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An angel of the Lord appeared
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Angel
Nativity gathers the Christmas story into a path of promise, birth, witness, worship, and refuge so families can move slowly and remember how God came near in Jesus.
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Scripture: Luke 2:8-14
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Good News of Great Joy
Each section is paired with the matching face from the story sheet. Read the six sections as one short story.
Side 2
to shepherds who were watching their sheep at night.
Side 3
God's glory shone around them, and they were terrified!
Side 4
The angel said, "Don't be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy." A Savior was born in Bethlehem: Christ the Lord.
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They would find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.
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Suddenly, a great company of angels joined the angel, praising God: "Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will toward men."
Scripture anchor: Luke 2:14; 2:10 (phrase)
Key verse / Luke 2:11
"For there is born to you today, in David's city, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord."