Merry Christmas 2016! Poem by Roxanne Dubarry

December 25th is the day the faith community
honors the birth of the Christ Child
born in a manager in the city of David's
birth- Bethlehem Judah!

Joseph was present at the birth
of his wife Mary's first child.
The new born king was given the
name of Jesus by God the Father's
messenger angel, Gabriel.

The humble shepherds' and stable
animals were there. Angels the
shepherds heard on high,
announced his honored
humble birth.

The second person of the Godhead came to earth in the likeness of
man. The Word of God had freely chosen to dwell among men.

God confined himself to the planet
earth in order to bring to all
men- spiritual rebirth.
Jesus left his heavenly home,
to live among his people.

Jesus freely surrendered his
heavenly royal throne to
embrace fell sinful
humanity. In order
to break the chains
of the bondage of sin
from mankind's fall
from grace and disgrace.

He was a young child
when the wise men came
from the East and
worshipped at his feet.
Precious gifts they
did bring in order
to honor the new born king.

They presented him gifts of:
gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
They followed a heavenly star,
which told him where Jesus
Christ was born!

They returned to their homes
from a different route.
Joseph was warned in a dream
to take Mary and Jesus
into the land of Egypt
for Jesus's safety.

They remained there
until the death of
King Hared and dwelt
in the city of Nazareth.
And so it seemed Jesus
was known as Jesus of
Nazareth.

The year of our LORD 2016,
I wish you and your loved
ones a very Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year!