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.

Unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given (Isaiah 9:6).

The one God who is invisible came into the world and assumed a Human, not only that He might redeem people, but also that He might become visible, that thereby conjunction with people might become possible... (True Christian Religion 486:2).

The first few chapters of the gospels of Matthew and Luke tell us how the Lord was born into this world and how various people reacted to this Divine Child. An innkeeper turned Mary and Joseph away because the inn was too full. Are we sometimes too busy to make room for the Lord? Are our minds too full of worldly concerns to receive and treasure His truths? Herod reacted to news of the Lord's birth by ordering that all young male children in the area be killed. Although we might never resort to actual murder, do we allow selfishness to control us - in effect seeking to eliminate the Lord's presence in our lives?

Then there were Simeon and Anna. Both of these people had been waiting and hoping for the Lord's birth for a long time. Anna gave thanks to God when she saw Him. SImeon reached out to take the Lord in his arms and blessed God saying, "My eyes have seen Your salvation!" Today, the Lord continually seeks to enter our lives and be born anew into each individual's heart and mind. How will we react to the news of the Lord's birth this Christmas?

We hope that the readings, projects, and other resources will enhance your celebration of the Lord's birth into the world and the potential for His birth into our lives.

Highlights for this month include

Quotes from the Lord's Word relating to Unto Us a Child Is Born

"The Birthplace of the Lord" by the Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss

Children's Prayers for the Lord's Birth in Our Hearts (PDF)
Prayers for Teens on Receiving the Lord (PDF)
Prayers for Receiving the Lord in Our Lives (PDF)

An Overview of Projects and Activities for Families
Projects and activities about Why the Lord Came on Earth, No Room at the Inn, In a Manger, Good Tidings of Great Joy, Simeon and Anna, Herod the King, Flight into Egypt, and The Lord's Presence with Us.

"Making Room for the Lord" by the Rev. Mark Carlson

For Unto Us a Child Is Born - A Printable Poster (PDF)
This precious message is framed by a beautiful color border.

Lying in a Manger by Robert Glenn (PDF)
A beautiful drawing showing the shepherds coming to see the infant Lord.

The Presentation in the Temple by Kent Cooper (PDF)
Assemble this beautiful project showing Mary and Joseph presenting the Lord at the temple.

Printable Poster of Simeon's Blessing (PDF)
A beautiful border surrounds the words Simeon said when he saw the infant Lord.

Bookmarks (PDF)
Print out these lovely bookmarks to help you remember the key messages of the Christmas story. Each has a quotation from the Word and a color picture.

The Flight into Egypt Silhouette Project (PDF)
A panoramic picture of the Children of Israel celebrating the Feast of Ingathering to color and assemble.

Where We Find the Lord (PDF)