December 23 - The Nativity:  A Who’s Who

Baby Jesus’ Birth Announcement

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our new baby boy!

Name:  Jesus, which means “he saves”

Nicknames:  “Prince of Peace,” “Emmanuel,” “

Proud Parents:  Mary and Joseph

Ecstatic Brothers and Sisters:  Millions of Christ Followers around the world  (“For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister” - Matthew 12:50)

Birthday:  December 25, 0000 (This isn’t his actual “birth”day, but he was born before your modern calendar system was put into place, so this is the one you can use for purposes of celebration.)

Gifts already received:

Gold, Frankincense, and myrrh.  Gold to set him apart as King, only Kings have access to Gold.  Frankincense to set him apart as high priest, incense was burned in the temple by the priests to mark the most holy things.  Myrrh, to mark the sacrifice he would ultimately make, myrrh was an scented oil used to prepare a body for burial.

The Baby Jesus is also registered at:  Project Home, Keystone Community Services, Bridging, Central Park Elementary, Feed My Starving Children, as well as several million other places.  Donations to the care of those in need in any amount are always welcomed.

Facebook newsfeed

Your friend “Baby Jesus” was recently tagged in the following posts:

Mary (Mother of Jesus):  I am full of joy. My cup runs over.  Even changing the “blow-out” little Jesus had at temple today warmed this mama’s heart.

Elizabeth (Mother of John the baptist):  So happy for my cousin Mary! She recently welcomed her son Jesus into the world - by starlight!  What a story.

Herod:  Big reward for any information leading to the whereabouts of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus.

Angel Gabriel:  Wow!  God used me to get the baby Jesus ball rolling!  #lovemyjob

Joseph:  I really hope he’ll let me teach him carpentry, that is, if this whole “savior of the world” thing doesn’t work out.

Wise Man #2:  Leave it to Wise Man #1 to forget the gift receipt.  I knew we should have bought gifts from the registry.

John (the baptist):  I’m baptizing down at the River Jordan today at 3, come on by and I’ll tell you about my cousin Jesus.

God:  I am well pleased.