After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child. Luke 2:17

The guys in the fields went from being just shepherds to now being guys with a ___________________ and a ___________________

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) Luke 2:1-5 KJV

“Caesar Augustus is Savior of the world.” Inscription at Halicarnassus

“The birthday of the god (Augustus) has marked the beginning of the good news for the world.” Inscription at Priene

Bethlehem = House of _____________18I will not leave you as orphans…. 21Whoever loves me will obey my teachings. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home in them. John 14:18,21 AKJV

You were meant to be the place where God calls ________________ and your home is in _______________.

Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me. Revelation 3:20 ESV

“There is not a more disreputable occupation than that of a shepherd.” Midrash P.

It’s shepherds who God chose to first bear witness to the birth of his son Jesus, because if shepherds could be a witness for Jesus than ________________________ could be a witness for Jesus.

And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:10-11 ESV

When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. Luke 2:17-18 NIV

This isn’t just a story about a baby being born and set in a manger. This is a story about coming home.

It’s our turn to invite people to come home for Christmas.

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS!

UPCOMING EVENTS12/24- Christmas Eve Service 11:00 pm

(10:15-10:45 pm Hot Chocolate Bar & Cookies!) 12/31 New Beginnings New Year’s Eve BASH 8:30 pm-1:00 am

BEGINNING IN JANUARY 2020 NEW SUNDAY SERVICE TIME 10:00 AM

1/12/2020- Three Kings Celebration 12:001/12/20- Spanish service begins!