When the infant Lord was brought to the temple in Jerusalem, He was seen by Simeon, an old man who had been waiting and hoping for His birth (Luke 2). The Holy Child was born not only for those who actually saw Him thousands of years ago. He can be born for us as well, if we will open our minds to receive Him with joy.

Quotes from the Lord's Word:

For Unto Us a Child Is Born (a PDF version for printing)
For Unto Us a Child Is Born (HTML version)
Teaching the Spiritual Concept (talking with children and teens about the Lord and Christmas)

Family Talks:

"Where the Lord Was Born" by the Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss
"Anna and Simeon" by the Rev. Frank S. Rose
"Why the Lord Was Taken into Egypt" by the Rev. Kurt Horigan Asplundh
"In Your Hearts Make Speedy Room" by the Rev. N. Bruce Rogers

 Projects and Activities for Families:

 Family Activities Overview

Worship and Instruction in the Home
Setting Up a Nativity Scene in Your Home

Prayers and Blessings:

Children's Prayers for the Lord's Birth in Our Hearts (PDF)
Prayers for Teens on Receiving the Lord (PDF)
Prayers for Adults on Receiving the Lord in Our Lives (PDF)
Blessings for Christmas (PDF)

Learning by Heart: Recitations from the Lord's Word (PDF)

Songs:

Away in the Manger (PDF)
Silent Night, Holy Night (PDF)
Here with the Sheep and Oxen Mild (PDF)
Joy to the World (PDF)
O Come All Ye Faithful (PDF)
Go in Peace (PDF)
O Little Town of Bethlehem (PDF)
Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light (PDF)


See preschool, elementary, and teens for more projects and Sunday School materials

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