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Happy birthday Jesus, Christmas cards Posted: 15-Dec-21 Happy Birthday Jesus is the reason for Christmas |
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The Birth of Jesus 1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to his own town to register. 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. The Shepherds and the Angels 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." 13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests." 15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about." 16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. .
 Please have a wonderful holiday season. Remember: giving and sharing with our fellow man will bring you the greatest reward and satisfaction. When planning your Winter holiday getaways, remember this quotation from naturist John Muir..." The mountains are calling, and I must go." .  The Golden Bear Cottages resort office will be closed for Christmas day on December 25th. We will resume normal office hours on December 26th. As always, urgent after hour support is available by calling the emergency number posted on the office door. Thank you .  Jesus's birthday visit to our planet was a success. Many did believe, and John emphasizes, "To all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God" (vv. 12-13)  Golden Bear Cottages: Christian family owned resort and group retreat lodging in Big Bear Lake, California wishes your family a real merry Christmas and God bless you all. Don and Karen DiCarlo, Lisa and Len, Hunter and Lexie Duran |
