About 2000 Years Ago

About 2000 years ago

There lived a man, his name was Joe

He was handsome, strong and good

His job was making things from wood

He had a girlfriend, she’s called Mary

One day she told him something scary

“I’m going to have a baby, Joe

God’s angel came and told me so!

“Don’t be afraid, the angel said”

Joe thought about this as he went to bed.

In a dream an angel told him too

So now he knew what he must do…

About that time there was a rule

The Romans (who were in charge) thought it would be cool

To send everyone back to the town they came from

Travelling on a journey that was very, very, very, very long……

At Bethlehem they searched for somewhere to stay

But the only option was a stable of hay

It was warm and cosy, a shelter from the night

And a star above shone clear and bright

The time was right, the son was born,

Wrapped in cloth to keep him warm.

The animals looked on in surprise

A miracle before their eyes!

Out in the fields some angels sang

The startled shepherds, almost ran

“Don’t be afraid, we bring great joy

God has sent a special baby boy.”

Well they shepherds had to go and see

This baby born for you and me

When they went through the stable door

They dropped to their knees in wondrous awe

Other visitors were on their way

Men from the east, a bit delayed

They went to the palace to see the new king

And plenty of gifts they did bring

King Herod was furious - he had a strop

But let’s not dwell on his wicked plot

The wise men followed the star above

And found the stable full of love

It’s getting crowded, but Mary just smiled

As everyone gathered to see her child

There’s still room for you, come bring your neighbour

Let’s worship the king, Jesus our saviour!

Nativity used in the Christingle service