

Some sat on the edges of their stools, trying to grasp every word. Throughout the story, the children and orphanage staff sat in amazement as they listened. Finding no room in the inn, they went to a stable, where the baby Jesus was born and placed in a manger. We told them about Mary and Joseph arriving in Bethlehem. It was nearing the holiday season, 1994, time for our orphans to hear, for the first time, the traditional story of Christmas.


They relate the following story in their own About 100 boys and girls who had been abandoned, abused, and left in the care of a government-run program were in the orphanage. They were invited to teach at prisons, businesses, the fire and police departments and a large orphanage. In 1994, two Americans answered an invitation from the Russian Department of Education to teach morals and ethics (based on biblical principles) in the public schools. Away in a MangerI love Thee, Lord JesusLook down from the skyAnd stay by my side,'Til morning is nigh.Be near me, Lord Jesus,I ask Thee to sta圜lose by me foreverAnd love me I prayBless all the dear childrenIn Thy tender careAnd take us to heavenTo live with Thee thereAway in a manger,No crib for His bedThe little Lord JesusLaid down His sweet headThe stars in the bright skyLooked down where He layThe little Lord JesusAsleep on the hayThe cattle are lowingThe poor Baby wakesBut little Lord JesusNo crying He makes Nativity Feast = Christmas = the Birthday of Jesus ChristGod came to be with us on earth as Baby Jesus!We celebrate the birth of God on earth every year = January 7thWhy did He come?To show us what we should do to be good children of God.ġ0. Mary wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and put Him to sleep in the manger among the animals. Born Baby JesusThat night Baby Jesus was born in Bethlehem.St. The StableOne man told them about the stable with the animals.St. Joseph had to travel to Bethlehem.There was no place to stay the night.Ħ. Memory Verse“Jesus was born in Bethlehem” Matthew 2:1ĥ. Introduction Stable = a barn where cow, sheep and other animals sleepManger = the place were they put the hay for the cows to eat.Ĥ. Baby Jesus was born in a very special way, not like any other person who ever lived. For many many years before Jesus was born, God promised to send a Savior to save us from our sins. (Adults may want to visit our Birth of Jesus page instead.) Children can learn more about Baby Jesus on this page.
