Matthew 2 tells the story of wise men from the East who followed a miraculous star to find the infant Lord, bringing Him precious gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The New Church teaches us that each of these symbolizes a spiritual gift which we can offer to our Lord and Savior as we, like the wise men, come to worship Him.

From the Lord's Word:

The Guiding Star (a PDF version for printing)
The Guiding Star (HTML version)

Special Quotes on Stars (PDF version for printing)
Special Quotes on Stars (HTML version)

Reading:

Read about the concept in "The Lord's Birth" by the Rev. David Lindrooth
"The Gold of the Wise Men" by the Rev. Patrick Rose
"His Star Still Shines" by the Rev. Walter E. Orthwein

Activities:

Blessings for Christmas (PDF)
Prayers for Teens (PDF)
Spiritual Task: Gifts for the Lord by the Rev. David Roth (PDF)
Spiritual Task: Giving to Others by the Rev. David Roth (PDF)
Spiritual Task: The Wise Men by the Rev. David Roth (PDF)
Journal Page: Fall Down and Worship Him (PDF)
Look to the Stars (PDF)
Affirmation Stars: Let Your Light Shine (PDF)
A Star Shall Come Poster (PDF)

Projects:

Star Snowflake by the Rev. John Odhner (PDF)
Concentric Star Snowflake by the Rev. John Odhner (PDF)
Star of David Snowflake by the Rev. John Odhner (PDF)
Story of the Wise Men Stained Glass Windows (PDF)
Star Cookies (PDF)
Stars of Light Ornaments (PDF)
Stars of Truth Mobile (PDF)
Making a Five-Pointed Star (PDF)
Cookie Cutter Star Candles (PDF)
The Guiding Star (using salt crystals on wet paint to make a starry sky) (PDF)

Songs:

Watchman, Tell Us of the Night (PDF)
O Holy Night (PDF)
Angels from the Realms of Glory (PDF)

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