A long time ago, in a land where Olives grow on a cold winter's night a child was born. 

Born to very poor folks. He was born in a stable among horses and cattle. His parents

laid him in the feeding trough and called this his bed.   They had no money and had

traveled a great distance to escape their Ruler since he had ordered them to be found

and possibly executed. They called him "Jesus".  As this child grew he had nowhere to

go. He had to flee the country for his life.  A child of peasants, he would never be

considered "upper class". He was ordinary and meager. There were no clothes to

cover his little body. His parents wrapped him in what they could find. They also had

no money or a job. They only had a tired Donkey and each other. And now their baby,

Jesus. But on the night of the birth of this child a great miracle occured. You see in the

green grassy hilltops there were men watching their Sheep and resting. In the sandy

desert Great Kings were traveling. On this dark night as they went on with their lives as

usual, they both saw in the heavens a great and awesome star. One they had never

seen before. It was brighter and bigger then all the rest. It's radiance had shown to all

the world everywhere. An Angel appeared and said to them "The Messiah is born.

God's promise has been fullfilled. He is born. The star will light the way. Follow the

star" and then the Angel was gone. These men, bewildered and now, greatly confused

didn't know what to do. They had never seen an Angel before or had ever heard

one speak. So they all decided they should go and see.


They started their long journey on the their Camels, Donkeys, and by walking across the

desert towards a quiet little town called Bethleham. As they got closer to the star and it's

light which lit up the hills and the town, there appeared another Angel who seemed to be
hovering, staying in one spot. This Angel was staring at something. The face of the

Angel was peaceful and happy, smiling at the new arrival. The closer they came, the

brighter light. They felt a warmth and a sense of peace.  One said to the other "We are

approaching a barn! There is nothing here."  The other said "We need to go and see.

Something is in there. I know it. Let's go and see before we turn back." They were in

sight of the stable now. Their eyes fell on the feeding trough and they got off their

camels and bowed down on their knees. Three Kings, who were used to being adored

and worshipped, were now humbling themselves before a baby in a manger. A perfect

stranger.They laid gifts at his feet.  Incense and Oils. They stayed to visit for a while then
they went to tell the world. In the meantime, the Shepherds were arriving and they too

were in awe.



In the months to follow news spread of a great Messiah who was born. Sadly, the

Leader of the land ordered the baby to be hunted down and put to death.  He and his

parents had to leave the country. They fled to Egypt. This child's life was spared only to

die later at a young age at the hands of another Ruler.  He would be reduced to a

peasant once more. He would die with thieves in a death the people of the land felt

appropriate. What they refused realize is that this "Jesus" came to save the world.




We honor his birthday at this time of the year. The reason this baby came to us has

been forgotten. We need to keep the Christmas Spirit alive all year and treat each other

with the love and kindness that was experienced not only the night of His birth but for

the 33 years that followed when he roamed the land and touched many lives.



Our special Christmas wish is that  we would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas.

We hope that the New Year brings you happiness, love and the strength to battle the

adversaries of life!