Jesus' Birth

"And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.  An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them and they were terrified.  But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.  Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord.  This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.' "     
​                -- Luke 2:8-12

God's love caused Him to send His Son to live, demonstrate, teach, minister and then provide redemption for all mankind.

Our "Spreading Joy" reminds us of Jesus' birth and the joy that He brings to the world.

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Praise God-- for His love

"This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him.  This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins." 
​             -- I John 4:9, 10

Thank God-- for our Savior

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His ony begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him, should not perish, but have everlasting life.  For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved."       
​            -- John 3:16, 17

​Pray-- for Families

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all you soul and with all your strength.  These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts.  Impress them on your children.  Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." 
          -- Deuteronomy 6:5-7