TODAY'S CHURCH

OK, this child is not just any child. Nancy, who retells the story of the birth of Jesus is from Ireland. Her accent is strong, so you have to listen closely and you can tell that she shares the story with a bit of Catholic spin. But she is priceless- listen for her editorial on "da mean kids dat don't get holy communion on Christmas mornin'" and what "da three wise kings" must have said when 'dey follow'd da beautiful star up in dat sky to da stable". Thanks to Michael McMinn, a good friend of mine from High School, for bringing this clip to my attention.


So after you watch this cute clip, check with your kids to see what kind of detail from the Biblical account of the Christmas story they recall. If they don't know the story well, consider the opportunity to spend some time as a family reviewing it this year. Practice reading it by yourself first with some appropriate inflection, so you can properly recount the most important story of the season with your loved ones. Make up a game to review characters, the timeline, or other details that make this an amazing story. (e.i. pictionary, hangman, charades, or jeopardy) You could even play for Christmas candy!

As you conclude the Christmas story be clear that Jesus was still just as sinless when He died on the cross as He was when He entered the world as a perfect little baby. We celebrate His birth because His death changes us and gives us purpose in life. That is the gift to share this season.
God Bless everyone. Have a Merry Christmas!