When the infant Lord was brought to the temple in Jerusalem, He was seen by Simeon, an old man who had been waiting and hoping for His birth (Luke 2). The Holy Child was born not only for those who actually saw Him thousands of years ago. He can be born for us as well, if we will open our minds to receive Him with joy.

From the Lord's Word:

 For unto Us a Child Is Born (PDF version for printing)
For unto Us a Child Is Born (HTML version)

 Simeon's Blessing Poster (PDF)
 Unto Us a Child Is Born Poster (PDF)

Readings:

Read about the concept in "Making Room for the Lord's Birth" by the Rev. Mark Carlson 
"The Birthplace of the Lord" by the Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss
"Simeon, Just and Devout, Waiting..." by the Rev. Michael D. Gladish
"The Slaughter of the Innocents" by the Rev. Andrew M. T. Dibb
"I Am the Light of the World" by the Rev. Peter M. Buss, Jr.

Activities:

 Prayers on Receiving the Lord (PDF)

 Blessings for Christmas (PDF)
 Journal Page on Looking for the Lord (PDF)
 Bookmarks (PDF)
      (Three beautiful bookmarks with a quotation from the Word and a color picture.)
 For Reflection: When Are We Like Herod? (PDF)
 Setting Up a Christmas Representation in Your Home (PDF)

Songs:

 Here with the Sheep and Oxen Mild (PDF)
 Joy to the World (PDF)
 O Come All Ye Faithful (PDF)
 City of David, Bethlehem (PDF)
 Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light (PDF)


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