The document summarizes the story of Jesus's birth and the visit of the Wisemen. It describes how the angel Gabriel told Mary she would give birth to Jesus, and how Jesus was born in Bethlehem. It then explains how the angels appeared to the shepherds and told them of Jesus's birth, and how the shepherds and Wisemen came to see the baby Jesus and bring him gifts. However, King Herod wanted to kill Jesus and lied to the Wisemen, but an angel warned them not to return to Herod.

1. The Star of the East and the Wisemen Kiahk 25, 1726 AM – January 3, 2010

2. Objective To feel the joy of receiving the baby Jesus To know the blessing of giving more than taking

3. Memory Verse “For we have seen his star in the East, and have come to worship him.” (Matthew 2:2)

4. Introduction Jesus Christ we pray to be guided with Your light, to live according to Your Word and rejoice always because we have You in our hearts.

5. The Good News The angel Gabriel visited Mary in Nazareth and told her she would give birth to the Son of God Jesus Christ.

6. Jesus Christ is Born St. Mary gave birth to Jesus in Bethlehem the City of David. She wrapped him in clothes, and laid him in a manger.

7. The Angel Appears That night, an angel appeared to shepherds who were taking care of their sheep and goats. He told them: “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.” “ For there is born to you this day in the city David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” “And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.”

8. Glory to God Other angels appeared, saying: “GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST, PEACE ON EARTH, AND GOODWILL TOWARDS MEN.”

9. The Shepherds Praise God The Shepherds left immediately, and found baby Jesus in Bethlehem, they knelt down before Him and praised God for all they had heard and seen. They told Joseph and Mary about the angels.

11. Magi following the Star Wisemen from the east, called Magi, also came to Jerusalem looking for the baby Jesus to give him presents they brought with them. They were guided by an unusual star seeking to worship the newborn King.

12. Herod is Angry = Another King is Born The Wisemen first visited Herod, who was the King at that time. They told Herod they were looking for the baby Jesus, the king of the Jews, whose star they had seen. Herod knew that baby Jesus was born but was angry to hear that there was going to be another King beside himself.

13. Herod lies to the Wisemen Herod asked the Wisemen to report back to him when they find Jesus because he wanted to worship the Child. Herod lied to the Wisemen because he wanted to kill baby Jesus.

14. The Wisemen found baby Jesus The Wisemen followed the bright big star which lead them to where baby Jesus was. They found the child Jesus, St. Mary His mother and St. Joseph in Bethlehem.

15. 3 Gifts They worshipped Jesus, and offered gifts of: Gold = is for the King of ages Frankincense = is for the God of all Myrrh = is offered to the immortal One, who shall be three days dead.

16. They did not go back…. The angel appeared in great glory to them and guided them to another way and not to return to king Herod who wanted to kill the child Jesus.

17. Pop Quiz 1. Where was the baby Jesus born? In Bethlehem 2. What was the name of the King? King Herod 3. What did the king want to do? He wanted to kill baby Jesus 4. Did the Wisemen go back to report to the king as he asked them to do? No, because an angel appeared to them and told them to go to another direction 5. What did the Wisemen offer to the Baby Jesus? Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh

18. Conclusion Everybody was happy when they saw the baby and the king Jesus Christ: The shepherds and the Wisemen How can we show God’s love to others during Christmas time? By giving a gift to help others in need to make them happy as Jesus Christ gave Himself to save all of us.

19. Read: Luke Chapter 2

20. Hear the Angels Sing Glory to God, in the Highest, Peace on earth, and Goodwill towards men. We hear the angels sing a song, with joyful voices the King is born. We hear the angels sing a song, with joyful voices the King is born. Glory to God, in the Highest, Peace on earth, and Goodwill towards men. Three kings they are coming from afar following the star Three kings we are coming from afar following the star Gold, incense, myrrh they bring to worship the newborn King. Gold, incense, myrrh we bring to worship the newborn King. See the Savior, in the manger, hear the angels to Him sing. See the Savior, in the manger, hear the angels to Him sing. Glory to God, in the Highest, Peace on earth, and Goodwill towards men.