December 1 | Luke 2:1-7 | The Birth of Jesus Christ
In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
Discussion Questions: Why do you think there was no room at the inn? If you saw someone without a place to stay, what are some ways you could offer to help them?
Prayer: God Almighty, thank you for coming to us in human form. We pray that we would be welcoming neighbors to all we meet, and help those in need, whether with food or shelter. Amen.
Ornament or Craft: Star