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Is The Nativity Story just that, a story? What’s its deeper meaning and where’s the evidence to be found that it happened as the school plays suggest?
Danger, uncertainty, doubts, extreme hardship, courage, and even supernatural phenomena are all found in the remarkable events which led up to the birth of the Son of God, Jesus Christ. If you’re looking for an adventure few could surpass, this true and historical story which has been told down the centuries, is the source of immense hope, peace and joy the world over. But why? Feel free to explore.
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Fancy a night out at the flicks? (Word doc.)
A Heart Warming Family Film About The True Meaning of Christmas – it went on general release on 8th December 2006. |
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Being a gift to another...
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Listening to someone who needs to talk
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Giving money to a needy person or cause
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Saying a prayer for someone
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Smiling on a rainy day
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Sharing half your Twix! |
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The birth of Jesus Christ was an incredible gift for all peoples, for all time. God became man.
In what ways are you a gift to those around you?
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Light In The Darkness
"What has come into being in Him was life, life that was the light of men; and light shines in the darkness, and darkness could not overpower it... The Word became flesh, He lived among us."
John's Gospel, chapter 1, verses 4 -5, 14 |
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Competition Prize: A copy of The Nativity Story novel by Angela Hunt which accompanies the film.
Question: What is the name of the angel who appeared to Mary?
Email your answer
(including your name and address)
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Why such a fuss?
Christians make an enormous fuss of ensuring The Nativity Story is told because they believe Jesus Christ is the source of incredible gifts: of unconditional love, healing and forgiveness. His coming and the gift of Himself, heralded a new beginning in the history of mankind, a reality which would bring people freedom and the promise of eternal life. His coming into the world was a cosmic event. However, thirty three years after His birth His life took an unexpected turn, seemingly for the worse
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Joseph Fact File
Foster Father of Jesus |
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A working man, a carpenter |
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Descendant of King David |
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His faith was pivotal to his life |
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An angel appeared to him in a dream |
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He loved Jesus |
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Patron Saint of the dying |
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March 19th is his feast day |
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Joseph was a man who desired to follow the call of God. He was an exemplary husband and father. There is much that we can learn from him today. |
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