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Xhe Christmas Star Materials: Cut a large 5-pointed star from a piece of cardboard. Cover it with gold paper. Cut from blue paper the letters J-E-S-U-S. Scripture: Tell the story of the Wisemen as recorded in Matthew 2:1- 12 . God used a star to announce to the wisemen the birth of His Son, the Lord Jesus (Hold up star or place on Scripture graph board). The Star led the Wisemen from Jerusalem to Bethlehem and to the “Young Child,” Jesus. (Place the letters J-E-S-U-S on each of the 5 points of the star.) When we receive the Lord Jesus as our Saviour (John 1:12) the “J” will stand for “Joy unspeakable and full of glory” (I Peter 1:8); the “E” will speak to us of “Everlasting life” (John 3:16); the “ S” will stand for the “ Saviour” which the Lord Jesus came to be (Luke 2:11). “U” is the first letter in “Unspeakable.” In II Cor. 9:5, we read words that we should be saying both in our hearts and by our lips: “ Thanks be unto God for His Unspeakable Gift.” The last letter “ S” will tell of “ Salvation” which He came to bring (Titus 2:11) to all who receive Him as Saviour. Those who have reecived the Lord Jesus as Saviour may be “ Christmas Stars” at this joyous season if, like the miracle star which led the wise men to Jesus, we point someone to Jesus, the “ Lamb of God which taketh away the sins of the world (John 1: 29). “And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to right eousness as the stars for ever and ever (Dan. 12:3). The Christmas Tree (cont.) in our hearts and health in our cheeks.” And with that the father put his arm around his wife and little boy, and with all their hearts they sang the blessed old story of Him “who did salvation bring.” And they were very happy indeed. But they were no happier than Mr. Christmas Tree who wasn’t too tall to think of someone else at Christmas time.
The little boy ran up to the big tree and exclaimed, “ Oh, I wish I could have you for Christmas, because we can’t afford a Christmas tree at our house.” The giant pine tree answered sad ly, “ I wish I could have you for Christ mas, too, little boy, for I am so lonely out here in this big forest. Every year I am left behind because I am too tall to fit into anyone’s house,” “ I feel very sorry for you, Mr. Christmas Tree,” the little boy said. Then the giant tree stood very straight and said, “ I know what we’ll do. Why don’t you ask your mother and father to come out here and spend Christmas Eve under my branches?” The little boy laughed happily. “ I think that is a wonderful idea! I will go right home and tell Mommy and Daddy.” So he ran home as fast as his legs would carry him. Bursting into the kitchen, he shouted: “Mommy! Dad dy! The biggest Christmas tree in the world wants us to spend Christmas Eve under his branches.” His parents smiled and said, “What a lovely plan! We will sing Christmas carols out in the forest.” So on Christmas Eve the little boy and his mother and father put on their heaviest clothing, and hand-in- hand they walked out into the woods. What a grand surprise awaited them when they reached the giant pine tree! “ Look! Look!” cried the little boy, “ It’s all decorated!” And sure enough, it was all lighted up with stars from the sky and at the very top the moon shone through. A gentle fall of snow had covered every branch so that the needles glistened like millions of diamonds. “ Everything but presents . . .” mur mured the little boy’s mother. “You’re wrong dear; we have peace
i/H lNCE uPon a time, in a big city, 'VJr lived a little boy, who couldn’t have a Christmas tree because his par ents were too poor to buy one. This made the little boy very sad so he went out into the country for a walk in the woods. Soon he came to a clear ing where formerly had grown a great many Christmas trees. But there re mained just one giant pine tree. The Christmas Story Acrostic It is interesting to note how many persons and things found in the . Christmas story are suggested by the word C-H-R-l-S-T-M-A-S. C-hrist Child For unto us a Child is born . . . and His Name shall be called Wonderful. Isaiah 9:6 H-erod Now when Jesus was born . . . in the days of Herod the king. Matthew 2:1 R-ejoice When they (the wise men) saw the star, they rejoiced with exceed ing great joy. Matthew 2:10 l-nn There was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7 S-hepherds And there were . . . shepherds abiding in the field keeping watch over their flocks by night. Luke 2:8 T-idings And the angel said . . . Behold I bring you good tidings of great joy. Luke 2:10 M-anger And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the Babe . . . lying in a manger. Luke 1:12 A-ngel And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them. Luke 2:9 S-aviour For unto you is born a Saviour . . .
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