The Natwivity

God Is With Us

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Dream: Joseph, get up! Go to Egypt! You will be safe from Herod there. Uncover the story: jointpublicissues.org.uk/week-four-room…

King Herod hears about a “new King” on the block. Herod: “Kill all the little boys. I’m the only king around here”. Uncover the story: jointpublicissues.org.uk/week-four-room…

But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. Uncover the story: jointpublicissues.org.uk/week-four-room…

The Shepherds go back to their sheep, yelling the Good news. The Wise Men, glorying in the Godhead, start their long journey home. Uncover the story: jointpublicissues.org.uk/week-four-room…

The weak and the powerful are gathered here, around the baby. All are welcome here. There is room for YOU too. Uncover the story: jointpublicissues.org.uk/week-four-room…

The Three Wise Men turn up and begin the long tradition of giving unsuitable Christmas gifts. Uncover the story: jointpublicissues.org.uk/week-four-room…

The Shepherds turn up. “God! Isn’t He wonderful?” Uncover the story: jointpublicissues.org.uk/week-four-room…

“For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 Uncover the story: bit.ly/Natwivity

Mary’s waters break. The world will never ever be the same again. Uncover the story: jointpublicissues.org.uk/week-four-room…

Meanwhile… back to the Shepherds: Shepherd 1: But, if that Baby is here for us… Shepherd 2: If He’s really here for us, then I want to see Him! Shepherd 3: What are we waiting for? Uncover the story: jointpublicissues.org.uk/week-four-room…

Mary: It smells in here. It’s so dirty. Lord, why must your son be born here? Uncover the story: jointpublicissues.org.uk/week-four-room…

Mary: Heavens, is there nowhere better to stay than this? How can the son of God be born here? Uncover the story: ow.ly/heiU50xAMbr

Innkeeper 1: A room? You’re having a laugh! Innkeeper 2: A room? None that you could afford. Innkeeper 3: No room. But I suppose (for you) we could clear out the stable. But it’ll cost you… Uncover the story: ow.ly/5FBn50xAM6k

Mary and Joseph arrive in Bethlehem. Mary: Joseph, I have contractions! Joseph: Let’s hope they’re just Braxton hicks… Uncover the story: ow.ly/Xjbs50xAM4s

Bethlehem is massively overcrowded. The five-star hotels and the cheap joints are all bursting at the seams. No rooms left. Uncover the story: ow.ly/G3Bq50xAM0d

Meanwhile…Bethlehem is filling up fast with people from everywhere. The Roman occupying force demand that they register to be taxed. Uncover the story: ow.ly/qPnj50xALYM

Meanwhile… Joseph and Mary are still travelling towards Bethlehem. Mary is nine-months pregnant. They are both tired. The donkey is exhausted. Uncover the story: bit.ly/Natwivity

Meanwhile, the Three Wise Men are on their way: Wise Man 1: Let’s pop in on King Herod Wise Man 2: He’ll know where the new King is Wise Man 3: Oooh, and I could have a bath (I smell of camel!) Uncover the story: bit.ly/Natwivity