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THE CHRISTMAS STORY



Luke 1: 26, 27, 30, 31

"And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from
God unto a city of Galilee named Nazareth. To a virgin
espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of
David; and the virgin's name was Mary... And the angel
said unto her Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found favour
with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb,
and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus."





"The Nativity" by Lorenzo Lotto

THE BIRTH

Luke 2: 1, 3-7

"Now it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be enrolled. And Joseph went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, to enroll himself with Mary, being great with child. And it came to pass, while they were there, the days were fulfilled that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her first-born son, and she wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn."







"Adoration of the Shepards" by Jambor

THE SHEPARDS

Luke 2:8-18

"And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them, and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not for, behold, I bring you good tiding of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David the Saviour, which is the Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.











"The Nativity" by Luini


And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saving which was told them concerning this child. And all they had heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds."













"The Annunciation"


THE THREE WISE MEN

Matthew (2:1-12)

"Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born the King of Jews? For we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet.

And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come as Governor, that shall rule my people Israel."

Then Herod, when he had privitely called the wise men, And enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, "Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also."

"When they had heard the king, they departed and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.





"Adoration of the Magi" by Breviary of Martin of Aragon

When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him; and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts: gold and frankincense, and myrrh."

And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way."










THE FLIGHT INTO EGYPT

Maththew 2: 13-15

"And when [the wise men] were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt; and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him. When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt; and was there until the death of Herod that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son."






Centuries ago there was a song in the air,
a star in the sky,
a mother's deep prayer,
and a baby's low cry;
and on that night as the stars shone in
silent splendor a new type of song floated
down from the sky sung by an angelic host:

"Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth Peace,
Good-will to men."



That occasion has been the inspiration for all
the lovely carols and hymns which we sing at
Christmas and for the sharing of Love and Joy.

Dear Lord, Thank you for the gift of your Son.
Amen.



An American folk hymn says:

"Go, tell it on the Mountain,
Over the hills and everywhere,
Go, tell it on the Mountain
That Jesus Christ is born."



May God bless and keep you and yours in the palm
of His hand always. And may your Christmas be
filled with Joy, Blessings overflowing, Warmth,
Laughter and most of all.... Love.

Make memories to savor with golden flavor
and Dreams of a brighter future ahead.

A MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH TO YOU AND TO YOURS...
AND MAY THE YEAR 2005 OPEN WONDEROUS DOORS!!!

This was made with Love for those I hold Dear
To tell you're so Special all through the year.
And to share the true Reason
For this joyful and magical season.

Please share this with those you hold dear in
your heart too.

Thank You and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

Breeze_1




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