his true love.
-A singing pastor. -Oh, he did it all.
But I know you got this!
[whispering] I don't know, God.
-You say something, pastor? -U-um, uh-hmm.
-The parsonage? -Oh, yes! Well... no.
There was no saving the parsonage.
So until we find you a place, you're staying with me.
-Oh, no, um, miss, miss-- -No, ma'am.
It's settled.
Oh, what has momma done.
[bell rings]
[indistinct chatter]
Welcome to Selah's. What can I do you for?
Well, I hear you have the best burger in town.
-And you heard right. -Nice.
-With or without cheese? -Without.
Coming right up. Uh...
Your money's no good here, pastor.
[chuckles] It's a small town. Word travels quick.
It'll be up in a minute. Find yourself a seat.
Thank you.
Pastor Olivia?
[chuckles] Care to join me?
Sure.
[instrumental music]
I didn't expect to see you again so soon.
I wasn't looking for you, I'm-I'm just saying...
Y-you... Yeah.
Well, this is a small town,
I'll probably see you two more times
by the end of the night.
Really?
-Stella, this is-- -Pastor Olivia.
Come on, Ashton, catch up!
-Now, you two, enjoy. -Thank you.
-Okay. -Mm-hmm.
Oh, so you... You gonna eat that with a knife and fork?
It's a burger. You're supposed to pick it up
with your hands and bite into it.
Ooh, look at the... You have a...
-It's supposed to be messy. -Uh-huh.
I would prefer to keep my sauce on my burger.
[chuckles]
Whatever.
I can get you a knife and fork if you really want.
Uh, no, thank you.
-You're somethin' else. -Oh...
[laughing]
I was just like...
Oh, my God.
I didn't realize how much time had passed.
I'm sure Miss Dee is worried about me.
-You at Dee's? -Yeah.
That's right around the corner. I'll walk you.
-Okay. -Okay.
So, what brings you to Greenwood?
-[sighs] My mother. -Mm.
Yeah, she got to talking with her old Spelman friend,
Miss Corrine and, uh,
the two of them devised this plan to get me here.
Wow, so your mother and Miss Corrine
ain't give you an option?
-Nope. -I know.
-No, no, no option there. -No.
[instrumental music]
My mother does it so effortlessly.
How am I supposed to be like her? Or Pastor Byrd?
Just, just some huge shoes to fill.
Well, maybe you're just supposed to be like you.
I'm all too familiar with trying to be something I'm not.
Oh. And what was that?
Well, lookie here, we have arrived.
Pastor, it has been my pleasure spending my afternoon with you.
Please just call me Olivia.
And the pleasure was all mine.
-Maybe I'll see you tomorrow? -It's a small town.
[chuckles] Okay.
-Have a good evening. -You, too.
[instrumental music]
-Pastor. -[Olivia] J-just a moment!
Just making sure you're comfortable.
-You need anything? -No, no, I'm fine. Thank you.
Okay. So, Ashton. A fan fav?
-Miss Dee! -Oh, I'm not in your business.
I'm just nosey.
[laughs]
Hey, you rest well, pastor.
-I zhuzh'd it up a little. -You did.
Oh. And don't forget your leadership meeting tomorrow.
-9:00 A.M., sharp. -Got it.
-Goodnight. -Night, pastor.
[instrumental music]
Father, I come before you as your daughter
lost in her wilderness, and seeking your guidance.
Teach me to lead like my mom.
Your humble servant. Amen.
[music continues]
♪ Jingle jingle jingle jingle jingle jingle ♪
♪ Jingle bells... ♪
She can't be serious.
♪ Oh what fun it is to ride on a one horse open sleigh ♪
♪ Pum-para pump-pum parar-pump-pum ♪
[cellphone ringing]
Morning, sunshine. I see you made it safely,
even though you forgot to call your momma.
Sorry, mom. The day got away from me.
Uh, but things are good, things are good.
Um, the town is small.
-But the people seem friendly. -Oh, the people seem friendly.
Hm. Make sure you meet Corrine.
-Oh, and she has a son-- -My leadership meeting!
I gotta go. I love you.
[instrumental music]
-She'll be right-- -Oh, sorry, I'm late.
-Oh, there she is! -Good morning, everyone!
A good morning would've been if you were on time,
but you're late. And you have coffee?
-I, I... -Sister Ida, behave.
She got that coffee from my house.
Oh, she's staying with you.
Well, you were on time.
Look, let me just say my piece.
My dearly departed brother
dedicated his life to this ministry.
-Sister Ida-- -Un-uh-uh-uh!
And ain't no fancy mega-church assistant pastor
gonna come up in here and undo all the good that he has done.
Sister Ida, I am here to support and to grow--
You think you know the first thing
about running a church, assistant pastor?
-I'm here to try. -Oh.
We ain't got no time to try.
Things need your attention.
This is the Christmas season,
everybody looks to the church for leadership.
There's the Wrap It Up, toy wrapping party,
the Ho-Ho-Ho Santa can food drive...
Could you start over? I just want to--
There's The Three Wisemen's Mobile Meals...
The Winter Jamboree!
I was about to say that, Stella!
And the Winter Jamboree, which is our premiere Christmas event.
Oh, and don't forget the paperwork, assistant pastor.
The Jamboree's in five weeks.
You fail the Jamboree, you fail the church.
And remember, this is your trial period.
You ain't got the job yet.
We'll determine that by the New Year.
Oh, and the "Sent from an Angel" Holiday cards.
-Holiday cards? -For our sick and shut-in.
[Ida] Carl!
I'm working on that name plate, pastor. Okay?
Brother Carl, her husband.
Thank you. Thank you.
Don't pay Ida any mind.
-She's grieving. -I'm on a trial period?
Yes. All new pastors have a short trial period.
Make sure we're a good fit, is all.
You'll win Sister Ida over.
You got this.
Thank you.
Do I?
[instrumental music]
[sighs] Perfect.
Well, why don't we just let nature take its course?
-[chuckles] Uh-hmm. -[door opens]
Ooh, got to go.
Pastor Olivia Richard!
If you aren't the spitting image of Etta!
Miss Corrine?
So, how you liking old Greenwood?
I'm adjusting. It's cute.
It's really small.
Honey, I can't wait to hear you bring a word on Sunday.
Hmm, I know you're gonna be just as strong
and powerful as your mother.
Hmm, and ain't nothing like a singing pastor.
-Singing? -Uh, yes, ma'am.
The church wanted another singing pastor.
And if you can sing anything like your mother,
we gonna be all right.
Yes. Yes.
So, I hear you are looking for a place?
-I am. -Mom?
-Ashton? -Oh!
So you're the reason
my son has been so smitten?
Ashton, Pastor Olivia is looking for a place to stay.
I'll see you in church on Sunday, pastor.
Yes, ma'am.
Mother?
Okay, so you are a man of many hats.
Man of many hats at your service.
I have a few to show you.
[instrumental music]
Etta...
I have to sing to keep my job, mom.
-Well, hello to you too, Livi. -Why would you do that?
Why would you send me here knowing I don't sing?
Livi, you do sing. You come from a long line of--
Yeah, mom, I don't wanna hear that, okay?
I'm not you. No one can be the great Pastor Etta Richard.
Besides, they want to hear you sing, not me!
No, they don't.
They wanna hear you sing. Now, you, you may not like
how I got you to Greenwood,
but you're gonna have to face this trauma.
You're gonna have to look it in the eye.
You're gonna have to call it out and rebuke it.
Sweetheart, you're hiding your gift from the world.
I love you, but right now, I just...
I gotta go.
I did not put my best foot forward today.
My mother has never been late for a leadership meeting.
She always says, "The church is a direct reflection
of its leadership, inadequate Shepard, lost sheep."
Your mother is a powerful preacher.
You've heard my mom preach?
Corrine dragged me to Chicago a few times to hear her.
Now, your momma can bring the word. And sing.
I can't wait to hear that voice on you!
-I don't sing. -Well, sure, you do.
-I heard you. -I don't... I don't sing.
♪ Jingle bells jingle bells ♪
♪ Jingle all the way... ♪
Help me out.
So, um...
I've been thinking about that list
Sister Ida was rattling off,
and it's intimidating.
I don't wanna fail the church. And God knows,
I-I cannot fail my mom.
Look, you're right,
it's intimidating.
But you got a calling, pastor.
So, we'll take it one step at a time.
-"We?" -Yes.
I'm with you all the way.
And don't think Pastor Byrd had it all together.
His first year was a mess. Girl, he almost quit.
Now, back to that list.
On Friday, Brother Carl's gonna drop off
the box of Christmas cards.
And the Christmas committee has already organized
"The Wrap It Up" toy wrapping party.
-That's next Saturday. -Next Saturday. Okay.
-Just show up. Oh, on time. -Mm-hmm.
[laughs]
Now, tell me about the sermon you're preparing for Sunday.
Well...
it's about turning...
-Let the church say, Amen! -Amen.
Amen, Amen! Before we begin,
I want to take a moment to thank Miss Dee--
You're welcome, pastor.
Thank you so much, Miss Dee.
I understand it is tradition for her
to do the decorations around the holidays.
I also understand it is tradition to count down
to the glorious Jamboree!
[cheering]
Hallelujah! Now on that note,
the word says to "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord."
[cheering]
It says to serve the Lord with...
-Gladness! -Hallelu...
It says to come before his presence with singing.
Come on, choir, bless us through song.
-All right, praise Jesus. -Praise Jesus.
Yes, God!
Hallelujah!
♪ Silver and Gold ♪
♪ Silver ♪
♪ And Gold yeah ♪
♪ Silver and Gold ♪
♪ Sil sil silver yeah yeah ♪
♪ Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah ♪
♪ On top of the hill yeah ♪
♪ Don't give me the world ♪
♪ With a shallow thrill-ll ♪
♪ Just give me a savior ♪
♪ My life He can hold ♪
♪ I'd rather have Jesus Jesus Jesus Jesus Jesus Jesus Jesus ♪
♪ Jesus J-Jesus ♪
♪ And ♪
♪ Anybody anybody want Jesus ♪
♪ You can have Him ♪
♪ Have Jesus He's your savior ♪
♪ He's your deliverer you can have Jesus ♪
♪ You can have Je-Je-Je-Jesus ♪
♪ Yeah yeah oh ♪
-Amen! Amen! Yeah! -[applause]
[indistinct chatter]
What on God's green earth are you doing?
-Here, let me help you. -Ooh.
Just thought I would get a jump on things and help pastor out.
Sister Ida gonna scare her off before she can get started good.
-Sister Ida is grieving. -No.
Sister Ida is mean.
And somebody should tell her.
Oh, no, honey, God's got to a special angel for that one.
And He knows my heart and I ain't it.
I thought pastor was gonna sing during her sermon.
She will. In God's time, not in our time.
Well, it's nice having a female leader.
Is she gonna be okay? Make it to the new year?
Yeah, just give her some time.
Just give her some time. The Grinch need time, too.
Sister Ida.
[laughing]
[instrumental music]
Wait a minute.
Oh, my, that is beautiful.
[keys clacking]
Yes!
Oh, this house looks even better in person.
Let me help you up these stairs.
Thank you.
Wow.
Wait until you see inside.
[gasps]
[chuckles]
[piano music]
Sold.
But you haven't even seen the rest of the house yet.
No need. I saw it all on Zillow.
But seriously, walk through the house.
Take it all in.
Let's see what this old piano can do.
[piano music]
♪ They've taken Christ from Christmas ♪
♪ Filled it with earthly joys ♪
♪ Like Frosty and Rudolph ♪
♪ Even a drummer boy ♪
♪ They need to know ♪
♪ That Christ is Christmas ♪
♪ They need to know ♪
♪ That Christ is Christmas ♪
♪ Sent down to save the world from sin ♪
♪ That's why he came my friend ♪
♪ They really need to know ♪
♪ Ooh yeah mm ♪
♪ Sent down to save the world from sin ♪
♪ That's why he came my friend ♪
♪ They really need to know ♪
♪ They really ♪
♪ Need to know ♪
[applauds] You are amazing.
-Oh. I play a little. -A little?
You should be sharing this gift with the world.
Well, I should be. But maybe God saw it differently.
-That didn't work out. -Oh, I can't believe that.
So, why didn't it work out?
What didn't work out? The singing? The playing?
Because your gift--
Are you trying to pastor me right now?
-Please don't. -No, I-I...
I wasn't trying to pastor you.
I was genuinely interested.
I'm sorry.
You didn't deserve that.
I failed as a musician.
My motto is "You gotta be all in."
'Cause that's how you gotta live life.
So, I moved to Houston, and connected
with some of Auntie Ida's old band members
and started gigging.
Everything was going great.
We were making money, packing the house,
working on a record deal.
And then the bottom fell out.
The deal just disappeared.
So, I turned to what I know, Real Estate.
And I stayed in Houston until I finally got that call,
"Your father is ready to retire, turn the business over to you."
So started packing, and now I'm here.
I'm not mad to be home...
'cause dope things can happen anywhere.
You just got to be open to it.
You didn't fail.
-You should play with us. -Play with who?
You should play for the church.
Yeah, the-the church needs a choir director,
you need to be making music, and I need somebody
to whip that choir into shape. Come on!
I have not played in that church in years.
Help me get ready for the Jamboree
and get me one up on Sister Ida.
Who is your aunt!
You kept that close to the chest there.
I feel like you owe me.
Where's your Christmas spirit? Come on!
Please?
Please? Please?
All in, 'cause that's how we gotta be.
Of course.
[indistinct chatter]
Hello! Woo-hoo!
This is not working. Excuse me?
[piano music]
Thank you.
Brother Carl, would you please do the honors?
[clears throat] Uh, yes.
We got to talking and decided it would be ideal
if Brother Ashton would take over as the choir director.
[applause]
Thankfully, I'm going to retire
back to the tenor section where I belong.
[woman 1] Amen!
[indistinct chatter]
Okay, then I guess you got it from here.
Godspeed. You have about three weeks, but no pressure.
You got this!
Well, I thought we'd start off with an old hymn.
-Knock knock! Howdy, pastor? -How's the choir?
-Here you go. -Oh, wait, you...
You were supposed to deliver those last Friday.
-It's Tuesday. -I'm late.
-Whoa, whoa, what're you doing? -Oh.
Sister Ida wants this box back. Sorry, pastor.
How many sick and shut-in do we have?
-Pastor. -What?
There's a deluge in the women's restroom.
-A what? No! -A flood. A flood.
No, no, no, no, no, no!
[instrumental music]
God, this cannot be happening.
The Christmas toy wrapping party is on Saturday, and I can't...
You tired of playing pastor, yet, assistant pastor?
[instrumental music]
Pastor, I am so glad you decided to move
this toy wrapping party to the community center.
It's so refreshing for the community to see...
the church doing such good work.
I can't believe the church donated all of these toys.
Hey, each year it keeps growing bigger and bigger.
It's crazy, just five years ago Auntie Ida started this drive.
Wait, Sister Ida started the toy drive?
Yep, a little girl walked up to her,
asked her for some change for her family.
Auntie says she looked around, realized
she was in the middle of a homeless encampment.
There was a small Christmas tree and Nativity scene.
And right then she just knew.
-Sister Ida? -Mm-hmm!
Yeah, she just bought up a bunch of toys,
gave some to the little girl and started passing out the rest
to the church members in need.
[Ashton] Yeah, kinda of became a thing.
We...
We're talking about that, that one,
that Sister Ida started this?
-She's grieving. -She's grieving.
Okay, Sister Ida.
Excuse me, everyone, if I could have your attention
for a moment?
When I found out that the toy wrapping party
was a Genesis tradition, it warmed my heart.
And it really made me miss the Christmas traditions from home.
Miss Dee said I didn't have to leave my traditions in Chicago,
she said I could bring them here.
So, at Mount Bethel,
we have the Giving Wreath.
It does come with one rule, in order to take something,
you must leave something.
A token, a small handmade something, a card.
Anything that will allow it to continue to give
throughout the Advent season.
Just a special way to continue to celebrate each other.
So, please enjoy the wreath that keeps on giving!
[applause]
-Oh, I'm going first! -No.
[laughter]
Well, that is so great.
Yeah, my dad loves Christmas.
He made up this tradition.
He wanted the church to give back to the community more,
during the season.
Okay, well, since we're sharing traditions,
how about I introduce you to Greenwood's
Annual Cookie Hop tomorrow night?
A Cookie Hop?
-Sounds fun. -It is.
So it's a date?
Ah, saved you a piece of Christmas pie.
Yes!
[sighs] So, about that hot date tomorrow night.
I should've known you were listening.
Oh, pastor, it's not my fault your business
is the talk of the town.
The town?
Aww, don't be embarrassed. What else we gone talk about?
It's the juiciest thing we got going on.
And the Cookie Hop, such a public and festive evening out.
-Everybody's gonna be there? -Oh, everybody, pastor.
So, what are we wearing?
Well, I-I was thinking this, but in a different color.
Pastor, it's a date, not a baptismal.
Show a little shoulder.
Oh, now, come on, grab that wreath and the hot glue gun.
-Okay. -And let's talk Cookie Hop.
[both laughing]
-Ashton? -Oh, wow.
[chuckles] You look absolutely beautiful.
Your hand, please.
I got us wrist bands so we can sample all the cookies.
Mm-hmm? Now what is a Cookie Hop?
Okay. So every Christmas,
all the bakers, professional or not, they all compete
for the "Best Cookie in Town" title.
Oh. See, we don't have that in Chicago,
so this is gonna be fun.
Uh, come on.
[instrumental music]
[indistinct chatter]
Wait, so let's talk about that perfect chord you
hit the other day.
I don't know what you talking about.
-Yes, you do. -Unh-unh.
-So you play a little? -A little.
I come from a family of musicians and singers.
My mother, grandfather, great-grandfather.
-All singing pastors. -Wait, so you sing.
-Let's hear it! -Nope. My mother sings.
-I listen. -Mm, come on, let me hear you.
I don't sing. I don't. Plus, we're at a Cookie Hop.
Nah, I'm with you.
-So tell me why you don't sing. -Ashton, come on.
I'll wait.
Fine.
Being a preacher's kid is a lot,
but being a PK under my mother's shadow,
even now, it's a ton of pressure.
-And? -And...
[chuckles]
It was my first solo.
It's kind of a rite of passage in our family.
I had to be like 15 or 16.
And there I was shaking like a leaf.
And I did it and I was so proud of myself,
until the room got quiet.
I open my eyes and the choir director comes to me and says,
"You're supposed to be Pastor Richard's daughter
and that's all you got."
Wow.
I just stood there ashamed and in disbelief.
I'm sorry to hear that.
-Church hurt is real. -Yeah.
But I still wanna hear you sing.
-Boy! -I'm just saying.
I mean, look, this is all we got.
-You gotta be all in. -All in.
-Yes, I know your motto. -Right. Yup, all the time.
Wait, hold up. Did she keep her job?
Did she... No, no!
-She was gone the next day. -All right.
All right.
You got a little...
[instrumental music]
[sighs] Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and do not lean on your own understanding.
[cellphone chimes]
[groans]
[indistinct chatter]
Sister Ida, it would be nice to hear some good news from you.
Dee, don't you use that tone with me, little girl.
I know your mama. I'm just sayin',
I got strong numbers on that board ready to vote her out.
We're looking for a singing pastor. A leader.
Ashton, play my song. I need a little holiday joy up in here.
Yes!
♪ Go ♪
♪ Go on and tell it on ♪
♪ The mountain ♪
♪ Over ♪
♪ Over the hills ♪
♪ And everywhere ♪
♪ Oh go ♪
♪ Go on and tell it ♪
♪ Tell it on ♪
♪ The mountain ♪
♪ That ♪
♪ Jesus Christ ♪
♪ Is ♪
♪ Tell 'em that Jesus Christ is born ♪
♪ I want you to go ♪
♪ Tell 'em He's our healer ♪
♪ I want you to go ♪
♪ Tell 'em He's our savior ♪
♪ I want you to go ♪
♪ Tell 'em He's our deliverer ♪
♪ I want you to go ♪
♪ Go ♪
♪ Tell 'em that Je... ♪
♪ That Jesus ♪
♪ Jesus Christ is ♪
♪ Born ♪
♪ Born born ♪
♪ Aah ♪
♪ Born tell it ♪
♪ Oh you got to tell it ♪
♪ Go tell it ♪ I need you to ♪
♪ Lift your voice and tell it ♪ Tell it ♪
♪ Go on and spread the good news ♪
♪ Go tell it ♪ I need you to go ♪
♪ Tell it ♪ Go on and tell it ♪
♪ Go tell it ♪
♪ That He is healer ♪
♪ A provider ♪
♪ Yay ♪ Kings in every kingdom ♪
♪ I said go tell it ♪
♪ I said go go tell it ♪
♪ He can take away your pain ♪
♪ And turn your... ♪
♪ Oh you got to let Him do it ♪
♪ In your heart ♪ Tell it ♪
♪ You got let Him do it ♪
♪ In your mind ♪ Go tell it ♪
♪ Because He's able and He's willing ♪
♪ And He'll do it for you ♪
♪ Go tell it ♪ Tell 'em thank Jesus ♪
♪ Tell them Jesus the Christ ♪ Jesus the Christ ♪
♪ Is born ♪ Born ♪
♪ He's ♪ He's born ♪
♪ Thank Jesus Christ ♪
♪ He's born ♪
[applause and cheering]
You know the fresh air is good for you.
[chuckling] I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to scare you.
What's wrong?
You can tell?
I pay very close attention to you.
I'm not sure my mother made the right decision sending me here.
As assistant pastor, it never all fell on my shoulders.
And trying to take care of everyone, it's just...
How about taking care of Olivia?
Give yourself a break and just have some fun.
♪ Let's go ♪ Jesus is the reason ♪
♪ Come on ♪ For the season ♪
♪ Oh yeah yeah yeah ♪ Yes oh yes he is ♪
♪ Oh yes he is ♪ Yes he is yes he is ♪
♪ Come on ♪ Jesus is the reason ♪
♪ Oh yes ♪ For the season ♪
♪ Yeah yeah yes ♪ Oh yes ♪
♪ Santa Claus ain't got nothing on this say ♪
♪ I don't need material things ♪
♪ All I need ♪
♪ Is the joy you bring ♪
♪ This holiday I came to say ♪
♪ That Jesus is the only way ♪
♪ Say Jesus is the reason ♪
♪ Oh yes he is ♪ For the season yeah ♪
♪ Oh yeah ♪ Oh yes ♪
♪ He is ♪ Oh yes he is ♪
♪ He is the reason ♪ Jesus is the reason ♪
♪ For the season ♪ For the season yeah ♪
♪ Oh yeah oh yes ♪ He is ♪
♪ Oh yes he is yes ♪
♪ Glo o-o-o-o ♪
Sing, Stella.
♪ O-o-o-o ria ♪
♪ Glo o-o-o-o ria ♪
♪ Gloria ♪
♪ O-o-o-o-o ♪
♪ O-o ♪
Hallelujah!
[Olivia] Yes, Lord!
Give him the glory! Y'all better give him the glory!
[applause continues]
Choir... That choir sang today.
Yeah, choir did its part,
it's time for me to bring this word. Amen!
-[all] Amen! -[Olivia] Amen! Turn with me...
[tapping]
Turn with me to Hebrews 13:6. Amen.
-[indistinct chatter] -[Olivia] Whoo!
[instrumental music]
One Candy Cane freeze for me,
and one Coco-La-Da Christmas milkshake for you.
-Hah! -[Ashton chuckling]
How did you know this is my favorite?
A little birdie told me.
-Thank you. Uh-hmm. -[both chuckle]
I miss Chicago.
My mom, dad...
But this town is starting to feel like home.
[Olivia chuckles]
So, they build this every year?
Yep. One of my favorite things to do every Christmas holiday.
Guess you can call it my tradition.
[both chuckle]
So, Olivia, who is no longer pastor for tonight.
Right.
-Shall we play? -Oh, we shall.
-Hah. -[Ashton chuckling]
Come on. Come on.
All right. I'm hats, you're bells.
See, you're cheating, there's clearly two pieces
already on the board.
You snooze, you lose.
Oh, you ain't right.
[chuckles] Ah! Nice move.
Ah!
You know...
I'm starting to like being just Olivia.
-Tic-Tac-Toe! I win! -Wh... What?
[both laugh]
I like just Olivia.
"In his glorious name...
Pastor Olivia."
[chuckles softly] They may not be on time,
but they are in God's time.
-You want me to help? -No, no.
Pastor Byrd did it, so can I.
A little secret, I helped him.
[chuckles]
-[sighs] I'm gonna head out. -Okay.
Want me to pick you up a Coco-Lada shake?
-Yes, please. -See you in a bit.
Bye.
Okay.
-Yes... -They're late.
Yes.
They will be late this year,
but they'll get there.
I'm starting to get a handle on things.
-Mm-hm. -Did you hear the choir Sunday?
Oh, they sounded amazing.
[chuckles] I think they're going to be ready.
You think they're going to be ready for exactly what?
The Winter Jamboree.
Ah, the same Winter Jamboree that I told you
it was imperative to turn in the paperwork.
-That Winter Jamboree? -Yes.
Then where in God's name is the church on this flyer?
Surely, not the headlining act.
No, it can't be, be...
This can't be, because I-I definitely turned it in.
-I know I did... -[Ida] Oh.
[Ida] This is you handling things?
Well, I'm gonna call an emergency leadership meeting.
I think we need to seriously discuss your trial period.
Why do you hate me?
I don't hate you.
You, you don't belong here.
And you're not a leader like my brother.
Your brother was a great man of God...
And you better never forget.
[indistinct chatter]
♪ A few days to December ♪
♪ It's a time to remember ♪
♪ All the joys and the one at that holiday spring ♪
♪ Go outside... ♪
[Hanks] Will, could you put some flyers together
for distribution real quick, please?
-Uh-huh. Sure. -Thank you very much.
Councilman Hanks.
Well, ho-ho-ho. Happy Holidays!
Welcome to our little workshop. You must be here to volunteer.
Oh, no. No. I'm Olivia.
I'm the new pastor over at Genesis.
-Oh, yes! Yes. Hi. -Hi.
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about Pastor Byrd.
That man had a heart for giving.
And his choir, oh! You know, it's a shame
they won't be participating this year.
Actually, that's what I'm wanting to discuss.
We want to participate.
Oh, pastor, I'm sorry.
That paperwork had to be in a week ago.
I mean, normally Pastor Byrd would've had it
in a month in advance, and since I didn't hear anything
from the church, I had to book another act.
Mr. Hanks, I need a win here. Okay?
I-I can't go back to that choir and tell them that
all of this hard work they've been doing is for naught.
I forgot to turn in the paperwork,
that's on me, not them. Please just...
In the spirit of Christmas, let them perform.
Pastor, I wish I could, but the lineup's already booked.
There just isn't any room.
Just like with Mary and Joseph.
But this is the season for miracles.
Thank you, councilman.
-Oh, excuse me. -Sure.
[instrumental music]
♪ All to Jesus ♪
♪ I surrender ♪
♪ All to Him ♪
♪ I freely give ♪
♪ I will ever love ♪
♪ And trust him ♪
♪ In His presence ♪
♪ Daily live ♪
♪ I surrender ♪
♪ All ♪
♪ I surrender ♪
♪ All ♪
♪ All to Thee ♪
♪ My blessed ♪
♪ Savior ♪
♪ I surrender ♪
♪ All... ♪
[sighing]
[Ashton] My God!
[sniffling] I didn't know anyone else was here.
You've been hiding that voice?
It's so, so powerful.
-Stop, just... -[Ashton] No, seriously.
It's like you told me, you,
you got to share this with the world.
Uh-uh. No. What are you doing here?
You talked to your auntie.
[scoffs] Of course, she couldn't keep that to herself.
I cannot believe I forgot to turn in the paperwork.
I don't understand how my mother juggles this responsibility.
Why didn't you just ask for help?
[Olivia chuckles] Uh-uh. No.
And give Sister Ida, your auntie, more ammunition?
You know how she loves pointing at my grave mistakes.
Oh. Come on, Olivia, no.
-She's... -She's grieving. I know.
But I think I have an idea.
Come up, I'll show you.
[Olivia] Come on. Okay.
So I found the band on the flyer that's headlining.
It's a rock band, but it's gonna work. Trust me.
I trust you, but is it gonna work?
I've done my research. Come on, where's my support?
We got this.
[upbeat music]
Right. So, what do you think?
-They sound great. -I know.
Do you think they'll be down to play gospel?
Oh, ye of little faith. Red.
-Hey. What's up? -Hey. Hi, I'm Olivia.
-And this is... Ashton. -Wassup?
-[chuckles] -Right.
And you were looking for a band to play at your church?
Not exactly. I wanted to pitch an idea.
So, you know the choir that normally opens the Jamboree?
Oh, yeah. Their sound is sweet.
Yeah. It is.
I'm actually kind of nervous that, ah, we're replacing them,
'cause we don't sing, and you know,
people want to hear singing.
Well, you know, since you don't sing and we do,
how about we perform together?
Do what now?
Look, I'm the new pastor at Genesis and I...
I forgot to submit the paperwork.
-[chuckles] -I know. Yes, that's on me.
But I figured it was worth a shot
to see if we could collaborate.
Ah, but it's one week.
Plus, I don't know. Rock and gospel?
Yeah. I'm hearing a whole other sound all together.
Yeah, and we don't sing, so voices could be cool.
And you said yourself, people want to hear singing.
-[laughing] I did say that. -That's the "Gotcha."
[chuckles]
Yeah.
[Ida] Rock and Roll?
Assistant pastor, is this is your solution?
Now, wait a minute, Ida. Give her a chance to explain.
Yes. It is my solution.
Look, I know I failed the church.
But God has given us an opportunity for the choir
to perform and for us to minister.
I'm not gonna turn my back on that.
Besides, I believe Pastor Byrd would be honored.
Don't bring my brother into this.
He is this.
He is the embodiment of the Christmas spirit.
He was the servant for the King, he loved the people
and the people loved him. And I think this is a beautiful way
to celebrate his legacy.
Well, you may be on to something there. But Rock-n-Roll?
Ain't nothing wrong with a little Prince for the Prince.
[Stella chuckling] Yeah, Sister Ida.
I mean, Kirk Franklin had a rock song.
Well, you know I love me some Kirk. He's a bad boy.
But don't you all be bringing the Prince up in here,
'cause the only Dove that's going to be crying in here
is the Prince of Peace.
Aww, Bunny, you know you like a little controversy.
[Ida] Stop, boy. Stop, boy!
What'd I tell you about calling me "Bunny" in public?
Let us never discuss that.
-[Stella] Okay. -Agreed.
[chuckles] Pastor, this is going to be epic!
You on to something, pastor. [chuckles]
Your mother would be so proud.
Proud.
Thank you.
[indistinct chatter]
All right, everybody, let's have a seat.
Now let's talk about this Jamboree.
We goin' to put a little funk in O Come All Ye Faithful!
[Stella giggling]
-So sorry. Proceed. -Stella is correct.
We're going to collaborate with Red and his rock band.
And Stella's going to sing the lead.
-Really? -Come on, y'all.
Pastor just forgot to turn in the jamboree paperwork.
-Oh! -What?
Yes... I... Okay. Yes, I did.
I did. But God led me to ask Red if we could collaborate.
Not only in memory of Pastor Byrd,
but in the spirit of Christmas, and he said yes.
We got our own Christmas miracle.
So on that note, let's jump on this rehearsal.
Y'all, this is gonna be epic. I can feel it.
That's right.
Aw, thanks, mom.
Yeah, I feel... I'm feeling much better.
Uh, oh, I-I got dad's new golf clubs for Christmas,
and I know every year I ask you what you want,
but I figured that I would just gotta...
-[laughing] Look at me. -This is what you bought?
All right, all right, all right.
[Destiny] Oh, my God!
I'm sorry, mom. What'd you say?
Yeah, it's gonna be great.
[dramatic music]
Hey.
-Hey. -You look busy.
-Very. -You okay?
Look, maybe we rushed into this whole dating thing.
This "all in, be in the moment" thing.
Whoa, whoa. Where is this coming from?
I have a lot going on, and you have the jamboree.
And I really just don't have any space for more disappointment.
-Disappointment? -[Olivia] I'm failing here.
This whole trial period thing is stressing me out.
And dealing with you and another woman on top of it all...
-Another woman? -I don't want to talk about it.
I just, I would really like for you to leave.
-You should let me explain. -I don't want to hear it.
Everybody is trying to explain stuff,
and I just really need quiet.
Please.
Okay.
♪ The stars are brightly shining ♪
♪ It is the night ♪
♪ Of our dear savior's birth ♪
♪ O long lay the world in sin... ♪
[Olivia] God brought Israel out of Egypt.
He brought them into the wilderness.
He brought into discomfort,
and yet he brought them to trust him through manna.
♪ Whoa ah ah ♪
♪ A thrill of hope ♪
♪ The weary world rejoices ♪
♪ For yonder breaks ♪
♪ A new and glorious morn ♪
♪ Fall on your knees ♪
♪ Oh hear ♪
♪ The angel voices ♪
♪ Oh night... ♪
[sighs]
[laughing] Okay.
Next, G, angel. G, angel.
[indistinct chatter]
[Corrine] B, elf. B, elf.
-[sighs] -Call him.
No. I'm okay.
N, Santa's sleigh.
-Ooh! -Bingo!
-[laughing] -[clapping]
[Carl] We got it. We got it. We got it.
-[laughing] -[doorbell ringing]
-I got it. Continue. -All right.
[Corrine] Let's see, who has this? G, elf.
G, elf.
Happy holidays!
Wow! She's beautiful.
You didn't tell me she had style.
And this outfit is everything.
-Thank you? -Okay. I see you, big bro.
I see you. [chuckles]
-[Corrine] Destiny? -Excuse me, y'all. Ma!
-[laughing] -Hey.
[Corrine] Hey. Look at you.
[Destiny] How are y'all feeling?
Happy holidays.
-Destiny. -Yeah.
My little sis. She's in town visiting for the holidays.
That's what I was trying to tell you.
Yeah...
I'm so sorry.
Um, I'm glad you came.
-I got this for you. -Thank you.
Oh. Ah, wh-where are my manners?
Please, um, come in. Make yourself comfortable.
-Eat, play, enjoy. -Uh-hmm. All right, all right.
[Miss Dee sighs]
-Well? -It was his sister.
-That's the other woman? -Yes.
I thought you knew his sister was in town.
I didn't know his mother was his mother.
I didn't know Sister Ida was his aunt.
I did not know he had a sister.
-[laughing] -It's not funny.
Olivia, that man is crazy about you.
Can't you see that?
Before you arrived, no one could get him to play.
-And believe me, we tried. -[laughs]
But you opened him up again.
[Ashton] Miss Dee, Livi. Come on.
Pastor, come on.
[instrumental music]
♪ It's time again for the holidays ♪
♪ With pain and sorrow miles away ♪
♪ But in my spirit I got to say ♪
♪ There's no Christmas without you ♪
♪ Whoa-o-o-o ♪
♪ With caroling and mistletoe ♪
♪ Children playing in the snow ♪
♪ But in their hearts the world will know ♪
♪ There's no Christmas without you ♪
♪ So with our voices lifted high ♪
♪ And praise that reaches to the sky ♪
♪ Jesus you're the reason why ♪
♪ There's no Christmas without you ♪
♪ Your gift of love ♪
♪ Such a sacrifice to give ♪
♪ Sent from above ♪
♪ So that we shall forever live ♪
♪ So with our voices lifted high ♪
♪ Lifted high ♪
♪ And praise that reaches to the sky ♪
♪ To the sky ♪
♪ Jesus you're the reason why ♪
♪ There's no Christmas without you ♪
♪ O-o-o ♪
♪ Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh ♪
♪ There's no Christmas without you ♪
[woman 1] Y'all better sing. [woman 2] Okay.
[applauding]
Hey!
[woman 3] Yes.
[inhales]
Let me help you.
Oh. No, thanks. I got it.
You didn't open it.
-Oh. Right now? [laughs] -Mm-hm.
Okay.
It's gorgeous.
My grandmother thought that every Christmas tree
should be topped with a Black Angel.
Said it was the ancestors watching over us.
She's beautiful.
I should go.
Yeah, I-I'm pretty exhausted.
So... Oh.
You were amazing tonight.
[Ashton] See you tomorrow.
[door closes]
If this ain't the silliest get up.
[laughing]
[laughing] Hey. Jesus is the reason.
Ah. Look who is in the Christmas spirit.
Where are the other two of the Three Wise Men?
Oh, they already left.
You know, pastor, thank you for asking me to help you.
Lord knows I needed a break from Ida.
[laughing] But, no, truthfully.
It's been really nice spending some time with you,
just to get to know you.
You good people.
Now, how many of these meals we deliver in this season?
-Uh, about 300. -Aw, now, that's good, pastor.
That's 50 more than last year.
Pastor Byrd would be proud.
Mm-hm.
Yes!
[humming] I got it.
I did it! I did it!
Olivia. [laughs]
-Yes. -Yeah. We won't discuss that.
What? I can bust a move.
-No. [chuckles] -Boy.
-Are you free tonight? -Yes.
All right.
-You saw all of that? -All of that.
-[Olivia] Da... [grunts] -[Ashton laughing]
[instrumental music]
My dad brought my mom here on their first date.
He was low on cash and didn't want her to know,
so he packed a nice little dinner and brought her here.
She thought he was such a romantic.
Fell in love with him that night.
Now, that's a love story.
Speaking of love stories...
would you care to join me?
[both chuckle softly]
Come on.
[Ashton] You like it?
It's absolutely stunning.
You did all this?
[chuckles] You know I got them skills.
-[chuckles] -No, this event company did it.
I figured I'd kick it up a notch... 'cause I ain't broke.
[chuckles]
[exhales] Olivia...
You believed in me.
Reignited my passion for music.
For that, thank you.
I know you're a woman of God.
A pastor, you need to be out front leading,
and I'm with that.
But I want to be on this journey with you...
standing right beside you, making you laugh.
My mother fell in love with my father because...
he saw Etta, not a pastor.
She said...
"If you fall in love, make sure he sees you."
I do.
-[cellphone ringing] -Oh.
Hey, mom.
How...
Wait, what happened?
Slow down.
Oh, no.
All right. I'll be right there.
-Gosh. -Everything okay?
No, it's not.
[Ashton] We need to get to the theatre.
[Olivia] Okay, what is all the commotion about?
Stella done lost her voice.
[hoarsely] I don't know what happened.
We tried giving her tea and honey, mints.
-[Carl] Nothing worked. -Okay, okay. Nobody panic.
I'm not panicking, so no one needs to panic.
-[Olivia] Right. -All right?
-A-Are you panicking? -No.
Does-Does anyone else know her solo?
Nobody can hit those high notes like Stella.
I know her solo. I can do it.
-Oh, Lord... -[sighs]
I'd rather hear a distressed billy goat cry.
Brother Carl!
Oh, you will know the truth,
and the truth will set you free.
Okay, son, what are we gonna do?
The jamboree is tomorrow.
It's tomorrow.
[instrumental music]
I know where this is going, and it's a hard no.
-Pastor... -[Olivia] No.
-The congregation needs you. -Okay, don't do this.
-Look, you got to go on. -Stop it.
-[Olivia] Just stop it, okay? -Now's the time to lead.
Please, stop asking me. Don't ask me again.
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
-What the... -You wanted that.
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Hey! Hey, hey.
-I didn't mean to upset you. -Yeah, well, you did.
And you embarrassed me.
Don't you think I want to be there for the church?
-Save my job? -Livi...
That's what they want, right? A singing pastor.
I-I... I don't sing.
-Yes, you do. -I cannot be "all in" like you.
-I'm not wired that way. -Yes, you are.
What do you say to the congregation every Sunday?
"Let your faith be bigger than your fears."
-Not now, Ashton. -Absolutely now, Livi.
Look, that choir, they need you.
I need you.
Now I'm sorry that choir director embarrassed you,
hurt you, but now, you get to stand up to her.
And I told you I've got your back.
Even if it means giving you a push.
A push?
Yes, out of your comfort zone,
and into your greatness.
"All in." Remember?
Come on, let's sing.
[mellow music]
[sighs]
[instrumental music]
♪ It's not a holiday ♪
♪ Nor is it in words I say ♪
♪ But it comes from above ♪
♪ The greatest gift from God is love ♪
♪ Love ♪
♪ The greatest gift is love ♪
♪ All my life ♪
♪ I've searched to find ♪
♪ Someone to love me right ♪
♪ In my dreams I never knew ♪
♪ That someone it would be you ♪
♪ So when the seasons pass away ♪
♪ And there's nothing left to say ♪
♪ Lift your head high above ♪
♪ That my friend defines God's love ♪
♪ Love ♪
♪ The greatest gift is love ♪
[vocalizing]
♪ The greatest ♪
♪ The greatest gift is love ♪
[instrumental music]
[Etta] Oh, honey.
Look how wonderful this event looks.
Yes. My Christmas joy just went up a notch.
[chuckling] Uh...
I don't, I don't see Livi. Should we try calling her?
No, she's probably backstage praying over the choir.
Plus, I want it to be a surprise when she sees us.
Yes. Well, come on. Let's grab our seats.
-[Corrine] Any news? -No.
She's not answering her phone either.
Did you go by the house?
I think we should just give her some space.
She will show up.
Hey, guys. They say we're on.
All right, everybody, I know we are nervous,
but we didn't come this far to turn back now.
Let your faith be bigger than your fears.
-[all] Amen! -Let's sing tonight, choir!
Come on, Sister Ida, let's go find our seats.
Don't you mess this up for Jesus.
-I can't do it, y'all. -What'd you say?
I'm scared.
That's all right, Sister Bernadette. I got you.
-I'll sing. -[sighing]
-Come on, everybody. -All right. Let's go.
[Hanks] Welcome to the Winter Jamboree!
[applause and cheering]
Oh, thank you. Thank you, thank you. Thank you.
Welcome to another wonderful Winter Jamboree.
We have an exciting lineup tonight.
But first, I have a special surprise for our opening choir.
Happy Holidays, Greenwood Texas!
I'm so sorry I couldn't be there this year,
but I wanted to give a shout out to Genesis Baptist choir.
Man, I hear y'all are killing' it!
And I look forward to collaborating with you soon.
God bless y'all. Let's go!
-[woman 1] God bless you! -[audience cheering]
-[mouthing] -[upbeat music]
♪ O come all ye faithful ♪
♪ Joyful and triumphant ♪
♪ O come ye ♪
♪ O come ye to Bethlehem ♪
♪ Come and behold him ♪
♪ Born the King of Angels ♪
♪ O Come ♪ Come let us adore him ♪
♪ Kneel down before him ♪
♪ Come let us a praise him ♪
♪ Forever ♪ O Come let us adore him ♪
♪ Christ the Lord ♪
♪ Ooh ♪
[cheering and applause]
♪ Everyone tell the world there's a voice in town ♪
♪ Sing choirs of angels ♪
♪ Sing in exultation ♪
♪ O sing all ye citizens ♪
♪ From heaven ♪
♪ O-o-o heaven above ♪
♪ Glory to God ♪
♪ Glory in the highest ♪
♪ Yes come ♪ Come let us adore him ♪
♪ Kneel down ♪ Kneel down ♪
♪ O-o-oh ♪ Come let us adore him ♪
♪ Forever ♪ Forever ♪
♪ O come let us adore Him ♪
♪ Christ the Lord ♪
♪ O-o-oh ♪
♪ Come let us adore Him ♪
♪ Kneel down before him ♪
♪ Come let us appraise him ♪
♪ Forever help me sing it ♪
♪ Come let us adore Him ♪ Kneel down ♪
♪ Kneel down ♪ Come let us ♪
♪ Come let us appraise him ♪ Forever ♪
♪ Forever ♪ O-o-oh come let us ♪
♪ Adore Him ♪
♪ Christ ♪
♪ You are Christ ♪
♪ The Lord yeah ♪
♪ He that are weary come ♪
♪ He that are weary come yeah ♪
♪ And heavy laden come ♪
♪ If you're heavy laden come yeah ♪
♪ If you need a touch come ♪
♪ Just one touch come ♪
♪ Just one touch come on come on ♪
♪ He that are weary come ♪ Come on ♪
♪ And heavy laden come ♪ Just as you are ♪
♪ And heavy laden come ♪ If you need a touch ♪
♪ If you need a touch come ♪ If you need a touch ♪
♪ If you need a touch ♪ Just one touch ♪
♪ Just one touch ♪ From the Master's hand ♪
♪ Just one touch ♪ O-o-o ♪
♪ Oh my ♪ Oh ♪
♪ Oh my oh my ♪ O yeah ♪
♪ Oh my ♪ If you're weary ♪
♪ Come on ♪ And heavy laden ♪
♪ Come to Jesus ♪
♪ You can come to Jesus ♪
♪ Won't you come to Jesus? ♪
♪ O come let us adore Him ♪
♪ Christ ♪
♪ The Lord ♪
♪ Lord ♪
♪ The Lord ♪
[applause and cheering]
Yeah! Yes! Yes!
That was electrifying! I knew you had your mama's voice!
Oh, we were a hit, honey.
And you knew about this voice?
Uh, my God. My God.
Pastor, girl, you are right with me. You are right with me.
And, pastor, we'll see you in the New Year.
You were amazing!
Your voice!
Oh, yeah. About that.
I may have lied.
When I overheard you at the church, I knew you had to sing.
-I cannot believe you. -[Stella chuckles]
-You better sing! -Oh!
-Livi! -Sweetheart!
When did you get here? Hi.
Oh, my goodness! Oh, I'm so proud of you.
My singing pastor! I knew you had it!
I knew you could do it, too, baby girl.
-Mom, dad, this is... -Ashton.
I'm so glad to finally meet you.
[Ashton chuckling]
Young man, you did a fantastic job with this choir.
[sighs] Thank you, sir. Thank you.
And those voices, they need to go on the road.
You know, I was thinking the same thing.
-First stop, Chicago. -Absolutely.
Uh, do you mind if I have a word with Olivia?
Yeah, sure. Go ahead, son.
Thank you. Excuse us.
[Ashton] You showed up.
The church needed me. I couldn't let them down.
You needed me. I couldn't let you down.
You know, you got to be "all in."
-Oh. [chuckles] -[laughing]
[instrumental music]
[instrumental "Joy To The World"]
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