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Fold long way first leaving the pictures exposed (toward the outside).

Directions: 1. Read the story of Jesus’ birth in Matthew 1 and Luke 2. 2. Print the pages of your choice. Pages 2 and 3 are mini books with 8 pages. Pages 4 and 5 are the same mini books but with speech bubbles to be completed by the students. The rest of the pages are full-sized pictures suitable for coloring or for telling a story on a classroom wall. 3. Folding instructions: For the 8 page booklet, start by folding the page in half the long way first. For the 4 page book, make the first fold the short way first. 4. Use the booklets and pictures to tell the story and then as a coloring project for the last few minutes of class. At the end of class, send the students home with a story to tell their parents and friends.

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The Birth of the Lord Jesus F ro p a

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The final booklet is an accordion-style book.

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Joseph, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. You shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.

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according to your word.

My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed;

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The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy-the Son of God. Let it be

Hi. My name is Mary. I’m only a young girl, but something amazing is about to happen to me.

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______________ Bethlehem is full. I don’t think we’ll be able to a place to stay.

Please find something. I don’t want to give birth outside.

Joseph found an animal’s stable because there was no room in the hotel.

We will call him Jesus because he will save us from our sins.

This is wonderful Joseph. But what a small savior. When he is older we will see how the Lord will accomplish salvation!

Mini Book By ______________

Jesus Birth Part 1

Meanwhile, far away to the east... The prophecy must be true. The promised one has been born. We must find him and bring him gifts.

Bethlehem is the place. The prophet Micah said But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days.

When King Herod heard that the wise men from the east were looking for the newborn king, he and all of Jerusalem were troubled. He tried to find and kill Jesus. But Joseph and Mary escaped to Egypt for a time.

Jesus Birth Part 2 Mini Book By ______________ ______________

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4 Simon, that is amazing!

Let’s go see him right away. Shepherds! Unto you is born this day in the City of David. He is Christ, the Lord. You will find him in a manger.

The angels told us that the Christ would be here. We came right away!

Welcome to our humble home. It’s the eighth day. We have to take him to the temple.

Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.

Jesus Birth Part 1 Mini Book By ______________ ______________

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Jesus Birth Part 2 Mini Book By ______________ ______________

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Hi. My name is Mary. I’m only a young girl, but something amazing is about to happen to me.

1

The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy--the Son of God.

Let it be according to your word.

2

My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed;

3

Joseph, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. You shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.

4

5

Bethlehem is full. I don’t think we’ll be able to a place to stay.

Please find something. I don’t want to give birth outside.

Joseph found an animal’s stable because there was no room in the hotel.

6

We will call him Jesus because he will save us from our sins.

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This is wonderful Joseph. But what a small savior. When he is older we will see how the Lord will accomplish salvation!

Shepherds! Unto you is born this day in the City of David. He is Christ, the Lord. You will find him in a manger.

Let’s go see him right away.

1

The angels told us that the Christ would be here. We came right away!

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Welcome to our humble home.

It’s the eighth day. We have to take him to the temple.

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Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.

4

Simon, that is amazing!

Meanwhile, far away to the east... The prophecy must be true. The promised one has been born. We must find him and bring him gifts.

5

Bethlehem is the place. The prophet Micah said But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days.

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When King Herod heard that the wise men from the east were looking for the newborn king, he and all of Jerusalem were troubled. He tried to find and kill Jesus. But Joseph and Mary escaped to Egypt for a time.

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