In Luke chapter 2, we read of angels who appear to tell some shepherd of the Lord's birth in Bethlehem and to proclaim a message of glory to God and peace on earth. When we look to the Lord in the truths of His Word, the heavenly light of His glory can shine in our minds, dispelling our spiritual darkness and bringing us peace.

From the Lord's Word:

 The Glory of the Lord (PDF version for printing)
The Glory of the Lord (HTML version)
 Peace on Earth (PDF version for printing)
Peace on Earth (HTML version)

Reading:

Read about the concept in "The Shepherd in Us" by the Rev. Karl R. Alden
"Glory to God in the Highest" by the Rev. Walter Orthwein
"The Peace of Christmas" by the Rev. B. David Holm
"A Sign to the Shepherds" by the Rev. Ragnar Boyesen
"The Purpose of Christmas" by the Rev. Mark Carlson
 
Parent Article: "Shepherds in the Same Country" by the Rev. Karl R. Alden

Activities:

Prayers for Adults (PDF)
 Blessings on the Glory of the Lord (PDF)
 The Light of the World (PDF)
 Sharing the Good Tidings (PDF)
 Using a Nativity Scene to Focus on the Lord's Birth (PDF)

Projects:

 Making and Using Candles (PDF)
 Cookie Cutter Candles (PDF)
 Poster: Unto You Is Born This Day by Robert Glenn (PDF)
 Poster: Mary, Joseph, and the Babe in a Manger by Robert Glenn (PDF)
 Glory to God in the Highest Coloring Page by Robert Glenn (PDF)
 Good Tidings of Great Joy Coloring Page by Robert Glenn (PDF)
 The Glory of the Lord Coloring Page by Robert Glenn (PDF)

Songs:

 Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light (PDF)
 The First Noel (PDF)
 When the World Was White with Winter (PDF)
 Silent Night, Holy Night! (PDF)
 Blessed Night (PDF)

 

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