Prayer Book: The nativity
of our Lord, or the Birth-Day of Christ, Commonly called Christmas Day
Jesus’ birth day
Our service as Jesus’
Birthday Party!
Luke 2:8-20
Matthew 2:1-12
The guest lists
Who gets a party
invitation?
Shepherds – local no
bodies
Wise Men – international somebodies
RSVP – respond to Jesus’
invitation
The presents
Gifts fit for a king
Time, money, effort –
ourselves, our hearts, trust / loyalty
The cake – candles - 2017
Jesus’ life and death
Jesus alive today
Happy Birthday to Jesus!
(Party games
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Pin the tail on
the donkey / Jesus in the manger
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Pass the parcel
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Musical chairs –
no room at the inn
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Charades – really
incarnate, not play acting
The party bag – more important
than anything we might give Jesus, what he gives us: salvation, peace, joy,
purpose, the gift of his Holy Spirit etc.
Eucharist – Jesus’ party
tea! Jesus often at meals / talking about the Kingdom / heaven as a party etc.
The Lord’s Supper as a foretaste of heaven
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